Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. Strider1992
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    this poor game, graphics is horrible. sound is horrible, horrible campaign = all horrible.

    graphics: 5 sound: 2
    innovation: 1
    recycled: 10

    ¡very good activision!
  2. Ragna
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    In this game youâ
  3. samuraix33
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    modern warfare 3 is simply awsome, the best COD game to date! well thought of perks with a lot of great new features. I love the maps, and I have nothing bad to say about the game!
  4. Elementf
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    First thing is first: This game has received numerous praise from "official critics" and businessmen alike; that said, it does not deserve this praise whatsoever. Modern Warfare 3 is, essentially, an old game with a new face like many users are starting to realize. The single player is INEXCUSABLY short (clocking in at 4 hours 30 minutes) for a game that costs $60 and has a new iterationFirst thing is first: This game has received numerous praise from "official critics" and businessmen alike; that said, it does not deserve this praise whatsoever. Modern Warfare 3 is, essentially, an old game with a new face like many users are starting to realize. The single player is INEXCUSABLY short (clocking in at 4 hours 30 minutes) for a game that costs $60 and has a new iteration released each year. However, we will come to the negatives (of which there are many) in a bit, but first let's touch on what is good about the game:

    The Call of Duty franchise is known for its multiplayer, an aspect that is even more fun when played with friends. This remains true, even in this iteration of the current gen shooter. I found myself having fun when playing with friends because the game is new, exciting, and its what they're playing at the moment, right? In addition to this aspect, there was a bit of change with how one upgrades their weapons through experience, ensuring a learning curve to actually using the weapon. Some of the older, overused, and "overpowered" weapons were also locked off until the later multiplayer levels, helping newer players survive a bit longer (since they wont be blown to ashes within the first 20 seconds of the match). That is where all the positives end.

    Now for the negatives:

    I wont comment on the "innovation" (or lack thereof) that people seem to be upset about. The fact of the matter is this is the type of game people want to play. End of story. However, while it brings nothing new to the table, it should, under NO circumstances, detract from what was created for previous iterations of the franchise. I'll sum it up in these bullet points:

    -Inexcusably short singleplayer with an unsatisfying ending that left me (and a few friends) scratching their heads saying "that's it!?"

    -I will make a point in passing stating the graphics arent as sharp as they should be for a game in 2011. While I appreciate their restraint with lens flare (looking at you battlefield 3), these graphics arent up to snuff, and I feel like I've played this game time and time again.

    -No playercard customization. While I wont have to look at the sexual imagery that was so prevalent in Black Ops, it is sad to see that I wont also find new, intriguing and plain cool designs.

    -Map design. Map design. Map design. I have never seen so much camping in a Call of Duty game. Ever. There are corners. There are exploits where one can clip through trucks. There are catwalks and walljumps. It is bad. The maps are small, boring, and uninspired, drawing heavily from almost every other map you've ever seen in this franchise. Welcome to the skyscraper that is under construction AGAIN!

    -The spawn system leaves me wondering how this was ever deemed passable by Infinity Ward or Sledgehammer. All too often, I spawn ontop of my enemy, next to them, behind them, at their domination point, or in the same spot constantly. It sucks. There is no other way of putting it. It will detract from a good time.

    -"Pointstreaks" are a new form of killstreak that essentially allow one to do anything and get rewarded with massive explosions of death, which endlessly rain from the sky onto the map. You wont find it hard to get 9 or even 11 hit killstreaks in this game, assuming you have a bit of experience under your belt. The sky is ALWAYS filled with predator missiles, UAVs, Helicopters, or AC-130s. It gets to where one team dominates the other because they restrict access to the outdoors. This game is about PLAYER VERSUS PLAYER, not players versus fleets of helicopters and guided missiles. Pointstreaks merely detract from the overall game through overuse. I cannot stress this point enough. This is the sole reason, for me, that the game scored below a 4.

    I was on the fence about purchasing this game. I wasted $60, but that doesn't mean I can't stop someone else from making the same mistake. Rent this. Do not buy. Go to the movies with your friends twice, and you'll get more out of it than actually playing the game itself. No friends? Go to a strip club and get three lapdances for the $60. There is no shame in saying it would be a better use of money. I tried to approach this with as much objectivity as I could muster, but I just cant recommend getting it at all. Do not believe the "official reviewers".    … Expand
  5. Kamikaze676
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Lazy work all the way!!! It's way dissapointing to see how Activision has already over "milked" the series, just like guitar hero. Infinity Ward died more than a year ago and sledgehammer is garbage, they recycled a game that was released 2 years ago, don't you people see it? They are charging $60 for a few new maps.
  6. EDD_Esq
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Multiplayer in this game is massively disappointing. As someone who never played any COD games before Black Ops, I can't comment on its similarities to MW2. Still, compared to Black Ops, gameplay in MW3 is inferior. While there are some interesting new features in strike packages and weapon proficiencies, it seems like these came at the expense of enjoyable gameplay. The graphics are dullMultiplayer in this game is massively disappointing. As someone who never played any COD games before Black Ops, I can't comment on its similarities to MW2. Still, compared to Black Ops, gameplay in MW3 is inferior. While there are some interesting new features in strike packages and weapon proficiencies, it seems like these came at the expense of enjoyable gameplay. The graphics are dull and drab, and there is very little contrast between enemies and backgrounds, so campers can sit and pick players off from across the map with impunity. The crosshairs and hit markers are nearly invisible, another example of poor contrast. Even worse, there are no audible hit markers (as there are in Black Ops), so you can't even tell if you're hitting your enemy until either he dies, or you do. The weapon and ambient sounds are pathetic and nondescript, compared to the formerly distinct reports from each firearm. Furthermore, for some reason, the developers scrapped the ability to dive to prone. The Bluetooth connection is choppy, joining friends is awkward and painstaking, and good luck getting into a lobby in under 120 seconds with more than 1 person in your party. Playercards, which were a fun way to customize your profile, have given way to juvenile images and banners. Combat record - the ability to track your recent games or compare your progress to that of your friends - will now cost you a $50 subscription to the Elite service. Multiplayer, the main reason many players buy this game, is a wholly unsatisfying experience. As opposed to being fun and addictive, it's frustrating and repulsive. Tonight marked the third time since buying the game that I've gotten fed up, ejected the game, and replaced it with my tried-and-true Black Ops disc. While Black Ops has its flaws, they aren't nearly as fatal as those in MW3.… Expand
  7. jackeyjack
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    same **** same company different year. these money whores don't even deserve a game rating above 0 cos they probably payed all the reviewers to give at least decent reviews. any1 who honestly likes this game and has not been payed needs to uninstall life and check for brain tumours.
  8. Ahumados
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    More than a game, it seems an expansion of modern warfare 2, 18 players? no dedicated servers? lag? ¬ ¬ battlefield 3 is a real breakthrough, and the call of duty series no progress at all
  9. phillyphanatic
    Nov 14, 2011
    6
    Overall good game but the multiplayer level design is garbage. Rehashed core design of mw2 maps only they aren't fun this time around. They claimed to have fixed spawning but it is worse than ever. I'd rather having the old COD2 or COD4 maps over this crap. What happened to inventive maps like "Carnival"?
  10. MikeMister23
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Don't waste your money on this really bad game. It's underdeveloped and made by the same old companies. Just don't get it. Multiplayer is the same **** every year. Overpowered guns, whimsy kids who have really bad parrants, and just general slow paced gameplay if you could even call it that.
  11. walde787
    Nov 14, 2011
    5
    La misma mierda (The same Shi@#$% diferent smell. There is no innovation in this game. is the same as MW2, then complain that the scores are low, they can expect from a copy and paste.

    nfinity Ward Recycles Buildings on MW3 Straight From Cod4
    http://youtu.be/b5dsOn06w1s
  12. NyKoGaMeR
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Si con esto le quieren hacer competencia a Battlefield 3 (JUEGAZO) pobre de ellos que se quedan corton... Sigan haciendo Spiderman que es lo unico que saben hacer
  13. ShockGazm
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Absolute **** That's modern Warfare and just like to add Robert Bowling .. GO **** YOURSELF ^.^ lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalaalalalalalalalalalalalalallaalalalalalalalalalalalal

    Worst game i have ever played, boring, recycled, lame, **** nothing new game. Great Job Infinity Ward wouldn't expect anything more.
  14. agentissmith
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    MW3 stinks. When I first played MW1 my jaw dropped off the floor. And then when I got MW2 I did not see any improvements. After that I realized that what Activision really wanted is our $$. Since then I avoid COD's and MW's.
  15. 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
  16. amniwars
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    while im really trying to enjoy mw3 i honestly just cannot. its has LESS features than black ops which is outrageous. to list a few: no combat training, no more "advanced" scoreboard, HORRIBLE game chat between players (robotic and choppy), very laggy particularly on ps3 where there are a lot of frame rate issues, no party privacy settings, no online wager matches, no theater mode parties,while im really trying to enjoy mw3 i honestly just cannot. its has LESS features than black ops which is outrageous. to list a few: no combat training, no more "advanced" scoreboard, HORRIBLE game chat between players (robotic and choppy), very laggy particularly on ps3 where there are a lot of frame rate issues, no party privacy settings, no online wager matches, no theater mode parties, a worse theater mode in general, can't change different game audios (turn off music), no yy or triangle-triangle, and lastly BO's menu looked better. gameplay wise it is mainly personal preference. i feel that there is little skill involved in mw3, its simply a twitch shooter, whoever sprays first. in bo there were tactics involved, because damage was higher. im sure the campaign is wonderful, but us cod fans care more about multiplayer, and at this point it needs HUGE improvements. hopefully treyarch will add a new playlist to black ops so i can play that instead, or otherwise im waiting for cod9.… Expand
  17. Big_E0311
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Having played all the Call of Duty games, this one does sport cleaner graphics and the game play is varied. But the dedicated servers need to be ranked and the tools for admins must be released. This game has potential only if the developers listen to the PC world. Otherwise it will fade quickly
  18. ZeroFX
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Stop hating jeez most of these are probably bf3 fanboys that got nothing better to do then to talk crap. And for those that were into the hype and got disappointed because no extreme changes were made, what for why fix what isnt broken. Formula worked wonders till now but I do agree if they dont make some new innovations later in the future the series will start to feel old. For those thatStop hating jeez most of these are probably bf3 fanboys that got nothing better to do then to talk crap. And for those that were into the hype and got disappointed because no extreme changes were made, what for why fix what isnt broken. Formula worked wonders till now but I do agree if they dont make some new innovations later in the future the series will start to feel old. For those that loved the MW series and havent picked it up go get it, its awesome. For those that havent tried the series n r looking for a fun and competitive multiplayer experience recommend it as well.… Expand
  19. TheDevilYouKnew
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    I created an account JUST to rate this game. MW3 is simply additional DLC and adds no value for gamers. There is no great leap or advancement in the style or game play, no new engine to wow us with graphics. Save your money
  20. yokothefox
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    It's unfortunate, I really like how the game came out for the most part, especially now that a patch came out to improve the matchmaking, it still has problems but it's something I can ignore. What I can't ignore though is the fact that the game is so buggy, when I'm playing at least once per game there's moments where the frame lag completely freezes everything and i end up respawningIt's unfortunate, I really like how the game came out for the most part, especially now that a patch came out to improve the matchmaking, it still has problems but it's something I can ignore. What I can't ignore though is the fact that the game is so buggy, when I'm playing at least once per game there's moments where the frame lag completely freezes everything and i end up respawning somewhere realizing that i died during that. To top it off there are games where even when it says everyone has a 4 bar connection hit detection is ridiculously off. The serious problem here is that my friends who have xbox said they don't ever have problems like this. I know that activision is sucking microsoft's *#&@ but this is no excuse to completely #&@& over the people spending the same amount of money on their game.… Expand
  21. YuHatin
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Its sad how everyone decides to ride the band wagon "MW3 is the same stuff..blah blah blah.....mw2.5 blah blah" If you stop and give the game a chance, you will see that it is an amazing game. Once ignorance stops taking place and it is actually played, people will indeed have fun. Personally, i think its a great game. It had a fantastic campaign and i'm addicted to multiplayer. It is aIts sad how everyone decides to ride the band wagon "MW3 is the same stuff..blah blah blah.....mw2.5 blah blah" If you stop and give the game a chance, you will see that it is an amazing game. Once ignorance stops taking place and it is actually played, people will indeed have fun. Personally, i think its a great game. It had a fantastic campaign and i'm addicted to multiplayer. It is a sequel to the 2 previous Modern warfares... there is not going to be a drastic change between them. Sequels usually don't fall far from previous titles.. that is the point of them. Now further into the multiplayer... the game in every aspect is different. The new gun customization system and choices give us SO many choices and play styles. They also fixed a lot of the problems in mw2 and haven't gotten credit for it. For example, Noobtubes, Commando, One-Man-Army. Not to mention that the connectivity by far is the best connection i have had on any CoD. Although their recent update caused some lag from the game itself, that can be fixed since an update of theirs caused it. Lets also take into account that game was just released. Also, there is no need to complain about the "feel" of modern warfare. I thought that the reason everyone loved and preferred the series was because they enjoyed the fast pace feel of it. Lastly, the graphics aren't much of an improvement... but there is a difference between mw2 and mw3. Lets be honest, it is not like you have been playing mw2 this whole time...just compare them to the previous CoD's graphics because that is what was made and played last. This game is amazing, by far the best CoD to date. Its a shame that it is not even being given a chance. Stay above the influence! Don't miss out on an amazing gaming experience. :)… Expand
  22. RUBBERPANTS
    Nov 14, 2011
    4
    This game is just a repacked retweaked version of modern warfare 2 it feels like I am playing the exact same game. Infinity ward made absolutely no innovations to the COD series, and I bet that they won't next year when another calladooky comes out, it has so much hype and it so much suck's. save your money for battlefield 3 now that's a real first person shooter game.
  23. angrydonkeyman5
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    It makes me sick that thousands of people buy call of duty every year. The people at Infinity Ward struck gold with the kickass formula of CoD 4 but once they they started making money I guess they decided that they would never change anything in their games ever again. It's sad that this developer has stopped all of the innovation that made the original modern warfare so popular in theIt makes me sick that thousands of people buy call of duty every year. The people at Infinity Ward struck gold with the kickass formula of CoD 4 but once they they started making money I guess they decided that they would never change anything in their games ever again. It's sad that this developer has stopped all of the innovation that made the original modern warfare so popular in the first place.… Expand
  24. Ace-davie
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    I speak in behalf of y group of 400 gamers that love COD in a country in south america. we're really dissapointed with this game. its a copy paste of the second version. big let down, but whats worst is that we cant even play it. the lag is too much, it's 3x what it used to be in B.O. i dont know if this happens in any other country. hope they do something about it. at least to play itI speak in behalf of y group of 400 gamers that love COD in a country in south america. we're really dissapointed with this game. its a copy paste of the second version. big let down, but whats worst is that we cant even play it. the lag is too much, it's 3x what it used to be in B.O. i dont know if this happens in any other country. hope they do something about it. at least to play it for a while, but i'm not gonna play and give away free kills to everyone.… Expand
  25. donkeygravy
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    this game is a waste of time and money. spend your money with a developer that deserves it. Reward innovation and punish laziness. MW3 looks like it took 4 weeks to slap together since they copied all the assets from MW2/COD4 and dropped them into a few narrow and linear maps. The multiplayer is stale and boring. If you like doing the same thing over and over and over and over and over andthis game is a waste of time and money. spend your money with a developer that deserves it. Reward innovation and punish laziness. MW3 looks like it took 4 weeks to slap together since they copied all the assets from MW2/COD4 and dropped them into a few narrow and linear maps. The multiplayer is stale and boring. If you like doing the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over again - you are insane and a COD fantard. There is literally no reason to ever buy this game. If you really want to see how the SP story ends up - download it off TPB. Trust me - your computer can run this game. This pile of poo would run just fine on a ti-86 to be honest. IW is garbage. Acti is garbage. MW3 is garbage, and you are garbage if you buy this crap.… Expand
  26. themedorian
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The exact same game we've been playing for years. Totally overrated and worthless. I've owned two call of duty games now and I still can't figure out why people like this garbage.
  27. LaterDaze
    Nov 14, 2011
    6
    Infinity Ward accomplished everything they had hoped to in their own mind, but the final product falls short in the eyes of a true FPS gamer. Modern Warfare 3 looks and feels slick and streamlined for the first hour or two and the novelty, if you can call it that, wears off shortly after. In my opinion this game is nothing more than a hybrid between Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops. TheInfinity Ward accomplished everything they had hoped to in their own mind, but the final product falls short in the eyes of a true FPS gamer. Modern Warfare 3 looks and feels slick and streamlined for the first hour or two and the novelty, if you can call it that, wears off shortly after. In my opinion this game is nothing more than a hybrid between Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops. The thing is, when you combine the elements of two best-selling games, the distinctiveness tends to get a wee bit diluted. I'm not going to go as far as saying that this is a bad game because it isn't. But it is a forgettable game, the likes of which hasn't been seen in the CoD series in quite some time. Infinity Ward raised the bar for itself so high that even Shaq couldn't pole vault it. A future best seller, but nothing to phone home about.… Expand
  28. gyualmighty
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    I love the MW 1-2-3 Campaign!!!The only problem with MW3 and thats the biggest...the MULTIPLAYER!!! Its terrible,especially the MAPS!!! OMG what the hell happened with the big open spaced maps??? 18 players in ground war r playing on the same medium sized maps in sabotage. The MW2 multiplayer was the best.I thought the multiplayer in Black Ops was the worst,well until now. U can enter aI love the MW 1-2-3 Campaign!!!The only problem with MW3 and thats the biggest...the MULTIPLAYER!!! Its terrible,especially the MAPS!!! OMG what the hell happened with the big open spaced maps??? 18 players in ground war r playing on the same medium sized maps in sabotage. The MW2 multiplayer was the best.I thought the multiplayer in Black Ops was the worst,well until now. U can enter a very limited buildings..16 maps u would expect at least 10 good maps but there arent more than 2-3.All of them r so "busy" "crowdy". Respawning the same: players know after a few hours of gameplay where to go and wait for the other player to respawn,same when someone is using an air support,when a chopper is cruising around in the air u respawn in on open spaced and it kills u,not once not twice...Knife?! a bloody knife,how the hell is a knife faster then a bullet???????? and this is just a few mistakes ....sort this out guys,im a big fan as well,pre-ordered it,payed the full price which i think already expensive for a game,and this is what i or we get????… Expand
  29. 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
  30. xxthedrxx
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    MW3 is the best game by infinity ward i noticed the graphics were a little bit tweaked but its not noticeable except for some areas. The gun sounds is more better trust me on MW2 you hear the gun sound but also a sound that shh next to it like paper. Anyways a bunch of people like Call of duty 4 MW. The game was typically build up from the ground up from Call of Duty 4 to make MW3. I loveMW3 is the best game by infinity ward i noticed the graphics were a little bit tweaked but its not noticeable except for some areas. The gun sounds is more better trust me on MW2 you hear the gun sound but also a sound that shh next to it like paper. Anyways a bunch of people like Call of duty 4 MW. The game was typically build up from the ground up from Call of Duty 4 to make MW3. I love MW3 I burrowed it from a friend its awsome im going to get it for christmas.… Expand
  31. Chatopex
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    Its a 60 dollars DLC. Absolute unnecessary! It's mainly disappointing. There was so much hype for this game, but once you play it, it just feels like a really expensive map pack for Modern Warfare 2.
  32. Ignatius_Reilly
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I'm here to give a bad review to the devs of MW3 who somehow think releasing the same game for years is good game design. Now they're upset that people are giving their tired franchise low scores. Face it, guys. Your games have no integrity and deserve the reaction they get. Especially when you're constantly repackaging the same tired crap year after year. So here's my well deserved ZERO.I'm here to give a bad review to the devs of MW3 who somehow think releasing the same game for years is good game design. Now they're upset that people are giving their tired franchise low scores. Face it, guys. Your games have no integrity and deserve the reaction they get. Especially when you're constantly repackaging the same tired crap year after year. So here's my well deserved ZERO. Suck it, Schofield. Gamers deserve better than this. Well, the ones that know do anyway.… Expand
  33. Kaxukita
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
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  34. dgp_1_
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    A sack of tripe, really. Glad I didn't pay for it. There's far more to be gained from watching a good HBO miniseries than sitting through this drivel.
  35. Pissedoffgamer
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    When we talk about games, our first word is that it is enjoyable. MW3 is not an enjoyable game in all forms , though maybe the campaign, but it doen't even reach the quality of previous games . The multiplayer is the same repetitive lone wolf stat hunter we've have played since the time CoD 4. Nothing new at all just a new number to the tittle and voila!! there you have a "new" experience.When we talk about games, our first word is that it is enjoyable. MW3 is not an enjoyable game in all forms , though maybe the campaign, but it doen't even reach the quality of previous games . The multiplayer is the same repetitive lone wolf stat hunter we've have played since the time CoD 4. Nothing new at all just a new number to the tittle and voila!! there you have a "new" experience. I already expect a new CoD for 2012 and it will be the same crap.… Expand
  36. Catatau
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    The best COD. Haters will always hate. The weapons and the strike packages really balanced the gameplay on multiplayer . Leaderboard is really awesome too.
  37. Scray
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    If you put mw2 and mw3 side by side, you would not be able to tell the difference. Its still just the same recycled game that came out in 2007. Graphics are very dated, this does not look like a 2011 game. Multilayer is nothing new, get a few kills then call in an airstrike and boom you're done. Single player is a laugh, I don't even want to talk about it. If you are on the fence aboutIf you put mw2 and mw3 side by side, you would not be able to tell the difference. Its still just the same recycled game that came out in 2007. Graphics are very dated, this does not look like a 2011 game. Multilayer is nothing new, get a few kills then call in an airstrike and boom you're done. Single player is a laugh, I don't even want to talk about it. If you are on the fence about getting this game, don't bother, waste of time and money.… Expand
  38. the_KENJI_way
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    mw3 is a very good game, but there is a lot of haters out there, that says that they don't like cod but they keep playing it. The campaing i too short but in this 5h you never will be bored. the spec ops and the survival, are good (i like more the zombies) and you can play it for many hours. The online i think is very good, (and i played mw, waw, mw2 and bo) i think that is so much easiermw3 is a very good game, but there is a lot of haters out there, that says that they don't like cod but they keep playing it. The campaing i too short but in this 5h you never will be bored. the spec ops and the survival, are good (i like more the zombies) and you can play it for many hours. The online i think is very good, (and i played mw, waw, mw2 and bo) i think that is so much easier for noobs, you get everything and level up very fast, but it is a challenge for pro gamers too, and fot the people ho says that is like buying maps for mw2... what do you expect? you really think, watching the trailers, that mw3 are going to be a lot different that other mw? my really score will be 8,5 but i have to put the 10 to balance the score. Sorry for my english and thanks… Expand
  39. CuttlefishJones
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    The same regurgitated brain dead shooter as always. Infinite re-spawns and absolutely nothing new. They may have upped the graphics slightly but fall far short of Battlefield. You may as well stick with MW2 and not waste your cash on this dead end of a franchise.
  40. minicloni
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I think a great game and hilarious, do not understand the trolls that put a 0, this seems a Madrid-Barca, seriously agusto you stay? damn trolls ... set to play BF3 and let your people vote honest
  41. REVIEWAN
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    If I wanted to play Modern Warfare 2 I would have bought Black ops, or the actual game.

    Same game, same gimmick, same fans, and same advertisements. If you like rehashed maps, card board guns, and horrible campaign, this game is for you.
  42. massacer
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Well I see the BF trolls reviews are in, now listen to a rational review. If you enjoy the other Modern Warfare games, you'll like this one. Sure, not a whole lot different going on, but the campaign is amazing and the game is still fun. Screw the haters, if you like COD this game is for you.
  43. sonvady
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MW3 multiplayer is too good. Most accurate and smoothest multiplayer of all time. Campaign is very dramatic but superb. The only thing which needs improvement is graphics. Battlefield 3 has better graphics than MW3 but that doesn't mean MW3 is sh** still kicking ass with it's superb campaign and addictive multiplayer… Expand
  44. xfamas
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    Multiplayer is good for a COD game; little changes I mean I am happy with the better balancing but seriously feels like a DLC, this is like Battlefield BC2 Vietnam. Only its $60 not $15, also about 2/3 down the campaign (main reason I bought the game loved MW story line) Infinity Ward gives you the middle finger and laughs at you by making one of your favorite characters die. Seriously? IMultiplayer is good for a COD game; little changes I mean I am happy with the better balancing but seriously feels like a DLC, this is like Battlefield BC2 Vietnam. Only its $60 not $15, also about 2/3 down the campaign (main reason I bought the game loved MW story line) Infinity Ward gives you the middle finger and laughs at you by making one of your favorite characters die. Seriously? I was expecting much more. Other than that the game is still decen… Expand
  45. MeatBall
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Total over hyped trash, same game different year. Save yourself $60 and play the Call of Duty game you already have! This game should just be sold as a MW2 expansion pack. The game literally reuses textures and models from past CoD games, including CoD4.
  46. Nycgamer
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    mw3 = mw2. nothing but a map pack. campain was actually good but lets be real its all about the online play . infinty ward needs to do some serious updates on its online play. whats with getting killed by one bullet. i can under stand if its a head shot but getting killed with a foot shot.. once again they have failed and robbed me for 60$. as a huge fan of the call of duty games this bymw3 = mw2. nothing but a map pack. campain was actually good but lets be real its all about the online play . infinty ward needs to do some serious updates on its online play. whats with getting killed by one bullet. i can under stand if its a head shot but getting killed with a foot shot.. once again they have failed and robbed me for 60$. as a huge fan of the call of duty games this by far is the biggest let down. trearch should of designed this game. starting to think infinty ward is not thinking about the gamers but more at their pockets... huge rip off.… Expand
  47. CitizenRye
    Nov 14, 2011
    7
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is entering the â
  48. HomaBolo
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    They made this game for 2 years and I see no difference either in the menu or HUD. It's as if they gave you a steak at a restaurant with a microwave.
  49. scuzzlebutt78
    Nov 14, 2011
    4
    I enjoyed the single player but the multi-player was the same old crap. Activision rakes in millions off this series and the least they could give us, console gamers, is Dedicated Servers. This would fix the connection interruption, Host migration and hit marker lag. I've loved the COD series up till Black Ops, this is where i started to get bitter. Playing MW3 sealed it. I feel like I'mI enjoyed the single player but the multi-player was the same old crap. Activision rakes in millions off this series and the least they could give us, console gamers, is Dedicated Servers. This would fix the connection interruption, Host migration and hit marker lag. I've loved the COD series up till Black Ops, this is where i started to get bitter. Playing MW3 sealed it. I feel like I'm playing MW2 (not a bad thing) and paid 60 bucks for an expansion pack. It's tragic but people will continue to drink the Koolaid that Activision sells. I for 1, unless the next one is innovative, am done with the COD series.… Expand
  50. MetAnalyst
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    There is not much to say about the latest installment in the Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare 3. Overall the game is too similar to MW2 to justify $60 for a game that is 90% the same as its predecessor. My advice, rent MW3, but don't buy it. The campaign is standard Call of Duty. Run and gun, explosions everywhere, bullets constantly flying by all making for a very unbelievable over theThere is not much to say about the latest installment in the Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare 3. Overall the game is too similar to MW2 to justify $60 for a game that is 90% the same as its predecessor. My advice, rent MW3, but don't buy it. The campaign is standard Call of Duty. Run and gun, explosions everywhere, bullets constantly flying by all making for a very unbelievable over the top experience. Some may love this, I found it excruciatingly difficult to force myself to play it. The graphics here may have sufficed with the release of MW2, but here in 2011, they really do look terrible. Audio feels hollow and lacking when firing most weapons. Multiplayer is essentially the same as MW2. It is an arcade shooter. There are no real strategies beyond improving your reaction time, that will help you win a duel. Average time alive is approximately 10 seconds. Graphics even more poor here than in the campaign. Spec Ops is where I found the most enjoyment. The dual survival mode is fun with a friend and that which I spent the most time with. The missions are mostly non engaging and left me with no feeling of accomplishment upon their completion. In all honesty, this is not the best playing FPS of 2011. During my time with MW3, I only wanted it to be over, and back to playing other games. Like I said before, rent the game and see what you think.… Expand
  51. noliberation
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Another great Call of Duty game. Story line is about the same as the rest of them, but the Multiplayer changes are what really shines. The strike packages was an excellent edition to this game. Well done guys
  52. dtrock78
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    Identical to MW 2????.......

    Hardly! This game is a SHELL of MW2 or even Black Ops.....................Every map is small, gray, and boring! They completely took the verticality out of the game, for what????........It's like you're fighting in a block of swiss cheese. Death from 360 degrees, respawn, run 5 seconds, get shot, respawn, repeat!...................................The    Identical to MW 2????.......

    Hardly! This game is a SHELL of MW2 or even Black Ops.....................Every map is small, gray, and boring! They completely took the verticality out of the game, for what????........It's like you're fighting in a block of swiss cheese. Death from 360 degrees, respawn, run 5 seconds, get shot, respawn, repeat!...................................The reason the game got such good reviews from "professionals" is because Activision wines and dines these guys for a year prior to the game being released, they flew a bunch of them down to some military shooting excursion last year for crying out loud................Do yourselves a favor and pick up BF3, it's insane. The graphics are twice as good, the weapon sounds are unreal (they vary based on the size of the room you're in, the material you are firing against, etc, and the maps take 10 minutes to run across on foot! Throw in some humvees and choppers, and you get the picture, and this is coming from a diehard COD fanboy.................the Modern Warfare series is officially DOA.    … Expand
  53. Lawdude7777
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I don't know what the hell is wrong with everybody. This game is fantastic. The graphics are much improved, the maps are fun, yet challenging and the campaign is a rollercoaster of thrills and 'Michael Bay-esque' set pieces. If even an ounce of you enjoyed anything remotely cool about the Modern Warfare or Blops games... then please buy this and stop the Battlefield 3 haters purposelyI don't know what the hell is wrong with everybody. This game is fantastic. The graphics are much improved, the maps are fun, yet challenging and the campaign is a rollercoaster of thrills and 'Michael Bay-esque' set pieces. If even an ounce of you enjoyed anything remotely cool about the Modern Warfare or Blops games... then please buy this and stop the Battlefield 3 haters purposely giving this game a bad score.… Expand
  54. SplitHorizon
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    Very disappointed, I was looking forward to this game but after couple of hours I was bored of it cause it feels like an expansion pack for mw2. They did nothing but recycle everything from 2 and release it as a new game when really there is nothing new about it. Ill stick with BF3
  55. Ginda
    Nov 14, 2011
    5
    I play COD because i know what it is. Fast paced FPS action and an easy game that gives me a brake from the everyday life. When a new COD comes out i don't expect the invention of an new genre og game. It always feels familiar and i know exactly what to expect: my favorite game with some new maps, new time setting, new weapons and new kill streaks. Only thing i really really do need thoughI play COD because i know what it is. Fast paced FPS action and an easy game that gives me a brake from the everyday life. When a new COD comes out i don't expect the invention of an new genre og game. It always feels familiar and i know exactly what to expect: my favorite game with some new maps, new time setting, new weapons and new kill streaks. Only thing i really really do need though is better coding that Black Ops and that developers listen to gamers. I stopped playing MW2 because of hackers and nothing ever seemed to be done about them. And now they are back in MW3, ALREADY!!?? But the question is will they do something about them this time? Why is there no voting system in the loobys? It seems developers just don't care about anything but the money, because these problems are the same in MW2 and have been from the beginning. A game they have had a years to fix by now.

    I would have given the game a 10 if not for the feeling that developers just don't care.    … Expand
  56. ruthlessdemon
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I love the COD: MW series, and i have to say that this is by far the best one out of all the series. to all those people who keep saying "i've done this before", well duh tards. its the final installment to an epic series. So of course your gonna get that feeling your still playing the same story board as the first MW. I feel that the multiplayer is fantastic. I dont really know why peopleI love the COD: MW series, and i have to say that this is by far the best one out of all the series. to all those people who keep saying "i've done this before", well duh tards. its the final installment to an epic series. So of course your gonna get that feeling your still playing the same story board as the first MW. I feel that the multiplayer is fantastic. I dont really know why people complain about not having new weapons, its the same weapons that are being used today, what to you expect laser cannons? C'mon people its a fantastic game thats enjoyed by millions of people so why cant you shut up and enjoy playing online with your buddies like everyone else instead of complaing and picking apart every stupid tiny detail. Your playing a game set in current time not the year 2040. I give this game a 10/10 for both the story mode, by far the best one of the series, and for the multiplayer, the way you level up everything individually was a fantastic idea! all in all i think this game is by far the best one in the series!!… Expand
  57. IMN
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    this game is linear as hell, full of scripts, with stupid AI and stupid storyline. why the hell did everybody want to conquer the world?? and what then? provide the whole world and all of the conquered countries with food, water, electriciti and other stuff? i dont think that somebody needs this kind of problems. but gameplay is just awful. next time make a cartoon.
  58. Marcus2012
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    This game is nothing more than a reskin of MW2. It feels and looks the same in every way but now it has claustrophobic maps perfect for the camping classes and has completely ended the run and gun class by removing unlimited run and lightweight. When I put this game in my PS3 on launch day my heart sank as I instantly realised nothing had been done, I had bought a MW2 expansion pack.This game is nothing more than a reskin of MW2. It feels and looks the same in every way but now it has claustrophobic maps perfect for the camping classes and has completely ended the run and gun class by removing unlimited run and lightweight. When I put this game in my PS3 on launch day my heart sank as I instantly realised nothing had been done, I had bought a MW2 expansion pack. After the massive changes between MW & MW2 we all expected an equal amount of development effort going into this. It didn't. Rehashing someone elses work seems to be a speciality of Activision's new studio, sledgehammer games. Well, they certainly took a sledgehammer to the franchise that's for sure. If Black Ops failings weren't transparent enough MW3 will have even the most dedicated fan questioning his loyalty to the franchise. Admittedly the single player is mediocre but this hardly enough to redeem itself and justify it's above average price tag. Fail… Expand
  59. janderton11
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    This game is poor. It looks dated, is badly designed, looks old and feels old. I played better games on my ps2. This developer has made more money than any game developer in history and they bring this out? I would be so embarassed to have released this. They have made more money than sense and I am so angry. Most developers have invested time and money into revitalising a franchise. TheyThis game is poor. It looks dated, is badly designed, looks old and feels old. I played better games on my ps2. This developer has made more money than any game developer in history and they bring this out? I would be so embarassed to have released this. They have made more money than sense and I am so angry. Most developers have invested time and money into revitalising a franchise. They really do appear greedy. Its a broken half finished game. So disappointed.… Expand
  60. tomd64
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Let me start off by saying that I own every single call of duty game ever made for consoles. I still rank cod4 as one of the best first person shooter games ever made. Unfortunately, MW3 has been an upsetting dissappointment. In the prior two modern warfares, I have enjoyed folliwing captain price around on his missions and this one is no different. Some older characters have even beenLet me start off by saying that I own every single call of duty game ever made for consoles. I still rank cod4 as one of the best first person shooter games ever made. Unfortunately, MW3 has been an upsetting dissappointment. In the prior two modern warfares, I have enjoyed folliwing captain price around on his missions and this one is no different. Some older characters have even been brought back. My enthusiasm at the exciting story almost overcomes the fact that it took me only 4 and a half hours to play through it. Spec ops is fun with a buddy, and survival is mildly entertaining. This however, is where my praise stops. Multiplayer is very similar to MW2, but actually got worse. Before someone says that I am just whining because I am bad at the game, let me be clear. My kill-death ratio is 2.83 and I have won almost every game I have played, I would consider that good. The maps are small and uninteresting, and almost all of them seem to be in a town or city. There are new weapons, but none of them really feel interesting. Even most of the new killstreaks are very similar to the old ones. Juggernaut is unique, but after about ten times it gets old. I understand that support streaks were added to help players who weren't the best fighters, but it had an unforseen effect. The sky is never clear, and other than in search and destroy, you will always be getting attack from the air by something. I am angered by the fact that the developers will make hundreds of millions of dollars on this game, it doesn't teach them anything. They didn't put enough effort into making it better than MW2 and were content to just make a similar game. The uninteresting maps mean that even by the time you reach level 50 the game won't have grown on you and it never will. Please don't waste your money on this game, make the developers want to give us a better game next time. I for one, will not buy another Call of Duty until an effort is made to make each game feel different than the last.… Expand
  61. e11eventoes
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    It's definitely another call of duty game, but not in a bad sense. It's packed with alot of content and a some new features. You'll be able to plow through the high action campaign in about 4-5 hours and continue on with hours on hours of gaming goodness from multiplayer to the new spec ops mode featuring survial (which is pretty damn aweseome with its own leveling system!) fan or not,It's definitely another call of duty game, but not in a bad sense. It's packed with alot of content and a some new features. You'll be able to plow through the high action campaign in about 4-5 hours and continue on with hours on hours of gaming goodness from multiplayer to the new spec ops mode featuring survial (which is pretty damn aweseome with its own leveling system!) fan or not, it's definitely got enough features well worth the 60 bucks.… Expand
  62. nikto
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    THIS GAME IS THE WORST GAME THAT I HAVE EVER SAW IN COD SERIES. Graphics not bad. Its just terrible. They make a game that have a 7-years old gameplay,graphic and many things. In previous games they made something good and interesting, but there they just press ctrl+c; ctrl+v;ctrl+v.
  63. RigorM
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Sadly this game is nothing new and I feel as though I wasted my money. It may be worth it once its $20 because its essentially a map pack with a 4-5 hour campaign expansion as well.
  64. Nismo1427
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    For those of you BF fan boys complaining about MW3 take a step back and look at BF. MW was way less of a disappointment than BF was. The campaign in BF is terrible, not so in MW. As for the multiplayer IW revamped it. BF multiplayer is the almost exactly the same as BFBC2! The only difference are the jets and you can go prone! I like both games but I think it's ridiculous peopleFor those of you BF fan boys complaining about MW3 take a step back and look at BF. MW was way less of a disappointment than BF was. The campaign in BF is terrible, not so in MW. As for the multiplayer IW revamped it. BF multiplayer is the almost exactly the same as BFBC2! The only difference are the jets and you can go prone! I like both games but I think it's ridiculous people giving a good game a terrible score just because your pissed that BF didn't sell as much or that professional game journalists thought MW turned out better than BF3's expectations. Why can't people just realize there is room in the industry for both!!… Expand
  65. AvidFPSFan
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I used to like CoD games back in the day, but since 4, it's like Activision saw its success and just stopped putting effort into subsequent releases. I have never played a game where I was legitimately confused by which version I was playing (MW1 or 2). And this comes from a guy who plays POKEMON! I should have stopped at MW2. Luckily it was not a full-price purchase, but rather a copyI used to like CoD games back in the day, but since 4, it's like Activision saw its success and just stopped putting effort into subsequent releases. I have never played a game where I was legitimately confused by which version I was playing (MW1 or 2). And this comes from a guy who plays POKEMON! I should have stopped at MW2. Luckily it was not a full-price purchase, but rather a copy that a friend let me borrow. I can't say I'm sad to see this franchise go, because I'm about done with this and FPS games altogether. I really hope this franchise (and the entire FPS genre as far as I'm concerned) goes the way of Guitar Hero, because I'm done.

    It's like a bad fad that just will not go out of style because Activision knows how to market the game to 12 year old children. The game is rated M, people! Might as well package the game with free cigarettes while they're at it. Needless to say, I was sickened to see how many copies were purchased day one. This does not send a favorable message to developers. Because now, any game that is released that doesn't sell like 4 million in the first 24 hours is just doomed to fail. And to succeed, everyone's just going to start making their own crappy FPS games just to stay afloat.

    I know I said it before, but I seriously cannot wait until the FPS genre as a whole goes away and is replaced with something else.

    Like jRPGS.    … Expand
  66. kevinski
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    It's worth noting that this game has a single-player campaign, which many of the reviews bombing it don't seem to take into consideration. If you're interested in only the multi-player modes, then yeah, you'll probably be a bit disappointed. Still, MW3 may not reinvent the wheel, but it's far from a bad game.
  67. NathanB
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Really don't know why people are slating this game because its similar to MW2. Of course it is, it's a COD game. If you were that stupid to realise that before you bought it, you deserve to waste your money. MW3 is a good game in itself regardless of whether its 'just like MW2'!!

    ....and you know what, all you lot **** about it, you'll still all play it all year! What does that tell you?
  68. powermandan
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Like a lot of people have said its basically just a reskinned MW2, single player mode is enjoyable but at the same time the story line is silly. Multiplayer is a joke, full of bugs, almost impossible to get a game if there are 4+ in your party. Lag appears to be issue even if you have indicated good latency. When you watch the kill cams it will neglect to show the entire magazine youLike a lot of people have said its basically just a reskinned MW2, single player mode is enjoyable but at the same time the story line is silly. Multiplayer is a joke, full of bugs, almost impossible to get a game if there are 4+ in your party. Lag appears to be issue even if you have indicated good latency. When you watch the kill cams it will neglect to show the entire magazine you emtied into your opponents head and just show them popping you a couple of times in the head.

    Its a shame they cant just port the maps to Black Ops, at least that ran well and the multiplayer seemed fair.    … Expand
  69. awalls63
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    This game doesn't deserve a review I've reviewed Modern Warfare 2 and should just repost that its the same game. Developers need to stop being rewarded for lazy work. I have owned all the previous Call of Duty's and this game does't move the ball forward a bit. They rehashed and recycled the same content as was in the prior ones, they used the same engine, and this shouldn't be acceptable.This game doesn't deserve a review I've reviewed Modern Warfare 2 and should just repost that its the same game. Developers need to stop being rewarded for lazy work. I have owned all the previous Call of Duty's and this game does't move the ball forward a bit. They rehashed and recycled the same content as was in the prior ones, they used the same engine, and this shouldn't be acceptable. There are a multitude of great games coming out and this is the one that is going to sell the best. This game should be discarded and the industry should grow stronger from rewarding developers who aren't trying to reap the benefits of having a much loved franchise. Buy Skyrim, buy Arkham City and leave this game where it belongs on the store shelves, dusty and forgotten.… Expand
  70. Timbowne
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    MW3 brings nothing new. It's a good arcade game to play with friends but thats where the fun ends. Nothing innovative here & the fact it still uses the same engine that cod4 used really tells you everything you need to know. Although BF3 has it's flaws at least it has brought something new to the table & requires skill. Looks like it's back to the store for a trade. Enjoy MW3 those thatMW3 brings nothing new. It's a good arcade game to play with friends but thats where the fun ends. Nothing innovative here & the fact it still uses the same engine that cod4 used really tells you everything you need to know. Although BF3 has it's flaws at least it has brought something new to the table & requires skill. Looks like it's back to the store for a trade. Enjoy MW3 those that play it but don't forget you all have school tomorrow so bed by 9!!! :-P… Expand
  71. Fragus97
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes I love all the fan boys who evaluate to 0 in a game that never played.Immediately tell you that I'm not a fan of Call of Duty series but I'm not anti-fan of Battlefield. That is why you objected to a change in attitude to the game and the series in general and evaluation in terms of game graphics that give Battlefield 3, but in terms of the total.… Expand
  72. wdstrick31487
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Yeah it may be more of the same, but that isn't a bad thing. It certainly doesn't make it a BAD game. It still is the go-to FPS. Even if madden doesn't change much every year - it still is the most enjoyable sports game. Same idea. So even if you are disappointed that MW3 isn't "the most amazing FPS ever made", it doesn't have to be to be enjoyable. The low user score is more a function ofYeah it may be more of the same, but that isn't a bad thing. It certainly doesn't make it a BAD game. It still is the go-to FPS. Even if madden doesn't change much every year - it still is the most enjoyable sports game. Same idea. So even if you are disappointed that MW3 isn't "the most amazing FPS ever made", it doesn't have to be to be enjoyable. The low user score is more a function of immature people overreacting and/or thinking that it makes them "cool" to hate on MW.… Expand
  73. Yanngc33
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    It's easy to say that MW3 isn't as big of a leap that MW2 made but why change a winning formula? This game is pretty ok, it has loads of explosions and at one point, you shoot some dudes, which is always fun. Also, there's this multiplayer mode, it's pretty great as well.
  74. webhead921
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Don't listen to the unnecessary hate. Sometimes things are popular because they are GOOD. The campaign is better than Modern Warfare 2, but not quite as good as modern warfare 1. The narrative feels less random, and it is really fun to see World War III in full force. The opening level is great. Also, the pacing is good, switching up more calm levels with on rails vehicle sectionsDon't listen to the unnecessary hate. Sometimes things are popular because they are GOOD. The campaign is better than Modern Warfare 2, but not quite as good as modern warfare 1. The narrative feels less random, and it is really fun to see World War III in full force. The opening level is great. Also, the pacing is good, switching up more calm levels with on rails vehicle sections with more bombastic explosions going off everywhere. As far as multiplayer is concerned, it does what the previous games do, with minor tweaks. I really like the new kill confirmed mode, which has less campers since people have to run out and collect dog tags. Overall, if you like the series so far, you will like this game. If you hated previous entries in the Call of Duty Franchise, why bother?… Expand
  75. GinjaNinja192
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Basically a re-packaging of MW2 with very slight differences, i got the game on release date and within 2 hours of playing i wanted to trade it in. Infinity ward should be ashamed of this lazy attempt at a game, its really just recycled gameplay that's going to be spewed out year after year and you're paying £40 for it. If you really want to play it i would advise renting it
  76. markface
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Having even more fun that all of the other COD's, gameplay improvements are huge. Levelling of everything. Just a great all round casual FPS. Its a different game to BF3. Not sure why we can't love both? I do.
  77. dfs
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I don't understand why I keep buying COD games. They're all the same unimaginative, reused junk. It's not fun any longer. Back to BF3. Never buying another COD game, they're all the same and have been for years.
  78. Jirstuve
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    While I haven't gone through the whole campaign yet, I've been playing multiplayer religiously, and I've done a pretty good number of single player Survival missions. I love it. The multiplayer has considerably improved from MW2 (I didn't play Black Ops) being more balanced, there isn't 90% quick scopers in the game any more, and now you actually have a chance to take them down. The mapsWhile I haven't gone through the whole campaign yet, I've been playing multiplayer religiously, and I've done a pretty good number of single player Survival missions. I love it. The multiplayer has considerably improved from MW2 (I didn't play Black Ops) being more balanced, there isn't 90% quick scopers in the game any more, and now you actually have a chance to take them down. The maps are well designed, with a few more central locations where the fighting can take place, and for the most part are seemingly more fast-paced than MW2, with perhaps lacking small maps such as "Rust", however "Dome" does come close. All in all, if you love to play fast-paced first person shooters online, get Modern Warfare 3. It was well worth the wait for me.… Expand
  79. alexmotis
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    So I bought both games shooters for my PS3. I obviously played BF3 first as it came out first. The campaign was okay, not awesome, although it did have some great moments. The multiplayer was awesome - as long as you have friends in your squad. If not, it can be a very lonely game. Then I got MW3, great Hollywood campaign we've all come to expect, and solid multiplayer. A great formula,So I bought both games shooters for my PS3. I obviously played BF3 first as it came out first. The campaign was okay, not awesome, although it did have some great moments. The multiplayer was awesome - as long as you have friends in your squad. If not, it can be a very lonely game. Then I got MW3, great Hollywood campaign we've all come to expect, and solid multiplayer. A great formula, refined in every detail. So, although I marveled at the chirping of birds and massive battlefields of BF3, I felt - at times - not always, that I was training for a marathon. I don't think soldiers run so much in battle, so often. MW3 is popcorn entertainment. In summary, BF3 is a better game, MW3 is a funner game (I just wish it had better graphics).… Expand
  80. Andrew5
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I got this game on steam on launch day, hoping it would be better than Black Ops. Biggest mistake I have ever made in buying a game, even worse than buying BO. That game was a mess, and I have deeply regretted buying it, but not more than MW3. I have played MW, MW2, BO, and now MW3 and I can say each game gets worse exponentially. I will never purchase another COD game again.

    This game    I got this game on steam on launch day, hoping it would be better than Black Ops. Biggest mistake I have ever made in buying a game, even worse than buying BO. That game was a mess, and I have deeply regretted buying it, but not more than MW3. I have played MW, MW2, BO, and now MW3 and I can say each game gets worse exponentially. I will never purchase another COD game again.

    This game really feels like MW1.5 as there is absolutely nothing new. Graphics are more than 4 years old. Same old boring, predictable story. Multiplayer is exactly the same with new maps. This game could have been a $15 DLC, and even that would be a rip off.

    If you guys want a good, quality game, check out The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. There's a game that the developers actually put time into making, about 3 years. Not like each COD game taking less than a year to make, no wonder their quality is so terrible. It's sad that such a piece of junk like MW1.5 can sell millions and even more than games that outclass it like Skyrim. There are just too many mindless, stupid fanboys who enjoy shooting each other with new maps paying a $60 fee every year to do so.

    Overall, this game couldn't even last me 2 days as once Skyrim came out I dumped this piece of crap. Hopefully, the COD series dies with this game or they totally reinvent it because it's only going to get worse from here.    … Expand
  81. Pacroid
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    For Shame...rehashing items for COD4 and reusing them in MW3. This just goes to show that like Guitar Hero, this franchise is going to go down the same road of more of the same with a new paint job. If you want to play a MW game, stick with COD4 or Black Ops. No need to waste your money on this one.
  82. TheHeadshrinker
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    I give the game ZERO for innovation. MW3 is basically MW2's DLC, except you pay £40 for it, along with a £35 subscription fee to ELITE if you feel you've not wasted enough money. The actual gameplay is ok, but there is no excuse for releasing a game that looks and plays exactly the same as MW2. Do your job and develop Activision, there is no 'development' here.
  83. instant411
    Nov 14, 2011
    5
    If you have been playing COD since MW1 (or earlier) I have one word for you - Franchise fatigue, you probably felt it at one point playing guitar hero and chances are you may start to experience it with this title. This game is literally starting to look like a copy and paste job, with very minor visual and audio upgrades and a few changes to kill streaks you would be forgive forIf you have been playing COD since MW1 (or earlier) I have one word for you - Franchise fatigue, you probably felt it at one point playing guitar hero and chances are you may start to experience it with this title. This game is literally starting to look like a copy and paste job, with very minor visual and audio upgrades and a few changes to kill streaks you would be forgive for otherwise thinking you already own this game, even the menus are just copied and pasted from previous titles. This game is not worth $60 in my opinion, either rent it first to see if you like it or find a used copy.

    If you have just started playing call of duty and by this I'm assuming the last and only COD game you've owned and played is Black ops, then you will enjoy this game. A greater balance is achieved between weapons and kill streaks giving players a much more leveled playing field. The game contains "epic" set pieces that will make you feel like you're in a Micheal Bay movie with tons of explosions and bullets flying by.    … Expand
  84. zaxmazr
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I laugh at the critic who gives this terrible repackaging of a game the 100. I don't understand why true diehard fans even like this, it's a map pack that costs $60! And what is this other stupid service, ANOTHER $50? Are you kidding me Activision? I see you're trying way too hard to milk the consumers of everything. Greedy company + repackaged game = 0. Waste of time.
  85. NabsyWabsy
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    I think there is a general trend of people hating on this game. Sure, it's not perfect, and its not as revolutionary as previous titles. It has become, once again, like the Pro Evos and Fifas of First Person Shooters. I personally have only played the first 36% of the campaign and found it as average as the last games, but where it really shines is its Online Multiplayer and Special Ops.I think there is a general trend of people hating on this game. Sure, it's not perfect, and its not as revolutionary as previous titles. It has become, once again, like the Pro Evos and Fifas of First Person Shooters. I personally have only played the first 36% of the campaign and found it as average as the last games, but where it really shines is its Online Multiplayer and Special Ops. Special Ops has an option of two modes, Survival and Missions. The missions are an arcade-esque version of the game and are fairly engaging. Survival, however, is the cream of the crop. I always found the Zombie modes of previous COD titles exciting, but there was no real strategic element or tactics other than 'lapping.' Survival brings these missing elements from Zombies and creates a great challenge that will constantly keep you coming back for more. The Online multiplayer has taken a fair amount of stick but seriously, what were people expecting? They have incorporated the best of all the previous titles and presented it in a way that is not at all different to previous episodes. People complain about the maps, and the guns; but really 16 interesting and different maps, varying in size, environment, and combat style make for an exciting experiences. They included the split screen online multiplayer as well. In summary, a great game. Not the revolution some people where expecting, but certainly worth buying if youre a fan of the series. And a passing thought, if you're playing Online and are getting 0kills 10deaths or a score as absymal as that, theres no excuse other than you're s***! remember the story of the poor carpenter?… Expand
  86. figominolas
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Un muy buen juego, quizá poco original respecto al MW2, pero de calidad altísima. El modo historia es espectacular, una peli Hoolywood en toda regla. En cuanto al online han metido cosas nuevas com oel modo de juego "Baja confirmada", que hacen que sea muy muy entretenido. También han metido modos de juego nuevos para jugar a 4 en pantalla partida.
  87. Vodkush
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Same game, different name. Its pathetic that the industry continues to support this series, and Infinity Ward. The same content every year with different skins, and a map pack worth of maps.
  88. Caymiss
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The game sucks. The Call of Duty franchise stopped being good after number 4, and MW3 doesn't do it justice. The game is the same thing over and over again. Same textures, same engine, same feel, same online. It doesn't matter if they have "NEW GUNS OMG OMG" or "THERE'S A NEW GAME MODE TOO!? OMG **** Because it doesn't matter how many things you add on to **** it's still going to be ****The game sucks. The Call of Duty franchise stopped being good after number 4, and MW3 doesn't do it justice. The game is the same thing over and over again. Same textures, same engine, same feel, same online. It doesn't matter if they have "NEW GUNS OMG OMG" or "THERE'S A NEW GAME MODE TOO!? OMG **** Because it doesn't matter how many things you add on to **** it's still going to be **** in the end. Online is awful too. Same crappy fanboys raging over being "shot in the head" by some pixels coming out of pixel. Screw you Activision.… Expand
  89. mm2mm
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    ohhhhhh my God!this game is awesome!!wayway better then B3.ohhhhhh my God!this game is awesome!!wayway better then B3.ohhhhhh my God!this game is awesome!!wayway better then B3.ohhhhhh my God!this game is awesome!!wayway better then B3.ohhhhhh my God!this game is awesome!!wayway better then B3.ohhhhhh my God!this game is awesome!!wayway better then B3.
  90. Panam-pl
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
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  91. Meteor
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    This game is just a re-hash of the MW2. Utter piece of crap, typical Activision, greedy. There is no change. Yet the drones will buy in millions. Dont get the fan following of this stupid game. Bf3 aint so hot either, but far better than this.
  92. 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.
  93. MxxxM
    Nov 14, 2011
    5
    So its a week in and what is MW3 like? Well.....its ok. I agree with most of the comments about it being boring and stale and the same thing. However, I wonder if people forgot about what happened a while back. The 2 head developers for Infinity Ward left. So you have the 2 key people developing your game and they leave so if you were Activision, what would you do? Do you get a new teamSo its a week in and what is MW3 like? Well.....its ok. I agree with most of the comments about it being boring and stale and the same thing. However, I wonder if people forgot about what happened a while back. The 2 head developers for Infinity Ward left. So you have the 2 key people developing your game and they leave so if you were Activision, what would you do? Do you get a new team (Sledgehammer) and rush to create a brand new game from scratch and HOPEFULLY keep everyone happy? Or, do you go the safe route and try to recreate the greatness from the last game, with a few tweaks here and there to make people at least a little happy? When you have almost 2 hundred million dollars in projected sales on the line and a possible billions invested in future titles, you take the safe route. Now, told start freaking out saying I'm wrong and whatever. I AGREE that the multiplayer is bad. I have had lots of lag issues and overpowering of the hosts and etc. I AGREE Elite (as of right now) is worthless. I AGREE that the campaign is Hollywood blockbuster style. (I havn't touched Spec Ops so I cant judge that) But here is the thing, all and all its not a 0 out of 10. A 0 is ET for NES. The multiplayer will surely have 20 thousand patches like every other Call of Duty and there will always be bugs. But in the end, we can't go back to Black Ops because its probably gonna be hacked to crap soon cause no one is monitoring it anymore. You could go to Battlefield but I hate vehicles. So you have 2 options, enjoy MW3 until White Ops or whatever the next one from Treyarch will be, or till Respawn Studios (The 2 guys who left Infinity Ward) make there new game. Or you can broaden your game interests to other great games like Uncharted 3 and Batman Arkham City for PS3 or Gears 3 and Skyrim for XBOX360. All and all its not great..but we are all gonna play it and are probably have 2 Prestige's under your belt.… Expand
  94. BIFFWEBSTER
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I'm too tired to write a comprehensive review right now, but I will say that I suspect all the people giving MW3 a low rating are envious BF3 fans. Really, this is the best FPS EVER
  95. eman1989
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    A pathetic attempt to con gamers into paying money for the same old hallow schlock. A soulless, artless, interactive cut scene celebrating jock bravado not worthy of release. I hate this game, and I sure as hell hate the people who play it incessantly. COD fans make the world a worse place to live in.
  96. sidekickly
    Nov 14, 2011
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Being a Call of Duty fan since Activision release Call of Duty: Finest Hour, I can say that Modern Warfare 3 disappointed me. I thought it bring back the glory of Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2, but it didn't pan out that way. For starters, it really irked me that they killed off Soap after he just survived a knife to the chest, I would have rather it have been Price and Soap finishing off Makarov then Price and the useless character Yuri, who dies at the end anyways. The multiplayer is teeter totters between horrible and good, its not unplayable but the game lacks the gun game Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games kept badgering at. The player speed even with extreme conditioning is really slow, I don't even think that any of the previous Call of Duty titles were as slow as this game. Being as slow as it is, the guns can kill you faster than a speeding bullet. I would be fine with the guns being as powerful as they are if it wasn't for the lack of speed where you can't escape the gun fire. The multiplayer maps are by far the worst i have seen in a Call of Duty game, they are claustrophobic and leave little room to maneuver. The one shining light is that the spec ops is impeccable. The missions are pretty varied and fun with a friend and the survival mode is also enjoyable although i don't know why the developers wouldn't have made it four players instead of two. While this game isn't bad, it could have been great, instead you get a game that tries to be what the original Call of Duty 4 was except that it failed by using small and cramped maps and slow movement.… Expand
  97. SPN
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Fanstastic game. This is definitely the game that I've spent many days (or weeks or even months) of my life playing. I first started playing the COD series at MW2, which I bought randomly. I ended up being addicted to the game and bought MW3 a few days after its release. I'm addicted to this one too. Mainly it's the MP campaign that I love playing. Surprising to see all the BF3Fanstastic game. This is definitely the game that I've spent many days (or weeks or even months) of my life playing. I first started playing the COD series at MW2, which I bought randomly. I ended up being addicted to the game and bought MW3 a few days after its release. I'm addicted to this one too. Mainly it's the MP campaign that I love playing. Surprising to see all the BF3 fanboys (MW3 haters) writing bad reviews. Maybe it's because they need more people for MP. Sorry BF3 fanboys, you're gonna have to cut your losses and just buy MW3 for some good MP action.… Expand
  98. MadDad
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    No, sorry. This is a rip-off activision. MW 2.5 not more. Customers are stupid, but not that stupid! To destroy a so successful franchise the way you are doing itdoes not proof to be extremely smart....
  99. xa456852
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Always cliche, too many so-called explosion completely lost freshness, there is no innovation, no fun at all, has been too lazy to say COD, no innovation waiting to hell, I do not know what people are so boring to play this game.
  100. shiropika
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Still an Amazing game exp, Still big explode,big war,more more and more,The game's plot is still so gets old, do not have new idea.the game evaluation and magazine evaluation radically different,To Activision
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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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