Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. ironheart901
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    No. It's time we all stop buying these games. I'm sorry that I'm part of the group who bought the game and is now complaining about it-egg on my face. But I will not let this happen again, and I extend to all of you to not make the same mistake. I'm sick of these people making money on completely sub-par games.

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

    Let's take a stand and get this game out of the market not by putting it on blast, but the only way that works: economically, don't buy it. And watch Bobby cry to his heart's content.    … Expand
  2. Sebas236
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    This game is sad. They use the same engine as past 2 MWs. Its just a copy and paste, IW didnt work hard on this game at all. Theres just a few new perks here and there and killstreaks, but not much of a improvement
  3. KingBishop9
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    Expecting a quality game? Nope, Chuck Testa! This game is so terrible, it only gets a 10 because it's a pretty number, you know what I mean???????????
  4. Addicted2Games
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    This is not a review, but a boycott... This game is like Date Movie, Meet The Spartans, Twilight.... It's completely crap. Activision, if you want to progress gaming, and show us why we should buy your next game... heres a hint... at least make it better than the last COD game... you took a step backward, i cannot give a positive review of a game that takes steps backwards.. IGN might hateThis is not a review, but a boycott... This game is like Date Movie, Meet The Spartans, Twilight.... It's completely crap. Activision, if you want to progress gaming, and show us why we should buy your next game... heres a hint... at least make it better than the last COD game... you took a step backward, i cannot give a positive review of a game that takes steps backwards.. IGN might hate 0's and if this was not the 6th? game to be the damn near same thing.... it would be a higher review.. but you have outstayed your welcome... You better use your creative juices next year... that's all i'm gonna say.… Expand
  5. grungington
    Nov 29, 2011
    9
    I would firstly start by questioning whether anyone actually realises what a sequel is. Its meant to have many qualities which are similar while adding and changing certain things and finishing the story. It's a shooter so there's only so much that can be changed. There are a few problems, hence the 9 and not 10 (you dont have to give it a 0 just because its not perfect or what youI would firstly start by questioning whether anyone actually realises what a sequel is. Its meant to have many qualities which are similar while adding and changing certain things and finishing the story. It's a shooter so there's only so much that can be changed. There are a few problems, hence the 9 and not 10 (you dont have to give it a 0 just because its not perfect or what you wanted). There are still flaws in the MP such as knifing through air and lag; and the campaign is too short, but these are redeemed through everything else. Before going on ill also address the whole stupid Battlefield vs MW thing. Why cant people just like both? I do. I prefer MW3 But would never say that BF3 is a bad game. They are so similar in some ways that it makes more sense to either like or hate both. The set pieces in BF3 are weak and feel lifeless no matter how interactive they tried to make them, but the MP is more strategic which is good and so why choose if I had the money id get both but couldnt (have seen BF played through and had a go though). MW3 nicely wraps up the story of the game with plenty of dramatic moments or twists which keep you interested and eager to find out what will happen next. The characters aren't very deep ( the usual macho men that you get in every war game) and yet they still manage to make you care about their fate on more than one occasion.The plot itself could be considered a little thin but does make sense and create an adequate sense of tension. The storyline moves along so quickly that some details are skimmed over and so it's hard to understand what is going on at times; on the other hand the pace keeps things interesting and no level or section of the story drags on for too long and becomes boring. The huge set-pieces in the game deliver such mind-blowing impact that you feel like youre really fighting for your life. There are just the right amount of explosions and things falling down around you to exemplify the destruction of that a third world war would bring without getting ridiculous. Each level has a different atmosphere from the last based on what had happened in the last level or the mise-en-scene of the current level. New York drops you in the middle of a fast-paced shootout through the streets, while Paris is an eerie, ghostown-like environment. Some sounds and textures may be recycled but this does not ruin anything at all. The guns have more of a 'feel' to them than in any shooter i've played. They look and sound lethal and really get you feelinf like youre firing the gun (my personal favourite being the M4A1, it just sounds so good). I don't understand most of the criticism of the visuals, they're good, no worse than any other game out there and are superior to other MW games. Despite the short campaign I did come out of it feeling satisfied because although it only took around 5 hours to finish, they were a damn good five hours and I had no problem moving on to higher difficulties just to have an excuse to play it again. Not only that, the MP and spec ops provide plenty of replatability. Spec Ops has two types now: Missions and Survival. Survival is infinitely replayable and i've actaully never got bored of playing it. Playing with different people creates a different experience and 16 levels is plenty to choose from, and despite not making new levels especially for it the MP maps also fit playing survival (actually better in some cases). The levelling up system to unlock upgrades and weapons for use in survival mode also adds an element which encourages you to play on even beyond the fact that its just genuinely fun, especially with a friend. The missions are more of a mixed bag with some being better than others but generally being very well designed. Most of them become incredibly hard (for me anyway) on veteran difficulty and so there's many many hours more gameplay in trying to complete them; additionally, what's not to like about being able to just pick a mission and jump in to a juggernaut suit anytime you like?

    The multiplayer has plenty of flaws. But every single MP i've played has for the first month or so and there's not too many compared to, say, Resistance 3. Some of the maps are a little poorly designed and too labyrinthine or just having too many, too good camping spots. However the leveling up system is a large improvement on any other MW game. The weapon levels add an extra element to how you have to improve your guns and proficiencies allow further customisation of your class. The prestige shop is a nice little touch aswell. The perks are more balanced than ever before with some countering others and needing to be used more tactically than usual. The new killstreak system with support, assault and specialist packages allow newer players to stand more of a chance and allow there to be a greater variation of killstreaks available while also rewarding players who can get the higher level killstreaks with worthwhile rewards.    … Expand
  6. fabriciodfg
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    If I was looking for some expansion map pack I didn´t needed to pay for a "brand new COD"... This is a lack of any kind of respect with the consumer, and clearly, Activision doesn´t give a damn... they are making HUGE money on this garbage, thanks to the respect they earn with the other titles, next time I´ll rent it first, to make shure it´s not just anotherIf I was looking for some expansion map pack I didn´t needed to pay for a "brand new COD"... This is a lack of any kind of respect with the consumer, and clearly, Activision doesn´t give a damn... they are making HUGE money on this garbage, thanks to the respect they earn with the other titles, next time I´ll rent it first, to make shure it´s not just another deception... #notafanboy… Expand
  7. MrDavis27
    Nov 29, 2011
    5
    It's not that the game is terrible. However, I feel the formula is running dry. I am upset because I feel like I could have had the same experience in the previous version. I am worried about the discrepancy between the User Ratings and Critic Ratings. I feel users might be clamoring for something new, while the critics are looking at the game itself, which is what they are for. Not thatIt's not that the game is terrible. However, I feel the formula is running dry. I am upset because I feel like I could have had the same experience in the previous version. I am worried about the discrepancy between the User Ratings and Critic Ratings. I feel users might be clamoring for something new, while the critics are looking at the game itself, which is what they are for. Not that every game needs to reinvent the genre, but a good try at that would be welcomed. Many will not argue the idea of the game being good, but many will argue the idea of the game lacking much innovation. Good game... but boring fast for me, not worth my purchase. Hope it helped.… Expand
  8. sel2g5
    Nov 29, 2011
    2
    Quality, or the lack of it is my reaction to MW3. Whereas MW2 was just oozing it from the graphics, to the sound to the excellent multiplayer level design. Black ops (different dev team) as well this immediately struck me as terrible. The detail put into both cod 4 and its successor MW2 were incredible and represented the pinnacle of the shooter as we know it but greed and disloyalty haveQuality, or the lack of it is my reaction to MW3. Whereas MW2 was just oozing it from the graphics, to the sound to the excellent multiplayer level design. Black ops (different dev team) as well this immediately struck me as terrible. The detail put into both cod 4 and its successor MW2 were incredible and represented the pinnacle of the shooter as we know it but greed and disloyalty have pushed them sadly downward. I only hope that people still play continue to play MW2. I'm very dissapointed especially when I feel that a company is taking advantage of me by selling me junk. Wherever the core team of IW is please make a game that blows this out of the water you have been used and abused and now its time for payback. Another thing, the critics should be ashamed of themselves, this is a conspiracy.… Expand
  9. Badkat907
    Nov 28, 2011
    4
    This game for the PS3 is just plain brutal. The multiplayer is a daily lag fest. I have top quality internet service at 25Mbps consistant. I brand new PS3 Slim, but yet get frame rate drops and constant lag spikes that make online play more of a chore than fun. The maps are horrible. Most maps are just cluttered with objects everywhere which pretty much guarantees you will get "stuck" onThis game for the PS3 is just plain brutal. The multiplayer is a daily lag fest. I have top quality internet service at 25Mbps consistant. I brand new PS3 Slim, but yet get frame rate drops and constant lag spikes that make online play more of a chore than fun. The maps are horrible. Most maps are just cluttered with objects everywhere which pretty much guarantees you will get "stuck" on something, and unable to move at all the wrong times. Random deaths are a daily game occurance with this game since all guns have the ability to shoot through walls. Doesnt really matter which weapon you use since it only takes a couple of hits to be killed. This game has more flaws than I can even list. No hit sounds, bad frame rate, matchmaking system is horrible, and get some dedicated servers................enough with this laggy crap!… Expand
  10. TheRedHatGuru
    Nov 28, 2011
    4
    All I have to say about MW3 is that it's a disappointment for me at least. i mean i started the out on the campaign and it takes less then four hours to beat that just shows how little they cared about the campaign. i mean even black ops took about six hours to beat on the first try so what they just decided to kill every one off and expect us to ignore the length of the campaign i thinkAll I have to say about MW3 is that it's a disappointment for me at least. i mean i started the out on the campaign and it takes less then four hours to beat that just shows how little they cared about the campaign. i mean even black ops took about six hours to beat on the first try so what they just decided to kill every one off and expect us to ignore the length of the campaign i think not. Next is spec ops first they didn't increase the amount of missions that much and most of them just take patience to beat even on the hardest difficulty so clearly they didn't want to make tough challenges just long ones which is tedious and boring. Now onto Multiplayer where to begin oh i know its boring i mean come on over half the guns are from the last two games so no creativity there and kill streaks are either a easy to shoot down or B not worth using i mean a juggernaut can be killed by one grenade so ya its real worth the eighteen kills to use it. on a personal note its also boring with all close quarter maps and no fun to play by your self. i played for five minutes with out my friends and quit from lake of any feeling at all. so i guess what I'm trying to say is MW3 is just a sad half ass attempt to make another call of duty game before people realize it's like the madden series where it's the same stupid crap time after time again. in conclusion its a lazy attempt at a game and show little to no new content so I give it a four based solely on the fact that it call of duty is still fun to play against friends with but that's all i see in this game.… Expand
  11. JMitch
    Nov 28, 2011
    0
    There used to be a time where game sequels built from their predecessor and tried to improve the story, gameplay, customization, ect. But with the release of Modern Warfare 3, it seems the industry is going in a different direction. Modern Warfare 3 is without a doubt, the worst in the MW trilogy, I knew it was going to be complete dog **** but not this terrible! Like tradition, there isThere used to be a time where game sequels built from their predecessor and tried to improve the story, gameplay, customization, ect. But with the release of Modern Warfare 3, it seems the industry is going in a different direction. Modern Warfare 3 is without a doubt, the worst in the MW trilogy, I knew it was going to be complete dog **** but not this terrible! Like tradition, there is no story to the game, as well as no characters. This is probably my biggest problem with this series, putting little to no effort at all in the Campaign. The gameplay is very easy to sum up: THE SAME **** BULL**** THAT IS MODERN WARFARE 2! I **** you not, The gameplay is exactly the same as Modern Warfare 2, which is a **** disaster, unbalanced, uneven, raging, unfair bull****. The only thing I was remotely looking forward to was the Survival mode, it was pretty bad, not terrible or good, just bad. If this truly is the last in the Modern Warfare series, which it probably isn't, this is the biggest ****bal on Activision's hands right now. Overall, I hated this game, but I was not surprised when I did, its what I've come to expect from a dying series.… Expand
  12. mgizzy24
    Nov 28, 2011
    0
    BIGGEST PIECE OF TURD EVER... by far the worst experience of the series

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

    then by all means waste your money on this game

    this is the last straw for me... **** COD, last time i give my money over to activision.... i recommend the uncharted series for people who want an enjoyable game
  13. RapidFireReview
    Nov 28, 2011
    2
    Very very disappointed. I expected Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games to innovate on what was once one of the greatest franchises of all time. Instead they decided to churn out the same junk from last year and the year before. I'm just in shock they would let this franchise die such a horrible death. The weapon sound effects are the same, rank up sounds same, kill streak menus the sameVery very disappointed. I expected Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games to innovate on what was once one of the greatest franchises of all time. Instead they decided to churn out the same junk from last year and the year before. I'm just in shock they would let this franchise die such a horrible death. The weapon sound effects are the same, rank up sounds same, kill streak menus the same and the main menu is also exactly the same as Modern Warfare 2. Graphics have barley had a tune up. Thing don't look better just more glossy. As if everything in the world of Call of Duty is colored with Candy paint. The Campaign was a let down as well, I expected an epic climax to the story instead i got lead down a straight path to at the end, push keys it told me to, and with such dated graphics it just looks so cheesy. Theres no variety to multiplayer either. Basically its every man for himself. Everyone run around like chickens with their heads cut off. In my opinion this game also takes no skill to play. The weapons significantly lack recoil making it very, very easy to aim and by aim i mean spray rounds everywhere because you wont be bumped off target. Not worth 60 dollars, hell not worth 20 dollars. I'm no fanboy, just a very disappointed gamer.… Expand
  14. JokerOC
    Nov 28, 2011
    0
    I bought this game and give it a week. It is one of the worst games I've ever bought. I've played previous call of duty games, and enjoyed them. This game has plenty of problems. Lag complacency issues suck the life out of multiplayer. Every match feels predetermined because the team with the favorable connections wins. The maps are cluttered, campish, and dull colored. None of the mapsI bought this game and give it a week. It is one of the worst games I've ever bought. I've played previous call of duty games, and enjoyed them. This game has plenty of problems. Lag complacency issues suck the life out of multiplayer. Every match feels predetermined because the team with the favorable connections wins. The maps are cluttered, campish, and dull colored. None of the maps are memorable. The gun balance is a joke. The killstreaks don't require players to actually go on a killstreak anymore for the support killstreak class. The solo campaign is sorta fun, but really short and brainless. I didn't play the escalation mode. This game is pretty much garbage.… Expand
  15. BugzTune
    Nov 28, 2011
    2
    I feel like i overpaid for this game I was expecting more from this game a bit of a dissapointment i know black ops isnt the best out of the series and isn't everyone's favorite but it sure feels like its newer than MW3 and i find myself playing black ops much more than MW3, Call of Duty has been my favorite first person shooter series but if this is whats now being developed i might asI feel like i overpaid for this game I was expecting more from this game a bit of a dissapointment i know black ops isnt the best out of the series and isn't everyone's favorite but it sure feels like its newer than MW3 and i find myself playing black ops much more than MW3, Call of Duty has been my favorite first person shooter series but if this is whats now being developed i might as well start looking elsewhere… Expand
  16. dinohunterpat
    Nov 27, 2011
    5
    This is a game that despite its merits, fails to recapture the glory of its predecessors MW1 & MW2. This is focused on the campaign because single-player still matters and it's used frequently in trailers and demos. The gunplay is solid for the most part, there's plenty of variety in forms of gunner sequences, and the campaign set pieces are still kickass as always. But the story justThis is a game that despite its merits, fails to recapture the glory of its predecessors MW1 & MW2. This is focused on the campaign because single-player still matters and it's used frequently in trailers and demos. The gunplay is solid for the most part, there's plenty of variety in forms of gunner sequences, and the campaign set pieces are still kickass as always. But the story just tries to hard to copy its predecessors and fails with writing that would make even Kojima scream. The story copies its predecessorHow and why the hell would Russia simultaneously invade all of Europe? What did Europe do and how can the Russian army have the manpower for the invasion. Also, if the Russian president is flying over for a peace treaty, who the hell gave the order to invade Europe? Add to that the shallow and token attempt at shock and awe. In the game a child is blown up, but it's so shallow and token. What's the purpose? War and Terrorism are bad? The nuke in MW1 and airport shooting already proved that point. Even those shock moments have some meaning; the MW1's nuke caused general shepard to spark a war in MW2 and the airport shooting in MW2 lead to the Russian invasion in MW3. It's a cliched and poorly designed story that outdoes the neo-con fantasies of tom clancy and john milius. Sure some guy can say it's supposed to be like a michael bay movie or that multiplayer is the real meat. But the COD series have always campaigns that raised the stakes and stunned millions. Given that kick-ass FPSs like Bioshock and HL2 have shown that shooters can tell great stories without compromising high octane shooting gameplay, this feels a bit underwhelming. If IW and Sledgehammer make a new COD game, they have to do better.… Expand
  17. Urrthelurr
    Nov 27, 2011
    8
    Anyone who gives this game a 0, grow up. Sure, it's almost the same game as mw2. But it's still a great game. There are a lot of aspects that are exactly the same, but if it aint broke don't fix it. And in my opinion the aspects that went unchanged aren't broke. This game does however contain numerous new features that I wouldn't want to play without. But the maps suck. There's noAnyone who gives this game a 0, grow up. Sure, it's almost the same game as mw2. But it's still a great game. There are a lot of aspects that are exactly the same, but if it aint broke don't fix it. And in my opinion the aspects that went unchanged aren't broke. This game does however contain numerous new features that I wouldn't want to play without. But the maps suck. There's no where were you can take cover without getting shot in the back.… Expand
  18. zedikk_on_ps3
    Nov 27, 2011
    0
    i will add more ... it seems everyone has the same problems ... MAJOR connection lag issues ... THEE most annoying way to die is to pump 7 bullets straight into someones chest and then just get killed ... watch their killcam and you don't even raise your gun. it seems that if you don't walk around with your gun permanently fixed to your eye then you don't have much hope of getting kills,i will add more ... it seems everyone has the same problems ... MAJOR connection lag issues ... THEE most annoying way to die is to pump 7 bullets straight into someones chest and then just get killed ... watch their killcam and you don't even raise your gun. it seems that if you don't walk around with your gun permanently fixed to your eye then you don't have much hope of getting kills, you can also knife someone, going through the whole knife motion, die, watch the killcam and see you didn't even take your knife out .. what the **** the respawns are stupidly placed, you get killed, spawn, first corner you turn you get killed by the SAME GAY SAD CAMPER that just killed you 2 seconds ago, only he's in a different corner. why spawn so close? can't have a grenade and a claymore at same time .. lame ... aiming down sights isn't nearly as quick as Black Ops ... i'll say it again though there's MAJOR MAJOR problems with lag, i don't know if they can fix it or not but i'm getting sick of watching killcams of enemys i had an amazing shot at, a full second of bullet pumping right on them, kill me to see me still running having not even raised my weapon ... LAME .... **** THIS **** GAME. it really is a load of WANK. people know it look at EVERYONE elses reviews ...… Expand
  19. DreRoc
    Nov 27, 2011
    1
    Disgusted with this game i used to love cod but its so recycled......same graphics, cheezy and arcade like, all I can see is "Insert 4 Coins" flashing at the bottom of the screen when I played it ONCE . It has the same maps, same everything. If u put mw2 on a TV set next to one with mw3 on it you cant tell the difference between the two and sadly activision sells millions because of theDisgusted with this game i used to love cod but its so recycled......same graphics, cheezy and arcade like, all I can see is "Insert 4 Coins" flashing at the bottom of the screen when I played it ONCE . It has the same maps, same everything. If u put mw2 on a TV set next to one with mw3 on it you cant tell the difference between the two and sadly activision sells millions because of the name of the game instead of the game itself. Game sucks dont waste your money… Expand
  20. stevepossible
    Nov 27, 2011
    4
    While not totally disappointed in this game, I have some major qualms with the multiplayer. I don't buy COD for the single player, so my review is based solely on multiplayer. Pros
    - EXCELLENT sound. This was the first thing I noticed about the game. The guns sound realistic, have a bass sound. The vocal acting is great. Sounds effects, etc is the best I have heard
    - Addition of new    While not totally disappointed in this game, I have some major qualms with the multiplayer. I don't buy COD for the single player, so my review is based solely on multiplayer. Pros
    - EXCELLENT sound. This was the first thing I noticed about the game. The guns sound realistic, have a bass sound. The vocal acting is great. Sounds effects, etc is the best I have heard
    - Addition of new strike packages - I like the idea of catering to different player types. I think this creates a more interesting environment and awards different play styles.

    Cons
    - matching and lag compensation and hit detection - penalizing people with fast internet connections? I often get 4-5 shots off on my screen, and inevitably get killed. I watch to killcam, and see not only did I get maybe 1 shot off on my competitors screen, but I may have even been facing the wrong way. Ridiculous. I have no problem getting beat by someone who is better than me at COD, I don't play that often. But it is quite frustrating to play, only to get 1:2 k/d ratio constantly because I have a decent internet connection.
    - Maps - very poor construction. Little to no cover. High killstreaks require more "luck" than skill in my opinion. No innovation (maps in CODMW2 were excellent, multiple levels, areas for cover)
    - graphics - meh ... nothing new here
    - guns even the "new" guns are just copies of MW2 (mp7 is uzi, FAD is the same as the 2000 gun)
    - spawning - The assault package is almost worthless because of spawn points; which often are right behind me.

    If this had come out 2 years ago, great. I would still only give it a 6-7 based on the many multiplayer shortcomings.

    I have seen that some of the producers have tweeted saying "this game is definitely not a 1.7" or something of that nature. I agree, but it is no greater than a 4-5 for sure at this point. Certainly not this great new experience that they so highly touted with all the hype.    … Expand
  21. mi_gyle
    Nov 27, 2011
    8
    First of all, let me just say I am a 13 year-old gamer (i'm 16),i like Battlefield 3 so don't call me a COD fanboy after this review . I hate what people are saying about this game sucking BIG TIME. Now I understand why people are upset, but seriously... the game technically is great. From the story, to the frantic easy pick up and play co-op and competition multiplayer (which can also beFirst of all, let me just say I am a 13 year-old gamer (i'm 16),i like Battlefield 3 so don't call me a COD fanboy after this review . I hate what people are saying about this game sucking BIG TIME. Now I understand why people are upset, but seriously... the game technically is great. From the story, to the frantic easy pick up and play co-op and competition multiplayer (which can also be challenging to veteran players) can make the game last quite a long time. Graphics wise, there is not much improvement, but still looks great nonetheless, sounds have been upped a bit and are very nice. In my opinion, people are being very over-reactive about this game. It's still great. Not much has changed, and there are somethings from the last game that I wish made it back here (Combat Training)... but for sure, this game does NOT deserve anything less than an 7. Anyone that rates below that is nuts and just wants the game to fail.… Expand
  22. Kimomarudotcom
    Nov 26, 2011
    1
    This is the last time I buy a Call of Duty game. When this FPS formula was first introduced in 2007 in the original Modern Warfare it was a blast of fresh oxygen into the lungs of a dying genre. Today the formula just doesn't stand up anymore, especially at the 60 dollar price point. The format is too old now and its long standing issues are really not acceptable anymore (like gettingThis is the last time I buy a Call of Duty game. When this FPS formula was first introduced in 2007 in the original Modern Warfare it was a blast of fresh oxygen into the lungs of a dying genre. Today the formula just doesn't stand up anymore, especially at the 60 dollar price point. The format is too old now and its long standing issues are really not acceptable anymore (like getting killed via Killstreak bombing two seconds after spawning). Problem 1) The single player campaign is absolutely terrible - bad writing and poor musical score plague the experience as it cribs off of the previous Modern Warfare titles in a very sterile manner. 2) Multiplayer's new modes (Kill Confirmed) feel like hackish mods, completely unacceptable for a product that sells at full price. For such a derivative title, it should NOT be selling for 60 dollars. It's worth maybe about 40 dollars, including all of this year's DLC map packs for free. The game looks terrific from a graphics and sound stand point, but the gameplay is ancient and its design problems legion. Personally, I think all of this year's military themed FPS games kind of suffer from this, and if developers don't want to come up with anything new, then fine. Just don't charge full price. Avoid.… Expand
  23. TRauw
    Nov 26, 2011
    0
    OK. When I saw the User Score, I thought that it was just a whole bunch of Battlefield 3 trolls trying to take a big steamer on the CoD franchise. I'm a huge Battlefield fan so I thought "Yeh Lay That Cable!!". I loved the CoD Series from the first WW2 games to CoD 4 Modern Warfare & Modern Warfare 2. Then Battlefield Bad Company 2 came out & I never looked back or forward to Black Ops.OK. When I saw the User Score, I thought that it was just a whole bunch of Battlefield 3 trolls trying to take a big steamer on the CoD franchise. I'm a huge Battlefield fan so I thought "Yeh Lay That Cable!!". I loved the CoD Series from the first WW2 games to CoD 4 Modern Warfare & Modern Warfare 2. Then Battlefield Bad Company 2 came out & I never looked back or forward to Black Ops. MW3 showed me that like some of the comments here, They don't have any more fresh ideas, they never had the backbone to change anything or to shy away from 10 to 16 year olds that would beg their parents to purchase the game for them. Online is the same, with little change but a few more flashing words of BONUS. Guns sound lovely but don't pack the punch needed to make me feel I'm in the battle. Same old run and gun attitude, no squad feel at all. Same Block style atmosphere maps, WALLS, STAIRS, WINDOWS oh and plants and burnt out cars. Playing the game has just set it that I will never buy any of the CoD series again. I was so hoping that MW3 was going to change this for me but it hasn't. Thank you CoD4 for setting a bench mark for FPS and thank you Battlefield for having the guts to implement change. I give fealty to EA, DICE and the FROSTBITE 2 Engine. Well Played.… Expand
  24. FPSdaybreaK
    Nov 26, 2011
    0
    so here we are with the newest rendition of call of duty known as modern warfare 3. from what we can see it seems to be very similar to the previous installments of the game. digging further down we can see that the game actually uses the same engine as world at war and that they only changed the lighting to improve graphics. further down the line looking at familiar buildings they seem toso here we are with the newest rendition of call of duty known as modern warfare 3. from what we can see it seems to be very similar to the previous installments of the game. digging further down we can see that the game actually uses the same engine as world at war and that they only changed the lighting to improve graphics. further down the line looking at familiar buildings they seem to have used in the original modern warfare title. so from what we have seen so far, same engine, same buildings, same game play, multiplayer hitboxes are even larger making it noob friendly. whats so innovative about this? my personal experience nothing. it seems they have stripped down and bastardized the game,no dedicated servers and shorter unoriginal campaign . have the original call of duty developers left? from what i can see, the last decent call of duty's were cod2 and 4, so i would say yea. this game shouldn't have been released and with all due respect to the community, the developers should at least provide free map packs / DLC's or refund peoples money for this scam, and people thought bernie madoff & goldman sachs were bad?… Expand
  25. headhunter12345
    Nov 26, 2011
    1
    Personally i believe that this game was very sloppy, it is the same with all call of duty games they just change the box case and add a price tag and they get a massive amount of sales, i am very dissapointed at how sloppy they have put this game together, the graphics are horrible and they just make the story out of nowhere adding death and destruction for no actual reason, the story onlyPersonally i believe that this game was very sloppy, it is the same with all call of duty games they just change the box case and add a price tag and they get a massive amount of sales, i am very dissapointed at how sloppy they have put this game together, the graphics are horrible and they just make the story out of nowhere adding death and destruction for no actual reason, the story only lasts 3-6 hours and every level has a bomb exploding or a train crashing and gets very repetitive, the online lacks as usual, one thing modern warefare tries to acheive is "being realistic" but how realistic is running around a very tiny map, doing 360 spins from rooftops and re spawning after 10 seconds behind the enemy who just killed you? the map designs are also very disapointing finding glitches constantly throughout it, i can definitely expect glitches in games such as skyrim where developers have put a great effort into making the game whereas with call of duty they justs eem to fire them out of the rear end. very dissapointed and undeserving i can understand why it wont be getting any where near GOTY… Expand
  26. DovahKiin234
    Nov 26, 2011
    0
    Wow,This game is so fun...

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

    Nope.

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

    Amazing right?
    That's it,This is a horrible game.
    Buy Skyrim instead.    … Expand
  27. BleacherBum23
    Nov 26, 2011
    8
    I agree that the game seems more like MW2 1/2, or a glorified expansion pack, but I also like the comfort of being able to pick up a controller and just play the game without a huge learning curve. MW2 is one of my all-time favorite games, so a game that picks up where it left off is fine by me. The special ops component is especially addictive and reminds me of the zombie game play fromI agree that the game seems more like MW2 1/2, or a glorified expansion pack, but I also like the comfort of being able to pick up a controller and just play the game without a huge learning curve. MW2 is one of my all-time favorite games, so a game that picks up where it left off is fine by me. The special ops component is especially addictive and reminds me of the zombie game play from Black Ops and World at War. Even though some new surprises to the game would have been nice, sometimes it's just better not to fix what isn't broke.… Expand
  28. Jhahn505
    Nov 25, 2011
    6
    This is the most honest multiplayer review I can give. I've been a call of duty fan since the first modern warfare and owned every mw game since and never played the bf3 series. The biggest problem I have with this game is the lack of innovation with every consecutive game. Cod is a winning formula but it's being copy and pasted (literally) and the game is still very addictive but you'llThis is the most honest multiplayer review I can give. I've been a call of duty fan since the first modern warfare and owned every mw game since and never played the bf3 series. The biggest problem I have with this game is the lack of innovation with every consecutive game. Cod is a winning formula but it's being copy and pasted (literally) and the game is still very addictive but you'll get burned out really easy after a few hours. The second problem is with the maps. It's a massive maze of junk and buildings with no "flow" in any of them. This leads to lots and lots of campers killing you instead of actually having a good gun battle. I also miss the customization there was in black ops, the call of duty elite website allows you to look at the same stats but now it's not in the game. A few minor annoyances I have are how long flash bangs blind and stun you, it's about 5 seconds which feels like an eternity. Also there are very few maps for sniping because the layout is up close and maze-like which doesn't allow you any distance. The biggest plus I have with this game is the gun-balance. I feel like there's not one gun that is overpowered or underpowered. I also like how you have 80 levels to prestige and gold gun camo is based on how much you use that gun. All in all I'd give the multiplayer experience a 6. Its addictive and fun but you'll burn out quick. Let's stop paying the developers to copy and paste 90% of the game and lets get some new innovative material.… Expand
  29. DBZ19
    Nov 25, 2011
    5
    I'm a realist not like some of these silly little school boys that feel its necessary to mark every version of this game a 0 WhitefireWF and stonefacedrussi it's actually quite pathetic to be honest. i actually like this i think its very good BECAUSE of the feel. i agree nothing has changed and if MW4 HASN'T changed i won't be buying it, but i can say the same for BF3, come on whatI'm a realist not like some of these silly little school boys that feel its necessary to mark every version of this game a 0 WhitefireWF and stonefacedrussi it's actually quite pathetic to be honest. i actually like this i think its very good BECAUSE of the feel. i agree nothing has changed and if MW4 HASN'T changed i won't be buying it, but i can say the same for BF3, come on what really has changed and how many people actually play as a squad i've played plenty of these squad based MP and nobody ever picks the medic. So these FPS games are only as bad as there intended target group. The main reason why i enjoy MW3 is because it's manic, it starts i shoot > throw a grenade here and there and just go mad in general. Theres nothing wrong with that i just feel some of these gamers are just being little bit*ches for the sake of being one. As i said before if there isn't a change in the next installments i will not be parting with my £50.… Expand
  30. HALover9000
    Nov 24, 2011
    0
    I don't get why Call of Duty insists on releasing the same game over and over again, and hoards of fanboys insist that it's "the greatest" game when I could name 20 games off the back of my hand that are better than Modern Warfail 2.5.
  31. kotwr424
    Nov 24, 2011
    0
    We as gamer's got hussled this is by far the worst out of all the Call of Duty games to bare its title, Yes even worse than CoD 3, how this game got released is beyond me. Mutliplayer seems to suffer from its same terrible lantency issues that make it a frustrating piece of garbage, i'm Saddened I bought this game even more upset that this company is selling a product for so much cash andWe as gamer's got hussled this is by far the worst out of all the Call of Duty games to bare its title, Yes even worse than CoD 3, how this game got released is beyond me. Mutliplayer seems to suffer from its same terrible lantency issues that make it a frustrating piece of garbage, i'm Saddened I bought this game even more upset that this company is selling a product for so much cash and more people feed the machine, FPS's this year have but nothing short of a disappointment and let's face it the genre is dying a slow death. Maybe i'm getting to old for these types of games but I remember the golden days of FPS shooter's were actually skill would trump someone with host.… Expand
  32. C-Bomb87
    Nov 24, 2011
    0
    This game is pathetic. The graphics are so bad, it's like you are playing a cartoon game. That was cute with Zelda back on NES but it's time to step it up. Unfortunately, I actually waited in line at midnight to get this game and I'm just waiting til I venture over towards GameStop again to trade it in. I agree with most of the reviews that the single player is fun but multiplayer is theThis game is pathetic. The graphics are so bad, it's like you are playing a cartoon game. That was cute with Zelda back on NES but it's time to step it up. Unfortunately, I actually waited in line at midnight to get this game and I'm just waiting til I venture over towards GameStop again to trade it in. I agree with most of the reviews that the single player is fun but multiplayer is the reason I bought the game. It's so stupid that someone can put on lightweight and marathon and just run around and try to get as many kills as they want without worrying about dying because they have "support package" set as their killstreak and their killstreaks don't reset. So this is 2 years in a row that the Call of Duty franchise has struck out. One more chance is all they're getting from me… Expand
  33. Blue_Thunder
    Nov 24, 2011
    10
    Totally loved every aspect of this game - single player, spec ops and multiplayer. The single player story can be a little disjointed at times but we buy games to play for its fun factor! And MW3 has lots of that in all its modes.
  34. Avromie
    Nov 24, 2011
    2
    Just bought MW3, and I got screwed out of $60. Nothing has changed from MW2. The online game is a simple map pack for MW2. All the same problems- horrible networking, glitching, snipe, reloading, etc, except now the graphics are also outdated because they're from 4 years ago when MW2 was released.

    They didn't even bother changing little things, like the blowing up    Just bought MW3, and I got screwed out of $60. Nothing has changed from MW2. The online game is a simple map pack for MW2. All the same problems- horrible networking, glitching, snipe, reloading, etc, except now the graphics are also outdated because they're from 4 years ago when MW2 was released.

    They didn't even bother changing little things, like the blowing up into dollars shtick that happens when you get shot.

    [This programmer www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ7SE_14Ayg makes a claim that the little mods and voices added for MW3 were actually included in the programming for MW2, just locked!]

    But you're forced to buy it because they hype this POS up all over and suddenly everyone has switched. Don't listen to magazines with paid off reviewers. I've been playing fps since wolfenstein and goldeneye on n64, and this is the biggest **** ripoff of a game I've ever seen. Someone should class action sue them.    … Expand
  35. gerbronicus
    Nov 24, 2011
    6
    Singleplayer experience is much better than MW2, although it still feels like it is directed by Michael Bay. Though for an action game, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Spec Ops is pretty fun, with the missions providing a decent amount of fun. However, Survival Mode is where the real fun lies in Spec Ops. It's always fresh when you can play on any multiplayer map. Multiplayer is stillSingleplayer experience is much better than MW2, although it still feels like it is directed by Michael Bay. Though for an action game, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Spec Ops is pretty fun, with the missions providing a decent amount of fun. However, Survival Mode is where the real fun lies in Spec Ops. It's always fresh when you can play on any multiplayer map. Multiplayer is still as addicting as ever, however, it is still the same thing as it has been since MW2. Some updates in graphics or gameplay mechanics would be nice. Or really anything for that matter. Starting to feel extremely repetitive, especially with annual releases.… Expand
  36. firecrack
    Nov 24, 2011
    4
    I'm a casual gamer in my 30's and have played the Call of Duty franchise since its inception. This is the first review I've ever posted for anything, but I felt the need to inform those that don't believe the negative hype, that, for the most part, it is warranted. I've logged 15 or so hours on the online multi-player and must admit it's very frustrating. Reasons why: 1) Hope you got 5I'm a casual gamer in my 30's and have played the Call of Duty franchise since its inception. This is the first review I've ever posted for anything, but I felt the need to inform those that don't believe the negative hype, that, for the most part, it is warranted. I've logged 15 or so hours on the online multi-player and must admit it's very frustrating. Reasons why: 1) Hope you got 5 minutes to let your playstation find you a game - and if you want to play Survival mode... forget about it. 2) I thought bullet detection took a step backward from MW2 to Black Ops... well, you ain't seen nothin' yet. 3) If you want to be completely frustrated, watch the kill cam a few times and watch dudes empty clips into you as you round a corner and they haven't even shown up on your screen. I realize, the more you play you get a 6th sense of where people are coming from and can "feel" someone coming around the corner, but I have a feeling many times people are getting the drop on me because of a faster internet connection, which I've never felt before in a CoD game... so bear in mind, this issue might not be suffered by you if you have a super fast internet connection.

    I must admit, the low score is due grading on a curve based on the other CoD games. Considering how great a game MW2 was, I just feel the ball was really dropped here. Credit where credit is due though... graphically beautiful, worthy single player campaign conclusion, and just about everything about it is a giant step up from Black Ops, but I thought Black Ops was pretty crappy with the exception of online Zombies.

    Definitely going to sell on Ebay (after logging about 80 hours less than I would normally on a CoD game) and give Battlefield 3 a try. Maybe that franchise takes steps forward instead of back. Based on the reviews here, I'd bet this was Call of Duty's last record breaking opening day for sales... I know I am no longer eagerly awaiting what is next in the franchise.... and I really have to wonder about the glowing reviews from professional critics???? Reminds me of the 4 star reviews for The Phantom Menace.    … Expand
  37. Jb101
    Nov 24, 2011
    6
    Now I love the mw series and was really looking forward to this after the disappointment of black ops. The single player is imense, highly enjoyable and fast paced, special ops are excellent with the added bonus of playing online with someone. The survival is a poor mans zombies, it's not that good and gets boring fairly quickly. My main problem for the lower score is the multiplayer.Now I love the mw series and was really looking forward to this after the disappointment of black ops. The single player is imense, highly enjoyable and fast paced, special ops are excellent with the added bonus of playing online with someone. The survival is a poor mans zombies, it's not that good and gets boring fairly quickly. My main problem for the lower score is the multiplayer. I really don't mind it's simaler to the others (what those other reviewers expected god only knows) but its the maps that disappoint me. They all look and play the same, running round streets with burnt out cars and the odd building or two, there is little/no variation (apart from the odd one). Even ones that sound like its going to be different end up feeling the same. To sum up, great single player and special ops, survival is nothing special and does not get you hooked like zombies and the multiplayer (main reason why alot of people buy this game) has bland maps with what feels like a poorly laid out create class system. Feel really let down there.… Expand
  38. 074KU
    Nov 24, 2011
    2
    story mode 1/10 multiplayer 1/10 co-op 5/10 graphic 5/10 imitative 0/10
    price to the content 2/10

    score 2.33
  39. bluekuts
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    This is Copy & Paste of MW2 is horrible! Activision gets rid of the great minds who made COD awesome and TRIED copy the magic of Infinity Ward without making any new changes. No innovation, no new engine, no dedicated servers, and yet Activision wants us to PAY a monthly for COD Elite?! Rent it for the single-player but don't buy it!
  40. Zherneboh
    Nov 23, 2011
    8
    I don't understand all the 0s, it's not like it's a bad game. It's actually a pretty good game, just disappointing on a few fronts. Campaign mode is fun, but it's only 4 hours long. Worth renting, but only Red Box. Multiplayer is what most people bought this for however. The maps on average are just too small. It also doesn't sound very good on my Turtle Beach's, everybody sounds likeI don't understand all the 0s, it's not like it's a bad game. It's actually a pretty good game, just disappointing on a few fronts. Campaign mode is fun, but it's only 4 hours long. Worth renting, but only Red Box. Multiplayer is what most people bought this for however. The maps on average are just too small. It also doesn't sound very good on my Turtle Beach's, everybody sounds like they're muffled or really sick, and the guns sound pretty weak. It's still a fun game I'll play from time-to-time, but I won't be playing it as much as I did Black Ops.… Expand
  41. elche206
    Nov 23, 2011
    2
    This game is a copy and paste of MW2 stop supporting these people. Lets force these developers to be creative! Gameplay seems dated but still sticks to its formula. Graphics are defiantly dated compared to other games that recently were released. 3rd person team tactical is missing. This feature brought something new to the table. Unfortunately this game has become a cash cow
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  42. Xenugears
    Nov 23, 2011
    7
    I tried to avoid this game but I cracked and bought it. I'm able to enjoy it for what it is--nothing special but entirely serviceable which is all I need it to be. Addicting multiplayer is of course the selling point but the uninspired single player holds the series back and prevents it from every really evolving. One flaw that can and should be easily fixed: since MW3 fans are so annoyingI tried to avoid this game but I cracked and bought it. I'm able to enjoy it for what it is--nothing special but entirely serviceable which is all I need it to be. Addicting multiplayer is of course the selling point but the uninspired single player holds the series back and prevents it from every really evolving. One flaw that can and should be easily fixed: since MW3 fans are so annoying there really needs to be be a mute-all option.… Expand
  43. cawn
    Nov 23, 2011
    7
    As a Call of Duty fan, I couldn't wait to finally play the game that I had been waiting for so long. I can already tell you that I'm really glad that I bought it. The singleplayer and multiplayer are great, but are two different games which should be reviewed seperatly. Singleplayer
    The singleplayer continues the story of Russia and America fighting a war just because one man tricked the    As a Call of Duty fan, I couldn't wait to finally play the game that I had been waiting for so long. I can already tell you that I'm really glad that I bought it. The singleplayer and multiplayer are great, but are two different games which should be reviewed seperatly. Singleplayer
    The singleplayer continues the story of Russia and America fighting a war just because one man tricked the world. You play as a lot of characters, and the story is intense. Characters from Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2 return which will make you smile since they survived. The singleplayer has an incredibly good story and you'll be all over the world fighting the bad guys and the ending will please all fans. The gameplay is also intense and as always, a certain scene has been added which can be viewed as "shocking". It's not as shocking as the nuke in Call of Duty 4, but your jaw will drop. The shooting is great and you won't be bored if you play at the right difficulty.

    Multiplayer
    The multiplayer is like Call of Duty 4 but with a few new features added. At first it can be really hard since it doesn't play like Modern Warfare 2. Getting kills is harder and don't expect to get a 20 kill streak as easy as in Modern Warfare 2. It feels like Infinity Ward finally listened to the community and made the game harder. Camping will get you killed and rushing aswell, so you'll have to move and work with your teammates to survive. They also added a new gamemode (kill confirmed) which will keep you bussy. The leveling system is better then ever.

    The only thing that really bothered me is the fact that they used gunsounds from Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2. It feels really cheap but it won't bother you for too long. Buy this game if you enjoyed Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty 4.    … Expand
  44. helloworld1066
    Nov 23, 2011
    7
    At the end of the day this game is just modern warfare 2.5. Though that statement may be wrong as I really did love modern warfare 2. In MW1 and 2 the maps were better and everything was still fresh. This franchise currently has gone slightly stale. This isn't a bad game, but what you end up with is a decent campaign and good corporative spec ops mode with no dedicated maps however and aAt the end of the day this game is just modern warfare 2.5. Though that statement may be wrong as I really did love modern warfare 2. In MW1 and 2 the maps were better and everything was still fresh. This franchise currently has gone slightly stale. This isn't a bad game, but what you end up with is a decent campaign and good corporative spec ops mode with no dedicated maps however and a multipalyer mode where you get killed left right and centre. I like to play other games not just cod, like most people i have competed with online seem to. I am crushed as to what this game turned out out to be like, and it looked so promising. Also I swear some of the campaign footage in the trailers didn't exist. You also have no idea on whats going on in the singleplayer as well, and dont have a clue who is who. This unforgivably, sits in the shadows of its predecessors… Expand
  45. amwisdx
    Nov 23, 2011
    6
    I had such great times playing Black Ops and this game is such a disappointment. This is straight cut and paste to the max. Getting shot in the back constantly, getting sniped by a person a couple feet from you(oh how I despise quick scoping,) aim assist is a horrible idea. The multiplayer did upgrade and I was pleased with that. But they had 2 full years to make this game and it looksI had such great times playing Black Ops and this game is such a disappointment. This is straight cut and paste to the max. Getting shot in the back constantly, getting sniped by a person a couple feet from you(oh how I despise quick scoping,) aim assist is a horrible idea. The multiplayer did upgrade and I was pleased with that. But they had 2 full years to make this game and it looks like a game that took a little under a year to make. For the first time, I am looking forward to the next Treyarch Call of Duty than Infinity ward.… Expand
  46. wlitw
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Call Of Duty .... one the best franchise of games .... it WAS ! The more Call Of Duty games are released, the more then are worst than the last one. Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare was one of the best game I ever played, in solo mode but in multiplayer too. Modern Warfare 2 was pretty bad in comparison. The solo campauign was just OK (some missions were very fun, but less than the previousCall Of Duty .... one the best franchise of games .... it WAS ! The more Call Of Duty games are released, the more then are worst than the last one. Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare was one of the best game I ever played, in solo mode but in multiplayer too. Modern Warfare 2 was pretty bad in comparison. The solo campauign was just OK (some missions were very fun, but less than the previous one). And now Modern Warfare 3 ... wow .... solo campaign is not that bad, but it brings absolutly NOTHING NEW. It's always the same damn thing. No new situations, even weapons are the same. And the multiplayer ? To be honest, didn't test it, because I did not want to ! To play again the same thing, with no new addition ? Non thank you Activision, I got more games to do than wasting time on your "MW Clone of the past ones" ! Played & resold in 2 days, that's what your game deserves !… Expand
  47. epicminiman
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    pretty good game, the multiplayer and spec ops is very fun, but on the bad side the campaign is very short even tough its fun. still worth buying. :))
  48. LakeFire
    Nov 22, 2011
    1
    Campaign is flashy but not memorable at all, not to mention how short it was overall. Multiplayer seems to be the same as mw 2 with new but uninteresting modes. They pretty much pasted mw 2 over the title mw 3. The graphics engine is the same. I got my copy on the first day and forced a refund on the second day. It's not bad, but there's not much improvement since mw 2. The devs need toCampaign is flashy but not memorable at all, not to mention how short it was overall. Multiplayer seems to be the same as mw 2 with new but uninteresting modes. They pretty much pasted mw 2 over the title mw 3. The graphics engine is the same. I got my copy on the first day and forced a refund on the second day. It's not bad, but there's not much improvement since mw 2. The devs need to realise that we aren't dumb enough to buy this sort of half assed effort at 60 dollars anymore. I hope they take the criticism well this time well like what happened with dragon age 2, or I'm going to put my money elsewhere on games that offer me more bang for my buck.… Expand
  49. iprotocol142
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    why do people complain and still buy the game. By the numbers MW3 outsold BF3 so BF3 fanboys stop complaining if you are still gonna buy the game in the end
  50. AnXiety
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    Call of Duty MW3 does not disappoint the average gamer, people are giving this game such low scores because they are either dumb, or are over estimating this game just because it has COD on the cover. Sure MW3 may not be perfect, but it isn't bad, who cares if it is the same engine, who cares if its similar graphics, Video games are made for fun, to be enjoyed, and that is what MW3Call of Duty MW3 does not disappoint the average gamer, people are giving this game such low scores because they are either dumb, or are over estimating this game just because it has COD on the cover. Sure MW3 may not be perfect, but it isn't bad, who cares if it is the same engine, who cares if its similar graphics, Video games are made for fun, to be enjoyed, and that is what MW3 provides. Currently it has some lag issues which are probably going to be patched within a month or 2, this game is amazing, its the most fun and stands its ground as a COD title, after all, the sales numbers do not lie.… Expand
  51. WSMcCready
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    MW3 is a very good game, very good indeed. I couldn't call myself an expert on this generation of games, owing to the fact I have only just come back in to gaming, though COD has been a regular game for nights with friends with 360s and PS3s, so have some experience of these games.
    MW3, despite being very accomplished, and indeed a great deal of fun, nonetheless seems to be lacking in    MW3 is a very good game, very good indeed. I couldn't call myself an expert on this generation of games, owing to the fact I have only just come back in to gaming, though COD has been a regular game for nights with friends with 360s and PS3s, so have some experience of these games.
    MW3, despite being very accomplished, and indeed a great deal of fun, nonetheless seems to be lacking in distinct features over previous iterations of COD. As such, I feel 8 to be a fair score, it's still a marvelous package for the price, the one player may not be to my exact tastes, but the hours you can pass online certainly make up for this.
    A few issues would relate to this said multiplayer experience. While I love that they have introduced a less one track focus for streaks and bonuses in the online games (support, assault etc), there still remain some issues.
    Primarily for someone like myself, the lack of a buffer from the seriously good players out there when you first boot up the game can be very frustrating. You feel as though your experience of death, respawn, death respawn is never ending at times. Equally, added to this can be the occasionally ridiculous levels of killstreak bonuses people pick up. To have to think carefully about one attack helicopter can provide a refreshing amount of strategic thought to a match... to have tons of things in the air shooting and bombarding the hell out of you you as you spawn provides a sort of random anarchy that makes you feel no matter your skill you are going to perish at this point in the game.
    Anyway, to end on a more positive note. Undoubtedly a very good game indeed, for both fans of the series, and to those looking to either delve in to marathon online sessions or just dip in and out. Not the freshest game out there given it doesn't move mountains to evolve after COD: BO, but probably more an indictment of how good this series has been at providing a slightly arcadey FPS experience for the past few years.    … Expand
  52. Aramis
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    MW3 deserves a zero. I say this with a straight face and the knowledge that I am no fanboy, simply a man who does not like to be lied to. MW3 is not a sequel, it is a glorified expansion pack. If this had been a 20$ map pack for MW2 or Black Ops it might have been acceptable. The fact of the matter is, not enough has changed to warrant the release of this "sequel." The game itself,MW3 deserves a zero. I say this with a straight face and the knowledge that I am no fanboy, simply a man who does not like to be lied to. MW3 is not a sequel, it is a glorified expansion pack. If this had been a 20$ map pack for MW2 or Black Ops it might have been acceptable. The fact of the matter is, not enough has changed to warrant the release of this "sequel." The game itself, reviewed from by a person who has never played COD before is indeed a masterpiece. I'd say it would easily be a 9. However, the fact that this game was developed and released as a"sequel," angers any who have played even one Call of Duty before. Everything is recycled and tired. The fact the developers can get away with this sham is not only reflective of their greed and apparent lack of interest in creating anything innovative, it is reflective of the stupidity of the consumers who buy the product in the first place. If these people continue to support this lunacy, there is no telling how long the COD series will be able to extort gamers from their money to pay more map packs. There is also no telling if this trend will spread, which being a trend that makes the developers more money at the cost of little work it will likely spread to other, well-liked franchises. You see I don't hate MW3. I hate how people don't see MW3 for what it is and appropriately don't buy it. The sooner the COD developers realize they can't **** with their own consumer base, they will put much more EFFORT into their work, improving QUALITY. THEREFORE DO NOT BE SHEEP AND BUY A REHASHED PIECE OF WORK. DEMAND QUALITY YOU DESERVE. Essentially this statement means if MW3 was not bought and made Activision lose money, the next one would actually be worthy of the title Modern Warfare. Here's to the last great COD game, Modern Warfare before they ****ed it all up lol… Expand
  53. jag111
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    absolutely amazing it is breathtaking, the best ever first person shooter series gets even better. the multiplayer is refined and been made much much better. Battlefield 3 is for noobs and it is a really bad game overall.
  54. Magic1810
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    Always been a big fan of FPS, and especially the MW franchise, so like most other fans was really looking forward to playing this (probably more for the single player as I've never really gotten into the multiplayer). Not surprisingly, there's nothing new in the gameplay. However, I was a little surprised at my 'non-plussed' reaction at the end of the game....while it all looks good,Always been a big fan of FPS, and especially the MW franchise, so like most other fans was really looking forward to playing this (probably more for the single player as I've never really gotten into the multiplayer). Not surprisingly, there's nothing new in the gameplay. However, I was a little surprised at my 'non-plussed' reaction at the end of the game....while it all looks good, perhaps it is a case of flogging a dead horse. Additionally, the SFX have been altered with the background score being overpowering.… Expand
  55. k0re--
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    maps are crappy, the hit detection is a mess, the lag compensation system **** the game up. the perks are a mess. like it has been developped by a bunch of braindeads
  56. routsie101
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    i share the sentiments of all my follow reviewers who gave this game anything under 5 , this game was a true reflection of americas cooperate greed on the ignorance of the masses. I am happy to see that there are a few of us who' s thinking has been liberated. This game is truly shamefully .
  57. InstantBacon
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    'Bigger' is not necessarily better. Single player still sucks because the AI is terrible. Never been more frustrated in a game before than being shot from half a mile away by an AI soldier running and firing from the hip. Was a big Call of Duty fan (COD4), but after Black Ops and now this, I won't be buying the next one if it means basically buying this one again but for another £45.
  58. James9075
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    this is not a bad game. i personally have a dislike of these cut-and-paste first person shooters but with my short time with this game i think that survival is better than zombies and that multiplayer is nothing new and that the campaign seems pretty good, at least better than black **** which isn't saying much, but CoD is not known for campaign it's known for multiplayer which in my mindthis is not a bad game. i personally have a dislike of these cut-and-paste first person shooters but with my short time with this game i think that survival is better than zombies and that multiplayer is nothing new and that the campaign seems pretty good, at least better than black **** which isn't saying much, but CoD is not known for campaign it's known for multiplayer which in my mind is a myth cause i have no friends… Expand
  59. Haruki_
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 isnt a map pack described in the reviews of the haters but isn't a totally new experience either. The engaging formula of CoD its now back and pulished with the fast online matches, the awesome Killstreaks and Perks. But where is the real Weakness in MW3? Its in the Single Player Campaign and its Graphics (That aren't bad, just ... old?). Let me explain the problem with the single player campaign: In the trailers we saw awesome Gun Fights in the Modern World War III and it looked just epic but the problem was that Activision made the customers to expect a Lot from the Campaign but the scenes played on the Trailers, were the best action scenes we saw in the whole Game so, it was a little bit dissapointing. I have to admit that I get a little bit emotional with the death of Soap Mactavish but just that ... Modern Warfare 2 had a better story than its sequel, when we saw Ghost Death we all fell anger and we just wanted to kill Shepherd and in the end of the Washington Level we were anxious to atack Russia ... You understand no? That was a shooter with a Great Plot! The gameplay its ... its more of the same but isn't bad, practically you just Shoot, Run, Cover, Follow, plant C4 and kill some Russian Bad guys but it works its simple and addicting ! What can I say? I really love CoD and my favorite was MW2 followed by Black Ops but after playing this game that wasn't bad but it was dissapointing in a new level of dissapointingness (I was expecting a better final to the story of Soap and Captain Price) but ... meh, the multiplayer its more of the same with different scenarios with 3 or 4 extra perks and Killstreaks OH! and there isn't a lot of hideouts for Campers (AWWW YEAH!). VERDICT: 7/10… Expand
  60. Gurgeh16
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    I have a technical problem; my Playstation 3 turns into a Playstation 2 every time I put the MW3 disc into it. Can anybody provide assistance? 54321.
  61. xKuroshi
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Did i just buy a **** expansion kit..? What the hell..I think it's true that they spend more money on their advertisement than their games. Just like the Vet and n00b and that must have cost **** millions just to let the world see not on penny was spent on the game but what can you expect from a company who don't want a new graphics engine? Forget this **** I'm going to BF3
  62. disaster
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    Online play is very disappointing. I love the past 2 COD games, but the lag in this game is unacceptable. If it doesn't get fixed soon I will be selling my game and walking away from COD.
  63. 98jeepxj
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    this game is easily the most unbalanced game i have ever seen. Once again the UMP is over powered. the maps have zero flow. Sniping is the most unrealistic thing i have ever seen you dont even have to lead people. The worst $60 i have ever spent!!!!
  64. WyattDWilliams
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    Well...Another year, another Call of Duty. What this game does well has always been the fun factor and that has not changed. The Single Player is Michael Bay-ish with huge explosions, crazy chases and limited story. The Campaign is short and forgettable with the overly used tragedies and mission. Go here, do this, fire fight, over-the-top event, repeat; For about 5 to 8 hours, depending onWell...Another year, another Call of Duty. What this game does well has always been the fun factor and that has not changed. The Single Player is Michael Bay-ish with huge explosions, crazy chases and limited story. The Campaign is short and forgettable with the overly used tragedies and mission. Go here, do this, fire fight, over-the-top event, repeat; For about 5 to 8 hours, depending on difficulty and skill.
    The Spec Ops and Survival modes are great fun with a friend. With the Horde like Survival mode and the Spec Ops mode is the same as Modern Warfare 2, time based mission that donâ    … Expand
  65. airmasta93
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    Giving this game a 2 is already being to generous. This game shouldn't have been made... same exact engine as mw2 same everything just different weapons, perks, etc. I understand that if there is nothing wrong with the engine than don't fix is but these servers... Mw2 had good servers and good hit detection but in this game... what went wrong? You already copy pasted the game is it reallyGiving this game a 2 is already being to generous. This game shouldn't have been made... same exact engine as mw2 same everything just different weapons, perks, etc. I understand that if there is nothing wrong with the engine than don't fix is but these servers... Mw2 had good servers and good hit detection but in this game... what went wrong? You already copy pasted the game is it really that difficult to make the servers good? I can go back to COD4 which is 4 years old and its servers are 10x better than this games... Good job Iw you may of made COD4 the best out of the COD series that revolutionized this series but you just killed the series with MW3.… Expand
  66. Jared141
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    The only thing different about this compared to Modern Warfare 2 is the number 3 on the front cover. It's the same thing over and over and over again. Don't waste your time. That being said, it's selling like hot cakes and the reviews don't reflect the sales reports.
  67. OrdinaryGamer
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Oh dear...this is the 'Street Fighter 2 Turbo Champion Edition' of our time. An appallingly lazy and derivative follow-on from a great and storied series - actually, lazy doesn't begin to cover it. Downright sloppy, more like. Then again, what can you really expect when the devs are nothing more than performing monkeys standing on the shoulders of giants?
  68. mrcasualmax
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Sure, its not a huge step up from MW2 but I still think its a great game! I just feel like in multiplayer, you are moving around a lot slower than you did in MW2
  69. salman89
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    im really enjoying the game yes its not a big improvement from mw2 but its still fun with better graphics and a great story with a great multiplayer experience and the survival mode is very fun i actually play that more then multiplayer people need to stop giving it a low score if it was that rubbish why buy it in the first place so stop being idiots and give it a good score dosent have toim really enjoying the game yes its not a big improvement from mw2 but its still fun with better graphics and a great story with a great multiplayer experience and the survival mode is very fun i actually play that more then multiplayer people need to stop giving it a low score if it was that rubbish why buy it in the first place so stop being idiots and give it a good score dosent have to be 10 it can be like a 5 or higher but it dosent deserve 1 or anywhere near there.… Expand
  70. bigred2st
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    dissapointment is a understatment its not a horrible game its just too much of the same feels like they got mw2 and a couple maps and minor tweaks seems like 60$ dlc, i see cod being the next guitar hero if they keep flooding the market with titles
  71. Yeeboi69
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    MW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actuallyMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trash… Expand
  72. DauntingDoor
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    I can't believe how bad of a review people are giving this game. If you want an unbiased review look at the critics score. Not the stupid fanboys who are trashing. This is a fantastic game that is very much like its predecessors; flaws and all. This is an incredibly fun game that still has a short muddled single player which is still fun. The multiplayer is still incredibly fast paced andI can't believe how bad of a review people are giving this game. If you want an unbiased review look at the critics score. Not the stupid fanboys who are trashing. This is a fantastic game that is very much like its predecessors; flaws and all. This is an incredibly fun game that still has a short muddled single player which is still fun. The multiplayer is still incredibly fast paced and most of all fun. Sure the game is very much the previous games but that's not a bad thing. Its tons of fun and very deserving of the scores the critics gave it. Also i have both Halo and Battlefield 3 and think they are both fantastic as well.… Expand
  73. Signai
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    When you compare Modern Warfare 3 to upcoming and current releases in the FPS genre, its embarrassing that this game is scored above mediocrity anywhere. There is little to no innovation, its completely rehashed all the way down to recycled models and maps. You could easily play MW2 and this game interchangeably minus the UI and not even know, and that is because this game feels like a 60$When you compare Modern Warfare 3 to upcoming and current releases in the FPS genre, its embarrassing that this game is scored above mediocrity anywhere. There is little to no innovation, its completely rehashed all the way down to recycled models and maps. You could easily play MW2 and this game interchangeably minus the UI and not even know, and that is because this game feels like a 60$ map pack. Shame on Activision, and also the current kiss ass reviewers that are too afraid to rate this bloated rotting whale of a AAA+ title below an 8 or its equivalent on their grading scale.… Expand
  74. Ediblefood
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    It feels like a 60 dollar map pack. The maps are dull, cluttered, and uncreative, the killstreaks and weapons are recycled from previous games. They reward people for dying, anyone can get overpowered killstreaks, the combat is mindless and frankly uninteresting...etc etc. I don't see why Activision thinks that they should turn this franchise into a yearly sports game.... they areIt feels like a 60 dollar map pack. The maps are dull, cluttered, and uncreative, the killstreaks and weapons are recycled from previous games. They reward people for dying, anyone can get overpowered killstreaks, the combat is mindless and frankly uninteresting...etc etc. I don't see why Activision thinks that they should turn this franchise into a yearly sports game.... they are killing it in the same way they did to Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero.… Expand
  75. crispix7
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    All the naysayers with there 0's don't know gaming if it crawlled up your ass, I spent all of sat ripping through the campaign and had a blast. If this is the end of a trilogy, I for one am glad it stayed true to its predecessors. As for the endless comparisons to that other well known shooter, I think I'll save my energy for Bungie vs Respawn in a couple years time.
  76. GameBum
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Unbelievable how the same exact game we played years ago (COD: Modern Warfare 1) gets extra levels and they name that same game COD: Modern Warfare 3. Then they slap a 60 dollar price tag on it an sell it as new. Hopefully now, after literally almost every single user review is a 0 or 1, the publisher and developers of this tittle get the massage.
  77. Rangles33
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Not revolutionary or ground-breaking but the game definitely keeps you satisfied and then some. Spec ops has been redefined with a very addicting survival mode which will make you think zombies. The online multiplayer is again good but rank 80 to prestige is pretty steep. The two new game modes team-defender and kill confirmed are some of the best game modes in the game. The story mode isNot revolutionary or ground-breaking but the game definitely keeps you satisfied and then some. Spec ops has been redefined with a very addicting survival mode which will make you think zombies. The online multiplayer is again good but rank 80 to prestige is pretty steep. The two new game modes team-defender and kill confirmed are some of the best game modes in the game. The story mode is also good compared to others in the series. Not different enough to warrant a higher ranking.… Expand
  78. NibbleMyBit
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    I didn't even know what metacritic was until the powers that be at MW3 Facebook page posted a story about how bad their score were on here. I decided to imeadiatley check it out for myself and was pleasantly surprised to find out that I'm not the only person completely disappointed with this game. I've been playing call of duty since the 2nd installment. They've had their slip ups fromI didn't even know what metacritic was until the powers that be at MW3 Facebook page posted a story about how bad their score were on here. I decided to imeadiatley check it out for myself and was pleasantly surprised to find out that I'm not the only person completely disappointed with this game. I've been playing call of duty since the 2nd installment. They've had their slip ups from time to time such as the third one in particular but nothing as disappointing as their newest release Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. The hype behind this game was staggering! It was talked about by everyone includding people who've never played video games before. I know that there have been some shake ups in their staffing but rather than spending their resources on building a quality game I feel like infinity ward spent all their time on money on marketing. AND THEY DID A DAMN GOOD JOB AT IT! This game is dreadful in every aspect, the multi player being the worst. The single player seems as though it were an after thought, like 'oh yeah, we need to put a campaign mode in too.' The spec ops is still only two players. Who doesn't have more than two friends they play video games with nowadays? Even Gears of War realized that a good co op game mode needs atleast four players involved. The multiplayer however is the reason most people buy this game and it it the biggest reason not to buy it in my humble opinion. I'm not saying I could make a better game but in a way I feel like I could. This seems like such a step backward that it should be in the apple app store not the midnight release of the year. All the maps seemed washed out like your in a never ending sand storm, the spawns suck because you'll spawn with an enemy directly behind you, the kill streaks are terrible! Nothing fun about kill streaks since everyone can earn them now. When you die they don't reset so the game is constantly rumbling from stealth bombers. All I have left to say is that this was the worst $100 I ever spent on a game. I bought the hardened edition that included founder status to COD Elite (which by the way still is not working and is a whole other reason not to buy MW3) I'm happier playing Black Ops which has its own problems but at least it was a step in the right direction when it came out. Modern warfare 3 is terrible!… Expand
  79. Getlow024
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Just another $60 map pack here. Might be worth picking up if your a sheep and pay for the exact same thing year after year. There is no other series out there that people put up with total laziness from the developers why do it for COD remember what they did to tony hawk.
  80. rrtyu
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    mw3 doesn't really deserve the 0's but it doesn't deserve the 10's either it has it's high points and it's low points. the graphics are still good but showing their date as the engine is becoming old. the storyline is good but it does seem more like mw2 or black ops where scipted explosions and attacks are the norm. the multiplayer is where mw3 really shines it is more running and guningmw3 doesn't really deserve the 0's but it doesn't deserve the 10's either it has it's high points and it's low points. the graphics are still good but showing their date as the engine is becoming old. the storyline is good but it does seem more like mw2 or black ops where scipted explosions and attacks are the norm. the multiplayer is where mw3 really shines it is more running and guning and has new play systems and spec ops and survival. so to simplifiy it is the following

    Graphics: 8 they are still good but a new engine really needs to be nesscary.
    Gameplay: 8.5 the gameplay is probally the best for run and gun type games but more innovation is nesscary.
    Multiplayer: 7 although it is fun campers and hackers quickly take that away.
    Singleplayer: 7.5 it is solid but feels more of the same scripted action and gameplay.

    Overall 70
    Final thoughts: the game isn't bad but it just fails to bring as much as games. any cod fan will love this game but any one new to the series may want to find another game.    … Expand
  81. Pendulum
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    same game again and again and again. And I am still stupid enough to buy this pice of poop. lag even with a full bar connection, a spawn system from hell. Outdated graphics, OP QS'ing. and there is more............
    don't buy this game and support the video games worst enemy Activison
  82. Edge27
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    I'm just posting a 0 because it pisses off the folks at Infinity Ward and IGN. SO big fat ugly 0. COD needs to go away and let better games be in the light. F*** Call of Duty.
  83. Webwolf
    Nov 21, 2011
    4
    I have been playing COD since MW1, but i am getting tired of this. it feels the same as MW2, but not in a good way. I got fast bored with this game, its a disappointment.
  84. omegafate
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    here is wat I seen in mw3 the story structure is no different from gears 3 and the structure of the game entirely is not different from mw2 then the multi player is a regenerated mock up of the newer engine that's basically it there isn't any thing NEW or AMAZING its just a game that cod **** go obscenely over like a rabid nintendo fan boy/girl. that's the sum of it all in the end result.here is wat I seen in mw3 the story structure is no different from gears 3 and the structure of the game entirely is not different from mw2 then the multi player is a regenerated mock up of the newer engine that's basically it there isn't any thing NEW or AMAZING its just a game that cod **** go obscenely over like a rabid nintendo fan boy/girl. that's the sum of it all in the end result.

    other than that i wasn't thrilled it was like they rushed it to quickly especially in the campaign mode, they could have done better, good enough to rent but wait till it drops in price.    … Expand
  85. xOrange
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This game sucks, I can't believe people are still buying this mainstream crap. They make the same game every year, make some new maps for the boring multiplayer, and slap together a linear, run from point a to b campaign. Its as bad as the ea sports games, as its just milking people year after year. If you've never played the games before, you might enjoy this, but if you've sick and tiredThis game sucks, I can't believe people are still buying this mainstream crap. They make the same game every year, make some new maps for the boring multiplayer, and slap together a linear, run from point a to b campaign. Its as bad as the ea sports games, as its just milking people year after year. If you've never played the games before, you might enjoy this, but if you've sick and tired of the yearly repetitive cod formula save your money and stay away, you'll find little to nothing new.… Expand
  86. ReisAntonio
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    There are people who consider Call of Duty MW3 a bad game and i would like to know why it has good quality graphics it has magnificent Campaign and a powerful Special Ops but its Multiplayer function has nothing to do with this of course its much better. From my point of view as gamer and from lots of other PS3 MW3 gamers the Online mode is spectacular the Killstreaks: Assault, Support andThere are people who consider Call of Duty MW3 a bad game and i would like to know why it has good quality graphics it has magnificent Campaign and a powerful Special Ops but its Multiplayer function has nothing to do with this of course its much better. From my point of view as gamer and from lots of other PS3 MW3 gamers the Online mode is spectacular the Killstreaks: Assault, Support and Specialist are very power full and i´m not going to comment on the beast "Juggernaut". Its maps are beautiful many players might prefer DOME as it´s the new NUKETOWN there other great maps such as "HardHat, Arkaden and Seatown" but these are only several names of the 16 maps this game has to offer. Also you might consider this game as a "WannaBe" BattleField 3 but it has nothing to do with i know lots of you consider BF3 has better graphics but that is a false statement because MW3 has very good graphics that are even better than BF3, there has also been a big dispute between which game sold more, within 24 hours of going on sale, the game sold 6.5 million copies in the US and UK alone and grossed $400 million, making it the biggest entertainment launch of all time and those are some of the reasons why Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 has been the best FPS in the history of FPS

    This review was created by TitaniusSteel MW3 gamer on the PS3    … Expand
  87. bulldurham08
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Despite what you may have read from all of these drones, COD: MW3 is a very solid game. It has improved from MW2 and Black Ops. People seem to be losing sight of the fact that the COD folks are producing a game annually. WHAT COULD YOU POSSIBLY EXPECT with about 6--9 months of work? There can only be so many changes/customizations/overhauls, etc. What happens if they go off and makeDespite what you may have read from all of these drones, COD: MW3 is a very solid game. It has improved from MW2 and Black Ops. People seem to be losing sight of the fact that the COD folks are producing a game annually. WHAT COULD YOU POSSIBLY EXPECT with about 6--9 months of work? There can only be so many changes/customizations/overhauls, etc. What happens if they go off and make some dramatic overhaul and it flops? IW knows what the REAL people want and they delivered it. If you want to play the #1 FPS on PS3, buy this game. If you are expecting a totally different experience or some sort of an overhaul, you will be disappointed. Either way, this game should never be disrespected and given a score of 0-5, that's outlandish.… Expand
  88. xyntek
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    Played CoD2? nothing new here. Everything is the same. Even the graphic engine. CoD2 was good, but thin one is pure crap. The campaign can be finished in 4 hours with terrible story and the same repetitive strategy in every stage.
  89. bkreative
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Multiplayer:

    Its the same formula as previous iterations but this game works better than its predecessors. The graphics are on par if not better than recent games. The sound quality seems a bit lacking in variety. Overall it doesn't hamper the gameplay but it doesn't enhance it either. There is a great variety of weapons as you would expect from a Call of Duty game. The way you level    Multiplayer:

    Its the same formula as previous iterations but this game works better than its predecessors. The graphics are on par if not better than recent games. The sound quality seems a bit lacking in variety. Overall it doesn't hamper the gameplay but it doesn't enhance it either. There is a great variety of weapons as you would expect from a Call of Duty game. The way you level your weapons up works similarly to Borderlands. You spend time using a weapon which unlocks proficiencies that improve your weapons performance. There are 16 maps. They seem fairly predictable and conservative in layout. The maps direct the action appropriately while avoiding confusion and cluster. The art direction of the maps make it feel like there is good variety and that I am not playing the same map all the time. The kill streaks have been overhauled to balance the gameplay and allow you to tailor a play style that is very unique to you. You can play an offensive role, supportive, or more of a lone wolf role. The engine the game is running on is showing its age, but the gameplay is still as addicting as ever. Its nothing overly innovative but its a nicely refined title in the series.    … Expand
  90. Torino
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    I find it curious how all of these horrible reviews came out the same day the game was released. At least play the game more than 3 hours before you go screaming its horrible. I find it extremely enjoyable and entertaining continuation of MW2 although much of the gameplay is similar to MW2 it still has new enjoyable features that will keep me leveling up and possibly even go prestige onceI find it curious how all of these horrible reviews came out the same day the game was released. At least play the game more than 3 hours before you go screaming its horrible. I find it extremely enjoyable and entertaining continuation of MW2 although much of the gameplay is similar to MW2 it still has new enjoyable features that will keep me leveling up and possibly even go prestige once or twice. The new pts system as opposed to kills makes the old killstreak system much more enjoyable because people go for objectives not kills. Leveling the guns separate of your character makes the decision to switch guns much more of a risk-reward scenario as opposed to I'm a higher lvl so I get the best attachments right away. Overall the maps are a little repetitive but i guarantee the first map pack that comes out will fix that.… Expand
  91. welshlayer
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    this game was painful to play. i got it day one. a few hours after i beat the fairly good campaign which consisted of linear shooting, big setpieces and everyone dying, i thought the multiplayer was going to be the best part, seeing as how that was the selling point for MW2. how wrong i was. overpowered guns and killstreaks and lobbys litttered with 12 year olds screaming about each othersthis game was painful to play. i got it day one. a few hours after i beat the fairly good campaign which consisted of linear shooting, big setpieces and everyone dying, i thought the multiplayer was going to be the best part, seeing as how that was the selling point for MW2. how wrong i was. overpowered guns and killstreaks and lobbys litttered with 12 year olds screaming about each others mothers, while cycling through rubbish maps which were designed for quickscopers in mind. I reached rank 6, threw the controller to the floor, and went back to the store, traded it for batman: arkham city. if you want a good FPS this year, look no further than EA's battlefield 3.… Expand
  92. Mattaclysm
    Nov 21, 2011
    4
    I actually can say I was somewhat interested in MW3 just because of the story. MW2's campaign was actually a good one so I thought the follow up in MW3 would be a decent one. Sadly, this is not the case. MW3's campaign edges on your patience mission by mission following up with one boring step at a time. I had forced myself to play on hoping something exciting would happen. UnfortunatelyI actually can say I was somewhat interested in MW3 just because of the story. MW2's campaign was actually a good one so I thought the follow up in MW3 would be a decent one. Sadly, this is not the case. MW3's campaign edges on your patience mission by mission following up with one boring step at a time. I had forced myself to play on hoping something exciting would happen. Unfortunately it took about half of the time I spent playing before something interesting actually happened, it took me until the level with the sandstorm to not get bored for a while. Then after that. The game once again starts to become less and less interesting. It took me a little under seven hours to complete the campaign on veteran. It might just be a matter of perspective but I thought it was much more fun in MW2 playing as the Rangers as apposed to MW3's DF. The graphics aren't much different then MW2. In fact they're exactly the same. Nothing has improved. You even see some of the same objects that were in MW2. Sounds of guns are okay but I have run into a few situations where the game will mess up and I'll hear a static-ish screeching that will force me to turn my sound all the way down until it stops. Half of the music flat out sucks. It's probably the worst soundtrack of any of the CoD series. You hear the delta force music so much that the mute button on your TV actually becomes useful. On to the multiplayer. In my eyes MW3 is slightly better then the camp fest known as MW2. It's no CoD4 but it's decent. Until the lag hits. Wow this game lags far worse then Black Ops ever did online. This company has made over a billion dollars from the Call of Duty name and they can't get better servers? The constant freezing in games and lag makes this game a joke. Just like Black ops and MW2 a lot of the maps in the game feel like they were designed to suck. This game's online interface has taken a huge step back from where BO was going too. The lack of in depth stat tracking and MW3's terrible theatre, which for some reason doesn't work for me half of the time (Out of Memory.) . I feel like whoever was working on the MP aspect just threw stuff together and called it a day. All in all. This game is below being what could be considered mediocre at best. The campaign blows. Survival should have been 4 players, and the online is really laggy. I seriously hope if there is a MW4 IW gets their crap together because if this is the sign of all things to come it looks like Treyarch is going to be the only one dropping out decent CoD's.… Expand
  93. alfiewits
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    I think that this game is a great. I think that it is definatly better than black ops and also mw3. I dont understand why the game is getting so much hate. Realistically how much can you really change in the multiplayer? Not a lot. I also think that the campaign is an upgrade to the previous call of duty games because it is the first campaign that I have actually completed.
  94. PatFerret
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    I've never played MW2, so I'm not biased by any previous experience with the series. Plus, although I'm an old schooll gamer, born in the Atari years, I'm quite new to online PVP and everything feels quite fresh to me, so I can't state wether MW3 is "more of the same" or not. What I CAN say is: this game just seems really poorly conceived, and I feel that the people behind its wheelsI've never played MW2, so I'm not biased by any previous experience with the series. Plus, although I'm an old schooll gamer, born in the Atari years, I'm quite new to online PVP and everything feels quite fresh to me, so I can't state wether MW3 is "more of the same" or not. What I CAN say is: this game just seems really poorly conceived, and I feel that the people behind its wheels didn't make such an effort to trimm and polish as they should (maybe because they knew it was gonna sell anyway, and that only proves the value of good marketing). The story mode is lame and has absolutely no plot to sustain it for a long time (ok, plots are not the forte of this kind of game, but even a simple, linear one would do), and the PVP is equally bad. The pairing of levels, for instance, is non-existent. I don't mind dying a lot (in fact, I find it quite laughable), but playing against 80 LVL players while being just 6 or 7 is just unfair. Dark Souls, for example (which is not a PVP game but has its share of it), only puts players of similar levels against one another, making winning a match much more gratifying because you're winning on your skill and not on the lack of others'. Plus, the gaming itself doesn't seem to be fluid enough or to offer such a variety of experiences to add to the fun. Resistance III, at least, has its miriad of weaponry with different effects and, although the end is the same (killing and dying), the means by which you get to it are a little more colorfull and amusing. In fact, playing MW3 is mostly a question of "respawn-run-die-respawn again" (with the eventual interlapse of killing someone yourself), and after you die THE SAME WAY the first ten times, you've seen pretty much everything there is to bee seen.This, added to the fact that the players in general don't seem to be mildly interested in cooperating with the others (even when playing on the same side) and keep cursing all the time (and some of the cursing, besides being rude and unnecessary, have a tone of prejudice that is really appalling and should be noted by whoever is controlling the whole thing), really makes this game not worth the money I spent with it. In the end, it may be that MW3 is just not my kind of game, but judging from the content of other comments I've read, this may not be the only problem with it. A final comment: I'm really disgusted by the nerve of the specialized critics that are bashing Metacritic users, right now. As far as I now, people here are REAL players, spend their money maintaining the games industry on the top, are entitled to their opinions and deserve a place to express themselves. If game companies define their projects solely on specialized opinions, and not on the average "Joe" that plays day in, day out, I fear for the creative future of this industry. Just saying.… Expand
  95. TheGkbrk
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Starting with the singleplayer, I think it is definitely better than MW2 about everything. Very strong story, characters, action packed levels combined with detailed conversations. However the singleplayer is still a step down from the thrilling CoD4 experience.
    Spec Ops is really fun. With the new survival mode I think it is more fun than the zombies. Survival is great with the maps,    Starting with the singleplayer, I think it is definitely better than MW2 about everything. Very strong story, characters, action packed levels combined with detailed conversations. However the singleplayer is still a step down from the thrilling CoD4 experience.
    Spec Ops is really fun. With the new survival mode I think it is more fun than the zombies. Survival is great with the maps, weapons, upgrade system, money system and variety of enemies. The mission part of Spec Ops is like MW2 but I think the missions are longer and want the player to get into action a little bit more. Generally Spec Ops is better than MW2 as well.
    Coming to multiplayer, most played section of the game. The fast paced Modern Warfare multiplayer is back with new chain kill or point streak system, kill confirmed game mode, new weapons, new weapon upgrade system etc. Nothing much the say about multiplayer I think. The same addictive and absolutely fun MW multiplayer is back like the previous MW games. One thing I saw about the MW3 multiplayer is this multiplayer is more tactical and defensive compared to MW2 multiplayer. I think this is better because it gives you the chance to reflect your playing-style better and use the advantage of the stronger sides in your gamesytle. Graphics, better than MW2 but worse than BF3 to be honest.
    Generally, this game has great singleplayer, exciting spec ops and addictingly fun multiplayer.
    The battle with BF3? I think MW3 wins this one because of the more detailed singleplayer, variety of singleplayer in spec ops and I think with the multiplayer that a FPS game must have.    … Expand
  96. ILL-Flower
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    MW2.5... I play it a lot, but am not impressed w/ the re-hash of practically everything. They need to step their game up and put out something more original and groundbreaking instead of pocketing billions of dollars.
  97. irisharturo
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    So far, I've logged 20 hours or so online, blasting away and getting blasted. I am finding the new maps to be less "camper friendly" than Black Ops, which is nice, and the general feel of the game to be more crisp than the prior iterations. The perks and streak packages are also more accessible, and the interface gives the game a more "sporting" appearance. The streamlined nature of theSo far, I've logged 20 hours or so online, blasting away and getting blasted. I am finding the new maps to be less "camper friendly" than Black Ops, which is nice, and the general feel of the game to be more crisp than the prior iterations. The perks and streak packages are also more accessible, and the interface gives the game a more "sporting" appearance. The streamlined nature of the online multiplayer is quite addictive and is fast pasted both in gameplay and in loading times. There have been a few glitches/server losses, but that only means I have to wait another 45 seconds to get back into it. No big deal.

    Why not a "10"? There is room for improvement, particularly in the graphics. But COD MW3 is, nonetheless, and enjoyable game, over and over.

    On a side note, it's interesting that sports fans don't mind picking up a only slightly revamped Madden every year, or anything from 2K games, but FPS fans (on this site in particular) are rabid about things like "developer laziness" or because it lacks a particular element some gamer preferred. And yet, regardless of the low scores, there are anywhere from 600K to 900K online playing - er - enjoying MW3 at any given time.    … Expand
  98. dakydaky
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    Wow. I might had low hopes for this game, but it even managed to fail to achieve them. 80% of the killstreaks are the same.. Survival is sorry attempted at zombies and fails miserably. Now, I am not gonna say that this is one of the worst games ever, like my fellow metacritics, but this is very, very bad. Graphics are even a little worse that in MW2 (?!?!), due to the buggy AA. MechanicsWow. I might had low hopes for this game, but it even managed to fail to achieve them. 80% of the killstreaks are the same.. Survival is sorry attempted at zombies and fails miserably. Now, I am not gonna say that this is one of the worst games ever, like my fellow metacritics, but this is very, very bad. Graphics are even a little worse that in MW2 (?!?!), due to the buggy AA. Mechanics could not be more old-styled, I felt even first Mario had better controls. Now don´t get me wrong, the story is good, but most of the game I laughed, or yelled about why did I even bough this. My advice - Do not buy it. You are just making them continue doing the easy work and release MW4 unfinished, like sadly, this game was.… Expand
  99. korndawggg
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    This game is not a 10 out of 10, but its not a 2.8 either. All of these 0's are trolling at its finest. Sure this game is largly similar to the last few iterations, but the games this slightly improves upon is a great game. Why fix somthing if it isn't broken? That said, the improvments made are (mostly) welcome ones. The campaign brings a satisfying conclusion to a story started 4 yearsThis game is not a 10 out of 10, but its not a 2.8 either. All of these 0's are trolling at its finest. Sure this game is largly similar to the last few iterations, but the games this slightly improves upon is a great game. Why fix somthing if it isn't broken? That said, the improvments made are (mostly) welcome ones. The campaign brings a satisfying conclusion to a story started 4 years ago. It includes the big budget stunts and set pieces that we've come to expect from CoD. Every explosion is bigger and every set piece is more exciting. I have never been a huge fan of CoD multiplayer, but MW2 was perfection incarnate. With MW3 every map, weapon, and perk seem to favor fast, twitch response gameplay over the larger, more deliberate maps and "Play how you want" mentality of MW2's customization options and I find that disappointing.

    The new survival game mode is the normal horde mode with a CoD twist. Adding CoD's frantic, sweat enducing gameplay to a tried and true mode of many other games. This isn't the greatest game ever, maybe not the greatest CoD, but what new aspects it brings to the table, the hard work of the makers of the game, and the innovation the series has brought to it's genre are not deserving of the 0's people have given it because they want to send a message, or they want to show everyone they aren't part of the crowd, or just out of boerdom. CoD doesnt deseve this, Infinity Ward doesnt deserve this, potential buyers dont deserve this, and Activision? well maybe Activision does deserve this.    … Expand
  100. Humblet_Michael
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Pour moi je m'attendais à ce que Battlefield détrône la saga COD... Mais je me suis trompé... Le multi joueur de COD est tout simplement magique comme tous les autres... Battlefield est bien plus beau graphiquement, c'est sur... Mais quoi que l'on en dise, le plaisir de jeu est immense avec ce 3ième opus... J'auraisPour moi je m'attendais à ce que Battlefield détrône la saga COD... Mais je me suis trompé... Le multi joueur de COD est tout simplement magique comme tous les autres... Battlefield est bien plus beau graphiquement, c'est sur... Mais quoi que l'on en dise, le plaisir de jeu est immense avec ce 3ième opus... J'aurais aimé un peu plus de nouveauté mais quoi qu'il en soit pour moi c'est un 10/10...… 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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