Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. WarGamer
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    Totally disappointed! This is totally a same game as the Black Ops or MW2. After bought the MW3 and played for a couple of days I feel like it's totally the most wasted money I ever paid for a video game. They did not bring anything new to the player. It's totally an update maps and characters over the same old game. The game will not keep you playing for long to get so bored about it.Totally disappointed! This is totally a same game as the Black Ops or MW2. After bought the MW3 and played for a couple of days I feel like it's totally the most wasted money I ever paid for a video game. They did not bring anything new to the player. It's totally an update maps and characters over the same old game. The game will not keep you playing for long to get so bored about it. Now I'm totally stop playing MW3 and find myself playing Battlefield 3 everyday now. The company built up hype so much and I did fall for it...now i want my money back.… Expand
  2. youngs91
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    If you take a game from 5 years ago and release it today, it will not hold up to today's standards. MW3 is exactly that. It is another version of COD4 but in my opinion worse, because the few things in COD4 that made it seem fresh and unique no longer have that feeling. Also, the creative and memorable and original maps from COD4 have now been replaced with bland forgettable maps that seemIf you take a game from 5 years ago and release it today, it will not hold up to today's standards. MW3 is exactly that. It is another version of COD4 but in my opinion worse, because the few things in COD4 that made it seem fresh and unique no longer have that feeling. Also, the creative and memorable and original maps from COD4 have now been replaced with bland forgettable maps that seem like the developers made as a chore. "Oh lets just change the maps so we can call it a new game, and change as little else as possible." EXACT same menus. EXACT same interface. EXACT same leveling. The list of improvements or even changes is much much shorter than the list of things that are exactly the same. COD is not a sports franchise! You cannot release the same game every year and expect people to like it. I feel like I wasted my money and have no faith in these developers anymore. And yes, zero is a fair score because that is how much effort the developers put into this game. Zero.… Expand
  3. EhRaD
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    I dont receive money to write about a game and I will write this just in response from a specialized article I just read that is trying to misjudge metacritc users reviews. I will not talk about MW3 graphics or gameplay, if you play this game for half an hour you will see that CoD is not about that. I bought this game for the only reason that all of my friends are playing this everyday andI dont receive money to write about a game and I will write this just in response from a specialized article I just read that is trying to misjudge metacritc users reviews. I will not talk about MW3 graphics or gameplay, if you play this game for half an hour you will see that CoD is not about that. I bought this game for the only reason that all of my friends are playing this everyday and I thought it could be a way to have a good time with them but I was wrong. The single player campaign is simply terrible and I died in one day in multiplayer more often than one month with Dark Souls. I really cant figure it out where is the fun. You start running to somewhere on the map to be killed by who knows who and listening to 13 years old boys offending one each other. Im totally out of that violence in the games discussion, but parents should pay more attention for the unbelievable talking that you are forced to hear in this game, it is a new kind of violence extremely disturbing: racist jokes were the lightest thing that I heard in two or three days. Even with a team mode, they never play like a team. Resistance 3 multiplayer, just to mention one, is a game far superior than that. Now I can see that CoD is a market phenomenon that brings money to the industry and it is only that. Just to reinforce: nothing new in the warfront.… Expand
  4. kratos2144
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    With the major fanboyism going on here aside, the game isn't "horrible". Yes it's a Call of Duty, yes there has been one every year since Call of Duty 2 but the same for Mario, wut? Anyway, onto the review. The Campaign continues the story of Soap, Price, and Makarov from Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2. It's a pretty good finale for the last Modern Warfare and I, personally,With the major fanboyism going on here aside, the game isn't "horrible". Yes it's a Call of Duty, yes there has been one every year since Call of Duty 2 but the same for Mario, wut? Anyway, onto the review. The Campaign continues the story of Soap, Price, and Makarov from Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2. It's a pretty good finale for the last Modern Warfare and I, personally, thoroughly enjoyed Blood Brothers and the flashbacks from the previous two games. The Multiplayer is okay. The spawn points are horrible and the players are just as bad as ever, but the new game mode Kill Confirmed is surprisingly good. There only seems to be one over-powered thing in the Multiplayer, Assassin Pro. The Spec-Ops Missions are more for people who want more of the Campaign but the Survival version of Spec-Ops is wonderful. It could be better with the inclusion of Akimbo attachments to Handguns and Machine Pistols, more of a perk selection, and 4 player co-op instead of just 2. Overall it's decent for an FPS and good for a Call of Duty. Rent it if you're an FPS fan and get it if you're a Call of Duty fan, whether or not you have the previous Modern Warfare games, it's still good. 8.5/10… Expand
  5. lndcobra
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This is not a new game, its almost identical to MW2, just different maps, and couple extra weapons and killstreaks! They didnt fix any of the issues that MW2 had! No kick vote, player/lobby matching is so bad still, spawns are ridiculous! and full of bugs
  6. Altari
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Quite literally the death of innovation in video games. I've always loved the call of duty games from the beginning but since Modern warfare 1, call of duty has been insufferably disappointing on almost every level. Everyone on the internet seems to use to term 'Copy/Paste' to describe the Call of Duty series which couldn't be a more accurate description. It shames me to say that i haveQuite literally the death of innovation in video games. I've always loved the call of duty games from the beginning but since Modern warfare 1, call of duty has been insufferably disappointing on almost every level. Everyone on the internet seems to use to term 'Copy/Paste' to describe the Call of Duty series which couldn't be a more accurate description. It shames me to say that i have given up on the series and will not return to it until something is done to change this substance lacking, soulless excuse for a game. If you're even remotely considering purchasing this 'product', i suggest you immediately think otherwise and use your money to buy something that has actually been worked hard on and deserves your time. Shame on you Activision.… Expand
  7. Wargameruk
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    This is little more than DLC being charged for at full price. It looks, sounds, feels and plays like every other Modern Warfare. I couldn't even be bothered to finish the single player, and the multiplayer... well, what do you want me to say? It's Call of Duty. Again.

    If you want to play MW3, buy CoD4 instead - it's only a fiver in most stores. Spend the money you save on a more deserving    This is little more than DLC being charged for at full price. It looks, sounds, feels and plays like every other Modern Warfare. I couldn't even be bothered to finish the single player, and the multiplayer... well, what do you want me to say? It's Call of Duty. Again.

    If you want to play MW3, buy CoD4 instead - it's only a fiver in most stores. Spend the money you save on a more deserving title instead.

    FINAL VERDICT - This should have been DLC. Hell, 90% of it should have been a PATCH! 1/10    … Expand
  8. Ultion
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Modern warfare 2.5 is this games real title, with reused models from MW2, no innovation, and a fan-base of foaming at the mouth rabid children. The singleplayer is so scripted (badly!) that there's no room for choice anywhere. The multiplayer is a fast paced, trigger happy mess, with every accomplishment met with a metal chord, like a pedophile offering a kid sweets... sickening stuff. IfModern warfare 2.5 is this games real title, with reused models from MW2, no innovation, and a fan-base of foaming at the mouth rabid children. The singleplayer is so scripted (badly!) that there's no room for choice anywhere. The multiplayer is a fast paced, trigger happy mess, with every accomplishment met with a metal chord, like a pedophile offering a kid sweets... sickening stuff. If you bought this game, trade it in straight away or use it as a Frisbee, you'll find your self a lot happier.… Expand
  9. huwb85
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Haven't started single player or special ops yet but I hear their excellent, iv'e been completely glued to multiplayer since purchase on release day. So many great additions to MW3 online, there isn't really a bad map IMO, loads of fun, loads of pace, nice tweak to the killstreak system means anyone can now pick up kill streak rewards, all in all best COD game to date.
  10. Mckessy
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    I brought this when it came out the hardened edition £89 I played the storyline thought it was great but soon as I went online I didn't like it as it hasnt changed I have Battlefiled 3 an love it as it has completely change I wouldn't waste your money your money on mw3
  11. HateThat
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Im sorry I already bought COD:4, MW2, WAW and Black-Ops...... Seems I draw the line at buying the same game at 4. MW3 is a truly undeserving lack of innovation by infinity ward and sledgehammer games. Reviews like destructoid(worst game review site ever) that bash BF3 and love MW3 and make stupid points are whats wrong with the review system these days. They've all been paid off, as anyoneIm sorry I already bought COD:4, MW2, WAW and Black-Ops...... Seems I draw the line at buying the same game at 4. MW3 is a truly undeserving lack of innovation by infinity ward and sledgehammer games. Reviews like destructoid(worst game review site ever) that bash BF3 and love MW3 and make stupid points are whats wrong with the review system these days. They've all been paid off, as anyone who is a REAL gamer(i.e. doesn't play cod) can blatantly see. The user score here reflects how PEOPLE are feeling and not the "critics". Hell what makes their opinion greater than ours, cause they've a website??!? Thats why I look at websites like imdb to get a proper meta review of the general publics reaction to a movie. I tell you now, I was a cod fanboy in cod4..... but I've now had enough of this. you cant release a yearly game like this, it just doesn't work. Its also the reason why I'm not buying assassins creed this year. Its unacceptable and an undeserving distraction from truly amazing games like uncharted 3, batman arkham city, BF3, Skyrim and dark souls(bought them all). this game deserves a minus score, 0 is too good for the insult to gamers everywhere this game brings. Oh and infinity ward, dont **** about users boycotting your game on metacritic, maybe this time you'll listen. You actually begged for users to vote the score up. CHANGE YOUR GAME AND WATCH THE SCORES CHANGE YOU JOKE OF A COMPANY!!! Cant pay off everyone, although how about this, pay me off and i'll take this review down :P… Expand
  12. Kinkikym
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This game get a zero for a few simple reasons:

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

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

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

    3 - For anyone interested in any sort of team competitive play, they still have better options from more than 10 whole years ago... that is simply pathetic.    … Expand
  13. DeLeon
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    this is just MW2.1... 5 hour campain, same multiplayer, this game should have been a $20 expansion.......................................................................generic and not worth it, wait until a price drop
  14. Janbo55
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    This game is missing something, CHANGE. But I can't deny that it is a good game, the reason I give it 4 is because it's all seen before. The thing that they've been most succesful at, is the singleplayer, They have made a good storyline, good fighting, but yet again, that's just as the other modern warfare games. Their "special ops" is very good, I must give them that, It's the best partThis game is missing something, CHANGE. But I can't deny that it is a good game, the reason I give it 4 is because it's all seen before. The thing that they've been most succesful at, is the singleplayer, They have made a good storyline, good fighting, but yet again, that's just as the other modern warfare games. Their "special ops" is very good, I must give them that, It's the best part about the game, I've played it alot with my brothers, and we're having alot of fun. But the most dissapointing about the game is the multiplayer, it's the same as the other games, all they did was throwing some new modes in it and thought it didn't need more. But the one thing is bothering me the most: WHAT DID THEY DO IN THE TWO YEARS!! I mean, almost nothing has changed, the biggest change is the singleplayer, I've seen much better games been made in less than that, and making much bigger difference, for example the Assassins Creed series, they only have 1 year for every game.… Expand
  15. Creasy
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    Great made game overall, but one that unfortunately starts to get a little boring now. Which isn't necessarily the game's / developer's fault. It's just the way it's being released (each year). The first 3 hours offered a big explosive spectacle, but I was very, very bored at everything. The last hour (out of 4) had some great scenes though.
    Graphics engine still looks good (and still    Great made game overall, but one that unfortunately starts to get a little boring now. Which isn't necessarily the game's / developer's fault. It's just the way it's being released (each year). The first 3 hours offered a big explosive spectacle, but I was very, very bored at everything. The last hour (out of 4) had some great scenes though.
    Graphics engine still looks good (and still better than many other games), but shows its age as well. Especially in comparison to Battlefield 3 (PC) - which had about the same quality overall, but deserves a little higher score just because of its visual quality.
    Overall: Well made action game (still better made and better action than 95% of the other games out there). A good roller coaster ride.    … Expand
  16. CopyAndPasteMW3
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    I love playing multiplayer in a game where you spawn right on top of a bouncing betty, or better yet spawning right in front of someone and getting shot in the back, or how about shooting someone in the back and then they have time to turn around and shoot you once and your dead, here's a favorite, planting a claymore, it clicks in front of someone and never explodes! But my f#ckingI love playing multiplayer in a game where you spawn right on top of a bouncing betty, or better yet spawning right in front of someone and getting shot in the back, or how about shooting someone in the back and then they have time to turn around and shoot you once and your dead, here's a favorite, planting a claymore, it clicks in front of someone and never explodes! But my f#cking favorite thing about this game is how it lags in the menus and I have to go back to my dashboard, sign out, and reconfigure my network just to play this game! Did they actually beta test this game or just rush it for the holiday season?!… Expand
  17. hadesvar
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    I loved the campaign, which has been the strong feature of this franchise but the mechanics of the game didn't sit right with me. First of all, aren't guns suppose to have a knockback/recoil when you shoot? I mean I have played many shooters, even in the old Counter-Strike 1.6, there was superb recoil which made it feel real. This game is too easy even the AI was stupid, they ran towardsI loved the campaign, which has been the strong feature of this franchise but the mechanics of the game didn't sit right with me. First of all, aren't guns suppose to have a knockback/recoil when you shoot? I mean I have played many shooters, even in the old Counter-Strike 1.6, there was superb recoil which made it feel real. This game is too easy even the AI was stupid, they ran towards me and with no recoil I shot hordes of AI in matter of seconds. The game costs Rs. 3500($67) in India. its **** expensive for playing a game with no innovation. Do not buy this game. If you want to play the campaign rent the game. Its not worth the money.… Expand
  18. chipe
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    This game Epically Pwns! Yeah!!!!! It's like MW2 and BLACK Ops mixed together, but the maps are more realistic (but still really fun and fast paced). Lots of good guns. Average singleplayer but the multiplayer is addicting as crack. Cod MW3 For The Win.
  19. Ryouma
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    As an unbiased person to shooters and not in the bandwagon with the "BF3 or MW3 fanboys," I can rate this game as to what it deserves. The story mode is rather short...and really got alot of hyped up events that didn't even happen. And of course the story itself is..quite mediocre. The multiplayer feels rather unpolished as I can see many bugs happen while I'm playing. The special ops areAs an unbiased person to shooters and not in the bandwagon with the "BF3 or MW3 fanboys," I can rate this game as to what it deserves. The story mode is rather short...and really got alot of hyped up events that didn't even happen. And of course the story itself is..quite mediocre. The multiplayer feels rather unpolished as I can see many bugs happen while I'm playing. The special ops are quite fun, but that's pretty much it. If you're playing this by yourself, you're a fanboy. If you're playing to hang with your friends, then you should have smooth sailing with this game.… Expand
  20. Hasselhoof
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    It seems crazy that so many people want to just respond emotionally and give this game a 0. Truly just doesn't make sense.

    The graphics are still better than almost every other game on the market. The sounds are very realistic and often make me smile when I hear something really clever. Almost everything has it's own physics now, pretty damn remarkable. The gameplay is tight and a    It seems crazy that so many people want to just respond emotionally and give this game a 0. Truly just doesn't make sense.

    The graphics are still better than almost every other game on the market. The sounds are very realistic and often make me smile when I hear something really clever.
    Almost everything has it's own physics now, pretty damn remarkable.
    The gameplay is tight and a lot of fun. The new perk leveling system is brilliant and you can expect to see it become a part of the video game industry as a whole. The maps are fun, look great, and have some great spots on each one. The single player is a little lacking story wise and I did think that a lot of the gun combat seemed unnaturally close. The multiplayer has tons of graphical and perk rewards added from Modern Warfare 2. But with it being the same engine it does look directly descendant from MW2. The explosions are just barely beginning to outdated. The specs ops and it's new leveling system are SO MUCH FUN. I just can't get over the great time I've had. This is the highlight of the whole thing for me. What a blast!!!

    Lastly, if you think that Battlefield 3 is better that's within reason. But there's no way that because this game is in second place it isn't worth buying. Video games are supposed to be fun to play. And this game has a lifetime's worth of gamemodes and enjoyable content.    … Expand
  21. bcsisbroke
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Same game. Nothing changes. Only in America do people pay $60 to buy the same game. No innovation at all is in this edition of Call of Duty. Instead of buying this game just pop in your COD: MW2 and I bet you won't even notice the difference.
  22. RBW_82
    Nov 20, 2011
    5
    Lots of people unhappy with the lack of innovation for this game, for me this is not really the problem as I wasn't expecting any. . . My biggest concerns are the lag, spawn issues and poorly designed maps. I enjoyed the campaign (What I've played of it so far) but the multiplayer is almost unbearable, the poor hit detection, constant shooting round corners and spawning straight into theLots of people unhappy with the lack of innovation for this game, for me this is not really the problem as I wasn't expecting any. . . My biggest concerns are the lag, spawn issues and poorly designed maps. I enjoyed the campaign (What I've played of it so far) but the multiplayer is almost unbearable, the poor hit detection, constant shooting round corners and spawning straight into the line of fire make it a very stale experience. . . What was that old saying people used to defend this franchise "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"? well I'm afraid this time it is broke. :(… Expand
  23. BloodSaint
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Looking at the critics score it is so simply obvious that craptivision bribed almost everyone of them. Don't support a game with ZERO innovation and the most out dated graphics for a modern game. Story is so cliche and predictable and PLEASE we are all sick of the Russians plot. Many glitches and clunky shooting with old maps 'copy and pasted' just destroys this game. DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED
  24. o-k
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    i'm not a biased, i'm not sponsored by any company and i'm not suggestive. my score is based on the fact that MW3 is DLC for MW. this isn't a game, this is an add-on. its sad to see companies such as Activision and even EA sell out. these corporations destroyed gaming, at the core. now it's just rotting away. money can't buy you talent or creativity. future games will just be recycledi'm not a biased, i'm not sponsored by any company and i'm not suggestive. my score is based on the fact that MW3 is DLC for MW. this isn't a game, this is an add-on. its sad to see companies such as Activision and even EA sell out. these corporations destroyed gaming, at the core. now it's just rotting away. money can't buy you talent or creativity. future games will just be recycled crap. and yes i played mw. my FIRST game and it was laggy. FIRST. **** sad.… Expand
  25. Reviewer2402
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    HORRIBLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLE GAME.

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

    I cannot believe they are selling this for $60, definitely not worth this price. Other games are definitely superior.
  26. MovieReel
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    The campaign is great, as always, along with the multiplayer and spec ops. The graphics are about 10x better than Modern Warfare 2. The only people that would not like it, would be Battlefield fanboys. (I love the Battlefield franchise too, so don't say this review is one-sided.
  27. Bwilcox58
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    The game was fun. For a night, graphics are the same as modern warfare 1, survival is repetitive and is a good mode to play when the servers are down and your tired of the terrible campaign, don't waste 60 bucks.
  28. drb1992
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    If you liked previous CoD games, you will love MW3. MW3 has some very nice improvements over previous titles. Such as, strike packages, gun proficiencies, and the prestige shop.
  29. Jesp1
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    Just a forewarning opinion based on multiplayer only. MW3 is a disappointing downgrade from Blops, period. I really wanted to like the game, but its plagued by lack of any type of innovation whatsoever and maps that really have no business being so pathetic in this day of gaming. The maps are reminiscent of something from the early days of this type of FPS, and not in a good way.Just a forewarning opinion based on multiplayer only. MW3 is a disappointing downgrade from Blops, period. I really wanted to like the game, but its plagued by lack of any type of innovation whatsoever and maps that really have no business being so pathetic in this day of gaming. The maps are reminiscent of something from the early days of this type of FPS, and not in a good way. Unoriginal and chaotic, it appears that they literally took a random map generator and went with it. As far as being new, about the only NEW item is killstreaks, and most of them just seem redundant and pointless (1 helicopter, vs. a bunch of helicopters, vs 1 tough helicopter). I miss the Blops bomb RC car, or dogs. Would have been nice if they put just a bit more thought into the rewards. Customization has taken a slide from Blops also with little more than what was offered in MW2. Speaking of MW2, MW3 feels more like an expansion and less like a sequel. Zombies are gone giving way to a "meh" spec ops survival. Play wise the game is currently frequented by spikes of near unplayable lag, its not uncommon to be in a firefight and lose and then witness yourself not even facing the enemy or firing a shot during playback. Ultimately this game feels like a marketing scam with the only thing going for it is that it is a badly modified copy of a excellent game from years back.… Expand
  30. texasallstar
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I have given this a 0 because of the complete lack of innovation in the cod series. This is completely ridiculous. I can not believe that they have still not changed anything. Especially when it comes at the same time battlefield 3 breaks records. How does cod respond, with the exact same game they have shipped us 4 times in a row. This game is for idiots, its completely retarded. Here isI have given this a 0 because of the complete lack of innovation in the cod series. This is completely ridiculous. I can not believe that they have still not changed anything. Especially when it comes at the same time battlefield 3 breaks records. How does cod respond, with the exact same game they have shipped us 4 times in a row. This game is for idiots, its completely retarded. Here is your score 0… Expand
  31. Juliusfrancisch
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    How the mighty have fallen!!! Once upon a time there were good quality call of duty games. Now since a new title every year come out itâ
  32. LordDD
    Nov 20, 2011
    2
    I have bought every COD and Modern Warfare game so far But this will be my last.
    First player was fun and what i expected to finish of the series But as a huge fan of multi player games this one really lets me down. It is not so much the playing of the game it is actually worse as a whole on the rewarding of random shooting and killing. Plus the fact they have brought back the whole quick    I have bought every COD and Modern Warfare game so far But this will be my last.
    First player was fun and what i expected to finish of the series But as a huge fan of multi player games this one really lets me down. It is not so much the playing of the game it is actually worse as a whole on the rewarding of random shooting and killing. Plus the fact they have brought back the whole quick scoping. It just dose not add any thing new or reward you for actually using the aim button but my biggest disappointment is the huge hype and reviews it received and the fact that most people like myself per-ordered it and are just suppose to lump it. When in fact i would not recommend it for anything except a weekend rental. Sorry to say all you reviewer who help convince me to buy it you need to get your head out of your butts. We should not be paying over hundred dollars for dodgy games any more.
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  33. mgastryker
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    If Modern Warfare 2 had not been made, then this game would have been an amazing step forward from Modern Warfare. Sadly, that is not the case. Activision has not improved their game much at all. It is basically the same game with a similar campaign, the same, if not worse, multiplayer, and a new survival mode which, compared to zombies mode, is decent at best. Starting with the campaign,If Modern Warfare 2 had not been made, then this game would have been an amazing step forward from Modern Warfare. Sadly, that is not the case. Activision has not improved their game much at all. It is basically the same game with a similar campaign, the same, if not worse, multiplayer, and a new survival mode which, compared to zombies mode, is decent at best. Starting with the campaign, it is the best one of the series, with lots of near death experiences and large explosions. Although, it seems to much like it's predecessor. Spec Ops mode returns, with 16 missions featuring various objectives to be completed, much like Modern Warfare 2. The survival mode seems fun at first, but after a few games, it becomes apparent that it is basically a rip-off of Call of Duty Zombies mode. Now on to the multiplayer, yes, the multiplayer. At first glance, it seems fantastic, brand new gun proficiencies, a new killstreak system, and new maps. But if you dive deeper, you'll find that over half of the guns are from the two previous Modern Warfare's and a couple from Black Ops. The gun proficiencies are just perks that were in previous Call of Duty games that could not be fit into this one. The killstreaks are mostly the same with new names. The only ones that strike me as brand new are the osprey and the juggernaut. The maps are just downright boring compared to Modern Warfare 2's. This may be a harsh review, but it's the truth. If your a hardcore Call of Duty fan, then you'll probably buy this game regardless of what you read. But know, you were warned.… Expand
  34. matt15632
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    The so called professionals are giving this game raving reviews. Why? maybe because they think it is good. Well maybe, or it could do with the fact that this is the highest selling franchise ever, and disagreeing with that franchise wouldnt sit well with activision. I have read many reviews none mention entire elements being copyed from mw2( sounds, most text, leaderboards, guns,The so called professionals are giving this game raving reviews. Why? maybe because they think it is good. Well maybe, or it could do with the fact that this is the highest selling franchise ever, and disagreeing with that franchise wouldnt sit well with activision. I have read many reviews none mention entire elements being copyed from mw2( sounds, most text, leaderboards, guns, equipment, perks). they will milk this game till it is ran into the ground. Innovation, creativity are what are needed in games not slight modifications of the same game over and over again. I was fine with it when we made the leap from cod4 to mw2 but seriously your have the highest grossing franchise ever, multiple studios working and you can't use a new graphics engine. i wouldnt be surprised if the game was finished a half year ago.… Expand
  35. constrobuz
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I didn't even bother to check out the next installment of Infinity Wards highly popular shooter. And the reason being, after I took one look af MW3, I realized that all this game truly is, is a neatly packaged, pile of **** with bad marketing gimmicks. In other words, same **** in a different can. If you're looking for a decent shooter this year, look else where. Battlefield 3 comes toI didn't even bother to check out the next installment of Infinity Wards highly popular shooter. And the reason being, after I took one look af MW3, I realized that all this game truly is, is a neatly packaged, pile of **** with bad marketing gimmicks. In other words, same **** in a different can. If you're looking for a decent shooter this year, look else where. Battlefield 3 comes to mind if your looking for game with fresh ideas and a new level of innovation to it. Or wait until next year for Arma 3, but yourself a favor and pass on this one, the game is not worth $60 of your hard earned cash, $30 maybe, because it sounds like more of a rushed add on title than a stand alone game. So, in the immortal words of Chuck D: "Don't believe the hype."… Expand
  36. sykes
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    i cant believe i wasted my $$$ on this piece of #####.
    game plays the same feeels the same.
    this should be dlc rather than a full game. this is the last time you got my $$$ activition.
  37. irferal
    Nov 20, 2011
    2
    Recycled previous versions, solid campaign though. They really needed to have more innovation, additionally, trying to set up a subscription service ? Very poor showing.
  38. cdwjustin
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    common i wonder if call of duty is using the same engine in 15 years and the exact same formula will the critics ever give it something below a 85? the problems its stale, irritating and boring... the cons outweigh the pros here... i bought it on release day after playing black ops for a long time and enjoying that... but i come here and its just something so unenjoyable about the game...common i wonder if call of duty is using the same engine in 15 years and the exact same formula will the critics ever give it something below a 85? the problems its stale, irritating and boring... the cons outweigh the pros here... i bought it on release day after playing black ops for a long time and enjoying that... but i come here and its just something so unenjoyable about the game... theres alot of maps and a few i liked thats a plus a heck of alot of maps... but they are small.. im not here to write forever i wanted this to be good for me maybe its just to arcadey idk... but the bad outweighs the good IMO and thats why im here to give my IMO… Expand
  39. Robertk
    Nov 20, 2011
    2
    I have to say that when the original Modern warfare came out I was blown away by the engine and how impressive it was. While today if any other developer were to release this game looking like this it would probably be hailed as a spectacle to see, we expect more from you at infinity ward and sledgehammer. I mean come on adding a few guns some minor graphical improvements to water and aI have to say that when the original Modern warfare came out I was blown away by the engine and how impressive it was. While today if any other developer were to release this game looking like this it would probably be hailed as a spectacle to see, we expect more from you at infinity ward and sledgehammer. I mean come on adding a few guns some minor graphical improvements to water and a few other things and a new scope attachment and you think people werent going to complain. Anyways if you want to get back on top grow some balls and try something different! Oh and by the way improve the Audio engine the silenced sniper rifle was an absolute joke!… Expand
  40. jaks121
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    quite possibly the best game since modern warfare 1 finish`s the fight if you get any game this year make it this one.kill confirmed was quite a good innovation helps out the already addictive multiplayer.to all the haters stop messing with the user score feature for this game.
  41. smiley1004
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    this game is basicly the same as mw2 and is a disapointment to all those fans of cod that this new game would be so alike like cod mw2. i played this game and i enjoyed it but only for a certain amount of time after a while it gets pretty boring. the multiplayer is really fun but once again after a while it gets boring
  42. MoultonHawk
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    The single player looks beautifull, like a 2011 game, and the single player was a fun over the top time, but the multiplayer is like a completely different game, and it plays average. It's laggy, the graphics look bad, the detail of the maps look half azzed, I'm 100% dissapointed. i bought it and sold it the next day. I LOVED MW & MW2, I expected something very close to that orThe single player looks beautifull, like a 2011 game, and the single player was a fun over the top time, but the multiplayer is like a completely different game, and it plays average. It's laggy, the graphics look bad, the detail of the maps look half azzed, I'm 100% dissapointed. i bought it and sold it the next day. I LOVED MW & MW2, I expected something very close to that or better. This game is not polished it's good, not close to the greatness of MW & MW2. 7/10. If you want to bump it to an 8/10 because of all the content that is in the game fine, but MW & MW2 were /1010 games, not 7/10 or 8/10 games.… Expand
  43. Animus44
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    Right i wanted to give a review on this game after giving a solid amount of time on it to really give a fair rating on my experience with the game.. The Campaign - there was so much Hype for this game.. the last time i felt something like that was for Halo 3.. ( that was a disappointment for me) and JUST like Halo3 this was a disappointment.. i understood that the game wouldn't be tooRight i wanted to give a review on this game after giving a solid amount of time on it to really give a fair rating on my experience with the game.. The Campaign - there was so much Hype for this game.. the last time i felt something like that was for Halo 3.. ( that was a disappointment for me) and JUST like Halo3 this was a disappointment.. i understood that the game wouldn't be too long.. i have come to expect it from the MW Series, but i just didn't expect it to be so the same set piece's .. i was expecting something new / something different.. i don't know what different but just something??.. the story itself was pretty weak actually .. MW2 was better.. the main Events that happen u can just tell were coming. also i found that doing it on the hardest Setting was also alot easier than previous MW Games.. Maybe just coz im so used to how the game works ( coz it hasn't changed ) that is why it seemed easier than normal maybe.. In all story was a complete letdown but i wasn't too shocked. Survivor - hmm pretty fun the first time you do it.. but after starting doing the forth map on the list.. i was already bored with it.. i understand why you need to have a different profile so all the guns etc arnt unlocked from your main multi-player rank.. but god its slow to do the same maps to level up.. couldn't they have done it by a certain wave.. you can use the sentry launcher . not by a certain rank.. to me it just seems like a long winded way in getting you to play this mode till you reach the highest level to use everything. or just make the leveling up faster i think that would have been better.. in all the mode is pretty boring after a few attempts. Spec Ops - Loved! on MW2.. MW3 its kinda the same stuff really.. well the challenges are a little different which is good.. but i don't know.. just misses something *new* maybe im being a little harsh.. i think my main problem is that they are so suited to co op.. im actually more a single player person when it comes to challenges like this.. altho i have done the most of them 3 star.. i just felt.. this would have been quicker and MUCH easier on *co op* which is good but also bad coz the game doesnt get any easier when doing on your own.. or any harder when you do it Co-op.. but in all Spec ops is actually ok but once you done it.. no replay value at all.. good thing is spec ops ranking is linked with Survivor. ( thank god )

    Multiplayer - Well you either love it or hate it.. to me the newer idea's they brought onto MW3 like the strike packages is Brilliant. more guns, and alot of maps .. ( il get more onto the maps in abit )
    but for these small things.. the rest of the stuff is either the same or Just plain bad.. Spawning for me is a real issue on this game.. i read people prefer it or they hate it.. im a hater... I cant stand when my whole team spawn on me when im trying to sneak around the back of a group / team only for everyone else all of a sudden by my side.. i think a big drawback is that with so many strike packages / support / kill etc.. no one shines out anymore.. Ive never been *elite* at the game but i have good games / bad games.. but i donno just everything is so chaotic with UAV spam Alot of Kills but alot of Deaths.. but tbh i think thats due to the map... I HATE the maps. i like there is alot of maps but hate the style.. u can get attack from every direction all the time.. so with the dodgy spawning of people right next to you even tho you just killed 3 of them.. all their team just spawned next to each other.. its just crap...shotguns and knifing is broke IMO.. but i think thats a personal Issue.. Verdict - in all the game was / is a let down for me.. alot of hype for the same game as before but much Worse. im still playing it.. just coz i hope they might fix some problems.. i would rent it if i could turn back time. I may even consider going back to MW2. the game is Deff not a 0 but i wouldnt give more than a 4.. alot of reused stuff and i hope the creators of the game read all these opinions of the people who buy their Games and come up with something new and exciting and not a Micheal Bay Story mode.    … Expand
  44. Wiseman
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    I buy this game for the multiplayer only. I haven't even touched the campain. I've put in 10 hours online, and i'm starting to hate this game more and more. It terribly frustrating to play. It seems like they've designed it to play as a run and gun the whole time. It's too skewed towards that one dimension of game play. I've been playing each yearly release of CoD since the firstI buy this game for the multiplayer only. I haven't even touched the campain. I've put in 10 hours online, and i'm starting to hate this game more and more. It terribly frustrating to play. It seems like they've designed it to play as a run and gun the whole time. It's too skewed towards that one dimension of game play. I've been playing each yearly release of CoD since the first Modern Warefare and in my opinion this is the worst one. I think the people that are really good and run around with similar Clans will do well and those average players without Clans will suffer. It's a realy shame as this might be the last time I'll purchase the CoD tile from Activision. It's funny, because at time I wish i could go back and play World at War and I loved Black Ops. That tells me that the people making the Modern Warfare series just don't suite their game to my style of play, which is fine, I won't buy their stuff.… Expand
  45. mickeyratt82
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    lag lag lag. This game makes black ops look like it has dedicated servers. Final stand is back, and the game is still determined by who gets their choppers in the air first. Maps are too similar, with the exception of maybe 2 or 3. 90% recycled material. They even recycled player emblems! I wasn't expecting anything groundbreaking but c'mon. The worst part is they're not even acknowledginglag lag lag. This game makes black ops look like it has dedicated servers. Final stand is back, and the game is still determined by who gets their choppers in the air first. Maps are too similar, with the exception of maybe 2 or 3. 90% recycled material. They even recycled player emblems! I wasn't expecting anything groundbreaking but c'mon. The worst part is they're not even acknowledging there's problems with the game.… Expand
  46. sondoreomega
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This game has failed to disappoint me yet again! i am not a fanboy of ANY game series, so yes, i can say this. First of all, i gotta admit that the graphics have barely improved, if not at all. That does not mean that it sucks though. They singleplayer, spec ops, and multiplayer modes make up for the not-so-enhanced visuals. The story isnt all that good. it actually seems like they justThis game has failed to disappoint me yet again! i am not a fanboy of ANY game series, so yes, i can say this. First of all, i gotta admit that the graphics have barely improved, if not at all. That does not mean that it sucks though. They singleplayer, spec ops, and multiplayer modes make up for the not-so-enhanced visuals. The story isnt all that good. it actually seems like they just pulled that story out of their ass. BUT i was quite surprised at times, like the level "blood brothers" im not gonna spoil, but this level really does get rid of ALL the loose ends from the previous games. The spec ops mode was amazing. If you have 20 minutes to spare, sit down and play some survival! whether you are alone or with a friend it is fun. it can get boring at times, but you just gotta be in the mood. i also think that spec ops has greatly improved from the previous MW game. Now then: Multiplayer. CoD's MP is really fun. Deathstreaks are still here (sad face) but hardly anyone abuses them. none of the perks are OP, and the new killstreak system is new and improved. some call it MW2.5, but i call it MW3, because it is. Everyone compares it to previous games, but they shouldnt. i look at every game independently as it is, and this game is fun. if a game isnt fun dont play it. I play videogames for fun, not to be some kind of MLG nerd pro. okay? any one can play this and have fun. go out and buy it, cuz your going to enjoy every second of it. Also, on a scale of 1 to fun, this game is definitely FUN!… Expand
  47. NyreX
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    Call of Duty could be better if they actually did more changes in their games.
    I only saw a small number of new stuffs, besides that nothing.
    It is very disappointing to hit the video industry with this and quite expensive.
    But i must say i enjoyed the campaign.
  48. shydigga
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    the only reason Sledgehammer requested user reviews was greed. its the same game as always. we need to stand up as consumers, stop pre-ordering, and start showing them we want quality. thanks for they same garbage.
  49. jkaleo
    Nov 20, 2011
    5
    Although I play Mw3 Multiplayer nonstop and was unable to sleep in anticipation to its release I feel pretty let down by the lack of significant improvements to the gameplay. New modes have been added yes but existing problems with the core of the game(multiplayer) have not been addressed. Server issues, menu interface, spawn system, bland and still non interactive maps are amongAlthough I play Mw3 Multiplayer nonstop and was unable to sleep in anticipation to its release I feel pretty let down by the lack of significant improvements to the gameplay. New modes have been added yes but existing problems with the core of the game(multiplayer) have not been addressed. Server issues, menu interface, spawn system, bland and still non interactive maps are among problems never addressed in mw3. In some ways it feels like a step backwards from the previous game Black ops, hell even the player emblems and titles look like they were drawn by a child where in Black ops not only were they varied and professional looking they were also customizable. Various other irks exist but truly the biggest failure is the hype behind Call of Duty Elite. Ignoring the launch issues that more than likely should have been foreseen, 95% of the service stat tracking and the like was already in Black ops and it was in game not separated (once again regressing). The media outlets projected it as if it would allow different play structures to exist like organized ladder tournaments and ranked matches to happen. This is not the case currently. I for one was really hyped to the consoles having ranked play as it would have allowed those new to the series or not as gifted to play while the uber players could truly see who was the better players among each other. Without any sort of meaningful service all Elite truly is is a map pack pre-order that I myself was duped into. Various other shortsightedness exists like the inclusion of strike packages that supposedly allow for support players to shine while the only stats tracked are K/D ratios and not goals and objectives show the product fails to live up to its own standards. As I continue to play (hell I payed $110 for it!) I await the next entry into the series and hope Treyarch or whoever develops it will redefine FPS as Activision not only has the talent to do, so but also the capital.… Expand
  50. Randizzledante
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I legitimately did not think the game was very good. Same old stuff that I got bored with back in the MW2 days. However, I wasn't going to give it a 0 until IGN insisted on writing TWO full articles crying about "Metacritic trolling." Sorry not everyone agrees with you, IGN.
  51. ctrtjtjt
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    If you've played another Call of Duty game you are going to love this! The campaign is great and full of actions (and explosions). The multiplayer experience is great and offers a great deal of customization, and spec ops mode along with survival makes for a great all around experience. The graphics are nice and crisp and a step up from Black Ops. The campaign alone is worth buying theIf you've played another Call of Duty game you are going to love this! The campaign is great and full of actions (and explosions). The multiplayer experience is great and offers a great deal of customization, and spec ops mode along with survival makes for a great all around experience. The graphics are nice and crisp and a step up from Black Ops. The campaign alone is worth buying the game with the inclusion of spec ops and multiplayer the game is worth way more! A great addition to any gamer's collection! 10/10!… Expand
  52. Darkaisa
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3 is pretty much the same game as MW2, and quite similar to MW1. The graphics are similar to MW2, the gameplay is essentially unchanged, and there's nothing else to speak of that is different. That doesn't mean the game is unplayable. To the contrary, its a smooth FPS, but entirely mechanistic: you might as well be shooting pop-up targets in between cutscenes. The graphicsModern Warfare 3 is pretty much the same game as MW2, and quite similar to MW1. The graphics are similar to MW2, the gameplay is essentially unchanged, and there's nothing else to speak of that is different. That doesn't mean the game is unplayable. To the contrary, its a smooth FPS, but entirely mechanistic: you might as well be shooting pop-up targets in between cutscenes. The graphics are pretty bad. I don't know why its so hard to simply produce high quality textures and graphic components and then downscale for the obsolete consoles, but it seems that this game takes the opposite approach: which is why a graphics card that you could buy for $50 four years ago (the Nvidia 8600) is still the required card. Despite what the "recommended" stats might suggest, there's no more eye candy for those with a better system- just higher framerates for those who see 60 frames per second and up. This wouldn't be such an issue if the gameplay or story was involving, but its not. Overall, a mediocre if competent clone.â… Expand
  53. blackwolf07
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    The great divider. This isn't a terrible game, and the metacritic score that it has now doesn't really reflect its fanbase or gamers in general. What it reflects is the few you think that someone cares. Regarding my opinions on the game, I think it's boring, yet well made. The last Call of Duty that was great was 4, and Black Ops was still a pretty good game. This one is just good. TheThe great divider. This isn't a terrible game, and the metacritic score that it has now doesn't really reflect its fanbase or gamers in general. What it reflects is the few you think that someone cares. Regarding my opinions on the game, I think it's boring, yet well made. The last Call of Duty that was great was 4, and Black Ops was still a pretty good game. This one is just good. The campaign is a bit shallow, (rephrase that) the campaign was insanely boring, and multiplayer can only do so much, at least for me. Spec Ops isn't as fun as Zombies mode, and the rest is the same stuff we've been playing for years, with a couple of other features. As I've repeated, the game isn't broken, but boring, thus a 6. I would give a 6.5 if given the chance, but I'd dare not give it a 7. So a 6.… Expand
  54. luiscp3
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    SHORT REVIEW: I don't really like the improvement of the game. Although It really is an enjoyable game. The only thing that bugs me and dislike about the game is that the bullets sound effects isn't realistic,
  55. XANAX67
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    I felt the game lacked any in new innovations to the FPS genre.....a rehashed overhyped game. The continuation of the single player does have some continuity from previous versions but not enough to be rated as high as the so called game industry reviews...."get a set" and call it like it is....
  56. golden31
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    There are many things you can say about modern warfare 3, many people hate the game for being less and less original with every new entry, and some people just love it. I was able to beat the story in 4 hours, and the muiltiplayer is a load of fun, and spec ops. It is a well made game, and i had fun with it, but for value, this game fails, unless your really into muiltiplayer. But as muchThere are many things you can say about modern warfare 3, many people hate the game for being less and less original with every new entry, and some people just love it. I was able to beat the story in 4 hours, and the muiltiplayer is a load of fun, and spec ops. It is a well made game, and i had fun with it, but for value, this game fails, unless your really into muiltiplayer. But as much as i wanted to like it, it felt like just another cash grab.… Expand
  57. Tonyisserious
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I've told myself many times, no game deserves zero. I've played video games since I was an infant, and since being an infant, I've seen the gaming industry go through a revolution. The gaming industry moves faster than in terms of innovation, than any other medium in the WORLD. To me, that is amazing. So I'll begin, with saying I did not have to pay money for this game, I borrowed it fromI've told myself many times, no game deserves zero. I've played video games since I was an infant, and since being an infant, I've seen the gaming industry go through a revolution. The gaming industry moves faster than in terms of innovation, than any other medium in the WORLD. To me, that is amazing. So I'll begin, with saying I did not have to pay money for this game, I borrowed it from a friend, so its not like I'am upset that I got ripped off. There has only been one game series that I've ever seen before, that completely screwed up every game in their series after the first one. And that game is Halo. Halo one is great game, for us PC fanboys (I used to be) it'll always have a place in our hearts. Then Halo 2 came out, I grabbed that game opening day, and never once in my entire life have I ever been so disappointed by a inanimate object. But you know what the difference between Halo, and Call of Duty is? Bungie (the company behind Halo) actually tried. Bungie actually tried to make a game that would CRUSH, their previous one. And you can see it in every aspect, even if you hate halo 2 and every one after it like I do, you can't help but appreciate the technology they've created, and what they've done. We are getting to a point now, where third party gaming companies (those games the mainstream doesn't buy) after innovating more than Activision. And yes, I know Bungie is a developer, and Activision is a producer. But the difference, is that Bungie's producer tells them "Make a great game", Activision tells their developers "It releases next november". So you can't help but assume the game it already going to be terrible. But no matter I gave it a chance. I myself am I fan of multiplayer, I hate single player everything, so for the benefit of the score of this game, I will not rate the single player. In my opinion, if you are buying this game for the single player, you need psychological help. Anyways, lets take a look. MAPS: Okay, so in standard call of duty fashion, excluding Call of Duty 4 all the maps are designed in a "circle" fashion. Which means that all the players are basically running around the map in a circle all the time. What does this mean for gameplay? It means that no matter what your style is, you will get shot in the back, all the time. Not only that, but the cover is completely useless being that the guns do not have any recoil. Even if you can't be seen by your enemy, they can easily shoot you through a wall. Not only that, but I don't know if this has been a common problem. But probably one of my biggest pet peeves in a game, is giving me the option of spawning into the game, I press that button, and guess what happens? I die. Its extremely easy to figure out the spawns, and sit in a position where you can spawn kill all match. Thats called poor design, and the only difference between this game and Call of duty 4, is some guns have recoil in cod4, and some of the maps are designed so you aren't continuously shot in the back (though not all). GAMEPLAY: Oh god, can we skip this one? NO?! Basically here is what makes Call of duty so addictive, here is why people buy it, and if you like the sound of this, YOU SHOULD BUY THIS GAME. Not rent, you should buy. You will love it I promise. Best feature about call of duty (in my opinion) is turning on your system of choice, and getting into a game as fast as your system turned on. But as soon as I notice this great feature, I just as quickly realize my most hated part of a call of duty game. The gameplay. Its designed, the sprinting, the movement, the recoil on the weapons, the attachment for the weapons, how much it takes for you to die; this is all designed you make you feel like you are the in game version of Jesus Christ. Let me explain; Now lets say, you are absolutely TERRIBLE at first person shooters, call of duty is a perfect first stop IF you know nothing about video games, and what it means to put care into a game. You will do GREAT in call of duty, you will be SO proud of yourself, want to know why? Because of the poor map design, followed by all those things above, you will no matter what enter a scenario, where you will slaughter your enemies, in what way exactly I have no idea. But you will do so well for just a brief 10 seconds, and that for most people is reward enough. SOUND: **** just **** sorry. They have so much money they can afford the biggest names to make an INSANE soundtrack. Not only that, in not one single call of duty game in the history of call of duty have they ever used real gun sounds for all the guns. Meaning you have an MP5k, that actually makes the sound of an FN P90. Which for most, who cares? But for gun dorks like me, its a big deal. GRAPHICS: Call of duty 4? HOW OLD IS THAT GAME, WHY USE THE SAME ENGINE?!… Expand
  58. Emogangsta117
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Im reviewing this based off the three game choices you are given at the main title screen; Spec Ops, Campaign, and Multiplayer. Im also comparing this game to Modern Warfare 2, not Call of Duty Black Ops, because Black Ops was not made by infinity ward. For Spec Ops, the game has two modes of play, Survival and missions. The missions are short and sweet, lasting around 5 to ten minutesIm reviewing this based off the three game choices you are given at the main title screen; Spec Ops, Campaign, and Multiplayer. Im also comparing this game to Modern Warfare 2, not Call of Duty Black Ops, because Black Ops was not made by infinity ward. For Spec Ops, the game has two modes of play, Survival and missions. The missions are short and sweet, lasting around 5 to ten minutes long, depending on difficulty choice and other factors. The Survival mode is where you progressively fight waves of enemies in the form of ways in similar ways to the "zombies mode" in black ops. You get a variety of weapons to choose from and a disappointing amount of perks and and air support choices, unfourtantely. Spec ops survival mode lets you rank up, so it gives you that "achievement fix" people crave, and all the maps are the multiplayer maps, so you become aware of what each map is like for when you switch to multiplayer. The downside is, if you have played the other call of duty games, you will notice that all of the maps have this "cut and paste" feeling. You will feel like "i remember this hallway, or this grassy area looks familiar, or this snow level seems the same as the last game". But where spec ops really shines is having your girlfriend (or friend, for you forever alones) sit next to you and play survival together, able to look at the screen below you and know you got someone watching your back. Moving on to the campaign: Im just going to simplify this for you, If you never played any modern warfare before, the story is going to not make much sense to you, but they do offer a little cutscene to try to make sense of it. also, theres going to be a large amount of moments that are considered so over the top that you might think its really cool, or your like me and get bored of it because its simply ridiculous. For you Veteran players out there, this one is easier than black ops, not as hard as mw2. it has the simple formula of tap L1, shoot people, get shot, hid in cover for a few seconds to regenerate health. chances are you will probably die from a car explosion, because they only seem to blow up when you get close to them -_-. so be wary of tires on fire! that means its going to blow up. Onto multiplayer: As i mentioned before, you can play all the multiplayer maps on spec ops to get a feel for them so you dont get lost or wander aimlessly, but if you jump right into multiplayer (which is what i did), you will be confused, most likely. But the game is mostly similar to mw2 with improvements that make it feel like a DLC more than a full on new game. Notable improvements are the revamped killstreak system, now called point system. any time you kill someone, capture a flag, plant a bomb, take out a helicopter etc you get a point. Also there are 3 types of killstreak packages to choose from (with different types of killstreaks to earn). The first is the Strike Package, which is your standard cod killstreak idea, where you try to kill as many people you can before you die, and the streak ends. the support package, is the same but when you die your killstreak doesnt end, it carries over and you can still get that EMP you have always wanted :] . the third is the specialist strike package, this operates like the strike package, where when you die, it restarts. But instead of getting a UAV or a Helicopter, you get perks. so two kills you would get sleight of hand on the spot, or whatever you choose. Another improvement is that the guns have their own weapon proficiency, which levels up the more you use it, unlocking perks for the gun like focus, which is less recoil, or two attachments or impact which is like the fmj, or even longer range or more damage(like stopping power). these are seperate from the guns sights and attachments etc. Another change is 90% of the guns are new, which is good, and now the shotgun is a primary weapon like COD4, and the riot shield is back. Also, stopping power isnt a perk, its a weapon profficency and its the last one so your not really going to die as fast, and danger close is gone, commando is gone, and it always takes to noob tube hits to kill someone unless its a direct hit. where the game goes south is the spawn system. more often then not you will be spawned to feet behind, on the side, or in front of an enemy , and dying for stupid reasons. also, there is no cover, no where is safe. if you had a dedicated buddy he could cover your back, but thats a rare thing. What i recommend is you rent this game, see if you wanna keep it, then buy it. i rented it for 4 days and did not purchase. but its not a zero or a 2.8, its an 8… Expand
  59. cjmc18
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    if feels the same... it is the same.... COD won't take one more dime out of me... im sorry but i am really disappointed with this series... :( sad because i used to love my COD....
  60. Lelon
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Read DJ hazardous review below as he/she covers it very well. I agree totally. The game (Esp multiplayer) sucks. This shows a total lack of inagination by the developers. I have taken my copy back already.
  61. Neloangelus
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    This game gets a 1 from me, there appeared to be no ambition in it being made and while it did engross me a little bit there was no character development anywhere for anybody, Sandman could have been such a cool ice cold character, the two other delta force guys could have been awesome too, but they were all just bland characterless shells moving you through the game.
    When you compare that    This game gets a 1 from me, there appeared to be no ambition in it being made and while it did engross me a little bit there was no character development anywhere for anybody, Sandman could have been such a cool ice cold character, the two other delta force guys could have been awesome too, but they were all just bland characterless shells moving you through the game.
    When you compare that to the squad in MW1 when you are defending the farm desperately, or MW2 when you are being commanded by Foley, when Ghost takes control on top of the tower in Contingency you get a real Call of Duty moment - or shall we call that an 'Infinity Ward before they fired the entire creative and development team moment'?

    Sledgehammer did a pathetic job at making this a Call of Duty game, they did nothing new, they did nothing ambitious, they were given the biggest game to come along for years and they blew it with bad writing, bad ideas (or no ideas at all) and some truly stupid scenes, mirroring a scene once is a good idea, doing it 4-5 times in the same game is just insanity.

    It gets a 1 because the voice acting is not as much of an atrocity as the rest of this game, the script is terrible, but the actors did the best they possibly could.    … Expand
  62. secantrex
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Honestly, the campaign was lacking and had some holes, but i had fun playing it. But the multiplayer is why we buy the game. Its phenomenal, BUT, by day 3, it took 7 or 8 tries to find games without someone aim boting. Now a couple weeks in, they say they're banning players, but it is still bad with new exploits appearing. I doubt it'll ever be fixed, but if you can find games withoutHonestly, the campaign was lacking and had some holes, but i had fun playing it. But the multiplayer is why we buy the game. Its phenomenal, BUT, by day 3, it took 7 or 8 tries to find games without someone aim boting. Now a couple weeks in, they say they're banning players, but it is still bad with new exploits appearing. I doubt it'll ever be fixed, but if you can find games without hacking, then this is multiplayer game is game of the year for me.… Expand
  63. AmericanGamer
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Let's face it, this game is good, but disappointing. Some forms of Modern Warfare 2 were updated, like strike packages, guns and maps, but it feels like we paid full price for an expansion. Overall the game is fun, and others must think this too by the number of people playing the game, but consumers are getting to the point where tired of playing a lot of money for the same experience.
  64. Wookie_1995
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THIS GAME IS GOOD! TRUST ME! YOU'LL LIKE IT!
  65. OutTheCage
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I am in most awe about how much money infinity ward will be robbing from all the people that will be purchasing this game. The amount of disappointment I have in this half-ass attempt at updating MW2 can best be expressed by the fact that I sold it no more than 3 hours after purchase. If Infinity Ward is not already embarrassed by their "finished product" then they should be. And theI am in most awe about how much money infinity ward will be robbing from all the people that will be purchasing this game. The amount of disappointment I have in this half-ass attempt at updating MW2 can best be expressed by the fact that I sold it no more than 3 hours after purchase. If Infinity Ward is not already embarrassed by their "finished product" then they should be. And the excuses about how a bunch of their staff went to Respawn and their short development time are just that; excuses. If you don't think you can develop a quality game with the resources you have then either push back the release date or don't charge full price. For their blatant dishonesty and what I consider to be disrespect towards their customers, I will never buy a full priced game from Infinity Ward again. But, after seeing how this game was received, there might not be many more to come...… Expand
  66. alfiesred47
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    This is a fair review in my opinion, i'm not slating it, i'm not rimming it. It's my own thoughts.

    I loved CoD4: Modern Warfare; it was a real breath of fresh air. Modern Warfare 2 built on CoD4 and brought a much more in-depth feel to the game, making it very immersive. Modern Warfare 3 was hyped up to be amazing. It was, but no more amazing than MW2 was. The small things that really    This is a fair review in my opinion, i'm not slating it, i'm not rimming it. It's my own thoughts.

    I loved CoD4: Modern Warfare; it was a real breath of fresh air. Modern Warfare 2 built on CoD4 and brought a much more in-depth feel to the game, making it very immersive. Modern Warfare 3 was hyped up to be amazing. It was, but no more amazing than MW2 was. The small things that really irritated me, was the laziness of developers. Titles and emblems are exactly the same. The multiplayer challenges have been named the same, (absentee killer, or something like that) it's very embarrassing. I actually cringed while perusing these lists, it's really bad that they didn't come up with new names. I still enjoy playing it, but I really don't think they should be allowed to charge another $50 for this. I'm not sure how true it is, but I heard people even found the code for MW2 maps in the PC install of MW3? How is that acceptable. It hints to a true "copy and paste" job. Spec Ops, oh my god. One of the missions is the same setting, objective, and feel to a campaign missions. I am not surprised people have all jumped on to rate this game badly. It's not that loads of people hate it, it's just a lot of people feel strongly that it was a disappointment. And not enough people are defending it by coming on and putting a 10/10 on. I honestly feel my score has been justified. I have enjoyed the game, but it really is not much different. They brought us new guns, new maps, and two new game modes. I know they won't change the format, I don't want them to. I want them to not charge us as much because it really isn't a brand new game. IGN themselves said the Campaign lacked any immersion of the player.

    I hope you enjoyed reading.    … Expand
  67. crunkjoos
    Nov 20, 2011
    5
    I'm a huge call of duty fan and i consider myself pretty good at multiplayer. I'll start with the campaign, its about 4 hours on the middle difficulty and add 2 hours on veteran. The campaign was same old same old lots of explosions and chases but nothing new to the series. It was the same levels over and over you would start off silent and then it would hit the fan and a huge gun battleI'm a huge call of duty fan and i consider myself pretty good at multiplayer. I'll start with the campaign, its about 4 hours on the middle difficulty and add 2 hours on veteran. The campaign was same old same old lots of explosions and chases but nothing new to the series. It was the same levels over and over you would start off silent and then it would hit the fan and a huge gun battle would ensue. As for for spec ops survival and mission. Survival is probably the best part of mw3 it was a needed addition and probably what made give this game a score of 5 it would have been lower without spec ops. As for the mission portion it was thrown together with hardly any thought, they just threw it in there it is not fun and it takes no teamwork i could run through the levels on my own without my partners help if i wanted to. Now as for the worst part of the game, online. This part is garbage, the maps are horrible besides a couple, every gun is a sniper rifle it seems and any noob can go 1 to 1 in this game. It has no skill and no teamwork, it endorses camping because people want to get there killstreaks and even when someone does get a killstreak it gets shot down seemingly right away which i have no issue with but im sure others due. Infinity ward and sledgehammer wanted to go back to their roots but in no way is this game anything like cod modern warfare. It is a bland adaptation with a few improvements that should have been done in a patch or update to mw2. In my opinion and again it is my opinion this is the worst call of duty game on this generation of consoles. honestly i am already waiting for the next adaptation from treyarch at least they aren't scared of trying new things. All in all if i knew this game would be this bad i would have never bought it but instead rented it and definitely wouldn't have waited for 3 hours in the rain to get it.… Expand
  68. Hellride7
    Nov 20, 2011
    5
    presentation is great, gameplay is solid, survival is a nice twist on the previous zombie mode in past c.o.d's, but the multiplayer still needs work with matchmaking. reason for 5/10...seen it all before, and i think modern warfare / c.o.d needs a couple of years off so it can breathe. sorry to say this but i wish i picked up uncharted 3 instead
  69. 1True_Gamer
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    It's the same game as MW2 but still fun. Same looking graphics and guns. There is a lot of people playing so that's a good but not worth the $60 I paid for.
  70. PatMcCourt
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Yo, IW, just because I dont own a fibre optic connection doesn't mean I should be disqualified from playing your game a second behind everyone else, sort it out and I might add a point to the score.
  71. SuperG
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Why on earth would Call of Duty get a 0? I'll tell you why...

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

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

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

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

    Recommendation:

    Do not buy this game! Rent it, play through the single player if you're even remotely interested in the campaign, and then take this garbage back to the place where you rented it. You'll thank me later.    … Expand
  72. EgoCity
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Same as always, nothing really new with a £50 price tag. No wonder this company keeps bringing the same bland flawed design out when us idiots keep buying. The charge you extra for elite. Maybe a 10 if this was the first cod but it's not, it's exactly the same thing several times over and unfortunately 0 is the lowest I can go. Hopefully these reviews will for them to make aSame as always, nothing really new with a £50 price tag. No wonder this company keeps bringing the same bland flawed design out when us idiots keep buying. The charge you extra for elite. Maybe a 10 if this was the first cod but it's not, it's exactly the same thing several times over and unfortunately 0 is the lowest I can go. Hopefully these reviews will for them to make a new game. Lazy!… Expand
  73. KLary
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Decent, if short campaign. Multiplayer is very similar to MW2, but that doesn't mean it's bad. So many zero scores, when it isn't a bad game. They're just raging because they don't like it. Sure it could have been better, but BF3 multiplayer didn't change much from BC2, but it's still a good game. Crazy fanboys.
  74. LucifersTorch
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    First off let me say this. Don't pay attention to all of the bad reviews! MW3 is a great game. Is it just a continuation of MW2? The answer is yes, it is meant to be. True the engine is older but still runs good and looks good why change it. the multiplayer is addicting, the story is good, and the action is intense. What else do you need? The game is not perfect not by any means but it isFirst off let me say this. Don't pay attention to all of the bad reviews! MW3 is a great game. Is it just a continuation of MW2? The answer is yes, it is meant to be. True the engine is older but still runs good and looks good why change it. the multiplayer is addicting, the story is good, and the action is intense. What else do you need? The game is not perfect not by any means but it is still great.… Expand
  75. Dantedamean
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Yes I am one of those guys that is giving this game a 0, before you judge me I ask that you read my whole review. I recently read a few articles on IGN that seemed to have a tone of disappointment or disapproval for so many users giving modern warfare 3 a 0. Those articles are what sparked me to wright this. I see this as more of a protest. When a corporation sets out to ruin a market,Yes I am one of those guys that is giving this game a 0, before you judge me I ask that you read my whole review. I recently read a few articles on IGN that seemed to have a tone of disappointment or disapproval for so many users giving modern warfare 3 a 0. Those articles are what sparked me to wright this. I see this as more of a protest. When a corporation sets out to ruin a market, I say this based on past franchises ( guitar hero ), and there target audience are the same sheaple that are wiling to buy madden every year how are gamers to protest? How do we tell Activision that this is not ok? Do we boycott? When hardcore gamers only make up a small percentage of the games target audience how are we supposed to boycott? Do we make a bunch of angry blog posts? Or do we hit them were we can get the most publicity and let our voices be heard? I believe this is the only format that we can effectively protest and state our unhappiness where anyone will listen. Despite what any media outlet thinks about whats going on here I say this is one of the few times Ive actually seen gamers unite. Judging by the publicity I say its working.… Expand
  76. PowerMD
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    It is clearly that Activision just wanted to make money. The game is exactly the same as Modern Warfare 1 and 2. For people who were smart enough to wait to buy this I can give you one advice: DON'T BUY IT!!!
  77. Glasses
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    Call of Duty MW3 is one of the most over-hyped and overrated games of this gen alongside Battlefield 3. Cod MW3 is supposed to be a sequel to MW2, but it offers nothing new to the table. People are suckered into buying the same game ever year or two years, not knowing the fact that nothing has changed. It's still the same old shoot and kill game we've seen a thousand times. The creators ofCall of Duty MW3 is one of the most over-hyped and overrated games of this gen alongside Battlefield 3. Cod MW3 is supposed to be a sequel to MW2, but it offers nothing new to the table. People are suckered into buying the same game ever year or two years, not knowing the fact that nothing has changed. It's still the same old shoot and kill game we've seen a thousand times. The creators of the game need to learn the definition of the word "innovation" before they can make another Cod game. I cannot give this game higher than a 3/10 since it's just MW2 with a few more maps… Expand
  78. darkroot
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This map pack was pretty good in terms of content but not in price. $60? That's like a new game with just a few new maps and kill-streaks. Should of been priced at $30 maximum.
  79. Upgrayedd69
    Nov 20, 2011
    5
    Went to midnight release since COD loving mother was paying for the game and I got to miss school. It was fun the first week I had it but I hardly touch it now. Hopefully this is the year I learn my lesson about Call of Duty
  80. PrivateConker
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Call of duty 4 was my favorite game of all time but you cant make the same game over 3 more times sorry mw3 you're horrible. The graphics are the same and most of the core game play elements are the same, and the AI is terribly.SOAP DIES… Expand
  81. Kr1sP
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    It is by no means a bad game, however it is not an improvement on an ever-growing stale franchise. Spec-ops is some fun but not for everybody, certainly not me. Multiplayer is the worst I've seen from CoD yet, they did so much to balance it but the killstreaks are all care package rehashes. Maps aren't well-made but the campaign isn't terrible. Worthy of the trilogy's end. I didn't buyIt is by no means a bad game, however it is not an improvement on an ever-growing stale franchise. Spec-ops is some fun but not for everybody, certainly not me. Multiplayer is the worst I've seen from CoD yet, they did so much to balance it but the killstreaks are all care package rehashes. Maps aren't well-made but the campaign isn't terrible. Worthy of the trilogy's end. I didn't buy this game but played it at a friends quite a bit, if a sequel comes out I probably won't buy it either. Closing comments, TBH it's worse than the rest of the CoD's, but it's not terrible. MW2 was the most fun in the series but issues arose and no one took care of them, if they continue to patch the game and take care of it, the multiplayer can be fun and I might change my position since my review is bogged down by a stale and ruined multiplayer. It can be fixed and brought to a 7.5 IMO.… Expand
  82. plasmasnake745
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Modern Warfare 3 is by no means a bad game. Its just the fact that Activision and Infinity Ward aren't changing enough aspects of the game to justify a $60 purchase. It is, for the most part, more of the same. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. The story is still too crazy for its own good and the multiplayer is still fast-paced fun. People shouldn't be too surprised that they stuckModern Warfare 3 is by no means a bad game. Its just the fact that Activision and Infinity Ward aren't changing enough aspects of the game to justify a $60 purchase. It is, for the most part, more of the same. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. The story is still too crazy for its own good and the multiplayer is still fast-paced fun. People shouldn't be too surprised that they stuck to the same old formula for this game, it still works and it's still mildly entertaining. You know the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." well Modern Warfare 3 sticks closely to this saying. If you want more Call of Duty, go get more Call of Duty. Just don't expect anything wildly different from what Activision keeps putting out every year.… Expand
  83. mistaeK
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This probably has the best iteration of multiplayer in terms of ideas for balance in the Call of Duty franchise. The single player isn't quite as exciting as MW2 but that is largely because we are coming to a point where there isn't much they can do to surprise us anymore. I would be happy if they used the Elite service to just keep releasing map packs for the next two years to give themThis probably has the best iteration of multiplayer in terms of ideas for balance in the Call of Duty franchise. The single player isn't quite as exciting as MW2 but that is largely because we are coming to a point where there isn't much they can do to surprise us anymore. I would be happy if they used the Elite service to just keep releasing map packs for the next two years to give them more development time, especially if they continued to tweak the game itself to fix any bugs that are found. My main actual problem with this game is the lack of an install for the PS3. Allowing an install would greatly help with the occasional framerate drops that happen, and just introduce more of an overall smoothness. Thankfully the drops are extremely rare so it doesn't typically affect the gameplay experience. My other problem has to do with the map design for *some* of the maps. Even in objective based gametypes, some maps feature nothing but spawning in front of enemies simply because of how tight and windy they are. There are no "safe zones." I also feel that the maps could have used a bit more vertical gameplay, but apparently that was a design decision to make playing on consoles easier. To me, that is deplorable. There are many other factors in multiplayer that could be tweaked to provide a more fair experience, and yet they probably picked the worst way to change it. Adding the Support killstreak package and allowing objectives count toward them was good enough on its own, in my opinion.

    Still, these setbacks can't stop people from playing the addictive multiplayer. It is still the best shooter in terms of soldier vs soldier. If you want vehicles, get Battlefield. If you want to just shoot someone in the face, this is still the best series. To me, that is largely a reflection of how far behind most other game developers are when such a diluted market still has only one real choice for FPS multiplayer.    … Expand
  84. JavierAD
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I consider this game as an excellent sequel. Its new features can be little, but sure it is an entertaining game. Note: Please people learn that there are other numbers which are not 10 or 0
  85. Quaidbond
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Not worth the time of day. Go buy a better game then this mindless shootem up. Games like this are turning everyone into mindless drones. Challenge your mind and play a little Myst. Scare yourself and play some Resident Evil. Live in an action movie with Uncharted 3. The point is go play something different for once and stop giving your time to these modern military first person cut andNot worth the time of day. Go buy a better game then this mindless shootem up. Games like this are turning everyone into mindless drones. Challenge your mind and play a little Myst. Scare yourself and play some Resident Evil. Live in an action movie with Uncharted 3. The point is go play something different for once and stop giving your time to these modern military first person cut and paste games. If these keep getting more popular the gaming community will get more and more stupid. Before long you'll have Spec Ops in Mario and Zelda. Just look at Resident Evil: Operation SOCOM as an example. Stop buying this mindless trash please so good videogames will get made again.… Expand
  86. Frankiepals
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    Just pathetically terrible. Nothing new or innovative. I can't see how a company that makes so much money can't even afford to upgrade their graphics engine for the fans. The maps are the worst in any installment so far, and multi-player is so unmemorable you will not believe this is a COD game. I'll give it a 3, because there were some instances in the campaign that I enjoyed. OtherJust pathetically terrible. Nothing new or innovative. I can't see how a company that makes so much money can't even afford to upgrade their graphics engine for the fans. The maps are the worst in any installment so far, and multi-player is so unmemorable you will not believe this is a COD game. I'll give it a 3, because there were some instances in the campaign that I enjoyed. Other than that, this game is a zero.… Expand
  87. ELGENERAL03
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    IW thanks for great online
    look at this
    activision sucks, have a bad online.
    the search for games by region does not work, it must be global in extent as modern warfare 2. or black ops.
    30 minutes to find game, if not improving December 15, MW3 sell the **** and buy the Battlefield 3.
    I will not buy a single game over COD
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU74QbFxTOQ
  88. kinginfamous5
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Really had high hopes of reviving the MW franchise. But sadly I was wrong. Campaign is just as long as Mw2. Beat it in about 3 hrs. Graphics wise its dated. They use ID Tech 3 engine from 1999. Multilayer is the same. Really disappointed me.
  89. Daniel_Yergin
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    Total crap, mind-numbing campaign, repetitive & boring gameplay, wornout graphic, over all a dim-witted effort by Infinity Ward and sledgehammer games! Don't waste your hard earned money on this. A very big Let Down!
  90. j-boomb
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Acceptable graphics for hardware, story loosely tied together, Excellent on-line play. sound and voicing done very well for genre. great FPS mechanics and tight controls across platforms. *(non-fanboy opinion)* great post 2000's FPS, nothing on the side of innovation but not lacking either. repetitive story but some of the best FPS on-line play available. Overall 8.5 out of 10
  91. Hoboparty
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This game is rehashed garbage. If anything, it should have been DLC for Modern Warfare 2. Activision is just grabbing people's money. The graphics are exactly the same as MW2, and the story is cliche and boring. Waste of time and money.
  92. Hammyman
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    Whilst some new modes have brought a bit of a refreshing change, its still too much of the same. Teamwork is still non-existent despite the creators bringing in modes like Kill Confirmed and Team Defender. Every mode still ends up with everyone playing deathmatch. You can even tell the die hards are getting fed up with it as I don't see a lot of people prestiging. They're just ranking upWhilst some new modes have brought a bit of a refreshing change, its still too much of the same. Teamwork is still non-existent despite the creators bringing in modes like Kill Confirmed and Team Defender. Every mode still ends up with everyone playing deathmatch. You can even tell the die hards are getting fed up with it as I don't see a lot of people prestiging. They're just ranking up and staying there.

    The menu system has been made more complicated and setting up a new class now takes an age. Some of the things aren't where you would expect them. Want to alter your killstreaks? You have to go into Create a Class then actually go into a class and change it there.

    And the bugs. At many points I am getting less than 1 FPS. Yes, you read that right - less than one frame per second. If you are host, its as bad as it was on MW2. Also Ground War just feels laggy and slow to respond - I cannot believe that just adding another 2 players to a game mode brings the system to a crawl but this has been the case since COD4. Its definitely a PS3 memory limitation issue as the 360 doesn't suffer from it. Seriously though, in regards to the framerate issues, this is completely unacceptable with a game engine thats years old now and on a platform where the hardware is fixed. I could understand this happening on a PC where you have infinitesimal hardware combinations but on a console?

    Didn't take the cheaters long to figure out glitches and killstreak cheats but these do seem to be addressed quicker and there is now the ability in the pre-game lobby to select a player and report them.

    However nothing gets away from the fact that if this was HalfLife 2 it'd be a mod or the fact that it could have just been released as a map pack for MW2. Maybe it should have been, even at the price it is - the same as was done for BF:Bad Company 2 with the Vietnam pack, talking of which I finally got into the Battelfield series last week with BF3 and I have to say that it just shows the shortfalls of MW3 in spectacular style.    … Expand
  93. Gfox
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    I enjoyed the conclusion to the MW story arc. The set pieces along the way were fun and jaw dropping at times & the ideas were good. Having said that the story was too short, the game engine had little to no improvements and the gun fights were bland and predictable. The games main saving grace is the spec ops mode and the online mode. The online maps are varied and balanced with only aI enjoyed the conclusion to the MW story arc. The set pieces along the way were fun and jaw dropping at times & the ideas were good. Having said that the story was too short, the game engine had little to no improvements and the gun fights were bland and predictable. The games main saving grace is the spec ops mode and the online mode. The online maps are varied and balanced with only a few that I detest playing, mainly because I find them too open. Is the main story worth the full retail price? No, it's not, but the spec ops and multiplayer modes are! You will get your money's worth out of these modes. I just hope in the next instalment they refine the game engine and try some new ideas rather than sticking with the same formula.… Expand
  94. RJ_Crooks
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    solid game. The story although short was enjoyable and for those who have played the previous MW story modes will get a certain amount of enjoyment ouf of the ending. The online play is very similar to that of MW2 which is not a bad thing. There are some issues with frame rate and lagging servers, but overall fans of the MW series will certainly overlook the bugs that plague this and eversolid game. The story although short was enjoyable and for those who have played the previous MW story modes will get a certain amount of enjoyment ouf of the ending. The online play is very similar to that of MW2 which is not a bad thing. There are some issues with frame rate and lagging servers, but overall fans of the MW series will certainly overlook the bugs that plague this and ever other MMO game on the market.… Expand
  95. HaydenRussell
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I feel sorry for everyone who thinks this game is absolutely amazing, it lacks innovation, it lacks graphics that match modern games (get the pun it has modern in the title), the arcade type gun play which has aged horribly. However, there is a new water texture and gun models which really improve the experience. You can't go into this game with high expectations, you'll have to copyI feel sorry for everyone who thinks this game is absolutely amazing, it lacks innovation, it lacks graphics that match modern games (get the pun it has modern in the title), the arcade type gun play which has aged horribly. However, there is a new water texture and gun models which really improve the experience. You can't go into this game with high expectations, you'll have to copy Activision and aim low when you think about games. It's only a small amount of time until guitar hero happens all over again. Don't buy the game you're just going to stretch out this long tedious process that is Activision's downfall.… Expand
  96. majik_joker
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Short Review...

    Spec Ops: With the addition of Survival mode I say that mode alone is a 10/10. It's fun, a lot more interesting than Zombies from the Treyarch Call of Duty games and for when PS3 network is down for maintenance I found it an enjoyable activity to pass time with. Much like multiplayer it has a leveling system. Your waves and cash will reset to zero but as you level you will    Short Review...

    Spec Ops: With the addition of Survival mode I say that mode alone is a 10/10. It's fun, a lot more interesting than Zombies from the Treyarch Call of Duty games and for when PS3 network is down for maintenance I found it an enjoyable activity to pass time with. Much like multiplayer it has a leveling system. Your waves and cash will reset to zero but as you level you will have more weapons to buy and unlock more maps to play on. It is also great practice for learning the multiplayer maps since they share the same maps. The higher level maps have more difficult waves but over all i still found myself getting far and it was very fun.

    Campaign: Nothing new here other then the story itself continues. I'll give it a 7/10 considering they finally got rid of the stupid training mission that started the story out before. The training mission is in spec ops however if you enjoy it for some reason. All call of duty campaigns have amazing presentation but overall it's the same experience to me.

    Multiplayer: Nothing changed... bull crap, people are liars. First off a 9/10 for this. First thing I noticed was the lighting and weather effects. It is truly on par with the campaign style presentation. It feels like Battlefield 3's scale with a more user friendly close quarters arena, over all if you don't see the difference you should really go buy or rent the game and stop lying to people. Other than that the rest is the same with exception to weapon leveling which really just makes it easier to unlock attachments, no more of that 20 head shots bull crap with this and that or heart beat sensors kills. With plenty of nice tweaks this game is worth the $60 considering you get 16 maps anyways which Activision would have charged you anyways at $60 based on how they set up their map packs.

    What it needs to improve:
    1) Legacy Maps, all of them, rock band style, you should have learned Activision when the Guitar Hero series had to end. Don't let EA beat you to this because it will probably cut sales by A LOT! If that's to many maps for people create separate play list so that people can decide what they play and only need one disc. Also have a favorites play list where players can vote on all maps and the current top 10 maps will be in the favorites rotation.
    2) Destruction, but in your own unique way. I have Battlefield for destroying entire buildings but it would be cool to be able to create some new cover areas and destroy some camping spots.
    3) Create a Map, this is something I would like to see down the line, Tony Hawks create a skate park was pretty dope, i think we could make some pretty awesome maps with the right tools....

    so now my average score is...9, i started off with an 8 but decided to rate each part and came to 9, so I will go with 9 officially. thanks for reading.    … Expand
  97. PSYCH0T1C
    Nov 20, 2011
    5
    Modern Warfare 3 is a good game, but the problem is the lack of additions to the new game. It is basically a mix of MW1 AND 2, with the only things new are gun levels, proficiency and kill streaks. All of the maps are either small or crammed with buildings so your likely to get spawn trapped. If you rarely play call of duty, then its a game worth buying, but a disappointment for cod fansModern Warfare 3 is a good game, but the problem is the lack of additions to the new game. It is basically a mix of MW1 AND 2, with the only things new are gun levels, proficiency and kill streaks. All of the maps are either small or crammed with buildings so your likely to get spawn trapped. If you rarely play call of duty, then its a game worth buying, but a disappointment for cod fans so it deserves a 5/10… Expand
  98. AdamC
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    DO NOT BELIEVE THIS GAME'S LOW USER SCORE. IT IS A COORDINATED CAMPAIGN BY BF3 FANBOYS TO DEGRADE MW3 IN ANY POSSIBLE WAY.

    Now, to my review: This game is a significant improvement on the previous two, with the story of Soap, Price and the others wrapped up in a way that left me feeling hollow and sad in the way the characters had ended up. With most of the characters we love from    DO NOT BELIEVE THIS GAME'S LOW USER SCORE. IT IS A COORDINATED CAMPAIGN BY BF3 FANBOYS TO DEGRADE MW3 IN ANY POSSIBLE WAY.

    Now, to my review:
    This game is a significant improvement on the previous two, with the story of Soap, Price and the others wrapped up in a way that left me feeling hollow and sad in the way the characters had ended up. With most of the characters we love from previous games had died by now, a comment is made by IW on the cost of war. People who are nothing less than heroes have died tragic deaths. Amazing campaign in my view, delivering a true story in a way that only shooters in the CoD series have ever done.

    Because this game will inevitably be compared to Battlefield 3, i have to say I was completely unimpressed by the beta and cancelled my preorder. By all accounts, the campaign is, typical of Battlefield games, a fallacy, and to me and many others this is completely unacceptable. A better campaign mode can be found on the iPhone in the form of cheap Call of Duty knock-off games (chief among which being the Modern Combat series). The multiplayer conflict between games is a personal choice in my opinion, with players more inclined to go for tense focused firefights at home in MW3, while those who like huge blown-out battles with 64 players much more likely to enjoy BF3. In my opinion DICE have not created as wholesome a product as Activision's handful of studios, with the multiplayer being the only redeemable facet of the game. Spec Ops makes a return in MW3, with 16 missions which are all challenging and fun. I personally hoped for a few more missions, but the new Survival gametype adding a new layer of challenge and fun to the game. With MW3, three fleshed out and polished modes are available to the user, with each living up to the hype of previous games.

    While this game isn't quite a 10 in my view, I have rated it thus to counter the massive amounts of fanboys attacking the metacritic user score of this game. I am livid at the aggression of both EA and BF3 fans in attacking this game and using dirty tactics to try and deplete fans fof the CoD series. What shocks me most is the inability of these groups to be honourable about the whole thing and let the two games battle it out based on their quality alone. Activision has kept quiet about the whole thing and put a great investment into their game, whereas EA has used tactics bordering on corporate espionage to dishonestly degrade their competition. Thankfully, they have failed.
    For the above reasons, I rate this game 10/10    … Expand
  99. DirkMcQuirk
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    This game should really stand for Money Wasted 3 times over, It seems that the people who left infinity ward had the brains and the knowledge of how to make great games that keeps you playing for months on end. So all MW3 has to say for 2 years worth of work is they added kill confirmed and switched the special ops around that to me doesn't sound 2 years work more like 2-3 months work toThis game should really stand for Money Wasted 3 times over, It seems that the people who left infinity ward had the brains and the knowledge of how to make great games that keeps you playing for months on end. So all MW3 has to say for 2 years worth of work is they added kill confirmed and switched the special ops around that to me doesn't sound 2 years work more like 2-3 months work to me. Activision gets the last laugh at the end of the day because they the people with the money in the bank and a nice big dollar smile on there face. It is quite clear activision calls the shots while what's left of infinity ward and sledgehammer say yes at the drop of a hat this game could have been something different but it seems to be activisions way or the highway this is greed gone to far which is a crying shame.… Expand
  100. Boycie
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I at first thought this was a MW2.1. I have played it now since launch I think the single player campaign has tied up the story very well, then we move to the online. This is the meat and gravy of this game this is where. Infinity & Activision get their extra dollar or pound out of us (depending what side of the pond your from) didn't we all knock Black Ops? I did it seemed to be a stepI at first thought this was a MW2.1. I have played it now since launch I think the single player campaign has tied up the story very well, then we move to the online. This is the meat and gravy of this game this is where. Infinity & Activision get their extra dollar or pound out of us (depending what side of the pond your from) didn't we all knock Black Ops? I did it seemed to be a step back, weapons from yester year many of us flooded back to MW2. This leads me to my final point if it's not broken why try to fix it this game now gives me the same buzz MW2 did, yes I said did because this game has taken its place. Give it a chance I'm not just talking about the boo boys from the Sony and Microsoft camps I mean the COD community. It's gonna be like a fine wine it will get better with age.… Expand
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#17 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#16 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

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