Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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  1. skullford
    Mar 5, 2013
    8
    Awesome maps, nice basic weapons and loadouts, smooth gameplay, nice options for killstreaks, portable radar. Not sure what people dislike about the game. Loses points for server problems and a single player game that is a giant stepdown from MW2.
  2. baole58
    Jul 30, 2013
    8
    Modern Warfare 3, though not as good as it's predecessors, is a fantastic game. It's a bit similar to MW2 but hey, it's Call of Duty. What do you expect? A hack and slash game with a bit of RPG element? You came to the wrong place.

    Call of Duty gives you more of the same, like many other franchises, and that's what Call of Duty should do. People talk about how Call of Duty should change    Modern Warfare 3, though not as good as it's predecessors, is a fantastic game. It's a bit similar to MW2 but hey, it's Call of Duty. What do you expect? A hack and slash game with a bit of RPG element? You came to the wrong place.

    Call of Duty gives you more of the same, like many other franchises, and that's what Call of Duty should do. People talk about how Call of Duty should change but no one contributes any ideas and the formula sells so why change it? Hence why there are so many negative reviews here and you can tell some just follow the bandwagon, not having an open mind or an opinion for themselves.

    The compelling campaign and stellar multiplayer modes is what makes Call of Duty. Call of Duty can become a football game but then it wouldn't be Call of Duty and the franchise has enough b****es jumping on the bandwagon, boycotting the franchise and using the same excuse to hate the franchise every year "it's the same thing", so change is not going to solve anything. If anything, it'll make it worse.

    Even if they use a newer engine, with loads of haters complaining about the "dated" graphics (graphics isn't everything y'know), there would still be haters. Same amount as it is today. It runs consistently at 60 FPS which makes up for it's graphics, it's not the best but it still looks good.

    Consistent frame rate is required for competitive play rather than graphics that makes you go "wow" and there are loads of better looking games such as Uncharted as well as Final Fantasy. Because that's what makes Call of Duty the fast-paced, addictive shooter that it is today. What makes Call of Duty the most famous shooter?

    Simple, this game offers what very few games offer, you know, sometimes there's nothing like running around stabbing people or quick scoping and running while shooting on all directions. Call of Duty does that better than any game, that's what the fans like and that's the right answer. There are many worse games out there. Prison Break: The Conspiracy, Terminator: Salvation and Killzone (PS2) are just some of the games that are worse than Call of Duty.

    Survivor Mode is an addition to the already seen Spec Ops. It's not original but it's a great addition to the franchise that surpasses zombie mode in Treyarch's Call of Duty. Enemies don't spawn in the same place. Instead, they move tactically based on your current location so you can camp in one spot and shoot all the enemies but you can't do that forever. It lets you practice all the weapons seen in multiplayer so the skills that you've learnt can be extrapolated and transferred into multiplayer, Call of Duty's highlight feature. Zombies is just for fun but it's not really that fun anymore now that Modern Warfare 3 has Survival Mode and, hopefully, we'll see it again in Infinity Ward's next Call of Duty (presumably titled Modern Warfare 4).

    Multiplayer has some great new modes that adds more depth into the multiplayer mode. Infected is like zombies and it's really intense as well as addictive. It's a fun mode for those who don't care about their KD ratio. Kill Confirmed is another good one, it's TDM but you collect dog tags that counts as a kill. This is a bit more team based mode as opposed to the regular TDM where players are free to wonder about.

    Killsteaks is revamped so it's now called Pointstreaks. Kills doesn't just count towards your Killstreaks anymore. Completing objectives such as planting bomb or capture the flag counts towards Killstreaks and this encourages players to play the objective in objective based game modes.

    Killstreaks are organized into three different strike packages. Assault for chopper gunners, Support for UAV and Specialist for more perks. These are also customizable so you can have one class where you have the Assault packages and in the other class, you can use Specialist so you don't have to go back to the menu to change your Killstreaks; just customize them from your existing classes.

    There's a lot of features in Modern Warfare 3 that haters fail to see. Prestige Shop encourages you to prestige. You get a token every time you prestige and you can use that token to buy double XP as well as an extra class. Each weapon has Proficiencies, which is basically perks, and you can only use one at a time. You can have one where you can add an extra attachment, one that reduces recoil and many more.

    Overpowered perks and dolphin dive, seen in Black Ops, have been removed so the game is more balanced. Infinity Ward fixes bugs and glitches unlike Danger Close, who did a bad job with Medal of Honor: Warfighter. With that being said, Modern Warfare 3 has gone above and beyond the Call of Duty with an amazing campaign as well as stellar multiplayer modes.

    FPS fans, don't miss out. Call of Duty lives up to the hype, and this game is how Call of Duty evolves. IW takes a streamlined approach, which is why MW3 isn't as good as MW2 and Call of Duty 4. But still, IW did a good job with the Call of Duty franchise.    … Expand
  3. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Sep 27, 2013
    8
    MW3 is a really fun game, the story has many missions that take place all around the globe, the story mode is solid, although the ending was okay at best. The gameplay is great. The Spec Ops mode is really addicting and fun, the multiplayer is solid and the graphics are amazing. This is a great addition to the Call of Duty franchise.
  4. LostNexusGamer
    Jan 2, 2014
    8
    MW3 brought back some of the missing details from MW2. As MW2 fell into the deep end, MW3 ended bringing back up some of the missing detail from MW2. The campaign was a bit better, but still not the best in the franchise. The multiplayer was altered some but still brought the same Call of Duty experience. The only applauding part is the new Special Ops mode. With new survival techniquesMW3 brought back some of the missing details from MW2. As MW2 fell into the deep end, MW3 ended bringing back up some of the missing detail from MW2. The campaign was a bit better, but still not the best in the franchise. The multiplayer was altered some but still brought the same Call of Duty experience. The only applauding part is the new Special Ops mode. With new survival techniques and much more tactical responses, the Co-op mode is the outstanding part. MW3 brought back some of Modern Warfare's former glory, but most of it seeped away with the downfall of the franchise.… Expand
  5. onewarmslime
    Nov 2, 2014
    8
    It's a good shooter. I like it. The campaign is actually pretty good. The plot is laughable but still I enjoyed playing it. The Special Ops are also pretty fun, and you can take a friend along to help you complete them (random online people or split screen). This is a nice touch that adds some replayability to the missions. Survival is okay but it gets tiresome after a while (one problemIt's a good shooter. I like it. The campaign is actually pretty good. The plot is laughable but still I enjoyed playing it. The Special Ops are also pretty fun, and you can take a friend along to help you complete them (random online people or split screen). This is a nice touch that adds some replayability to the missions. Survival is okay but it gets tiresome after a while (one problem is, it gets too difficult too quickly, so it's kind of frustrating). Now online play is pretty nice, you have like 13 out of 16 maps playable (for all I know they could be all playable on alternative modes), and they're all pretty great. Definitely much better than the maps on Black Ops 2. The weapons are all pretty balanced (I think it's only realistic that LMGs never get any use in the actual online play), and you rarely find cheaters so it's all pretty good. My only real complaint is lack of bots for single player, but I can live with that.… Expand
  6. AndyClimax
    Oct 9, 2014
    8
    The setting and scenarios are familiar, but ramped up to 11 with a fantasy World War 3. The well-loved characters from the previous Modern Warfares are back (Soap & Price) but there is little connection felt with the others, particularly the new playable protagonist Yuri. Multiplayer is all that you've come to expect, which is both a good and bad thing.
  7. RanSBuzz
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    The only game from the entire series of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" that was the best. The special ops is addicing and the campain makes the playes actually interested to know the background of the charactes in the game. Yet the multiplayer just wasn't enough.
    what a Call of Duty game worth without it's addicting multiplayer?
  8. emlugo123
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    This was the last Call of Duty game that I enjoyed, everything after is complete crap. Campaign is short but is a satisfying experience and is the last campaign that I will ever pay attention to in COD.
  9. homer4president
    Nov 18, 2015
    8
    One of the last great CoD games (in my opinion). Definitely a fun game and true to the MW games they produced, just a few more bells and whistles. I hope CoD gets back to this type of game soon.
  10. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 3, 2017
    8
    8.6 - Really good COD, multiplayer maps were well designed and creative, especially the DLC maps. Survival mode was fun and kinda cheap, and campaign was pretty standard. Weapons on multiplayer were more balanced but still had issues, but not to a point where it really affected experience.
  11. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  12. binky-winkie
    Apr 2, 2020
    8
    The campaign was great, the multiplayer was ok and the spec ops were trash. SURVIVAL WAS AMAZING
  13. Johnsonsteed91
    Jul 6, 2023
    8
    This game was a decent follow up to the critically acclaimed MW2. The game feels a bit underwhelming compared to its predecessor however is a great entry to the franchise regardless. This would be Sledgehammers first go at the COD series and I feel they did the fans a good service, The introduction to the survival mode was a cool touch, and I must say, the DLC for this game is very good.This game was a decent follow up to the critically acclaimed MW2. The game feels a bit underwhelming compared to its predecessor however is a great entry to the franchise regardless. This would be Sledgehammers first go at the COD series and I feel they did the fans a good service, The introduction to the survival mode was a cool touch, and I must say, the DLC for this game is very good. My only negative take-away from the game is the campaign for me was mostly forgettable, the pacing was a bit off to keep engaged.… Expand
  14. ArekSuzme
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    The worst game in the Modern Warfare series, but definitely not a bad one. The biggest problem that I have with it is that it changes Makarov a lot. In the first 2 games, Makarov looked like a guy who only cared of himself. But in this game, he becomes a ''слава Россия“ kinda guy. Other than that, pretty solid game with a great plot twist and a bloody sweet ending (should have endedThe worst game in the Modern Warfare series, but definitely not a bad one. The biggest problem that I have with it is that it changes Makarov a lot. In the first 2 games, Makarov looked like a guy who only cared of himself. But in this game, he becomes a ''слава Россия“ kinda guy. Other than that, pretty solid game with a great plot twist and a bloody sweet ending (should have ended there).… Expand
  15. JrDouble
    Dec 20, 2022
    8
    Solid entry in the series. Decent story, standard Call of Duty gameplay. Big set pieces.
  16. FrankCreeper
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
    A good sequel of MW2 but is very similar to his predecessor but improve only something about the graphics and the shooting system,the camppain is fantastic with a great end,the coop mode are similar as his predecessor and multiplayer is very bad...not improved very well...but its still funny to play
  17. JonnyBigBoss
    Oct 12, 2014
    7
    This is more Call of Duty. It's fun to play, is highly polished, and has a ton to chew on. But really it's highly derivative. You should know what to expect at this point.
  18. Phenom557
    Nov 14, 2011
    7
    As a fan of both the Call Of Duty and Battlefield series of games I can honestly say this is a solid game. As usual, InfiniteWard releases a polished game with another compelling story that is easy to lose yourself in. The campaign is by far one of my favorites from the entire Call Of Duty collection and once again provides non-stop action with return of characters you know and care about.As a fan of both the Call Of Duty and Battlefield series of games I can honestly say this is a solid game. As usual, InfiniteWard releases a polished game with another compelling story that is easy to lose yourself in. The campaign is by far one of my favorites from the entire Call Of Duty collection and once again provides non-stop action with return of characters you know and care about. The graphics engine is becoming dated, although it has had some small tweaks, they are hardly worth noting. However, on the topic of multiplayer, the game holds holds true to its infamous formula, but as i'm sure everyone has heard or seen for themselves, changes little. A few new kill-streaks and the addition of the very unnecessary COD Elite service is definitely not worth the bragging rights. If your looking to charge gun-first into matchmaking, expect MW2 with new maps....... In comparison, Battlefield 3 has a far superior multiplayer experience, but if you want another blockbuster campaign fighting along side Captain Price, MW3 gets the job done.… Expand
  19. Lugoves
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    In short. It doesn't measure up to IW MW2. But it's slightly better than Black Ops and WOW. I've always preferred Infinity Wards' 'Feel' of the gunplay more. I still like BF3 as well , for the Larger maps and vehicular combat elements. I like the new Perk System and Kill-streak system as being an average player rarely get the higher kill-streaks required. I also enjoy the twist on TDMIn short. It doesn't measure up to IW MW2. But it's slightly better than Black Ops and WOW. I've always preferred Infinity Wards' 'Feel' of the gunplay more. I still like BF3 as well , for the Larger maps and vehicular combat elements. I like the new Perk System and Kill-streak system as being an average player rarely get the higher kill-streaks required. I also enjoy the twist on TDM with the Dog Tags. I would actually score it a point lower than BF3 just because in the couple of hours I've been online and the modes immediately available to me I've only experienced fast & furious gun & run play. I haven't opened a mode or map that would encourage sniper/overwatch classes or stealth having much emphasis. The Elite system is well set up, but currently overwhelmed by demand and rather unresponsive server replies.… Expand
  20. chinoyray
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Im giving this a 7. The single campaign is fun and exciting but the multiplayer feels like a dlc of mw2. Elite feels like a scam.
    Havent played more spec ops but its fun as always.
  21. juicejuice
    Feb 3, 2013
    7
    For me this is the best first person shooter out there because of it's similarities to the best first person shooter of all time: COD4.
  22. Watermelon789
    Jan 4, 2012
    7
    For Infinity Ward, this is the laziest game they made. For Sledgehammer is not a great introduction to the game industry but at least it's a nice move , still not the best. Starting with the campaign is a great ride worth taking but we all know that when we play a CoD game is solely in the multiplayer aspect and nothing more unless you spend some time with the other mode ( Zombies ) butFor Infinity Ward, this is the laziest game they made. For Sledgehammer is not a great introduction to the game industry but at least it's a nice move , still not the best. Starting with the campaign is a great ride worth taking but we all know that when we play a CoD game is solely in the multiplayer aspect and nothing more unless you spend some time with the other mode ( Zombies ) but this time is the other mode called " survival " that the name itself describe it all , survival. The graphics looked fine enough with a little detail but is the same good thing we've have seen since Mw2. Some new cool modes are acceptable like the innovative Kill Confirm that consist on taking the dog tags etc but i don't feel compelled enough to play this modes because they feel worthless I never felt any motivation to play other modes but only Team Deathmatch .MW3 didn't felt like that juggernaut game that if it was announced caused me nostalgia , other than that those little problems, or boring things dragged a game that was a triple A franchise. I hope that the next one recovers from this hard wound . Still for those that liked the fast paced formula they won't be dissapointed .… Expand
  23. Ru3
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    The game is yet again a walk through huge setpieces that, unfortunately, have already been done before. The scenario harks back to Crysis 2 or Resistance 3 minus the aliens and chimeras. I don't believe it does anything NEW with single-player besides the continuation of a story.
    The multiplayer, however, is largely the motivation alot of people, including myself have and will have for    The game is yet again a walk through huge setpieces that, unfortunately, have already been done before. The scenario harks back to Crysis 2 or Resistance 3 minus the aliens and chimeras. I don't believe it does anything NEW with single-player besides the continuation of a story.
    The multiplayer, however, is largely the motivation alot of people, including myself have and will have for buying this game. Comparing it to modern warfare 1 and 2, it is much the same; however, if you've been playing Black Ops for the past year and want a fresh start, this is it. Multiplayer is based much less upon 'who can run around knifing the fastest' and more upon 'how can you best kill the other team?' It's much more fast-paced that MW2 from what I have seen, but is a whole different ballpark to Black Ops; an experience that won't let you run-and-gun and kill everybody just because you have the fastest reflexes.

    How do you judge a game? On graphics? The textures, colours, overall feel of the game is much better than, say, blackOps, but I don't think it's anything to be amazed about- at the very least, it does a bit better with framerate. Audio- I'm not sure if this is because of me being a former blackops regular, but the gun sounds seem a bit more... I don't know, iffy? More 'pewpew' than 'BLAMMM'..... I'm not sure how to fully express that.

    Single-player- a must ONLY if you really really care about the endings to a mediocre storyline

    Multiplayer- only if you care about chasing the majority of the multiplayer community who, whether they reviewed this game well or not, will be playing online and constantly saying 'THIS GAME SUXXX!'. Yes, the 12-year-old prepubescent idiots are there still, as are the cashed-up-bogans.

    Overall; Okay, the review is my own opinion of this game. I'm not going to say it's shattt because, like I said, I actually quite like to play. But I can also see how this game has shortcomings of its own. Between this and BF3, I'd play BF3 for the grand experience of a warzone; I'd play Call of Duty to be a one-man-army. Neither game is monumental, and neither should be GOTY. I give this game a 7/10 because, it's not the worst game in the world, it's not the most amazing game in the world, and yeah, I actually DO play this game.    … Expand
  24. cylixdemas
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    The third installment into the Modern Warfare series is somewhat disappointing. While the game is a really good game nonetheless, do not expect anything drastically new. There is everything -- from the mechanics to the perks --- that are nearly identical to Modern Warfare 2. There are some new additives, including survival, supportive kill streaks, and the assortment of weapons and levels.The third installment into the Modern Warfare series is somewhat disappointing. While the game is a really good game nonetheless, do not expect anything drastically new. There is everything -- from the mechanics to the perks --- that are nearly identical to Modern Warfare 2. There are some new additives, including survival, supportive kill streaks, and the assortment of weapons and levels. The game is good. It is what you have come to expect of Call of Duty. Nothing more, and nothing less.… Expand
  25. davenbettridge
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    The Call of Duty creators must be criticized for having the greatest opportunity in the industry with unlimited resources to only coming up with a half good product. CoD is value for money but is lacking in original creativity. The special Ops is well done, the story pretty much sucks (no excuses it sucks), and the multiplayer is the same as ever with little innovation. I do recommend MW3The Call of Duty creators must be criticized for having the greatest opportunity in the industry with unlimited resources to only coming up with a half good product. CoD is value for money but is lacking in original creativity. The special Ops is well done, the story pretty much sucks (no excuses it sucks), and the multiplayer is the same as ever with little innovation. I do recommend MW3 due its surface fun and value for money but it lacks to what should have been something much much more.… Expand
  26. DGDrocks7
    Oct 12, 2014
    7
    I'm seeing extremism here. The game isn't bad, so stop giving it bad scores. Yet, this is almost the same game from 2009 (MW2), so it's definitely not a game to be awarded Game of the Year or something.

    The story takes place right after MW2 left off. Most of the time, you play as Yuri, a member of TF141 and Frost, a Delta Force operative. WWIII has broken out, and it's up to you to find    I'm seeing extremism here. The game isn't bad, so stop giving it bad scores. Yet, this is almost the same game from 2009 (MW2), so it's definitely not a game to be awarded Game of the Year or something.

    The story takes place right after MW2 left off. Most of the time, you play as Yuri, a member of TF141 and Frost, a Delta Force operative. WWIII has broken out, and it's up to you to find the man responsible for it, Makarov. Soap and Captain Price returns, and since is the final chapter in the MW series, you'll see how it all concludes. Honestly, only those who played the previous games will enjoy it. Everyone else will have no idea what's going on.

    Multiplayer is the same thing from previous games. You have now "Support" streaks, where if you die, you don't lose your streak; it carries over between deaths. The problem is that it's said to help your team, but one "Support" streak is a Stealth bomber, which hurts the other team. That's supposed to be in the "Assault" streaks, which is the traditional killstreak structure. Nothing else much here.

    What I did like though is "Survival" mode, where you must fend off waves of enemies on various maps. I spent most of my time, here. But this wasn't enough to justify the $60 price tag when it came out.

    Call of Duty does the same thing year after year; it's not worth paying $60, but now it's cheap; a new one is now like $20. I think that a perfect price for this game, so go get it.    … Expand
  27. Jakintosh
    Oct 8, 2012
    7
    I don't play online multiplayer, but from what I've played of the Single Player and the Spec Ops, I can say that this game is at least a solid FPS. It's not ground breaking, but it can provide a good amount of entertainment. I wouldn't say it is worth $60 + however much all the DLC costs, but it's still at least entertaining. It is very similar to previous games, but if you can get pastI don't play online multiplayer, but from what I've played of the Single Player and the Spec Ops, I can say that this game is at least a solid FPS. It's not ground breaking, but it can provide a good amount of entertainment. I wouldn't say it is worth $60 + however much all the DLC costs, but it's still at least entertaining. It is very similar to previous games, but if you can get past that, it's worth checking out.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. sinadoom
    Jul 14, 2012
    7
    MW3 SPEC OPS/SURVIVAL ONLY REVIEW. Based on playing spec ops and survival modes co-operatively in split-screen, I can say that Modern Warfare 3 does not fail in this department. Of course, the lack of staffing and time to produce this game has meant that, as with the multiplayer, a lot has been copied over from both CoD4 and MW2. However, the survival mode is something new- kind of a crossMW3 SPEC OPS/SURVIVAL ONLY REVIEW. Based on playing spec ops and survival modes co-operatively in split-screen, I can say that Modern Warfare 3 does not fail in this department. Of course, the lack of staffing and time to produce this game has meant that, as with the multiplayer, a lot has been copied over from both CoD4 and MW2. However, the survival mode is something new- kind of a cross between spec ops and zombies. It's very simple but still fun to play, but is not as gripping or addictive as zombies in World at War, for instance. You face attack helicopters, riot shield juggernauts, juggernauts, attack dogs and ordinary soliders. Unlike zombies though, the number of enemies per round does not increase; rather their difficulty and the types of enemies does instead. You can purchase upgrades such as weapons, attachments, perks, killstreaks and even a squad to help you by earning money, and XP ranks you up so you can buy better stuff once you hit the top level 50. You rank up in both spec ops and survival, and as with MW2's split-screen multiplayer, your progression and unlocks are saved in survival/spec ops. The good thing about survival is how you can play them on all multiplayer maps, so it's not like zombies where you have only a few to choose from. Whilst survival makes a genuinely decent addition to co-op, spec ops only manages to copy over missions from the campaign and ideas from both CoD4 and MW2. If you've played them two games, you won't be surprised by anything here. Some missions they've made the copy and paste VERY obvious (like Mile Highjack being a direct copy of Mile High Club). In terms of variety, there is a fair amount. There are a good mix of missions here, not all completely different from each other but an entertaining mix nontheless, with quality being the same as Modern Warfare 2's spec ops missions. The difference is that in MW3 each mission has criteria for high score, which may range from explosion kills, sniper kills, headshots, accuracy time, difficulty etc. What's more, each mission has leaderboards for both co-op and solo, which is nice because it gives them replay value which MW2 lacked. The missions themselves are your usual mix of firing range time trials, bomb defusals, objective collection/extraction, hostage rescue, providing cover for teammate in AC130 or sniping, stealth and just run and gun action. The missions themselves are actually pretty fun in co-op and the variety means that if you're bored of one playstyle you can easily try another mission or have a crack at getting a higher round on survival. Make no mistake, Modern Warfare 3 is by far the best Call of Duty game yet for co-operative gameplay, but I somehow feel that it's below Call of Duty standards. Don't get me wrong, it's just as good as MW2's co-op, but while Modern Warfare 2 pushed and raised the boundaries, Modern Warfare 3 hasn't really done anything new. There's nothing you'll be amazed by at all, and you will frankly laugh at some of their attempts when they blatantly copied and pasted some stuff over such as a building in the CoD4 Pipeline map in one of the spec ops levels. Once you've played the missions a few times though, you will get bored of them easily. However, due to the great variety you may find a few you like, so you could spend hours trying to improve your leaderboard ranking. Personally if it was me, I would much rather spend that time improving high scores in CoD4's arcade mode, as the levels were miles superior to any spec ops mission in MW3. Overall, it's a credible component of Modern Warfare 3 and if you purchased the game for a reasonable price you will not be disappointed. It's a solid co-op, but nothing new or mind-blowing. It's a safe bet for a co-op, but nothing special.… Expand
  30. DemonArcuied
    Mar 9, 2012
    7
    I'll be fair to this game and i only think it deserves 7 because of the survival and spec ops mission.
    *The Storyline, i felt i was repeating the same missions i was doing over in MW2, so there is nothing new, and nothing exciting, except a very few sequences & missions in the story
    *The graphics is a lil bit better i felt it was smoother and more crisp. *The Multiplayer, where should i    I'll be fair to this game and i only think it deserves 7 because of the survival and spec ops mission.
    *The Storyline, i felt i was repeating the same missions i was doing over in MW2, so there is nothing new, and nothing exciting, except a very few sequences & missions in the story
    *The graphics is a lil bit better i felt it was smoother and more crisp.
    *The Multiplayer, where should i start, i feel like i am playing a modified MW2 to be honest, they killed sniping in this game by making quick scoping very easy and there is not that much levels where you can snipe, the FMG9 no matter how much they update and Nerf the weapon down people abuse using it and it is the strongest secondary weapon and it is available from the start, so the weapon balance have become really horrible and bad in this game, the radius of dead man's hand is a joke a normal C4 doesn't kill within the same radius, it's like dead man's hand perk is danger close with C4.
    -The Spec-Ops & Survival Missions are where MW3 shines, i love playing both, they are great, challenging and enjoyable.    … Expand
  31. Toninho87
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    The latest chapter of COD knows a lot of movies already seen, the same graphics engine dating back to COD 4, one has the feeling of seeing a part of the new multiplayer maps to a simple copy and paste the material of previous chapters, the story single player really too short to be true, all seasoned with a sense of dejavu that never abandons us. Title one likes to play online, but doesThe latest chapter of COD knows a lot of movies already seen, the same graphics engine dating back to COD 4, one has the feeling of seeing a part of the new multiplayer maps to a simple copy and paste the material of previous chapters, the story single player really too short to be true, all seasoned with a sense of dejavu that never abandons us. Title one likes to play online, but does not innovate at all, too little to really earn the money in the market price!… Expand
  32. 4newsit
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the culmination not only of a historical
    trilogy of video games in the landscape but also a sign of the maximum
    result that this series can give. His praise for the masterful direction and the pace of events that always take the high frenzy of the game, as well as the variety of gameplay during missions, do not hide a series of flaws that could be accepted    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the culmination not only of a historical
    trilogy of video games in the landscape but also a sign of the maximum
    result that this series can give. His praise for the masterful
    direction and the pace of events that always take the high
    frenzy of the game, as well as the variety of gameplay during missions,
    do not hide a series of flaws that could be accepted until
    recently, but in relation to the existing disparate competition, they declare the low quality of the product. The Campaign has lived in
    breathy, poorly supported by a fragmented narrative that
    It is useful to those who have never taken note of the previous chapters, with a final
    Epic really well orchestrated. The Multiplayer fray a little
    cards offering the always huge and vast park of arms and related
    upgrades, recovering the system run in the first Modern Warfare
    peppered the news already introduced in other chapters of the CoD series
    and increasing longevity have good, thanks to the fast-food style
    allows anyone to get into the match, and then play the game
    exit, then focusing on a model of game less tactical and reasoned
    ranging from the many maps and modes available. The missions to
    hoc such as Special Operations and Survival able to overcome the
    the absence of the Campaign in Co-operative and are of good quality. in
    Finally, a title recommended to all fans of the series are capable of
    close more than one eye on a product only from the reinvigorated
    spectacular events in the campaign and a long durability
    provided on the online games are fun and variety
    of innovation challenges.
    http://www.4news.it/9604-recensione-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3.php    … Expand
  33. TalllPaul
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    I am playing the game wondering to myself, why?. Why did I just fork out 71â
  34. dellpeters
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    You guys are all a bunch of losers! You all gave it zeros and said you are disappointed by a game that you werent looking forward to. But you waited in line and bought it at midnight its only been out for 14 hours! You guys are pathetic get a life. You say they are going to keep making them because millions will but this one. But you bought it!
  35. Sandt
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Generally there is nothing wrong with this game specifically. It is everything anyone could want in a modern day shooter. The problem is not with the success of the game mechanics. Most users feel ripped off to pay for a game with recycled artwork, dated graphics, and minor tweaks to a game they just bought a year ago for the same price. The Call of Duty series has turned into theGenerally there is nothing wrong with this game specifically. It is everything anyone could want in a modern day shooter. The problem is not with the success of the game mechanics. Most users feel ripped off to pay for a game with recycled artwork, dated graphics, and minor tweaks to a game they just bought a year ago for the same price. The Call of Duty series has turned into the Nickelback of the gaming world. Mass producing the same thing over and over again just to fill the shelves with games that pander to the masses. But, we often forget, the masses need some games too, and those people are enjoying this game and the experience that comes with it, and that is what they are paying for. Not for a new game, but for a very similar game with a fresh start for everyone and some new features. All in all, this game goes against artistic integrity and what it means to be creative, but maybe we shall refer to call of duty as a commercial art, just as other games could be considered more of a fine art. The game does not deserve a score of less than 5 at all, but if the scale was based on ONLY other CoD games, then it should score a 2.2. Thank you.… Expand
  36. ImaITGuy
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Let me start off from a different perspective for my review since this is my first. 1. Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 are 2 different games with 2 different type's of play style - therefore they are only really competing with each other on the $$$ front. - No need to hate on either from that perspective. Now that the "comparison" of BF3 to MW3 is out of the way let me get on with myLet me start off from a different perspective for my review since this is my first. 1. Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 are 2 different games with 2 different type's of play style - therefore they are only really competing with each other on the $$$ front. - No need to hate on either from that perspective. Now that the "comparison" of BF3 to MW3 is out of the way let me get on with my review of MW3. Having played the COD series from the very beginning and feeling the game come into maturity as both IW and 3Arc passed the torch back and forth each year, I have to say that COD4 really set the stage for the modern 1st person shooter and like any great movie the sequels are hard pressed to hold their own against the original. MW3 borrows probably 90% of the textures, sounds, and map objects from the last 2 games. The cliche if it isnt broke dont fix it comes to mind. The multiplayer is where the game still remains at its best - (once you look past how similar to MW2 it really is), You will bgin to notice that the small tweaks that so many wanted from MW2 have been implemented in MW3 - it no longer takes an entire magazine to take down an enemy player on core mode, gun balance has come into line, perks have been adjusted to be less of a hassle so that true player vs player is the focus and finally the maps and layout of each seems to make for a better flow of battling and prevents slow gameplay. The only real problem with this game is that most players are Veterans of the series and were expecting a "NEW" game but were given MW 2.5. The game is still fun and enjoyable and with the added Spec Ops ( modern day live zombies ) and the stackable kill streaks, you wont regret purchasing it as long as you didnt buy the $99 version. For the new players that this is their 1st time playing the Modern Warfare series will find this one of the best games they have ever played and it will be well worth it. The biggest issue this game has to overcome is the purchase prices of $59 when it should be closer to $39 as an upgrade to MW2… Expand
  37. Thesifer
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    I give this game a 7. It's not a 10 (That would require a lot more work on the engine for graphics and other tweaks) .. 7 is probably fair, maybe a little high, but it helps balance out all of the 0's and 1's. The game isn't a 0 or 1, If you just play the Multiplayer it is a lot like MW2, that's true. Graphics - not much improvement. Maps overall maybe a little bigger for some of themI give this game a 7. It's not a 10 (That would require a lot more work on the engine for graphics and other tweaks) .. 7 is probably fair, maybe a little high, but it helps balance out all of the 0's and 1's. The game isn't a 0 or 1, If you just play the Multiplayer it is a lot like MW2, that's true. Graphics - not much improvement. Maps overall maybe a little bigger for some of them (some of them are actually pretty good) .. I traded in my worthless Black Ops, so I only paid about $45 for the game. So not out that much overall. Are there things I would like to see in the game? Sure. Part of the issue was obviously Sledgehammer not being used to the IW Engine 4.0 enough to upgrade it to a true 5.0 iteration. So it's basically IW 4.4 Engine (some of the stuff from MW2 is actually directly copied over in the multiplayer campaign which WAS somewhat lazy on their part)

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

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

    The game is worth playing, but I wouldn't suggest getting CoD Elite, and if you can find it used (which I'm sure after all of the raging there will be used copies popping up) I would go for it. It's definitely not as bad as Black Ops, but it's not as revolutionary as it could be either.    … Expand
  38. WyattDWilliams
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    Well...Another year, another Call of Duty. What this game does well has always been the fun factor and that has not changed. The Single Player is Michael Bay-ish with huge explosions, crazy chases and limited story. The Campaign is short and forgettable with the overly used tragedies and mission. Go here, do this, fire fight, over-the-top event, repeat; For about 5 to 8 hours, depending onWell...Another year, another Call of Duty. What this game does well has always been the fun factor and that has not changed. The Single Player is Michael Bay-ish with huge explosions, crazy chases and limited story. The Campaign is short and forgettable with the overly used tragedies and mission. Go here, do this, fire fight, over-the-top event, repeat; For about 5 to 8 hours, depending on difficulty and skill.
    The Spec Ops and Survival modes are great fun with a friend. With the Horde like Survival mode and the Spec Ops mode is the same as Modern Warfare 2, time based mission that donâ    … Expand
  39. smate
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    I was hoping that since those guys other people from Infinity Ward left MW3 would be good, not all wishes do come true. Quick scoping no scoping and the same old BS is back surged to us with a big COD elite FU. I will give you a 7 but if you give us the same old regurgitated maps from the others may change my mind. At least you gave us split screen online. Would have been less with outI was hoping that since those guys other people from Infinity Ward left MW3 would be good, not all wishes do come true. Quick scoping no scoping and the same old BS is back surged to us with a big COD elite FU. I will give you a 7 but if you give us the same old regurgitated maps from the others may change my mind. At least you gave us split screen online. Would have been less with out that survival and kill confirmed. At least Treyarch does something new. IS do something new popular or not people will still buy the game. I will buy the next Trearch game but I will not pay $10 for another one.… Expand
  40. poklane
    Mar 24, 2015
    7
    Average, that's all, this game is the definition of average. The graphics aren't improved at all from MW2 and Black Ops. The story is quite good if you like a rollercoaster, co-op is awesome with friends but MP is horribly unbalanced with no proper developer support.
  41. 8lackandwhit3
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    A big "LOL" at all the negativity in these reviews. For starters, I will be the first to say that no, MW3 is not revolutionary by any stretch of the imagination. It doesn't deviate from its predecessor in many noticeable facets. However, it's not MEANT to. While that sounds lazy on paper, and may cause some "I feel like I've done this before" moments as already stated by others, let's allA big "LOL" at all the negativity in these reviews. For starters, I will be the first to say that no, MW3 is not revolutionary by any stretch of the imagination. It doesn't deviate from its predecessor in many noticeable facets. However, it's not MEANT to. While that sounds lazy on paper, and may cause some "I feel like I've done this before" moments as already stated by others, let's all be mature adults and give the game a realistic score not based entirely out of being butthurt because you were silly and expected this to be a completely different game. MW3 is not a 0, or a 1, or anything on the lower end. Infinity Ward put time into this game, and while they may not have reinvented the wheel, they tweaked the things that worked for the first two games to make them BETTER. And I, for one, am completely okay with that.

    Bottom line: If you want innovation, look elsewhere. If you're like me and just want more of what you grew to love in MW2 with fresh maps and a more balanced multiplayer experience, don't pass this one up.    … Expand
  42. Marc2henripsnID
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    one of the Dev of IW is crying because of low scores well you guys didnt change anything
    you gave us the same game after 2 years like come on. next year another COD yet its going to be the same engine nothing new i wll skip the next one. i gave it a 7 because i wanted to know whats going to happen in the single player. i know it was predictable but at least it conclude the series. please    one of the Dev of IW is crying because of low scores well you guys didnt change anything
    you gave us the same game after 2 years like come on. next year another COD yet its going to be the same engine nothing new i wll skip the next one. i gave it a 7 because i wanted to know whats going to happen in the single player. i know it was predictable but at least it conclude the series. please get a new engine or get kill off COD. or next year i wll be back with "0" as score. yes if you got Black Ops or MW2 dont get MW3 save your money for something new or better. dont ask people to get BF3 either its boring as well. its up to you    … Expand
  43. MisterD
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." This has been the general approach regarding development of the Call of Duty series for the past few years, and it still remains true for Modern Warfare 3. The campaign is as you would expect from the Call of Duty series; a short, action packed, enjoyable but rather forgettable experience. The overall spectacle flare from Modern Warfare 2 returns and the"If it ain't broke, don't fix it." This has been the general approach regarding development of the Call of Duty series for the past few years, and it still remains true for Modern Warfare 3. The campaign is as you would expect from the Call of Duty series; a short, action packed, enjoyable but rather forgettable experience. The overall spectacle flare from Modern Warfare 2 returns and the story is slightly easier to follow, but just as forgettable over all. Spec Ops Mode also makes a return, with short missions that can be completed with a friend or on your own, with a few exceptions. These missions take some of the more memorable moments of the campaign and tweaks them up to make them even more intense. This time a new mode titled Spec Ops Survival has been added. This mode is similar to the horde mode of other game you may have played such as Halo and Gears of War. Surviving wave after wave of varying enemy types with a large variety of weapons and air support options across all the multiplayer maps, whether alone or with a friend it is always intense and insanely fun. Now, onto the main reason why this game exists, competitive online multiplayer. This remains largely the same as it was in Modern Warfare 2, but with a few new tweaks to the formula. There is less of a focus on killstreak rewards with the implementation of different types of strike packages. Assault contains the usual kill steaks that have been included in previous COD games. Support contains mostly non-lethal rewards that benefit the team overall, these rewards do require kills in order to earn them, but the count does not restart every time you die. Finally, there is the specialisation package that acts the same way as the Assault killstreak, but grants a new perk to your class instead of giving a new killstreak reward. The maps themselves aren't the strongest they've been in the series, but most of them have a nice flow during objective based game modes and none of them are god-awful. Overall, Modern Warfare 3 recycles a lot of old material from it's predecessor, but overall it is a strong package, and with the amount of multiplayer game modes and the almost infinite replay of Spec Ops Survival, you do get your money's worth from it. TL/DR: A refined version of the COD formula, don't expect to see any true innovation. Overall, a solid package.… Expand
  44. Boiling_baron
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    I enjoyed the gameplay (even though there were no "gotcha" moments) and better than average storyline. Voice acting was great. Multiplayer seemed to be about the same as previous iterations. IMHO, a fun and solid game, even if it doesn't go to "11".
  45. ssp_87
    Dec 5, 2011
    7
    ha all the troll qq. This game may be a bit of a rehash but it is def not worth a fail score. All these trolls rage but will play 60+ hours a week....RAGE TROLLS RAGE!!!!!!!!
  46. booty_juice30
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Really people??? Honestly the game is pretty good, and maybe even better than modern warfare 2. I think there are a lot of haters writing reviews (bf3 fan boys). But this is honestly how I feel about the game...
    1. Graphics are just as good as modern warfare 2... maybe getting a little dated, but still 60fps looks pretty seem-less. 2. The campaign has always been weak in my opinion, and    Really people??? Honestly the game is pretty good, and maybe even better than modern warfare 2. I think there are a lot of haters writing reviews (bf3 fan boys). But this is honestly how I feel about the game...
    1. Graphics are just as good as modern warfare 2... maybe getting a little dated, but still 60fps looks pretty seem-less. 2. The campaign has always been weak in my opinion, and nothing has changed. Still a waste of about 4 or 5 hours.
    3. If you ignore all the racists and 13 yo on multiplayer it is just as fun as it has always been. The features and options are still top notch, and it is infinitely better than black ops multiplayer. I've heard complaints about map design, but once you get adjusted to the new layouts they are pretty good. So bottom-line buy the game if you like the other 2 modern warfare games, and if you didn't like them don't buy it. It is a fun multiplayer game with a bad campaign mode (7.5/10)    … Expand
  47. stock_bandit
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    First, for those that rate the game a 0 or 1, it's by far not that bad. I haven't played the single campaign yet, and most likely never will because it has never been that great, it's a waste of a day, and COD is built for online multiplayer experience. I will agree that the multiplayer online is a lot like MW2. I mean the map selection is different, but you can tell almost every map wasFirst, for those that rate the game a 0 or 1, it's by far not that bad. I haven't played the single campaign yet, and most likely never will because it has never been that great, it's a waste of a day, and COD is built for online multiplayer experience. I will agree that the multiplayer online is a lot like MW2. I mean the map selection is different, but you can tell almost every map was taken from MW2 and changed around a bit. The gun selection is the same. A gun added here and there but nothing major like a complete weapon overhaul. I must say I like the new option you have online as far as the way you customize classes. I must say my review is geared my toward users looking to play online as I do not play this game in campain mode so my review is 85% online play. There are a few new death streaks which are pretty neat, and also killstreak rewards. Prestige is now level 80 so that's the highest yet of a COD game so far I believe. Modern Warfare was 55 I believe. All controls are the same, and gameplay is the same (speed, graphics, sound, etc.) Overall I give it a 7.0 because 1. there is always room for improvement. 2. a point deducted for lack of map variation and graphic enhancements and 3. not much better than MW2 and dissapointing, I was expecting more. Well there you have it. If you want an multiplayer online game to play with a friend, make time go by fast, buy MW3. If you're looking for good solo campaign go out and buy Battlefield 3. Just sayin'.… Expand
  48. delirious_nomad
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    It does feel familiar which is OK. I think the MP maps are too small and too fast and twicthy (zero immersion). I don't care about graphics and these are fine. It should have been a $40 add on and not a full retail game. Looking back at Metacritic scores... I had no idea so many CoD games have had scored so lowly in the past.. A real reflection of peoples disdain since the core teamIt does feel familiar which is OK. I think the MP maps are too small and too fast and twicthy (zero immersion). I don't care about graphics and these are fine. It should have been a $40 add on and not a full retail game. Looking back at Metacritic scores... I had no idea so many CoD games have had scored so lowly in the past.. A real reflection of peoples disdain since the core team responsible for CoD in the first place left. I look a tit this way... I wouldn't want someone to write Stephan King books other than Stephan King...… Expand
  49. vasyl
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    MW3 is a good game, not a masterpiece nor a **** .... I enjoy playing it and that's what counts.
    That looks like MW2 is normal, after all, is always spoken of COD
  50. FfC-Hans_Gruber
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    All the negative spam is pretty unfair. If Battlefield didn't exist this would be far and away the best FPS period. But it's not. MW, MW2, and now MW3 are all very similar, as a matter of fact, if MW3 had just been DLC it would be considered the greatest DLC pack EVER.
  51. hateWinVitsa
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    The campaign is wonderful,action-paced scenes,exciting plots,missions and so on.
    But the Multiplayer is bad in my option.
    Yes,it has everything in it,CoD4,WaW(attempt at bonus gamemode--Survival Mode,compared to Nazi Zombies.),MW2,Black Ops,but it somehow feels tiring after a few hours of gameplay. Sledgehammer games&IW tried to copy CoD4's gameplay experience,which had a low camping,low    The campaign is wonderful,action-paced scenes,exciting plots,missions and so on.
    But the Multiplayer is bad in my option.
    Yes,it has everything in it,CoD4,WaW(attempt at bonus gamemode--Survival Mode,compared to Nazi Zombies.),MW2,Black Ops,but it somehow feels tiring after a few hours of gameplay.
    Sledgehammer games&IW tried to copy CoD4's gameplay experience,which had a low camping,low inappropriate gameplays,well-done map designs and so on.
    But ended up as a failure at tiny designs such as map design.
    It's hard to believe such a Multiplayer game that has an official beta gameplay(CoD XP) can be a failure.
    But innovate stuffs like the way you play the game,maps,modes,so I give it a solid 7 score.    … Expand
  52. HyattJr21
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    Not sure how you could give this game a zero,, this is still a decent game with a ton of content and things to do,, that said it really is more of the same,, would be nice if socom could put out a decent game or somebody new could pop on the scene,, maps all seem linear and relatively small,, single player is absolutely nothing to write home about,, but the online and co op should easilyNot sure how you could give this game a zero,, this is still a decent game with a ton of content and things to do,, that said it really is more of the same,, would be nice if socom could put out a decent game or somebody new could pop on the scene,, maps all seem linear and relatively small,, single player is absolutely nothing to write home about,, but the online and co op should easily cover the 60 bucks you pay for the game,, that said something needs to change quick,, or more and more people will continue bailing on the franchise… Expand
  53. ChestyLaRue
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    Started following CoD since the first instalment and have spent many hours of my life cursing and ranting at my television screen, but have enjoyed doing so. I was really looking forward to MW3 until I saw that it looked pretty much exactly the same as MW2. Having played it, it plays more like CoD 4 than MW2 but it's the same game you know and love (or hate). It' not a bad game by anyStarted following CoD since the first instalment and have spent many hours of my life cursing and ranting at my television screen, but have enjoyed doing so. I was really looking forward to MW3 until I saw that it looked pretty much exactly the same as MW2. Having played it, it plays more like CoD 4 than MW2 but it's the same game you know and love (or hate). It' not a bad game by any means, it's multiplayer is quite solid, Im just disappointed that there hasn't been any genuine innovation. Having said that, I think this is the last game that IW/Treyarch will be able to make the same as it's predecessors and get away with.… Expand
  54. SnapWire
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    The best part about this is all the whiny BF3 fanboys crying about how it got rated higher than BF3 by the critics... Pathetic-- get over it. I like both games-- certainly, BF3 is more of a significant change from BFBC2 than MW3 is from MW2... But if you were a fan of the previous CODs, you'll most likely have fun with this one as well. 7/10 due to the lack of any big changes, butThe best part about this is all the whiny BF3 fanboys crying about how it got rated higher than BF3 by the critics... Pathetic-- get over it. I like both games-- certainly, BF3 is more of a significant change from BFBC2 than MW3 is from MW2... But if you were a fan of the previous CODs, you'll most likely have fun with this one as well. 7/10 due to the lack of any big changes, but certainly still a good game.… Expand
  55. kevlar4
    May 18, 2012
    7
    mw3 is still a good game its just thesame game thats the only problem this feels like an expansion pack to mw2 which felt like an expansion to mw1 but its still a great game if your a cod fan then pick it up but if your not then dont mw3 is not guna change your mind about cod unlike mw1 7/10
  56. Yeti_sandes
    Nov 12, 2011
    7
    Ok, so what people are saying is that this is an, expansion map' but with a new campaign, new spec ops, more maps, new guns, new perks etc. I mean câ
  57. Philosophy6
    Nov 12, 2011
    7
    Don't get me wrong, this is a fun game. It's well designed and if you enjoy playing it then that's okay. But it's very recycled from previous games, and doesn't have anything particularly special about it. The campaign is decent, but feels rather dull compared to other Call of Duty games. The graphics are average it best, and even though graphics don't matter to me they look only slightlyDon't get me wrong, this is a fun game. It's well designed and if you enjoy playing it then that's okay. But it's very recycled from previous games, and doesn't have anything particularly special about it. The campaign is decent, but feels rather dull compared to other Call of Duty games. The graphics are average it best, and even though graphics don't matter to me they look only slightly better than MW2's. If you want a simple, interesting, campaign and an updated version of MW2's multiplayer then I'd highly recommended this game. If not, it's just your preference. And remember the people who made MW3 are NOT the great people who invented Call of Duty. Honestly you could have taken ANY other developer paired with a third of Infinity Ward and this game would turn out almost exactly the same, maybe even better. And Activison, please burn in hell you selfish greedy franchise-murdering jews… Expand
  58. shaneisonfire66
    Nov 12, 2011
    7
    The bad...
    Way too much lag compared to mw 2
    Frame rate jerky even with good ping The good... New good maps The deal breaker... Way too many cheating spoiling the game play, which also causes slow build up of points and weapons, this makes the game frustrating and somewhat boring.. I used to be in the top 3 in mw2 early days and black ops for the first 6 months, I still play the    The bad...
    Way too much lag compared to mw 2
    Frame rate jerky even with good ping

    The good... New good maps

    The deal breaker... Way too many cheating spoiling the game play, which also causes slow build up of points and weapons, this makes the game frustrating and somewhat boring..
    I used to be in the top 3 in mw2 early days and black ops for the first 6 months, I still play the same, yet I am somewhere around the bottom in this game, looking at kill cams I die because MY gun uses a whole clip to kill someone, there's kills me in one or two shots, I run at two mph and they run at 20 mph Cheating killed black Ops for me and this game is going the same way, fast!
    The greedy developers knew about the cheats and did NOTHING about them before the general release and by default this game will go down as a fail because sledgehammer have NOT the know how to correct the ancient faults with ID software base code.
    Best buy will give me 50 bux for it so it may be gone by next weekend, damn good riddance I say!    … Expand
  59. emacinnes
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    Modern Warfare 3 is like this year's Transfomers sequel. Anybody expecting deep and insightful commentary should look elsewhere, but it does what it does best, and does it well. It's not as pretty to look at as other similarly themed games released at this time, but it's more fun than any of it's type this year. the multiplayer, meh, but then I've never cared for the multiplayer in theseModern Warfare 3 is like this year's Transfomers sequel. Anybody expecting deep and insightful commentary should look elsewhere, but it does what it does best, and does it well. It's not as pretty to look at as other similarly themed games released at this time, but it's more fun than any of it's type this year. the multiplayer, meh, but then I've never cared for the multiplayer in these things, it's more of the same, and the absence of true co-op is still glaring, co-op is still relegated to the "cold soup" version of co-op with secondary missions outside the main story, and the cheap n' tacky "horde" mode type levels.… Expand
  60. FOLKEEN
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    i buy this game like 4 days ago finish the story and leave it alone yes it`s full of epic moments yes have a lot a weapons but:
    all the weapons feel like plastic no fisic no weight no cool sound the missions are very very short you could end a mission in like 5 minutes you never play as soap i mean he`s one of the main characters the multiplayer is for n00bs give me a break you start the    i buy this game like 4 days ago finish the story and leave it alone yes it`s full of epic moments yes have a lot a weapons but:
    all the weapons feel like plastic no fisic no weight no cool sound the missions are very very short you could end a mission in like 5 minutes you never play as soap i mean he`s one of the main characters the multiplayer is for n00bs give me a break you start the multiplayer with a G36 with grenade launcher and red dot sight you should fight for that and they just give it in the first moment no challenge FEELS LIKE MODERN WARFARE 2.5 DLC    … Expand
  61. sgt__rango
    Nov 14, 2011
    7
    modern warfare 3 is more of a twisted version of mw2 and black ops combined from multiplayer aspect. For campaign it gives you a visual treat with buildings collapsing to trains derailing.. but for a franchise whose sole is relying on multiplayer i would still say mw3 hasn't achieved its mark to call it a the game of 2011. There is no NEW element in the game except for kill confirmed.
  62. CitizenRye
    Nov 14, 2011
    7
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is entering the â
  63. deathsfury
    Nov 14, 2011
    7
    Enjoy the campaign, but it is quite unrealistic and the campaign is short. Graphics is acceptable. Also it looks too much like MW 2, the multiplayer is worse than the previous MW series
  64. tylerdurden516
    Nov 16, 2011
    7
    first off, i just wanna say ive been a hugh cod fan since cod 3 back in 2006 and ive bought this game every year since. i even bought the xbox 360 and ps3 versions the last 3 years so i could play with ALL my friends. SO, does this game deserve a 2.8 user score? no. but i can see why a lot of fans are getting tired. this games biggest problem is it is VERY similar to mw2. the characterfirst off, i just wanna say ive been a hugh cod fan since cod 3 back in 2006 and ive bought this game every year since. i even bought the xbox 360 and ps3 versions the last 3 years so i could play with ALL my friends. SO, does this game deserve a 2.8 user score? no. but i can see why a lot of fans are getting tired. this games biggest problem is it is VERY similar to mw2. the character models act and move the same (different clothes i think but maybe not. looks pretty similar), the graphics look exactly the same as far as style and quality (which is good, but its losing its appeal), the levels all look familiar since they use the same textures found in the last 2 mw games. long story short, if your new to the franchise, than this is definitely the most refined game of the entire series. the tweaks they made are actually really good, just not very substantial. if your a long time fan i think your gonna feel like me, which is that i enjoy mw3 but it most definitely lost a lot of its magic that the previous games had. this is most apparent in the single player. its good, but its so over the top action that i really got numb to all the explosions halfway through. still worth playing. the one thing i will not say anything bad about is the coop spec ops mode. thats awesome, and now that they added horde mode its my personal favorite thing about this game. overall a good game, but i think a lot of longtime fans will agree, cod is still fun, but losing its mojo.… Expand
  65. TheSugi
    Nov 15, 2011
    7
    Good game but nothing revolutionary. Always enjoyed MW but never a die hard fan but even I was disappointed with this. Its good, but not amazing. Having never played Battlefield games for longer than a few mins, BF3 has come strides whereas MW3 feels like its been complacent since MW2.
  66. cawn
    Nov 23, 2011
    7
    As a Call of Duty fan, I couldn't wait to finally play the game that I had been waiting for so long. I can already tell you that I'm really glad that I bought it. The singleplayer and multiplayer are great, but are two different games which should be reviewed seperatly. Singleplayer
    The singleplayer continues the story of Russia and America fighting a war just because one man tricked the    As a Call of Duty fan, I couldn't wait to finally play the game that I had been waiting for so long. I can already tell you that I'm really glad that I bought it. The singleplayer and multiplayer are great, but are two different games which should be reviewed seperatly. Singleplayer
    The singleplayer continues the story of Russia and America fighting a war just because one man tricked the world. You play as a lot of characters, and the story is intense. Characters from Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2 return which will make you smile since they survived. The singleplayer has an incredibly good story and you'll be all over the world fighting the bad guys and the ending will please all fans. The gameplay is also intense and as always, a certain scene has been added which can be viewed as "shocking". It's not as shocking as the nuke in Call of Duty 4, but your jaw will drop. The shooting is great and you won't be bored if you play at the right difficulty.

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

    The only thing that really bothered me is the fact that they used gunsounds from Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2. It feels really cheap but it won't bother you for too long. Buy this game if you enjoyed Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty 4.    … Expand
  67. Margos
    Nov 18, 2011
    7
    Modern warfare 3 is simply amazing at its own usual pace but the overuse of the engine is real hitting the game hard.Now Call of duty games are now being launched yearly and they have shown quite few similarities.There is simply alot of content in modern warfare 3 but it is more of an improvement than a sequel.The same models,textures,engine of modern warfare 2 is simply being reused inModern warfare 3 is simply amazing at its own usual pace but the overuse of the engine is real hitting the game hard.Now Call of duty games are now being launched yearly and they have shown quite few similarities.There is simply alot of content in modern warfare 3 but it is more of an improvement than a sequel.The same models,textures,engine of modern warfare 2 is simply being reused in mw3 and that is the basic flaw in the game.The developers were simply bragging for money to put this game.Yes the engine has slightly improved but that does not mean that the game has drastically changed.As an advice i encourage the developers to make a Call of duty game and put effort into it by not releasing it too soon.The game is awesome don't get me wrong but the lack of innovation and effort really affects the game badly.If your a die hard cod fan or this is your first try at cod than buy it but don't hesitate to buy it if modern warfare 2 was average to you.… Expand
  68. redji
    Nov 19, 2011
    7
    manque de mise a jour graphique et de scene de combat avec des vehicule sinon le scenario est tres bien le jeu ne merite pas une si basse note, maintenant esperons que pour les pack map qu il ne mettrons pas les carte du 1 et du 2 puis de les faire payé car la la note je revient la faire descendre
  69. EltonJWilson
    Jul 9, 2012
    7
    So whilst I'm not a huge fan of the genre or of the series, this game really didn't do anything bad, it just didn't do anything particularly new. The new like game mode was a nice addition, albeit unoriginal but apart from that no new features. But that really doesn't justify scoring it a 0 out of 10. While no new features the old features were good, it just seems to be a major case ofSo whilst I'm not a huge fan of the genre or of the series, this game really didn't do anything bad, it just didn't do anything particularly new. The new like game mode was a nice addition, albeit unoriginal but apart from that no new features. But that really doesn't justify scoring it a 0 out of 10. While no new features the old features were good, it just seems to be a major case of "Don't fix it if it ain't broke". Regardless this game is good if you want a quick bit of fun with the campaign and a strong online component.… Expand
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. rrtyu
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    mw3 doesn't really deserve the 0's but it doesn't deserve the 10's either it has it's high points and it's low points. the graphics are still good but showing their date as the engine is becoming old. the storyline is good but it does seem more like mw2 or black ops where scipted explosions and attacks are the norm. the multiplayer is where mw3 really shines it is more running and guningmw3 doesn't really deserve the 0's but it doesn't deserve the 10's either it has it's high points and it's low points. the graphics are still good but showing their date as the engine is becoming old. the storyline is good but it does seem more like mw2 or black ops where scipted explosions and attacks are the norm. the multiplayer is where mw3 really shines it is more running and guning and has new play systems and spec ops and survival. so to simplifiy it is the following

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

    Overall 70
    Final thoughts: the game isn't bad but it just fails to bring as much as games. any cod fan will love this game but any one new to the series may want to find another game.    … Expand
  76. helloworld1066
    Nov 23, 2011
    7
    At the end of the day this game is just modern warfare 2.5. Though that statement may be wrong as I really did love modern warfare 2. In MW1 and 2 the maps were better and everything was still fresh. This franchise currently has gone slightly stale. This isn't a bad game, but what you end up with is a decent campaign and good corporative spec ops mode with no dedicated maps however and aAt the end of the day this game is just modern warfare 2.5. Though that statement may be wrong as I really did love modern warfare 2. In MW1 and 2 the maps were better and everything was still fresh. This franchise currently has gone slightly stale. This isn't a bad game, but what you end up with is a decent campaign and good corporative spec ops mode with no dedicated maps however and a multipalyer mode where you get killed left right and centre. I like to play other games not just cod, like most people i have competed with online seem to. I am crushed as to what this game turned out out to be like, and it looked so promising. Also I swear some of the campaign footage in the trailers didn't exist. You also have no idea on whats going on in the singleplayer as well, and dont have a clue who is who. This unforgivably, sits in the shadows of its predecessors… Expand
  77. Haruki_
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 isnt a map pack described in the reviews of the haters but isn't a totally new experience either. The engaging formula of CoD its now back and pulished with the fast online matches, the awesome Killstreaks and Perks. But where is the real Weakness in MW3? Its in the Single Player Campaign and its Graphics (That aren't bad, just ... old?). Let me explain the problem with the single player campaign: In the trailers we saw awesome Gun Fights in the Modern World War III and it looked just epic but the problem was that Activision made the customers to expect a Lot from the Campaign but the scenes played on the Trailers, were the best action scenes we saw in the whole Game so, it was a little bit dissapointing. I have to admit that I get a little bit emotional with the death of Soap Mactavish but just that ... Modern Warfare 2 had a better story than its sequel, when we saw Ghost Death we all fell anger and we just wanted to kill Shepherd and in the end of the Washington Level we were anxious to atack Russia ... You understand no? That was a shooter with a Great Plot! The gameplay its ... its more of the same but isn't bad, practically you just Shoot, Run, Cover, Follow, plant C4 and kill some Russian Bad guys but it works its simple and addicting ! What can I say? I really love CoD and my favorite was MW2 followed by Black Ops but after playing this game that wasn't bad but it was dissapointing in a new level of dissapointingness (I was expecting a better final to the story of Soap and Captain Price) but ... meh, the multiplayer its more of the same with different scenarios with 3 or 4 extra perks and Killstreaks OH! and there isn't a lot of hideouts for Campers (AWWW YEAH!). VERDICT: 7/10… Expand
  78. Magic1810
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    Always been a big fan of FPS, and especially the MW franchise, so like most other fans was really looking forward to playing this (probably more for the single player as I've never really gotten into the multiplayer). Not surprisingly, there's nothing new in the gameplay. However, I was a little surprised at my 'non-plussed' reaction at the end of the game....while it all looks good,Always been a big fan of FPS, and especially the MW franchise, so like most other fans was really looking forward to playing this (probably more for the single player as I've never really gotten into the multiplayer). Not surprisingly, there's nothing new in the gameplay. However, I was a little surprised at my 'non-plussed' reaction at the end of the game....while it all looks good, perhaps it is a case of flogging a dead horse. Additionally, the SFX have been altered with the background score being overpowering.… Expand
  79. Xenugears
    Nov 23, 2011
    7
    I tried to avoid this game but I cracked and bought it. I'm able to enjoy it for what it is--nothing special but entirely serviceable which is all I need it to be. Addicting multiplayer is of course the selling point but the uninspired single player holds the series back and prevents it from every really evolving. One flaw that can and should be easily fixed: since MW3 fans are so annoyingI tried to avoid this game but I cracked and bought it. I'm able to enjoy it for what it is--nothing special but entirely serviceable which is all I need it to be. Addicting multiplayer is of course the selling point but the uninspired single player holds the series back and prevents it from every really evolving. One flaw that can and should be easily fixed: since MW3 fans are so annoying there really needs to be be a mute-all option.… Expand
  80. tbouniverse
    Nov 30, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. COD 4 MW and MW2 were legendary, it made the series what it is today. I was looking forward to it, it was one of my highest anticipated games since GTA 4 back in 2008. Infinity Ward really took a hit when 40+ people left, MW3 is the result of it. While I'm not saying it was bad, I would prefer the last 2 modern warfares over this.

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

    Overall, great game, good graphics and other stuff. It's just too repetitive, Thats all.    … Expand
  81. AFCA_FLORIS
    Dec 23, 2011
    7
    pretty good game, but everything is the same as in MW2.
    the graphics are not goog for 2011 and the game is just not that amazing as mw2 was in 2009!!!
  82. So_beast247
    Dec 27, 2011
    7
    The short version is that it meets expectations. Presentation: Satisfactory, if predictable
    Sound:See above
    Story: A decent conclusion to an explosive storyline Spec Ops:Survival is a breath of fresh air in contrast to.... Multiplayer; Doesn't rewrite the formula, instead focusing on Improving on what is already present To Close: If you weren't sold on the titles preceding it, MW3 will do    The short version is that it meets expectations. Presentation: Satisfactory, if predictable
    Sound:See above
    Story: A decent conclusion to an explosive storyline
    Spec Ops:Survival is a breath of fresh air in contrast to....
    Multiplayer; Doesn't rewrite the formula, instead focusing on Improving on what is already present
    To Close: If you weren't sold on the titles preceding it, MW3 will do little to sway you.
    If you've played(and enjoyed) any of the previous games, it's an easy recommendation.    … Expand
  83. PuzonpalacE
    Dec 28, 2011
    7
    I know same ol' same ol' repeat of modern warfare 2, but that comment pretty much sums it up. The guns are the same, with the exception of a few pretty good guns. The maps are the same maze driven, dirt roads, burning cars, busted up buildings, --and with what seems to be caution from the creators-- few great spots like in MW2 and black ops (even with how bad that game was). The additionI know same ol' same ol' repeat of modern warfare 2, but that comment pretty much sums it up. The guns are the same, with the exception of a few pretty good guns. The maps are the same maze driven, dirt roads, burning cars, busted up buildings, --and with what seems to be caution from the creators-- few great spots like in MW2 and black ops (even with how bad that game was). The addition of the strike packages add a new twist, but realistically, along with the kill streaks, they are the same as MW2. One thing i really did like about the multiplayer is being able to carry streaks across deaths, being as how for me its kill, death, kill, death, and so on, and so on. (Also, drop zone is the one thing that kept me playing the game. On to campaign, overall it was an alright campaign, for the fact that it was fresh, and a little interesting, but always being on the brink of death isn't fun in any of the Call of Duty games. In spec ops, the addition of survival is pretty fun, but it is a poor attempt at combating Treyarch's/ Activision's zombies. The missions are a nice challenge.… Expand
  84. rockmusic1423
    Jan 4, 2012
    7
    This game really doesn't deserve all of the hate it is getting. I'm 99% sure that most of the people hating on this game are just Battlefield fanboys. And yes, Battlefield 3 is a great game, this game is also quite good and has its own ups and downs, it certainly isn't the best game I've played and the formula is starting to feel dated. But it's still the same Call of Duty formula, andThis game really doesn't deserve all of the hate it is getting. I'm 99% sure that most of the people hating on this game are just Battlefield fanboys. And yes, Battlefield 3 is a great game, this game is also quite good and has its own ups and downs, it certainly isn't the best game I've played and the formula is starting to feel dated. But it's still the same Call of Duty formula, and it's just a well made, good game. The singleplayer is rubbish, so I won't cover that in this review, I'll just cover the multiplayer. The multiplayer is fun. And is a lot better than the absolutely atrocious game that Call of Duty: Black Ops was. Infinity Ward knows their stuff. This game is quite different in terms of classes and the way you level up now. Now not only do you level up, but so do your weapons. And you unlock different weapon upgrades as you gain weapon levels. I think it's a smart system, and a lot better than the terrible COD points system in Black Ops. Also new is the gun proficiencies. No there is no Warlord perk or some other perks that I forgot about, now they are proficiencies. Instead of warlord you have the attachments proficiency which let's you have two attachments on your weapon. And now there is no equipment section. Not claymores and other detection triggered explosives are under lethal equipment(the same category as frag grenades) and tactical insertion and other things are under tactical equipment. The few improvements that Infinity Ward made are really good, and make the multiplayer a lot of fun. Spec ops has a new mode called survival. But to be honest it's not that great. You can only have two players in it and you can call in a squad of bots which aren't that great. The survival could've been a lot better, but it's a lot more addictive than zombies, because the levelling up adds a new reason to play. You still buy weapons, but you have to be at a certain level to actually be able to buy them. I think it's a great system on an only ok survival mode. The bottom line is that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is no revolution, and it certainly isn't an incredible game. What it is is a fun, polished and well made shooter that will keep your attention for a while. The private matches work fantastically and it's a breeze to invite your friends to one. I don't LOVE MW3, but I certainly do like it. It's not my favourite game, but it's a game that I'll occasionally get out to play.… Expand
  85. mrnice
    Sep 26, 2013
    7
    The predecessor to this game has influenced the metascore of this one. The question is: Does it improve on MW2? In my opinion, it does so in MANY WAYS! First of all, the campaign is more spectacular. It feels bigger, and there are a few scenes so beautifully modelled that I think they're worth seeking out! (Hint: think about sailing on the river of a major city, with lots of activity andThe predecessor to this game has influenced the metascore of this one. The question is: Does it improve on MW2? In my opinion, it does so in MANY WAYS! First of all, the campaign is more spectacular. It feels bigger, and there are a few scenes so beautifully modelled that I think they're worth seeking out! (Hint: think about sailing on the river of a major city, with lots of activity and effects around you it looks grand!). I think the story is more sober. It continues on MW2, but the motivations are more exposed to the player. For example, there are high-importance hostages involved and the player is closer to the centre of the story. The multiplayer has at least one new game mode that makes it more interesting than MW2. 'Kill Confirmed' is a team deathmatch where kills only count if someone gets to the killed enemy and collects a 'proof' that the kill happened. This introduces an element of strategy and intelligence, because the bodies could be protected by enemies, and there's a payoff if you get hit right after you collected a proof or maybe two. You can also cancel enemy kills by reaching team member bodies. I thought this game was a cool improvement on MW2, but only as long as you're looking for more of the same, and EXACTLY that.… Expand
  86. omerg1993
    Jan 9, 2012
    7
    Before i start the review for this game i would like to address the feud between the the COD and BF, both great games and real heavyweights of the game industry, But! if we compare those games to any other games who came out recently they are just "solid", the game play is solid, the story is solid, the shooting is solid, overall solid games nothing too mind blowing about both of them,Before i start the review for this game i would like to address the feud between the the COD and BF, both great games and real heavyweights of the game industry, But! if we compare those games to any other games who came out recently they are just "solid", the game play is solid, the story is solid, the shooting is solid, overall solid games nothing too mind blowing about both of them, with that out of the way lets start the review.

    first the single player experience, taking place in Africa Europe and the US the game really takes you for a ride as you play the american delta force and the rogue British task force from the previous game, as far as characters go they are all pretty shallow and except the few one liners and "chargetake cover" shouts your interaction with them is kept to a minimum until the end of the game, the only note worthy character is captain price but after developing him for 4 games its not really a surprise.

    the very loose story is basically an excuse to take you through some really amazing set pieces, you will have the standard call of duty mash up of airstrikes and rail shooters like the last games which can be good at times but they feel redundant most of the time and even feel like they are slowing the pace of the game, for example you have a level in paris where you take control of a AC-130 and the control will rotate between your character plane taking you out of the action seeing how using the AC-130 isn't challenging like the fight that takes place on the ground at the same time.
    if you played the last 2 games a closure is nice but if you are looking for a deep story shooter you better wait for something else.

    Of course the focus of the game is the multiplayer, it didn't change much from what iv'e see they added a new game mode or 2 but nothing groundbreaking again the multiplayer is solid, it was good in the previous games and it retains the same standards here, the multiplayer is very fast paced and "arcady" like iv'e come to expect from COD.

    like i said it a solid game if you like the previous games this is pretty much more of the same for better or worst.    … Expand
  87. undeadmixtape
    Feb 5, 2012
    7
    Gastar mas de $800 pesos mexicanos para experimentar la campaña nueva de MW3 creo que seria excesivo, porque solo me enfoco en la campaña?, porque si te gusta el multiplayer seguro tienes MW1, MW2, y seguramente Black Ops como para gastarte esa cantidad en nuevos mapas, ya que el juego es similiar a MW2, lo unico bueno que puedo destacar es laGastar mas de $800 pesos mexicanos para experimentar la campaña nueva de MW3 creo que seria excesivo, porque solo me enfoco en la campaña?, porque si te gusta el multiplayer seguro tienes MW1, MW2, y seguramente Black Ops como para gastarte esa cantidad en nuevos mapas, ya que el juego es similiar a MW2, lo unico bueno que puedo destacar es la campaña, pero como lo dije antes, es demasiada cara esa experiencia, solo si eres fan de la saga vale la pena adquirirlo para completar la trilogia, aunque por lo visto habra mas de 3 MW, ojala que el 4to tenga algunas adiciones y no solo aumenten los escenarios y una nueva campaña, tienen los medios, tienen la idea, pero tendran la disposicion???… Expand
  88. SoulBlood33x
    Feb 29, 2012
    7
    The multiplayer's great (even if it hasn't changed much), the campaign isn't too bad (though it's short), and the co-op missions are pretty cool too. There are some pretty big issues though.
    First the multiplayer. My #1 issue is that it's really sensitive to lag. Now, you're probably thinking, "Oh he must have a really bad connection." That's actually true. I live in a university dorm. The    The multiplayer's great (even if it hasn't changed much), the campaign isn't too bad (though it's short), and the co-op missions are pretty cool too. There are some pretty big issues though.
    First the multiplayer. My #1 issue is that it's really sensitive to lag. Now, you're probably thinking, "Oh he must have a really bad connection." That's actually true. I live in a university dorm. The internet connection couldn't be more temperamental. But BF3's multiplayer runs mostly lag-free, and when it does lag it cleans up pretty nicely. Not even MW2 or MW lags as bad as MW3. Otherwise, it's pretty good.
    Second, the campaign. It's too short (unsurprisingly). While it is action packed and surprisingly fun, it took me less than 5 hours to beat it. Not good. What's more, it can be frustrating sometimes. I'm not going to give away anything, but one level where you have to control an assault drone comes to mind. It can't take much damage or else you're dead. It can get EXTREMELY frustrating because it's all too likely drive right past an enemy without realizing out. Then they take you out from behind and you're left there, scratching your head wondering what happened. Don't even get me started with the helicopter part of it.
    Overall, it's a great game. Go ahead and get it. You won't regret it too much.    … Expand
  89. GWGTS
    Mar 2, 2012
    7
    When you buy this game at your local mom and pop shop the clerk should have to ask you a few questions. To which all answers should be â
  90. Santi_RHCP
    Mar 10, 2012
    7
    An OK game. I bought this game a few days after the release in the US, waiting anxiously, and i felt a bit dissapointed. The campaign, as promised, was longer than the las cods, graphics looked good, missions were entertaining.So far so good isnt it? but now is the spec ops and multiplayer. In the MP mode graphics looked terrible compared to most games nowadays, with textures lookingAn OK game. I bought this game a few days after the release in the US, waiting anxiously, and i felt a bit dissapointed. The campaign, as promised, was longer than the las cods, graphics looked good, missions were entertaining.So far so good isnt it? but now is the spec ops and multiplayer. In the MP mode graphics looked terrible compared to most games nowadays, with textures looking softly. The maps are not bad, but not great either. Honestly, the only thing that makes me play this game is the huge amount of friends that play it… Expand
  91. Mann0802
    Mar 17, 2012
    7
    MW3 doesn't quite live up to COD 4 or MW2 but that's not to say it's a complete flop. MW3 is still a pretty solid game if one looks at the big picture. The MP is pretty fun although certainly not the finest of the COD series. The maps in particular are rather poor compared to previous titles. The campaign was a fun yet short conclusion to the Soap and Price story. Spec Ops is fun asMW3 doesn't quite live up to COD 4 or MW2 but that's not to say it's a complete flop. MW3 is still a pretty solid game if one looks at the big picture. The MP is pretty fun although certainly not the finest of the COD series. The maps in particular are rather poor compared to previous titles. The campaign was a fun yet short conclusion to the Soap and Price story. Spec Ops is fun as well. MW3 doesn't do anything revolutionary but if you don't like COD don't play the game. It least give it a shot though.… Expand
  92. NoNamerGamer
    May 11, 2012
    7
    Modern Warfare 3 a very enjoyable game, but I have to agree with other users, it is much of the same from COD 4 and 6. The guns, weapons, killlstreaks, death streaks,perks,attachments, prestige badges, and graphics engine, really nothing new. Other people have given low scores because they've all played MW2, so have I. I recommend only getting this game if you enjoyed MW3 or haven't playedModern Warfare 3 a very enjoyable game, but I have to agree with other users, it is much of the same from COD 4 and 6. The guns, weapons, killlstreaks, death streaks,perks,attachments, prestige badges, and graphics engine, really nothing new. Other people have given low scores because they've all played MW2, so have I. I recommend only getting this game if you enjoyed MW3 or haven't played Cod 4 and 6. Personally I still enjoyed it, single player was epic, with lots of twists. But I felt Spec-Ops (survival) could of been made better.… Expand
  93. faix
    May 29, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Modern Warfare 3 is the new installment of the call of duty series, it has its positive and negatives like most games. First for the ups, they again have a very nice story in the campaign aspect and the spec ops comes back, which in my opinion is fun and perfect for playing with a friend. Also a new game mode is introduced in the spec ops aspect: the survival mode which is really not that bad, and kind of fun but gets boring after a while. In my opinion i think that activision didn't let the survival mode reach its full potential by only allowing 2 people to play since these things are best when played with friends. Now for the core of call of duty: the multiplayer, this also has its ups and downs. The weapons are more or less like always with the exception of the machine pistols, when paired with akimbo these pistols are overpowered even after they were patched to make them less powerful. There are also some other weapons that are overpowered like the chinese weapon, the Type 95. Something new that has been implemented is the proficiency system and the levels for the weapons. This is something i actually quite enjoyed since it lets you customize your gun further. The new Kill Streak system actually also pleased me a lot in that there is different kill streaks for different types of players, for the more aggressive and for the ones that like to be more tactic and defend the objectives. The MOAB i think was a nice addition to the series since you don't need to equip it, its there if you get it. Also its nice that it doesn't finish the game and instead gives double XP to the people in that game. The prestige tokens was a nice addition but its nothing major, except maybe for the fact that you can unlock things so that you don't have to wait to level up to have them. Now for the downsides: The spawn systems are just horrible, the other day i was playing headquarters and i just spawned in front of an enemy player at the beginning of the game!. Also the overpowered weapons which i mentioned before. The knifing system is pretty horrible since some times when you knife someone the knife seems like it rebounds from the player. I have mixed feelings about elite since it is something else that activision is doing to get more money from us but at the same time you get the map packs before the people in your console and also with a small discount and some additional services. Overall it is basically just another call of duty with some improvements in the multiplayer and different maps.… Expand
  94. byrnzy201
    Jun 2, 2012
    7
    Just like it's predecessors its a good game but they have made an extremly bad move as the spawning system is too predictable and does not put you away from the enemy. I found myself playing sabotage and there was people at every spawn point killing everyone who spawned within a matter of seconds. overall a good game once you get good at it
  95. ZeroNegative
    Jun 20, 2012
    7
    Call of Duty comes back with COD Modern Warfare 3, that is not revolutionary, but still It's fun. It haves a great single player and a good multiplayer. But, overall, It's disappointing. This threequel is more like an expansion. But, still is fun. The multiplayer can be sometimes a big letdown, but single player is solid.
  96. boxcar182
    Jun 30, 2012
    7
    Another year, another Call of Duty. The game is good, has its typical action packed set moments in the campaign, the multiplayer can be hit or miss sometimes but in general its the typical multiplayer we have all been playing since 2007 with a few tweaks here and there and some new weapons. The spec ops mode is a ton of fun if you have a buddy to play with and can last you a couple ofAnother year, another Call of Duty. The game is good, has its typical action packed set moments in the campaign, the multiplayer can be hit or miss sometimes but in general its the typical multiplayer we have all been playing since 2007 with a few tweaks here and there and some new weapons. The spec ops mode is a ton of fun if you have a buddy to play with and can last you a couple of hours. Call of Duty games arent bad but there not very different from eachother, especially the Modern Warfare series they gotta mix it up or let it breathe for awhile and revamp it then comeback stronger. Well if you like MW1 and 2 then most likely youll like MW3… Expand
  97. Gomez
    Oct 2, 2012
    7
    We'll start with the single player campaign which, for fans of the series, starts where Modern Warfare 2 left off. There are the classically well made cinematic cut scenes and as the game starts you get some nice flashbacks to previous parts of the story. It's essentially the US versus Russia and the campaign takes place in various locations around the globe. You start in a stunningWe'll start with the single player campaign which, for fans of the series, starts where Modern Warfare 2 left off. There are the classically well made cinematic cut scenes and as the game starts you get some nice flashbacks to previous parts of the story. It's essentially the US versus Russia and the campaign takes place in various locations around the globe. You start in a stunning looking New York with other famous cities such as Paris, Berlin and London coming later in the game. However, the gameplays as we would expect a COD title to play and will be instantly familiar for long time players. The level of scale, detail and realism are truly amazing with subtle elements like clothing material making you feel even more a part of the game. Now let… Expand
  98. ParagonMichael
    Oct 6, 2012
    7
    I Kinda enjoyed the game, it´s not like the previous game, which i played ALOT more.
    But this game somehow let me down in the multiplayer, it somewhat pisses me off, that most people only care about Multi-Player, and less about Single-Player~
    However, Single-Player mode did definitly not let me down! I enjoyed it 100% It had an great ending, and good action, if it were´nt for    I Kinda enjoyed the game, it´s not like the previous game, which i played ALOT more.
    But this game somehow let me down in the multiplayer, it somewhat pisses me off, that most people only care about Multi-Player, and less about Single-Player~
    However, Single-Player mode did definitly not let me down! I enjoyed it 100% It had an great ending, and good action, if it were´nt for Single-Player, i would have rated the game 3 or Less.    … Expand
  99. Coder_K
    Oct 30, 2012
    7
    It's a good game but Infinity Ward brings nothing new to the table. I felt like I was playing the same missions from MW2. It's time for something new.
  100. Jonathankira
    Jul 13, 2013
    7
    What seems to be a massive add on despite having a great story which you see a many memorable scenes from killing. cough..... and yea. the game was only purchased because i needed more guns and maps but ended up using this mainly to play infected and spec ops with my family and friends. seems to me a bit over priced to pay a game they didn't even refine
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

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