Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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  1. gamer2013
    Jan 6, 2013
    7
    good last year

    playing this now the gameplay is not that smooth good campaign

    rly fun survival mode soild spec ops missions

    and very fun multiplayer black ops 2 feels smoother but this game is more memorable and betetr if ur not a massive cod fan
  2. EliteReviews
    Jan 14, 2013
    7
    Modern Warfare 3 ended in a most satisfying, and comforting way. After seeing the death of some of my favorite characters, I am very glad to see the ending work out the way it did. I did not figure this game to be as good or better than Modern Warfare 2, considering it was better than Modern Warfare 3. The campaign of this game did not add as much as Modern Warfare 2 had in it, but it wasModern Warfare 3 ended in a most satisfying, and comforting way. After seeing the death of some of my favorite characters, I am very glad to see the ending work out the way it did. I did not figure this game to be as good or better than Modern Warfare 2, considering it was better than Modern Warfare 3. The campaign of this game did not add as much as Modern Warfare 2 had in it, but it was a most satisfying way to end the trilogy. It went beyond my expectations, but not nearly as close as any other Call of Duty game did. The multiplayer of the game is a different story. I generally hated the multiplayer which is why I did not get far in the online ranks of the game. This here was the turning point to my thoughts about Modern Warfare 3. To me, there were simply too many people that took the game more serious than it needed to be, especially for a war game. If they were playing Battlefield 3, I could see why they would be taking it seriously, it has much more fast paced action to it, a breath taking view of modern and urban war, and the detail to the game is tremendous. Especially the jets they put in it, but I am not here to review Battlefield 3, and this is not a comparison and contrast essay. I am here to review a game that did not amuse me in the multiplayer field as much as any other Call of Duty game did. I don't recommend the game that much to people who can't stand others who whine entirely like the game is real, and start using foul language, especially kids that should not be cussing at their age. - Collin

    My Rating: 7/10
    Trenton's Rating: 7/10    … Expand
  3. Taberone
    Aug 5, 2013
    7
    While some say its the same game as the last one, its decently enjoyable. The special ops survival and missions were nice. Probably the only thing I enjoyed. The campaign mode brings back respawning enemies and gives you an entire army in each room to kill. You have regenerating health, and a realistic amount of enemies to shoot would be too easy. As in any FPS game these days, you have aWhile some say its the same game as the last one, its decently enjoyable. The special ops survival and missions were nice. Probably the only thing I enjoyed. The campaign mode brings back respawning enemies and gives you an entire army in each room to kill. You have regenerating health, and a realistic amount of enemies to shoot would be too easy. As in any FPS game these days, you have a bunch of invincible teammates that do absolutely nothing unless in scripted events, and only die when the plot tells them to. Getting shot in the head during a cutscene kills them, but not two rockets to the face, a grenade, 78 knife slashes, and 17 bullets from a sniper rifle to the face(That is, if the game wouldn't give you a friendly fire warning. This statement about the cutscene applies to most FPS games these days.) Somehow, Only one Delta operator is capable of killing all the enemies. The rest just stand there shooting, getting stunned from the bullets, and shouting at you to get on the machinegun, do this, do that, do everything. Enemies seem to gang up on the player first, because if the player dies, game over. The player is the only mortal in a squad of immortals. And multiplayer? I found it boring.… Expand
  4. ReakMayhem
    Nov 1, 2013
    7
    I don't get the hate of the series. It is what all video games are supposed to be, it is fun. When people say that this game is the same as MW2, I get that point, but that doesn't mean to have attitude like a preschooler. I like this game, but that doesn't mean I get bashed on like I did 9/11.
  5. 9anthony11
    Mar 29, 2014
    7
    This game was good, but the campaign was not that fun for me, whereas the Call of Duty: Black Ops campaign i enjoyed quite a bit more. But the multiplayer was the good part of the game.
  6. PeterAlexander
    Jan 6, 2016
    7
    Whilst Modern Warfare 3 acts as one of the weakest games of the franchise, the campaign makes for some epic moments. Following off two stunning Modern Warfare entries, the game had a lot to live up to. Whilst the campaign has its brilliant moments, the story feels far too familiar and anti-climatic and perhaps suffers by attempting to be too epic. The online side of the game feels like aWhilst Modern Warfare 3 acts as one of the weakest games of the franchise, the campaign makes for some epic moments. Following off two stunning Modern Warfare entries, the game had a lot to live up to. Whilst the campaign has its brilliant moments, the story feels far too familiar and anti-climatic and perhaps suffers by attempting to be too epic. The online side of the game feels like a downgraded version of Modern Warfare 2 unfortunately, particularly with a questionably dull colour scheme.… Expand
  7. SrPepe
    Oct 29, 2017
    7
    La campaña es muy corta teniendo en cuenta lo que sus predecesores nos habían demostrado, sin embargo esta muy buena, no me disgusta. En cuanto al online, para mi salud ni lo he tocado.
  8. GnArLY173H3aD
    Aug 25, 2018
    7
    It feels like with Modern Warfare 3, hype was the ultimate enemy. And it unfortunately won, but only by a hair.
  9. Jyadaus
    Jul 21, 2023
    7
    What a disappointment after MW2 and BO. I played this game later even though there is no hype for me, disappointment hit me hard. I can't imagine how bad for players in 2011.
  10. Berik
    Oct 4, 2019
    7
    Coming from Modern Warfare 2 in 2009, i bought this game on release in 2011 which high expectations to finish the epic campaign and play online again. What i got was something less, but still good.

    The story of Modern Warfare 2 ends with Soap killing General Shephard, but getting mortally wounded in the process. Modern Warfare 3 opens with you playing as Yuri, the most contrived    Coming from Modern Warfare 2 in 2009, i bought this game on release in 2011 which high expectations to finish the epic campaign and play online again. What i got was something less, but still good.

    The story of Modern Warfare 2 ends with Soap killing General Shephard, but getting mortally wounded in the process. Modern Warfare 3 opens with you playing as Yuri, the most contrived protagonist i've played in many games, protecting Price and Soap somewhere from Makarov's goons. The way this mission is written feels incredibly ridiculous, but is just a prelude of what is still to come.

    The campaign doubles down on over the top set pieces, visiting exotic locations and introducing last minute conveniences to the story. Seriously, why didn't they hire the writer of Modern Warfare 2? It seems as if the writer of this story took all the pieces from the first two games, jammed them in and decided to make them all meaningless in the large picture. World War 3 is a nonsensical joke, as Russia decides to invade Europe... because the president was kidnapped by terrorist? Chemical attacks against large cities, killing thousands of innocents?? That doesn't make any sense!

    You also play as a Delta Team with characters that have no distinct personality other than: 'Russia is bad, America is good.' Their deaths felt pointless, and i was rather laughing as the game tried to make this scene epic. Nice try, but you failed.

    To summarize the story: I was disappointed by the weak, predictable ending, last minute characters and overblown scenes. I would give the campaign a 6/10, it's average.

    However, Modern Warfare 3 shines brighter in its multiplayer and survival mode! Multiplayer is a step up from Modern Warfare 2, offering a more balanced PvP mode with fun weapons (trying out different weapons doesn't feel like a punishment) and a weapon leveling system. Community modes like Infected and Drop Zone were my favorite, offering a competitive mode without kill streaks and fun objectives.

    The survival mode Is my cup of tea, testing me harshly to find the best tactics to survive as long as possible while scoring points and playing with friends. Although i had to play the most of it with random people, i had a lot of fun with this mode. Beware of the epic juggernauts!

    Even though the campaign was a let down for me, i did end up enjoying the multiplayer and survival mode a lot. All together, i consider MW3 a good game, worthy of a 7/10.    … Expand
  11. PixelGamer115
    Oct 24, 2020
    7
    - Campaign: 7/10
    - Spec-Ops & Survival: 4/10
    - Multiplayer: 6/10

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  12. FidelGastro
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    Well, just finished campaign and to be honest, this game is just DLC to Modern Warfare 2.
    However the as a last part of Modern Warfare trilogy is quite decent. Its worst Modern Warfare of these three games, there is no doubt about it. Also there is no visible progress in graphics.
    The campaign was incredible fun, nice level design (the only bad level was the one where the chase of the    Well, just finished campaign and to be honest, this game is just DLC to Modern Warfare 2.
    However the as a last part of Modern Warfare trilogy is quite decent. Its worst Modern Warfare of these three games, there is no doubt about it. Also there is no visible progress in graphics.

    The campaign was incredible fun, nice level design (the only bad level was the one where the chase of the subway was). Lot of guns, nice characters. But lot of details i´ve hated.

    So first of all... why Nikolai´s comrades in arms having Czech surnames instead of Russian ? Then why millitia in Africa has same weapons as a proffesional Russian army in New York ? They could definitely give them instead of modern versions of AKs the old rusted AKs and SMGs with wooden grips and etc. like the rusted 50.cal on pickup car.

    Then, in MW2 i´ve complained about dog move animations.... now, millitia has for some reason Hyennas.. WHY? Why would someone take hyenna instead of dog for combat ?
    In Paris there is Russian T72 tank with graphic model from MW1...
    And Prague doesnt even close looks like Prague in real...
    + some nice easter eggs like TIME magazine where you can see Most Wanted Price and Soap on front page of magazine.

    Well, in the end i cant go higher than 7/10.    … Expand
  13. YigidOx2
    Feb 8, 2021
    7
    It is a more raw game than other games in this series. In fact, there is no change between MW: 2. Even the story is made by collecting the stories of other games in this series. But I don't think it's disgraceful. It is a little exaggeration.

    Note: F for Soap ...
  14. GODvaria
    Feb 1, 2021
    7
    В принципе дефолтная колда,ну хоть высер из будущего не стали добавлять и на этом спасибо.3я часть годная и все из модры.
  15. chernandez31
    Feb 23, 2022
    7
    Kinda hated by the community since it was more of the same. Though true, it improved on many unbalanced aspects from MW2. A very good game.
  16. Masterspeed
    Mar 21, 2022
    7
    Cerita nya mulai membosankan dan multiplayer yang sama dengan mw 2 dan grafis nya tidak ada beda dengan mw2
  17. JuanMS
    Aug 20, 2023
    7
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    May 19, 2023
    7
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  19. mindsale
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    Having just completed the game on Hardened, I can say that this was both the shortest Call of Duty campaign yet (it took me ~5 hours) and the least inspired. There are few whiz-bang spectacles that put a smile on my face like piloting snowmobiles or defending a fast food restaurant did in Modern Warfare 2. It actually played more like a checklist for a focus group. Sniper levels? Check.Having just completed the game on Hardened, I can say that this was both the shortest Call of Duty campaign yet (it took me ~5 hours) and the least inspired. There are few whiz-bang spectacles that put a smile on my face like piloting snowmobiles or defending a fast food restaurant did in Modern Warfare 2. It actually played more like a checklist for a focus group. Sniper levels? Check. Vehicle sections? Check. "Controversial" moment? Check (poorly, I might add). The narrative lacks the focus, cohesion, professionalism, and sheen that the second game had (the watermark for the Modern Warfare franchise), and is over much, much too quickly. The levels are also something of an eyesore, with a nearly monochromatic color palate (save for a batch of welcome blue skies) and blurry, pixelated textures. In short, buy this game for its multiplayer, not for a satisfying conclusion to a series in whose characters you're invested.… Expand
  20. moviefan56
    Feb 17, 2012
    6
    MW3 is not a terrible game. Unfortunately, i found it boring and repetitive, and the single player was short and forgettable. Survival mode is new, but i found it to be a boring rip off of zombies. Having liked Call of Duty in the past, this game was a disappointment to me. I do like the addition of strike packages, but the game still feels pretty stale, and I only have fun using obscureMW3 is not a terrible game. Unfortunately, i found it boring and repetitive, and the single player was short and forgettable. Survival mode is new, but i found it to be a boring rip off of zombies. Having liked Call of Duty in the past, this game was a disappointment to me. I do like the addition of strike packages, but the game still feels pretty stale, and I only have fun using obscure weapons like shotguns and snipers. I will not buy the next COD game, unless Treyarch reinvents the game play. Unfortunately, Activision is probably just going to release a another mediocre game, but the 12yr old fan boys will still buy because they don't notice how repetitive and stale it is.… Expand
  21. rifter89
    Nov 12, 2011
    6
    As always I do enjoy playing the campaigns of the call of duty franchise, I think I am going to stay away from multiplayer this year just because i cant take the utter disappointing feeling I get from it. Plus the multiplayer really is not any different than the countless other call of duties they give us every year, i don't care what anyone says, its the same old boring concept thatAs always I do enjoy playing the campaigns of the call of duty franchise, I think I am going to stay away from multiplayer this year just because i cant take the utter disappointing feeling I get from it. Plus the multiplayer really is not any different than the countless other call of duties they give us every year, i don't care what anyone says, its the same old boring concept that people will complain about no matter how you tweak it. So although I really did enjoy the campaign and it was very good in my opinion, the ending was not so good. I wasn't satisfied with the ending, and it doesn't seem like the modern warfare franchise which is on its 3rd and most likely final game is really ending, it doesn't feel complete. Unfortunately it probably is.… Expand
  22. CursedKnight187
    Oct 6, 2012
    6
    Whilst this game is, without a doubt, an enjoyable experience, it fails to bring anything new or fresh to this legendary franchise. The campaign had high moments but was less emotionally significant and enjoyable than its predecessors. The special ops mode was a little innovative with its survival mode, however it felt like a weak copy of the Treyarch zombies mode, but the missions wereWhilst this game is, without a doubt, an enjoyable experience, it fails to bring anything new or fresh to this legendary franchise. The campaign had high moments but was less emotionally significant and enjoyable than its predecessors. The special ops mode was a little innovative with its survival mode, however it felt like a weak copy of the Treyarch zombies mode, but the missions were easy and not particularly fun. The multiplayer was almost like an expansions to Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer, as it brought nearly nothing new to the table. Overall this game is a decent installment in the Call of Duty franchise but it suggests that the franchise is perhaps beginning to be consumed by age.… Expand
  23. TheMaximalist
    Feb 4, 2012
    6
    The multi-million award winning franchise is back with COD MW3. After the big Infinity Ward fallout last year we were not sure when we were gonna get the next MW game but just 2 years after MW2 they are back. The story once again is madly confusing but still has those epic Call of Duty moments. Really the story goes like this WW3, Makarov and explosions. I think I liked this campaignThe multi-million award winning franchise is back with COD MW3. After the big Infinity Ward fallout last year we were not sure when we were gonna get the next MW game but just 2 years after MW2 they are back. The story once again is madly confusing but still has those epic Call of Duty moments. Really the story goes like this WW3, Makarov and explosions. I think I liked this campaign better than the BF3 one because of those moments even though it is short. I played this on hardened and got through it in about 5 hours so that is sorta disappointing. Graphics wise MW3 doesn't disappoint but still they could have stepped it up after Battlefield. I think that also has to go with the sound grenades are the best example I died most in multiplayer because I could barely hear the grenade. Spec Ops is also back it has missions based around the story and a new survival mode which sees you fighting off waves of enemies and able to call in air support and but ammo, guns and grenades. It's nothing special but it will keep you occupied for a couple of hours. As always the longevity in COD comes from the multiplayer. Here is the downside with this game it is exactly the same 1 new mode some new weapons and exactly the same style. You may as well play MW2 because this just has a new skin attached. The new maps feel like copies also. Overall the MW3 provides a solid single player experience and very old multiplayer experience.
    The Scores
    Graphics=7-Modern Warfare 3 looks good but not as good as most current shooters
    Sound=6-The sound design sounds exactly like MW2 and that just is not enough
    Value=5-There is a good amount of singleplayer but the multiplayer is where the longevity usually is but not this time
    Story=7-Great moments but the story like the other games is way to confusing
    Gameplay=7-This is a raw barebones shooter with fun gameplay but no depths
    Overall=32/50-MW3 is now becoming a dated experience but provides some good fun.    … Expand
  24. blackwolf07
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    The great divider. This isn't a terrible game, and the metacritic score that it has now doesn't really reflect its fanbase or gamers in general. What it reflects is the few you think that someone cares. Regarding my opinions on the game, I think it's boring, yet well made. The last Call of Duty that was great was 4, and Black Ops was still a pretty good game. This one is just good. TheThe great divider. This isn't a terrible game, and the metacritic score that it has now doesn't really reflect its fanbase or gamers in general. What it reflects is the few you think that someone cares. Regarding my opinions on the game, I think it's boring, yet well made. The last Call of Duty that was great was 4, and Black Ops was still a pretty good game. This one is just good. The campaign is a bit shallow, (rephrase that) the campaign was insanely boring, and multiplayer can only do so much, at least for me. Spec Ops isn't as fun as Zombies mode, and the rest is the same stuff we've been playing for years, with a couple of other features. As I've repeated, the game isn't broken, but boring, thus a 6. I would give a 6.5 if given the chance, but I'd dare not give it a 7. So a 6.… Expand
  25. nils925
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    I really understand all the critic. I feel like i am f'ed in the butt. No combat training and no wager matches. The MP is way too fast paced. But you just gotta get used to it. That's why I still give the game an 8. The campaign is still the same fun but extremely short stuff. Spec Ops missions are also fun but short, but survival is a cool new feature. I think i will go back to Black OpsI really understand all the critic. I feel like i am f'ed in the butt. No combat training and no wager matches. The MP is way too fast paced. But you just gotta get used to it. That's why I still give the game an 8. The campaign is still the same fun but extremely short stuff. Spec Ops missions are also fun but short, but survival is a cool new feature. I think i will go back to Black Ops and MW2 after about 6 months. But for now, MW3 baby!… Expand
  26. Vincer
    Mar 6, 2012
    6
    Year after year, Infinity Ward and Treyarch deliver another Call of Duty game under the publication of the devil, erm, Activision and every year it delivers a "meh." This game is complicated for the wrong reasons. 1. Infinity Ward no longer knows how to write a serious, realistic story. This story is so forgettable and complicated for no reason. However, bare bones, it's very simplistic.Year after year, Infinity Ward and Treyarch deliver another Call of Duty game under the publication of the devil, erm, Activision and every year it delivers a "meh." This game is complicated for the wrong reasons. 1. Infinity Ward no longer knows how to write a serious, realistic story. This story is so forgettable and complicated for no reason. However, bare bones, it's very simplistic. The characters are, once again, generic, unsympathetic characters. Every line of dialogue is dull and uninteresting. 2. Battlefield 3. This game should, under any circumstances, be compared to Battlefield 3. EA made a stupid mistake of challenging this behemoth. Battlefield 3 does not hold a candle to Modern Warfare 3. But why mention this? Because it feel as if Modern Warfare 3 is trying too hard to compete against a game that will undoubtedly fail. 3. Because it's a new Modern Warfare 3, those **** at Machinima will play nothing other. 4. The online is still the same, still fun. Admittedly, I fun with the online. It's still rage-inducing and certainly as competitive as ever, but it was kind of fun. Overall, this game gets 6/10. With all the stupidities, Modern Warfare is only for the "hardcore" gamer.… Expand
  27. Ryouma
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    As an unbiased person to shooters and not in the bandwagon with the "BF3 or MW3 fanboys," I can rate this game as to what it deserves. The story mode is rather short...and really got alot of hyped up events that didn't even happen. And of course the story itself is..quite mediocre. The multiplayer feels rather unpolished as I can see many bugs happen while I'm playing. The special ops areAs an unbiased person to shooters and not in the bandwagon with the "BF3 or MW3 fanboys," I can rate this game as to what it deserves. The story mode is rather short...and really got alot of hyped up events that didn't even happen. And of course the story itself is..quite mediocre. The multiplayer feels rather unpolished as I can see many bugs happen while I'm playing. The special ops are quite fun, but that's pretty much it. If you're playing this by yourself, you're a fanboy. If you're playing to hang with your friends, then you should have smooth sailing with this game.… Expand
  28. gerbronicus
    Nov 24, 2011
    6
    Singleplayer experience is much better than MW2, although it still feels like it is directed by Michael Bay. Though for an action game, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Spec Ops is pretty fun, with the missions providing a decent amount of fun. However, Survival Mode is where the real fun lies in Spec Ops. It's always fresh when you can play on any multiplayer map. Multiplayer is stillSingleplayer experience is much better than MW2, although it still feels like it is directed by Michael Bay. Though for an action game, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Spec Ops is pretty fun, with the missions providing a decent amount of fun. However, Survival Mode is where the real fun lies in Spec Ops. It's always fresh when you can play on any multiplayer map. Multiplayer is still as addicting as ever, however, it is still the same thing as it has been since MW2. Some updates in graphics or gameplay mechanics would be nice. Or really anything for that matter. Starting to feel extremely repetitive, especially with annual releases.… Expand
  29. SpartacusBadBoy
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    I must say that Activision marketing department did a fantastic job to con more than a thousand users on xbox, 500 plus on PS3 and another 600+ on PC who all gave a very negative review. Why did you buy this game then??? The reason you are not seeing a huge positive review numbers is because the people who like this game are still playing in there pajamas or what they were wearing on theI must say that Activision marketing department did a fantastic job to con more than a thousand users on xbox, 500 plus on PS3 and another 600+ on PC who all gave a very negative review. Why did you buy this game then??? The reason you are not seeing a huge positive review numbers is because the people who like this game are still playing in there pajamas or what they were wearing on the 1st day the game came out. As for me, I have played more than 800 hours on mw2 (PC) and I'm not looking to play more of the same thing (played on a friends PC). But if you are, then this game is for you. New maps (so, so, there are some good maps), new game modes (kill confirm is like a blitz of ppl running around like headless chickens) and new guns (smg looks like the popular gun in PC) ! The multiplayer is refined and tweaked to give a better experience. I know this section is for PS3 (I do own a PS3 at least) but i was shocked to see the number of negative reviews and hopefully this review will help. Like i said in my other review for PC, if you are looking for something new and innovative, then don't buy this game. But if you were still playing mw2 and want more, then buy this game, most of my friends on steam are playing it like mad now.… Expand
  30. OllieWillie
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    Hmmmmmmm, well itâ
  31. ghostcw
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    This game doesn't deserve all the 0's it's getting, but it doesn't deserve the 10's either. Does this game live up to it's hype? Not even close. The game is basically MW2 with new maps. The game is still plagued by knife lunging, bad host based games, the dreaded HeartBeat Sensor (really infinity ward? really?), and the usual suspect of problems in a CoD game. Since there was no engineThis game doesn't deserve all the 0's it's getting, but it doesn't deserve the 10's either. Does this game live up to it's hype? Not even close. The game is basically MW2 with new maps. The game is still plagued by knife lunging, bad host based games, the dreaded HeartBeat Sensor (really infinity ward? really?), and the usual suspect of problems in a CoD game. Since there was no engine change, the graphics remain pretty much the same as in MW2. The weapons are unbalanced (*cough* UMP *cough*). And ofcourse, you get the insane amount of tent pitchers that only a CoD game can provide (not to mention the boosters). The campaign I did somewhat enjoy, despite the occasional unseen death, or magic phasing of bullets through the enemy. The story wasn't terrible, though, it pretty much plays like every CoD campaign before it. The saving grace of this game is in the co-op mode, which I've actually quite enjoyed. Survival mode can be fun when done with a friend. In conclusion, if you MUST have all CoD games, than go ahead and get this one, otherwise, with Skyrim on the way, and Arkham City and Uncharted 3 already out, and a multiplayer gem like Battlefield 3 out as well, this CoD is skippable.… Expand
  32. tabernouche
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    I've never played Battlefield 3 or MW2 so I can only compare it to Black Ops. My review pertains only to the multiplayer game:

    Pros: 1) better graphics and audio than Black Ops (e.g. environment has more detail and guns don't sound like toys). 2) Killstreaks have more options and are customizable by class. 3) Kill Confirmed is a fun tweak on Team Deathmatch. As for pros, that's about it,    I've never played Battlefield 3 or MW2 so I can only compare it to Black Ops. My review pertains only to the multiplayer game:

    Pros: 1) better graphics and audio than Black Ops (e.g. environment has more detail and guns don't sound like toys). 2) Killstreaks have more options and are customizable by class. 3) Kill Confirmed is a fun tweak on Team Deathmatch.
    As for pros, that's about it, in my opinion. Cons: 1) equipment and gun attachments/perks must level up (as opposed to purchasing with CoD points), so if you prefer a motion sensor--sorry, no way you're getting it until right before you prestige. 2) Sound quality of players' mics is poor. 3) Server disconnects/times out way more often than Black Ops. 4) I'm signed up for CoD Elite, but have yet actually see what it does because whenever log in, it kicks me out again. 5) Theater mode sucks: there's no first-person view for other players, and as far as I can tell, you can only watch your own games. If you want to watch other good players' games to get tips, you're out of luck.
    6) Many of the maps seem to be thrown together haphazardly and are not interesting.

    The gun/equipment leveling up, server problems, and theater mode are the biggest flaws in my opinion. Overall, I'm sure it'll provide plenty of entertainment, but the shortcomings of the multiplayer experience are heavily outweighed by the improvements.    … Expand
  33. Bostardi
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    Call of Duty use to spark thoughts and conversations of a game that rivaled, if not out played Halo, in online multiplayer. It gave us many innovations and beefed up many others. Now a days Call of Duty sparks rants about how generic it has become. Sadly Modern Warfare 3 is basically Modern Warfare 2 with 16 new maps, a few new killstreaks, modes, perks, and leveling mechanic. This mayCall of Duty use to spark thoughts and conversations of a game that rivaled, if not out played Halo, in online multiplayer. It gave us many innovations and beefed up many others. Now a days Call of Duty sparks rants about how generic it has become. Sadly Modern Warfare 3 is basically Modern Warfare 2 with 16 new maps, a few new killstreaks, modes, perks, and leveling mechanic. This may seem like a substantial amount of new content, but is it really worth $60? In my opinion Call of Duty has taken a turn onto the sports genre road. Theres a new one every year, with just a few new additions to warrant a new release. Now the Modern Warfare campaign for me was always just so-so. The huge set pieces and high octane action are straight out of a Bay film. But really the huge explosions and crazy action can't really hide the badly written, and sometimes confusing, story. Spec Ops was first introduced to us in Modern Warfare 2 and im glad to say its back. For me Spec Ops was more entertaing and rewarding playing with a friend, then raging at a other people online. They have also introduced a new mode, Survial, which isn't at all original, bascially a horde mode, where waves upon waves of enemies came at you. This mode is being implemented into almost every FPS now a days, its fun yes, but i would like to see something new for a change. The graphics haven't really changed much, if at all, from Modern Warfare 2. A quick glimpse at a screen with Modern Warfare 3, could easily be mistaken for its older counterpart. The soundtrack is nothing to special, but it does have its moments. There are many rehashed noises when firing guns, reloading, etc. but thats to be expected. Overall this addition to the Call of Duty franchise feels more like a shallow expansion than a full fledged game. Activision is going to end up running Call of Duty into the ground with these yearly outings (Guitar Hero/Tony Hawk), hopefully upcoming entries into the franchise can make a fresh start into something that has become very stale in the past years. Graphics: 6/10 Sound: 5/10 Gameplay: 7.5/10 Lasting Appeal: 6/10 Overall: 6/10… Expand
  34. Podunk_Bullfrog
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    One has only to play the Call of Duty games since World at War to see the budget for the game is largely dedicated to voice actors and marketing, with very little put into actual game development.

    This trend continues with Modern Warfare 3, a game that has already broke new records in sales just like its predecessors, yet shows no signs, while playing, that the game is more than a budget    One has only to play the Call of Duty games since World at War to see the budget for the game is largely dedicated to voice actors and marketing, with very little put into actual game development.

    This trend continues with Modern Warfare 3, a game that has already broke new records in sales just like its predecessors, yet shows no signs, while playing, that the game is more than a budget title from amateur developers.

    The campaign is over quickly. It has some fun moments, but it's so on rails it could be a Kinect game with very little tweaking.

    The online is the true disappointment. The netcode performs poorly under the best conditions, and the best conditions occur very rarely. The peer to peer network system, coupled with the poor netcode and matchmaking, make the online multiplayer a game of chance rather than skill. It really just boils down to who has the lag advantage.

    It's my opinion that releasing these games yearly isn't terrible in and of itself, but Activision has no appreciation for its fanbase, and they just under deliver over and over again, praying that their over the top marketing will net them the sales they want.

    These reviews of 0 are quite ridiculous, but so are the 9 and 10 reviews. The game contains a lot of content for your $60, but not one piece of that content is anything more than mediocre.    … Expand
  35. Tacoboy
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    I was hoping this game would prove me wrong. I was hoping MW3 would bring a lot of new features in the same way Black Ops did. Unfortunately a few tweaks here and there, a new gameplay mode, and the same game engine aren't going to cut it. The multiplayer is still fun, but that's not enough anymore. I'm hoping IW is working on a new engine.
  36. tpat
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    if they had sharpshooter support i would give this game 2 marks more...but i give this a 6.5....yes michael bay- no story...the drama is not there when you decensitised...not realistic to have attacks around the world like that...multiplayer locations are good tho such as london bus...textures have degraded to compensate for larger maps...colour scheme is more dull, and the only reason weif they had sharpshooter support i would give this game 2 marks more...but i give this a 6.5....yes michael bay- no story...the drama is not there when you decensitised...not realistic to have attacks around the world like that...multiplayer locations are good tho such as london bus...textures have degraded to compensate for larger maps...colour scheme is more dull, and the only reason we have to buyh this is that nobody plays codmw2 anymore (which is prob better), and the balancing is better...heck if they patched codmw2 to be more balanced, and a few more maps esp say paris or london, no wonder would bother with this. i think the ill sentiments of this game, and thus the low review score, is the gigantic cashcow and massive organisation that is activativision and the exploit of a franchise. A 6.5 (because of costcutting and profitterring of recycling) for me, there are certain buildings that are recycled...check on youtube (from COD4MW1 maps put in COD4MW3 single player in africa)....i was about to pop after seeing this..) checkout out the recycle youtube: (hence i give this 6.5) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5dsOn06w1s… Expand
  37. oh_hai_denny
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    This review is multiplayer only as I am yet to even attempt the campaign.

    Never in my life have I played a game as hyped up as Modern Warfare 3, never in my life have I been more disappointed. 1. The graphics are outdated and unimpressive, poor textures and low quality effects leave the old engine looking more awful than ever. 2. The sound is very average, no different to any previous    This review is multiplayer only as I am yet to even attempt the campaign.

    Never in my life have I played a game as hyped up as Modern Warfare 3, never in my life have I been more disappointed. 1. The graphics are outdated and unimpressive, poor textures and low quality effects leave the old engine looking more awful than ever.

    2. The sound is very average, no different to any previous Call of Duty games, not at all inspiring, all the weapons bland and uninteresting.

    3. This game has the worst servers I have ever experienced, my internet connection is not great but it is sufficient for all online games I have played thus far besides this one. Never before have I been kicked from ten games in a row. Awful. Dedicated servers would do wonders here.

    4. The most clunky, poorly designed maps I have ever played on in a Call of Duty game, a lot are slow and poorly made with a complete lack of anything redeeming.

    5. FEELS THE SAME AS CoD4 and CoD MW2. Except worse. Terrible.    … Expand
  38. copydawg
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    Same dated engine, same graphics, same brainless shoot-em-up, still entertaining if you're into that kind of crap. Agree with most reviewers here, this game is just a $60 DLC. There's no way in hell I'm gonna buy any DLC for this. I'd rather play Battlefield 3 than this monotonous, blend, MW "expansion pack"
  39. Pajamabob
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    Don't listen to the haters! This score people give this game is not what it deserves. Of course it has its flaws. Every game has it flaws. This game has an epic campaign, an even more epic co-op survival and spec ops mode and multiplayer has been completely re-balanced. The graphics had a nice upgrade and this is still the most fast-paced, smooth and best gun-on-gun action you can get onDon't listen to the haters! This score people give this game is not what it deserves. Of course it has its flaws. Every game has it flaws. This game has an epic campaign, an even more epic co-op survival and spec ops mode and multiplayer has been completely re-balanced. The graphics had a nice upgrade and this is still the most fast-paced, smooth and best gun-on-gun action you can get on PS3. It does not feel like MW 2.5. It's an entirely new game. The only downside to the game is that the maps don't have the flair they had in MW2, but with so much content coming out over the coming year, I wouldn't worry too much about that. This is just a game you can't miss. And stop comparing it to Battlefield3, it's an completely different experience.… Expand
  40. karfanatik
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    I KNOW NONE OF YOU WILL READ THIS but here it goes. i cant justify rating this game any higher than a 6. although its a good series, the amount of rehashing is inexcusable. Most of this game, we have seen before and its now the 5th cod game on ps3. Come on now. Why cant the developers put the time and money they get from these yearly releases and actually put it towards the development ofI KNOW NONE OF YOU WILL READ THIS but here it goes. i cant justify rating this game any higher than a 6. although its a good series, the amount of rehashing is inexcusable. Most of this game, we have seen before and its now the 5th cod game on ps3. Come on now. Why cant the developers put the time and money they get from these yearly releases and actually put it towards the development of lets say a new game engine. I would be ecstatic if i could run around and have destructability in my cod game. instead they put so much clutter and whatnot in these tight maps that the only way to succeed in this game is to camp. I hate camping but when i try to play this cod like mw1 or 2, i usually end up dead. activision needs to step their game up. This is definately going to be the last familiar cod game in my opinion. I hope that they take a couple years before releasing a new one. Judging by these user scores, alot of people think they should… Expand
  41. Earthboundness
    May 23, 2013
    6
    When this game was initially released, I decided to score it a 9. This is in complete conflict to my current opinion, and I have no idea what I was thinking at the time. I presumably scored it so highly out of some form of loyalty to Infinity Ward, trying to help them against some of the seemingly unfair reviews. I'm rather ashamed of having done this, and wanted to put things more on theWhen this game was initially released, I decided to score it a 9. This is in complete conflict to my current opinion, and I have no idea what I was thinking at the time. I presumably scored it so highly out of some form of loyalty to Infinity Ward, trying to help them against some of the seemingly unfair reviews. I'm rather ashamed of having done this, and wanted to put things more on the level.

    To take another look at this game, its certainly nothing special. While the Campaign of COD 4 was largely praised for its characters and setting. Its difficult to say the same here, simply playing along with the same recipe that just feels rather dated now, given its lack of change. But multiplayer is the main reason most are brought to Call of Duty, and it at seems a little more balanced in its gunplay following patches, something not shared by its predecessor. However, other issues quickly come to light. Odd choices such as the changes from Killstreaks to score streaks raise a number of issues.One such example is the stealth bomber, which can be earned quiet easily, due to being placed in the "support" section, meaning that the kills to obtain it compile even after death. This makes the bomber appear far to regularly, which is also far too offensive for its support namesake on many of the maps. Which brings me to another huge issue, the maps. Graphically their all rather unimpressive, largely just a series of drab, darkly hued buildings or rubble. Those that aren't marred by this issue instead of horrendous and unmemorable layouts that just don't live up to the experiences had on many of MW2's maps, such as "Afghan." When the maps are as bad as they are, its difficult to praise MW3's multiplayer at all.

    Other than these points, the rest is largely standard fair, with a few new options to keep you busy. The cooperative spec ops mode adds a little more longevity with its survival and mission modes, but it feels rather tacked on given that it can only be played with two players, a particularly noticeable omission in the uninspired survival mode.

    And that's all there really is to say. Its not particularly superior or inferior to other titles in the series. If you enjoyed them and want more, it'll largely give you what your after, but if you've always disliked the series, this certainly wont change that.    … Expand
  42. LunaClipse
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    Where should I start hmm perks are not balanced. Support package is not balanced to many guns are from the second. Graphics are good love the new modes. Overall the game is good just but as good as i thought
  43. Bossuk
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    A lot of negative reviewers are stating this is exactly the same as MW2, and in all honesty, I agree with them. It does make me wonder what the developers have spent the last 2 years doing as the graphics, models and guns are all identical to last time.
    However, saying that, it is still MW and if you liked playing the 1st and 2nd installment then this will be just the same.
    To give a score    A lot of negative reviewers are stating this is exactly the same as MW2, and in all honesty, I agree with them. It does make me wonder what the developers have spent the last 2 years doing as the graphics, models and guns are all identical to last time.
    However, saying that, it is still MW and if you liked playing the 1st and 2nd installment then this will be just the same.
    To give a score of 0 to this because of the similarity to previous incarnations is childish to say the least. It is MW, if you liked 2 then you'll like this, simple. It is still a great game, easy to pick up and play, the new maps are very much in favour of the running around like a headless chicken variety, so tactically, your options are very limited, but as a way to waste an hour or so with some mindless carnage, it certainly delivers.
    And it is better than BF3...unfortunately.    … Expand
  44. FrancoElTanque
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    I would give this game an 8 if it was simply as good as the previous versions, but I got to be honest it's not.

    My Gripes: -The maps are uninspired and too small in comparison to previous installments. Sniping should be pretty much overlooked. -The control sensitivity is not precise enough. At the lowest setting, I can barely turn my view. Just an adjustment above that and it's    I would give this game an 8 if it was simply as good as the previous versions, but I got to be honest it's not.

    My Gripes:

    -The maps are uninspired and too small in comparison to previous installments. Sniping should be pretty much overlooked.

    -The control sensitivity is not precise enough. At the lowest setting, I can barely turn my view. Just an adjustment above that and it's extremely sensitive, making it hard to aim. I never had this problem on MW2 or Black Ops. There definately needs to be some fine tuning.

    -Running around feels as though I'm skating on ice. Never got this feeling in the older games.

    -Character models look too similar. At one point, I'm running around in a map where both my teammates and enemies are wearing grey uniforms that look nearly identical.

    The game definitely feels like a poorly done DLC and I'm already wanting to sell it and put the money toward Skyrim. I've been playing CoD for years now and I always found it to be a superior game to Battlefield, until now. Go buy that instead if you want a great multiplayer experience.    … Expand
  45. Ngamok
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    This review is based SOLELY on Multiplayer. Here is my Steam profile:

    http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197993278481 As you can see my time played in MW2 is 993 hours and Black Ops is 461 hours. MW3 feels like a rehashed MW2. I am sorry for the people giving this a 10. I hope it's on the single player because multi player is horrible. Sure there is a lot of detail given in    This review is based SOLELY on Multiplayer. Here is my Steam profile:

    http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197993278481

    As you can see my time played in MW2 is 993 hours and Black Ops is 461 hours.

    MW3 feels like a rehashed MW2. I am sorry for the people giving this a 10. I hope it's on the single player because multi player is horrible. Sure there is a lot of detail given in design but 75% of the maps are too small. Most of the maps don't allow for multiple roles (sniper , support, assault) as they are all run and gun being so small.

    They even made the game easier by giving some of the old perks as gun stats. Assault rifles now have FMJ and 2 Weapon Attachments as a gun stat rather than a Perk slot.

    However, they did do a few things right. Making Blast Shield not lose your vision like they did in MW2 so people can now avoid grenade spam and noob tube better. Also, I do like how they separated out the kill streaks into 3 catagories.

    But overall I feel like this is a reskinned MW2. Most of the titles are the same as are the emblems and achievements. There are slight improvements to graphics. And hacks for MW2 work in MW3 so they were there the very first day.

    This is a PC review. I liked the single player campaign in MW2 and a friend of mine who did the campaign said he liked it. I'll probably enjoy it as well.

    Also co-op is a joke as it's a kill waves of enemies survival. The MW2 co-op was 1000x better.    … Expand
  46. mryaww
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    MrYaww here, unfortunately agreeing with many of the negative remarks about the game it seems more like a 'Map Pack for MW2" then it's own completely NEW game. Several of the maps seem to be the "out of map" areas of MW2 " (Overground, Rust, ect...) a clear example of the no extra effort put into the game is the fact that diving is NON Existent, do the leftovers at @InfinityWard not playMrYaww here, unfortunately agreeing with many of the negative remarks about the game it seems more like a 'Map Pack for MW2" then it's own completely NEW game. Several of the maps seem to be the "out of map" areas of MW2 " (Overground, Rust, ect...) a clear example of the no extra effort put into the game is the fact that diving is NON Existent, do the leftovers at @InfinityWard not play Black Ops; Diving is a great feature put I'm sure it was "Tons" of extra work. My main annoyance is the awful connections. There's times that I go thru 5-8 pre-game lobbys and just get kicked out just as I believe the round is about to start, uurrrggggg. I've also noticed during Multi-Player if it's all good and you decide to back out of a pre-game lobby it will be hard to get back into a game without having to backup all the way to the Main Menu. Also, the whole ELITE no/poor connectivity thing is truly disgracefull the way you expect the public to "Pay and Not Play" just distasteful. If your a MW2 fan then it's playable at times but I'll second guess putting away Black Ops & MW2 in storage. #YeeHaww @MrYaww… Expand
  47. Skyline_21mad
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    The campaign has only disappointed me. I expected more, seems to replay MW2. But the cooperative is fantastic, especially the survival mode. The multiplayer is ok, is not the best, not the worst but I was expecting something different ... I hate to repeat myself but it seems MW2 ...
  48. Chewbazza
    Nov 11, 2011
    6
    Ok, I want to start by saying COD was epic! MW2 offered some nice little changes but just couldn't reach the level of it's predecessor. And here's MW3, the story is even more convoluted, and while the action is as always blisteringly intense, without any kind of story that makes us care about who these characters are and why they are doing what they do, it feel shallow and empty and IOk, I want to start by saying COD was epic! MW2 offered some nice little changes but just couldn't reach the level of it's predecessor. And here's MW3, the story is even more convoluted, and while the action is as always blisteringly intense, without any kind of story that makes us care about who these characters are and why they are doing what they do, it feel shallow and empty and I struggled to find the energy to fight through the waves of enemies. The game is linear and while I accept that a lot of great games are heading down this linear route, the difference is that in a good game the story drives the game along, it's part of the set pieces and both co-exist. MW3 is basically set pieces interrupted by action film clichés and drivel. The multiplayer is as frantic and fun as ever and while this is the games saving grace, it's not enough to erase the disappointing single player from my memory.

    Wait for the price to drop or buy it second hand for the multiplayer portion (who'd have though Activision would not take the now popular "on-line pass" money spinner)    … Expand
  49. gwalsh2009
    Nov 11, 2011
    6
    I like the fact that it is similar to MW2, however I HATE the fact that there is similarities to Black Ops. The Scavenger perk only lets you re-supply bullets and only grenades from downed players using the same weapons kits. There is a HUGE lack of sniper positions on almost all maps except 3 or 4. The sound effects for some of the weapons sound "cheap" and "tin like", especially for bothI like the fact that it is similar to MW2, however I HATE the fact that there is similarities to Black Ops. The Scavenger perk only lets you re-supply bullets and only grenades from downed players using the same weapons kits. There is a HUGE lack of sniper positions on almost all maps except 3 or 4. The sound effects for some of the weapons sound "cheap" and "tin like", especially for both grenades and flash/stun grenades. The graphics are awesome, and thank God for that or I would put it on e-bay for sale right now. Most of the maps offer way too many camping opportunities without the explosive ability to flush them out. Grenades in general have an explosive strength somewhere in the middle of MW2 and Black Ops. I have played MW2 almost every day since it was released, I may not do the same here, and patience is wearing thin for the lack of sniping with cover. All in all, I am a fan of the COD franchise with exception to Black Ops which I think was horrible all the way around. I'll give MW3 some more time, but might find myself with my old favorite MW2 back in play soon.… Expand
  50. JerrySkywalker
    Nov 11, 2011
    6
    Hmmmmm idk where to start. I agree w everything djhazardous said. These online levels are horrendous. When West and Zampella the people who created Infinity Ward and most of the important lead figures especially the ones who handles multiplayer left I should have known something was up. This was my forewarning. I should have heeded the advice and listened to my intuition and not get theHmmmmm idk where to start. I agree w everything djhazardous said. These online levels are horrendous. When West and Zampella the people who created Infinity Ward and most of the important lead figures especially the ones who handles multiplayer left I should have known something was up. This was my forewarning. I should have heeded the advice and listened to my intuition and not get the game new but BF3 beta sucked and cmon its COD. And no I am not a fan boy or a hardcore fan either. I have played all the cod's and I have played them all online Mw2 and Black ops being the most played online. My suggestion would be to just get it used. If u dont have money right now or r freaking out dont sweat it. It's not that great of a game i'll be playing this game mostly for the campaign and ma b some new spec ops missions. In my opinion Mw2 was way better. That game for me gets a 9.5- 10 while this one gets a 6. I can honestly say tho that I wish I didnt get this game new. I also think sledge hammer studios ruined this title. It is similar to the way StarWars kotor 2, Devil may cry 2 and Socom Confrontation was butchered. As I previously stated do yourself a favor and get this used if u can. If not just buy Modern Warfare 2 for half the price. Add me on live I'll b online playing BO's and Mw2 as soon as I beat this campaign =].… Expand
  51. Breaker_Ki
    Nov 11, 2011
    6
    MW3 ~ MW2. Really, everything that changed between the two could have been patched (i.e. balancing weapons, killstreaks, perks, etc), so essentially only getting 16 maps for retail price is unfortunate. Worse yet, the 16 maps are strictly worse than previous titles. MW2 was amazing because it had great maps (personal favorites include quarry, estate, Favela, and Karachi), and is theMW3 ~ MW2. Really, everything that changed between the two could have been patched (i.e. balancing weapons, killstreaks, perks, etc), so essentially only getting 16 maps for retail price is unfortunate. Worse yet, the 16 maps are strictly worse than previous titles. MW2 was amazing because it had great maps (personal favorites include quarry, estate, Favela, and Karachi), and is the reason I played it over Black Ops, so I hoped MW3 would deliver, but no. The maps are just plane, small, and lack the genius behind those of MW2. In the end MW3 still deserves 6/10 simply because it can be fun, and it will undoubtedly have a large community, so you can guarantee full servers 24/7.… Expand
  52. jonl1997
    Nov 12, 2011
    6
    Spec Ops is a bright spot in a dull game. Campaign is a surprise, being decent while the games before it have lacked in that department. While it is riddled with cliches at every turn, it has just enough of an originality to make it stick. It's a worthy ending to the modern warfare franchise.

    Spec Ops is Modern Warfare 3's strong point. Survival mode is probably the best addition to    Spec Ops is a bright spot in a dull game. Campaign is a surprise, being decent while the games before it have lacked in that department. While it is riddled with cliches at every turn, it has just enough of an originality to make it stick. It's a worthy ending to the modern warfare franchise.

    Spec Ops is Modern Warfare 3's strong point. Survival mode is probably the best addition to modern warfare since the franchise started, and while many people say it's "copying" GOW or Zombies, it's still fun! They took a few things from those games and made a fun mode out of it. The missions are what you'd expect, exactly like the modern warfare 2 ones, but they're fun enough to not drag down Survival.

    Multiplayer is a failure. Unfortunately it seems that Sledgehammer couldn't develop their own game. They took so many elements from Modern Warfare 2 that it seems that multiplayer is just a bad DLC for MW2. The maps are flat, boring, and encourage sprinting-and-shooting that turned off many gamers from MW2. The guns are well balanced and although Assault Rifles yet again dominate the battlefield, they offer enough variety to be tolerable. Overall, MW3 isn't much to get hyped over, and definitely doesn't deserve it's record-setting performance, but it is a COD game, and no COD is complete without SOME way of stealing hours.    … Expand
  53. S-Dawg
    Nov 12, 2011
    6
    in all honesty, MW3 is probalbly less fun than Black Ops. This is rather dissapointing as the latest in the CoD franchise, especially considering the hype.
  54. mopar1498
    Nov 13, 2011
    6
    Well, I traded in BF3 for MW3 this week and was pleasently surprised. After MW2, I really wasn't expecting much but MW3 is a decent game:

    Pros: 1) Guns are amazing. 2) I really like what they have done with the kill streaks. The introduction of the support package is brilliant and makes the game more enjoyable for the average player that can't get a 20 kill streak every game. Cons: 1)    Well, I traded in BF3 for MW3 this week and was pleasently surprised. After MW2, I really wasn't expecting much but MW3 is a decent game:

    Pros:

    1) Guns are amazing.

    2) I really like what they have done with the kill streaks. The introduction of the support package is brilliant and makes the game more enjoyable for the average player that can't get a 20 kill streak every game.

    Cons:

    1) The lag is worse than ever. More than any game I have every played, your performance is directly related to your internet connection. This is the biggest letdown of the entire COD series. It's very frustrating hitting an enemy with half a magazine only to have them stop, turn, aim, and shoot with a pistol and kill you with one shot, then have the killcam show you never even fired.

    2) The spawn points are ridiculous. Just like MW2, you constantly spawn in front of an enemy, away from your team, only to get shot immediately. Why can Treyarch get this right and Infinity or Sledgehammer or who ever the heck can't?

    3) Speaking of not getting it right, what is the deal with quick scoping sniper rifles? Treyarch did a decent job of controlling this but the quick scoping idiots are back in full force in MW3. That had to be one of the 3 biggest complaints about MW2 and COD 4 and they still can't fix it? A sniper rifle is supposed to be a sniper rifle, not a close range single shot kill shotgun. Absolutely unacceptable.

    4) Campaign is utterly forgettable. I remember what an intriguing and amazing campaign COD 4 had, but apparently Infinity shot their load with that one installment because the last two Modern Warfare campaigns have been a monumental waste of time.

    5) Spec Ops mode is ok to play through once but there is no replay value what so ever. I found myself playing Black Ops zombies incessently because it was a ton of fun and always interesting. Plus you could play it online with 3 other people which always makes it interesting.

    Overall I would give MW3 a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10. But multiplayer is the only reason to own this game. Black Ops is cleary the superior game in all regards. Treyarch is now the premier studio under the Activision umbrella.

    And as for Battlefield 3, nice try EA. Call of Duty killer? Not even close and not even worth a review.    … Expand
  55. 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
  56. HellaGhost
    Nov 15, 2011
    6
    Very sad mindless 7-12 yr old zombies motivated by Glen to defend his game which really is a map pack and attack battlefield 3 ratings stating its too realistic and not fun. Funny how these MW trolls would leave 2 sentence comment and fail. Honestly! you want to pay $60 for a unrealistic military shooter that the creators refused to improve graphics and sound for 3 years so it can be ableVery sad mindless 7-12 yr old zombies motivated by Glen to defend his game which really is a map pack and attack battlefield 3 ratings stating its too realistic and not fun. Funny how these MW trolls would leave 2 sentence comment and fail. Honestly! you want to pay $60 for a unrealistic military shooter that the creators refused to improve graphics and sound for 3 years so it can be able to compete with next gen games with only little changes here and there. What have they been doing with all the money they have made over the years. I'll even agree with Activision even to keep their game winning formula but give the fans like me better graphics and sound to give me a reason to pay $60 for their game. I don't care what anybody says about graphics and sound, these are helpful in immersing the player in game-play which is fact. Try playing a game with either no graphics or sound and it will suck no matter what video game it is. I use to love MW2 2 years ago but now they are just a cash cow. I would give them a better score if they had a better campaign story land Al like HALO or they improved the graphics and sound to give a better gunfight experience. If you never played MW game then you would love this game but for all the other million of others players like me who have played MW before I'm done renting this and get Skyrim, BF3 and Zelda.… Expand
  57. 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
  58. 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"?
  59. WaffleOnABike
    Nov 15, 2011
    6
    First off, I strictly play multiplayer, so this review DOES NOT reflect campaign in anyway. I think that MW3 is a hard for people that got bored of MW2, because it is so very similar. Even the trucks have the same logo like MW2, same font even on all things. With the addition of the theater type mode, and voting on maps in the lobby, it in someways reflects Black Ops. I think the gameFirst off, I strictly play multiplayer, so this review DOES NOT reflect campaign in anyway. I think that MW3 is a hard for people that got bored of MW2, because it is so very similar. Even the trucks have the same logo like MW2, same font even on all things. With the addition of the theater type mode, and voting on maps in the lobby, it in someways reflects Black Ops. I think the game could of went far and beyond what it is, but it is just an average sequel. I see it as an expensive map-pack with some extra few goodies thrown in there.… Expand
  60. Singgihsatch
    Nov 15, 2011
    6
    I think there is mo problem with single player and story in mw 3,,
    But when im playing multiplayer..
    Im just feeling so suck.. Its to long for wait when matchmaking.. And then once im succes playing.. The game very lag.. Not like blackops it has dedicAted server.. So we dont think for connection amd just play.. The problem on mw 2 not solved in mw 3.. Matchmaking and conectin server its    I think there is mo problem with single player and story in mw 3,,
    But when im playing multiplayer..

    Im just feeling so suck..
    Its to long for wait when matchmaking..
    And then once im succes playing..

    The game very lag..
    Not like blackops it has dedicAted server..
    So we dont think for connection amd just play..

    The problem on mw 2 not solved in mw 3..
    Matchmaking and conectin server its to bad..

    So i gave you score 6    … Expand
  61. RussellAthletic
    Nov 16, 2011
    6
    I'm going to give my flat out opinion with no agenda in mind. The reviews giving this game under a 3 are unrealistic. On the other hand, the reviews giving this game a 8-10 are just as absurd. I held out on purchasing this game for a week. I just had a "bad" feeling about it and watching videos of game footage didn't reveal anything that made it a must have. I finally cracked because II'm going to give my flat out opinion with no agenda in mind. The reviews giving this game under a 3 are unrealistic. On the other hand, the reviews giving this game a 8-10 are just as absurd. I held out on purchasing this game for a week. I just had a "bad" feeling about it and watching videos of game footage didn't reveal anything that made it a must have. I finally cracked because I wanted to play a game with my friends. I haven't finished campaign but I don't have any real complaints other than stories that get a little too ambitious. I really miss the beautiful simplicity and seemingly realistic conflict that COD4 offered. MW3 multiplayer is where this game really shows its true colors. The graphics are on par with the last 3 COD games. Nothing looks any better and it has a cartoonish feel to it that just doesn't seem right. In fact, the entire multiplayer experience feels like a comic book. I can't explain it but it just feels juvenile. Next is the sound. The weapons in this game sound like airsoft or some pop gun battles. Is my weapon suppressed? I can't tell because regardless they all just seem to push air. My Turtle Beaches are useless. This is by far the worst selection of maps I have played in a COD game. The maps are all tiny CQB cluster messes. I love small tight maps but don't prefer it every game. Variety is the spice of life.

    From the guns, to killstreaks and other things, I just don't see 2 years worth of work. This is really a rehash of MW2 (and not even an improvement). I didn't think the IW staff reshuffle would have any effect but it seems that it did. I am very disappointed in myself for giving in and purchasing such a mediocre game for COD standards. I feel like I was taken advantage of and payed for a game off of pedigree and bloodline alone. This game is not worthy of the COD name and not worthy to deserve my time or money. This is a prime example of a company pushing mediocre products because they know millions will by it simply because of the name.

    At the end of the day I'm going to finish campaign, play a little more MP and probably trade this in. It's a bad nightmare I'm going to try and forget. I'll stick with the games that innovated and set the standard (COD4 and MW2). This is just such a disappointment and I don't know what else to say. Mediocre at best.    … Expand
  62. YaMun
    Nov 16, 2011
    6
    inconsistent graphics, tedious and frustrating multiplayer lets the game down but a entertaining spec ops mode and a campaign with excellent blockbuster moments stop me from giving a negative score. The main problem is that i always have the feeling that i have been there and done that.
  63. Godunderscor
    Nov 18, 2011
    6
    From best to worst - top down...
    Spec Ops Survival - Infinity Ward's version of zombies - actually fun and refreshing albeit shallow
    Multiplayer - Some complain about MW3 being a $60 expansion pack but I disagree. There is genuine innovation here with the point-streaks. As far as familiarity goes, this is CoD and the Multiplayer is still fun - though some people may have expected more.    From best to worst - top down...
    Spec Ops Survival - Infinity Ward's version of zombies - actually fun and refreshing albeit shallow

    Multiplayer - Some complain about MW3 being a $60 expansion pack but I disagree. There is genuine innovation here with the point-streaks. As far as familiarity goes, this is CoD and the Multiplayer is still fun - though some people may have expected more.

    Singleplayer - The Third World War was boring.
    While the multiplayer is replayable, I can't change my experience with the Singleplayer. I did not enjoy the singleplayer and I honestly hope MW3's storyline is removed from cannon. It wasn't interesting, innovative, or particularly fun.

    To Infinity Ward - Please stop killing Main Characters - I'm tired of learning new names.    … Expand
  64. Black-tide
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    Call of Duty. Everybody and their grandmothers have heard of it. Every year, a new one is released, destroying all of the sales records the previous ones established. The first COD that brought on this sequence was Modern Warfare, way back in 2007. For the first MW, there were no troll wars, there was no hatred between different camps of gamers. MW was revered for its incredible campaignCall of Duty. Everybody and their grandmothers have heard of it. Every year, a new one is released, destroying all of the sales records the previous ones established. The first COD that brought on this sequence was Modern Warfare, way back in 2007. For the first MW, there were no troll wars, there was no hatred between different camps of gamers. MW was revered for its incredible campaign and, excuse the pun. game-changing multiplayer. Fast forward to 2011. The sequence continues. MW3 sold 6.5 billion in 3 days. Yet it has one of the lowest user scores on metacritic there are. What happened, what changed? Well, to say the least, nothing changed. MW3 is still the same shooter as the original 4 years ago, but with a much worse single-player campaign (3 hours, and that's a generous estimate) and a much bigger emphasis on multiplayer. With the huge emphasis on multiplayer, it ought to have improved significantly from year to year, yet the changes the games receive each year are so minute that most don't know anything was changed. Other than COD Elite, I really can't see much of difference between this, Black-Ops and MW2. At least Black-Ops had a decent length story, even if it was a little convoluted. Graphically speaking, this game looks pretty good. However, so did Black-Ops and MW2. In fact, they look very similar... Maybe its just me, but there hasn't been all that much improvement in the series. If I wanted the same old game I've been playing forever I would've never bought a new one. As far as controls go, this is Call of Duty. No innovations have been introduced here; if you've played any of the other generic shooters in the past 4 years you'll know how to play this game all right. In conclusion, Modern Warfare 3 is a fun game, until you realize that it is the same game you've been playing for 5 years. The lack of innovations has really started taking it's toll on the patience of consumers, as shown by its current user score. With games finally breaking into the mainstream culture as something regular people do, COD has become the generic war movie. Sure, it will sell huge numbers, but it won't be remembered as one of the greats. With so many huge games out this fall that are huge improvements on their predecessors, such as Skyrim, Uncharted 3, , I would suggest buying something else instead of this. If you need to play COD, just keep playing Black-Ops. We all know you have it.… Expand
  65. Dieger
    Nov 19, 2011
    6
    to start out im a big first person shooter fan ive played many games battlefield series, Counter strike series, Crysis series Far cry series, half life series, killzone series etc. and ive followed COD since the beginning ive seen it grow and fail many times so i think i know alot about it in general now to start the campaign: is bland not in story or characters just gameplay wise its justto start out im a big first person shooter fan ive played many games battlefield series, Counter strike series, Crysis series Far cry series, half life series, killzone series etc. and ive followed COD since the beginning ive seen it grow and fail many times so i think i know alot about it in general now to start the campaign: is bland not in story or characters just gameplay wise its just a bland. the story is good but the overall feel is lukewarm at best. co-op: if you played WaW or black ops you know what a survival mode is and mw3 has its own survival mode too sadly this is also a a lukewarm experience its fun for the first couple of minutes but since its levels are only multiplayer maps and there aren't alot of cool things about it it comes off as lukewarm in the overall experience so if you gonna expect it to be better or replace treyarchs zombie mode it doesn't even come close. lastly MULTIPLAYER: its...ok nothing new although i gotta say whoever thought of the perks is a idiot there is a perk for faster aiming and a perk to see the names of enemy's from farther away its just kinda stupid the sound of the guns sound.....very VERY unrealistic. even worser then black ops and alot of the guns are from mw2 killstreaks are fixed so are explosives no more noobtubes across the map lastly my last complaint the level .......they are good...for another game they don't fit cod gameplay or feel if anything they fit counter strike just not cod in the end mw3 isnt a very bad game and its not the best game its lukewarm my advice DON'T BUY NEW! its worth money just not 60$ worth funny thing is i got it for 35$ (thank you amazon credit) so i dont feel cheated but for people who buy or bought it for 60$ will probably feel cheated its a ok game nothing to interesting about it much in the end i give it a 6 its not a bad game just not a game worth the sales it sold… Expand
  66. Kr1sP
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    It is by no means a bad game, however it is not an improvement on an ever-growing stale franchise. Spec-ops is some fun but not for everybody, certainly not me. Multiplayer is the worst I've seen from CoD yet, they did so much to balance it but the killstreaks are all care package rehashes. Maps aren't well-made but the campaign isn't terrible. Worthy of the trilogy's end. I didn't buyIt is by no means a bad game, however it is not an improvement on an ever-growing stale franchise. Spec-ops is some fun but not for everybody, certainly not me. Multiplayer is the worst I've seen from CoD yet, they did so much to balance it but the killstreaks are all care package rehashes. Maps aren't well-made but the campaign isn't terrible. Worthy of the trilogy's end. I didn't buy this game but played it at a friends quite a bit, if a sequel comes out I probably won't buy it either. Closing comments, TBH it's worse than the rest of the CoD's, but it's not terrible. MW2 was the most fun in the series but issues arose and no one took care of them, if they continue to patch the game and take care of it, the multiplayer can be fun and I might change my position since my review is bogged down by a stale and ruined multiplayer. It can be fixed and brought to a 7.5 IMO.… Expand
  67. EchoLimaKilo
    Jan 16, 2012
    6
    Let's start w/ the single player campaign. This was great addition to the series! Anyone who's been actually following the story from the first Modern Warfare game will agree that it was, @ the very least, interesting the way Infinity Ward tied it all together. Well @ least I loved it, more so than the second one anyway. Not much to say about the gameplay, only difference is the additionLet's start w/ the single player campaign. This was great addition to the series! Anyone who's been actually following the story from the first Modern Warfare game will agree that it was, @ the very least, interesting the way Infinity Ward tied it all together. Well @ least I loved it, more so than the second one anyway. Not much to say about the gameplay, only difference is the addition of "dual sights" allowing the player the use of a more close-range sight like a holographic sight & a longer range option like an ACOG for enemies that are further out on the battlefield. While the game looks pretty good & is very fluid, what in the he'll happened to the sound!?!? It's completely unrealistic & "muted" I hateto be one of "those guys" but Battlefield got it right. I remember the first fire fight because I had my sound turned up to hear the voices & then all of a sudden the **** hit the fan & the gunfire was loud & the bass thumped hard! I'd unload my magazine after I killed te enemy in front of me just to hear/feel the gunfire & enjoy tue experience the only way it can be enjoyed, in a virtual environment. In MW3, you can always hear voices extra loud over really muted gunfire.. Ok enough about that. Multiplayer. It's got it's strengths & weaknesses which basically boil down to your preference in franchises. If you LOVE COD chances are your mind will be closed to what Battlefield has to offer that's fun & engaging. Not to say that MW3 isn't fun in it's own right. Between the perks, fast level-ups & modes of gameplay it's pretty fun. Kill confirmed is an excellent example of this, that is my favorite mode of play, but there are numerous others. Sorry can't speak to what COD Elite has to offer, but from what I've been hearing about it, I think it's kind of funny that people are so upset by EA's decision to make people who buy the game (Battlefield 3) pay $15 to play online. @ least everyone's on the same playing field once they buy in & don't have to contend w/ goofballs who are willing to shell out another $50/yr for maps & added perks/advantages.

    Sorry for the less than objective review, but hey this is a public forum & I'm not a professional writer..    … Expand
  68. golden31
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    There are many things you can say about modern warfare 3, many people hate the game for being less and less original with every new entry, and some people just love it. I was able to beat the story in 4 hours, and the muiltiplayer is a load of fun, and spec ops. It is a well made game, and i had fun with it, but for value, this game fails, unless your really into muiltiplayer. But as muchThere are many things you can say about modern warfare 3, many people hate the game for being less and less original with every new entry, and some people just love it. I was able to beat the story in 4 hours, and the muiltiplayer is a load of fun, and spec ops. It is a well made game, and i had fun with it, but for value, this game fails, unless your really into muiltiplayer. But as much as i wanted to like it, it felt like just another cash grab.… Expand
  69. hadesvar
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    I loved the campaign, which has been the strong feature of this franchise but the mechanics of the game didn't sit right with me. First of all, aren't guns suppose to have a knockback/recoil when you shoot? I mean I have played many shooters, even in the old Counter-Strike 1.6, there was superb recoil which made it feel real. This game is too easy even the AI was stupid, they ran towardsI loved the campaign, which has been the strong feature of this franchise but the mechanics of the game didn't sit right with me. First of all, aren't guns suppose to have a knockback/recoil when you shoot? I mean I have played many shooters, even in the old Counter-Strike 1.6, there was superb recoil which made it feel real. This game is too easy even the AI was stupid, they ran towards me and with no recoil I shot hordes of AI in matter of seconds. The game costs Rs. 3500($67) in India. its **** expensive for playing a game with no innovation. Do not buy this game. If you want to play the campaign rent the game. Its not worth the money.… Expand
  70. Janbo55
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    This game is missing something, CHANGE. But I can't deny that it is a good game, the reason I give it 4 is because it's all seen before. The thing that they've been most succesful at, is the singleplayer, They have made a good storyline, good fighting, but yet again, that's just as the other modern warfare games. Their "special ops" is very good, I must give them that, It's the best partThis game is missing something, CHANGE. But I can't deny that it is a good game, the reason I give it 4 is because it's all seen before. The thing that they've been most succesful at, is the singleplayer, They have made a good storyline, good fighting, but yet again, that's just as the other modern warfare games. Their "special ops" is very good, I must give them that, It's the best part about the game, I've played it alot with my brothers, and we're having alot of fun. But the most dissapointing about the game is the multiplayer, it's the same as the other games, all they did was throwing some new modes in it and thought it didn't need more. But the one thing is bothering me the most: WHAT DID THEY DO IN THE TWO YEARS!! I mean, almost nothing has changed, the biggest change is the singleplayer, I've seen much better games been made in less than that, and making much bigger difference, for example the Assassins Creed series, they only have 1 year for every game.… Expand
  71. bigred2st
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    dissapointment is a understatment its not a horrible game its just too much of the same feels like they got mw2 and a couple maps and minor tweaks seems like 60$ dlc, i see cod being the next guitar hero if they keep flooding the market with titles
  72. James9075
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    this is not a bad game. i personally have a dislike of these cut-and-paste first person shooters but with my short time with this game i think that survival is better than zombies and that multiplayer is nothing new and that the campaign seems pretty good, at least better than black **** which isn't saying much, but CoD is not known for campaign it's known for multiplayer which in my mindthis is not a bad game. i personally have a dislike of these cut-and-paste first person shooters but with my short time with this game i think that survival is better than zombies and that multiplayer is nothing new and that the campaign seems pretty good, at least better than black **** which isn't saying much, but CoD is not known for campaign it's known for multiplayer which in my mind is a myth cause i have no friends… Expand
  73. amwisdx
    Nov 23, 2011
    6
    I had such great times playing Black Ops and this game is such a disappointment. This is straight cut and paste to the max. Getting shot in the back constantly, getting sniped by a person a couple feet from you(oh how I despise quick scoping,) aim assist is a horrible idea. The multiplayer did upgrade and I was pleased with that. But they had 2 full years to make this game and it looksI had such great times playing Black Ops and this game is such a disappointment. This is straight cut and paste to the max. Getting shot in the back constantly, getting sniped by a person a couple feet from you(oh how I despise quick scoping,) aim assist is a horrible idea. The multiplayer did upgrade and I was pleased with that. But they had 2 full years to make this game and it looks like a game that took a little under a year to make. For the first time, I am looking forward to the next Treyarch Call of Duty than Infinity ward.… Expand
  74. Jb101
    Nov 24, 2011
    6
    Now I love the mw series and was really looking forward to this after the disappointment of black ops. The single player is imense, highly enjoyable and fast paced, special ops are excellent with the added bonus of playing online with someone. The survival is a poor mans zombies, it's not that good and gets boring fairly quickly. My main problem for the lower score is the multiplayer.Now I love the mw series and was really looking forward to this after the disappointment of black ops. The single player is imense, highly enjoyable and fast paced, special ops are excellent with the added bonus of playing online with someone. The survival is a poor mans zombies, it's not that good and gets boring fairly quickly. My main problem for the lower score is the multiplayer. I really don't mind it's simaler to the others (what those other reviewers expected god only knows) but its the maps that disappoint me. They all look and play the same, running round streets with burnt out cars and the odd building or two, there is little/no variation (apart from the odd one). Even ones that sound like its going to be different end up feeling the same. To sum up, great single player and special ops, survival is nothing special and does not get you hooked like zombies and the multiplayer (main reason why alot of people buy this game) has bland maps with what feels like a poorly laid out create class system. Feel really let down there.… Expand
  75. Jhahn505
    Nov 25, 2011
    6
    This is the most honest multiplayer review I can give. I've been a call of duty fan since the first modern warfare and owned every mw game since and never played the bf3 series. The biggest problem I have with this game is the lack of innovation with every consecutive game. Cod is a winning formula but it's being copy and pasted (literally) and the game is still very addictive but you'llThis is the most honest multiplayer review I can give. I've been a call of duty fan since the first modern warfare and owned every mw game since and never played the bf3 series. The biggest problem I have with this game is the lack of innovation with every consecutive game. Cod is a winning formula but it's being copy and pasted (literally) and the game is still very addictive but you'll get burned out really easy after a few hours. The second problem is with the maps. It's a massive maze of junk and buildings with no "flow" in any of them. This leads to lots and lots of campers killing you instead of actually having a good gun battle. I also miss the customization there was in black ops, the call of duty elite website allows you to look at the same stats but now it's not in the game. A few minor annoyances I have are how long flash bangs blind and stun you, it's about 5 seconds which feels like an eternity. Also there are very few maps for sniping because the layout is up close and maze-like which doesn't allow you any distance. The biggest plus I have with this game is the gun-balance. I feel like there's not one gun that is overpowered or underpowered. I also like how you have 80 levels to prestige and gold gun camo is based on how much you use that gun. All in all I'd give the multiplayer experience a 6. Its addictive and fun but you'll burn out quick. Let's stop paying the developers to copy and paste 90% of the game and lets get some new innovative material.… Expand
  76. kill9015
    Dec 4, 2011
    6
    this games story is fantastic because it explains a lot of the story and had some really good missions and graphics. then we have the new feature the survival mode which is better because it is more realistic than black ops where people could go round and just t-bag them. the survival mode lets you level up so you can buy new stuff fro survival, i think this a nice touch because if thethis games story is fantastic because it explains a lot of the story and had some really good missions and graphics. then we have the new feature the survival mode which is better because it is more realistic than black ops where people could go round and just t-bag them. the survival mode lets you level up so you can buy new stuff fro survival, i think this a nice touch because if the online is annoying than you have this. THE ONLINE IS VERY ANNOYING the spawn points for example people have spawned on top of me, i think i can spawn a crap in a better position than they can. my next issue is the hit detection because i have killed people in 1 bullet with a pistol and they have done it to me. my finally issue is the knifing the inconsistent of it is ridiculous i have knifed people from 10 meters and 1 meter make up you mind.… Expand
  77. SirDucky9
    Dec 15, 2011
    6
    Hello fellow gamers. Today I will give all you gamers a completely honest review of the game Modern Warfare 3. I will give you my approximate game time in each mode to help you decide if you want this game. First off I want to say that the campaign is preatty good although very short and feels like more missions to mw2, (this could be good or bad depending on whether you liked mw2). It isHello fellow gamers. Today I will give all you gamers a completely honest review of the game Modern Warfare 3. I will give you my approximate game time in each mode to help you decide if you want this game. First off I want to say that the campaign is preatty good although very short and feels like more missions to mw2, (this could be good or bad depending on whether you liked mw2). It is highly cinematic and very intense. The high intensity and the fairly good story is great but the fact that it only took me four and a half hours to complete it is preatty terrible. Now time for the spec ops. The missions in this game are kind of dissapointing to me. Where as in mw2 you had to earn a certain amount of stars to unlock the next set of missions, mw3 allows you to unlock them through levelling up your spec ops rank. This wouldn't be too bad but you unlock all the missions while you are still a fairly low level. The survival mode is better then the missions, however it is still no zombies. In total I spent around 8 hours with the spec ops mode. Now on to the main selling factor... Multiplayer. First off I think it is very impressive how infinity ward included 15-16 maps. The multiplayer in this game is feels very recycled. The main thing in this game that makes it feel fresh is the new strike packages. I also found it fun to level up in this game because there is so much to unlock. However after you have seen all there is to unlock I found I didnt really have much to do any more because just playing for the fun after you have seen the unlock feels highly boring because it feels just like mw2 which I played the heck out of. I have roughly 30 hours on this multiplayer component. My verdict is that if you have owned past call of duty's and played them a lot then you might want to stay out of this one and pick up a more quality release like battlefield 3 uncharted 3 or skyrim. On the other hand if you have never owned a call of duty before now is the perfect chance and this game will give you more enjoyment then past call of duty's. I would give this game around a four or five if you own past cod's and a solid eight if you havn't there fore decideing to give it a six. :D… Expand
  78. brandonsanchez
    Dec 19, 2011
    6
    i would just like to say that i do not understand why every COD game that comes out less and less sniping maps are made.. sniping maps are alot better in my opinion because its more competitive and takes more skill and thinking.. like very large maps that you can pick variety of spots to snipe at.. for example, 'downpour' on COD 4 and 'overgrown' and 'wasteland' on MW2.. the game is noti would just like to say that i do not understand why every COD game that comes out less and less sniping maps are made.. sniping maps are alot better in my opinion because its more competitive and takes more skill and thinking.. like very large maps that you can pick variety of spots to snipe at.. for example, 'downpour' on COD 4 and 'overgrown' and 'wasteland' on MW2.. the game is not good when every map is almost exactly the same in ways that you cant even really snipe in.. atleast just 1 sniping map that is very large and would be really fun to snipe in like where it feels like your really in a war and your just in a huge area looking around in the forest waiting to kill somebody or something..that would be the best… Expand
  79. BhutJuice
    Dec 21, 2011
    6
    Some, like Infinity Ward, believe their MP sucess comes from updating the MultiPlayer Scene every year. This is WRONG. The one thing that severly collapses this game is the lack of flaking routes, leading to extremely defensive gameplay, extremely long sight lines except for a few maps ( People being a douche with an ACR camping their buttocks off ), and the godawful spawning system. InSome, like Infinity Ward, believe their MP sucess comes from updating the MultiPlayer Scene every year. This is WRONG. The one thing that severly collapses this game is the lack of flaking routes, leading to extremely defensive gameplay, extremely long sight lines except for a few maps ( People being a douche with an ACR camping their buttocks off ), and the godawful spawning system. In this sense it is the WORST game in the seires. However, This can also be described as the BEST game of the series. The weapon, perk, proficency, and equipment balance seems to have been extremely stressed. The proficiencies have made unpopular or unusuable weapons quite effictive. I also like the new sounds despite the Deagles wimpy sound. The addition of Survival mode has made the co-op section of MW3 compete with Black Ops's Zombies. The SP is decent and will provide a good 4 hours of challenging fun. I felt that CoD4's SP was better, but the last mission of MW3 was a stumper and added a strong closing to the Modern Warfare Series. To me, both quanitity and quality were in mind with this game. New modes, more weapons to tinker with, and will certainly fill your appitite for newness, at least until the DLC comes around. However, I still feel they went overboard on quality and quantity of content (other than maps) and dragged the maps behind. This game is my grandmother stuffing bittersweet chocolate into my mouth.… Expand
  80. dluo
    Dec 26, 2011
    6
    I had to get his game since MW2 was the first PS3 game I got and I own Black Ops. The multiplier is fun but gets redundant after a month of playing. I'm not much of a multiplier guy but I don make an exception for call of duty. The campaign was too cliche, Russian trying to destroy the world??? sounds like the plot of every other Hollywood film these days. The game is too western for me,I had to get his game since MW2 was the first PS3 game I got and I own Black Ops. The multiplier is fun but gets redundant after a month of playing. I'm not much of a multiplier guy but I don make an exception for call of duty. The campaign was too cliche, Russian trying to destroy the world??? sounds like the plot of every other Hollywood film these days. The game is too western for me, WW3 a fight with Americans, Europe and Russia? it sounds alot like ww2 but set in the modern era. Seriously where is China??? the second most powerful country in the world, if there is a ww3 than certainly China would have a part to play. The multiplayer is just basically the same formula from mw2 with changes for balancing issues but I did feel infinite ward got lazy with this title and just rehash everything from the previous mw2 and change the 2 to a 3 just so they can release another game. But nonetheless they got what they wanted, the number one largest entertainment launch in history once again. It's amazing how much money a company can make once they get the formula for an addictive game play down, at the same time it's also pretty sad. As long as their making this much money I doubt they'll change much in any future call of duty games so I am pretty sure this will be my last call of duty game.… Expand
  81. Sopor81
    Dec 28, 2011
    6
    After playing Battlefield3 for a month, I got COD for Xmas. Played Black Ops before and I kinda liked that one ... but as for MW3 ... I feel I'm playing tag on a school playground. The graphics are so dated, shoot a cardboard box and it doesn't even move. Who the hell created those maps? They are tiny! You get shot in the back every single second, there's no tactics, just run, shoot andAfter playing Battlefield3 for a month, I got COD for Xmas. Played Black Ops before and I kinda liked that one ... but as for MW3 ... I feel I'm playing tag on a school playground. The graphics are so dated, shoot a cardboard box and it doesn't even move. Who the hell created those maps? They are tiny! You get shot in the back every single second, there's no tactics, just run, shoot and hope for the best ... It's absolute chaos. The single player is way better than BF3 and when I finish that one I swapping COD for Uncharted. Final verdict: COD is for little kids who like jumping and running around on the playground, if you want a decent fight, get BF3.… Expand
  82. umberbrowngamer
    Jan 1, 2012
    6
    Does the praised shooter mw3 live up to its hype? no, multiplayer: it is still very imbalanced and still has glitches, and spawns are horrible and i have noticed a 3 bar feels like a 2 bar, it also have not much new 6/10besides 2 new game modes and a few maps campaign: Michael bay on exctacy times 10 7/10 sound: the guns sound like air soft guns and the explosions are really fake 4/10Does the praised shooter mw3 live up to its hype? no, multiplayer: it is still very imbalanced and still has glitches, and spawns are horrible and i have noticed a 3 bar feels like a 2 bar, it also have not much new 6/10besides 2 new game modes and a few maps campaign: Michael bay on exctacy times 10 7/10 sound: the guns sound like air soft guns and the explosions are really fake 4/10 graphics: really dated should of tweaked the engine still ok 6/10, final score 6/10 activison will soon kill this series like they did to tony hawk, true crime, and guitar hero, they need to learn about balancing there multiplayer dated there engine and learning how to get better sound design. overall..... dont buy this game dont buy it at all… Expand
  83. criticman
    Jan 28, 2012
    6
    I don´t going to tell you about overpowered weapons and that sort of things and my rating does not support all what I say here but what I feel.
    Sp: Is a power full end on the MW series but the other COD SP where longer and more difficult than this one.
    MP:Nice but almost the same as the others. with some little changes. like strike packages ,death streak, support and go on.    I don´t going to tell you about overpowered weapons and that sort of things and my rating does not support all what I say here but what I feel.
    Sp: Is a power full end on the MW series but the other COD SP where longer and more difficult than this one.
    MP:Nice but almost the same as the others. with some little changes. like strike packages ,death streak, support and go on.
    SPecOps: challenges are good but the survival maps where copied from the MP maps and is In my opinion pity. doing not some extra work to make other maps, now I enjoy the maps lesser then if they had made other maps!!
    But survival has a good system to enjoy!!!    … Expand
  84. ShaTaRaMaxima
    Mar 19, 2012
    6
    Call of Duty : Modern warfare 3 is not first-person shooter of 2011. Let's get that in your heads first.
    The campaign was an 'Ok' Campaign.
    The Graphics are bad compared to the wonderful looking games coming out today But the gameplay is the same old fun call of duty gameplay that is improved. Honestly i could remember myself when i first put this game into my PS3 and screamed out "WHAT    Call of Duty : Modern warfare 3 is not first-person shooter of 2011. Let's get that in your heads first.
    The campaign was an 'Ok' Campaign.
    The Graphics are bad compared to the wonderful looking games coming out today
    But the gameplay is the same old fun call of duty gameplay that is improved.

    Honestly i could remember myself when i first put this game into my PS3 and screamed out "WHAT THE **** as the game was EXACTLY the same as Modern Warfare 2 which it is.

    It's about 70% the same but there's no denying that it's fun
    But Battlefield 3 takes the cake as First-Person Shooter of 2011    … Expand
  85. Cubixreviews
    May 19, 2012
    6
    Awards: The Worst FPS Technical Graphics of 2011, The Most Rage Quit Multiplayer of 2011, The Best Offline Co-op of 2011. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is a fair FPS, with full of disappointments. First I really like this game, but then I realised that the multiplayer is a wasted of time, even if It's highly addictive. This game is a fail of COD series for multiplayer. But that's not all,Awards: The Worst FPS Technical Graphics of 2011, The Most Rage Quit Multiplayer of 2011, The Best Offline Co-op of 2011. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is a fair FPS, with full of disappointments. First I really like this game, but then I realised that the multiplayer is a wasted of time, even if It's highly addictive. This game is a fail of COD series for multiplayer. But that's not all, graphics are dated. Multiplayer is a fail, but single player is solid, and special ops is fun. All others are just a failure. The game is the same as the last. Results: Disappointing.… Expand
  86. Bruskork
    Jun 1, 2012
    6
    The game sticks to the good ol MW formula. Flat campaign filled with Michael Bay explosions, fun multiplayer and somewhat enjoyable survival, which is a failed attempt to cash out on CoD zombies, and a Spec ops. It just feels like an expansion to MW2, and that's where it fails. It's enjoyable, but feels old.
  87. CODfrommyhouse
    Jun 12, 2012
    6
    At first modern warfare 3 seemed like a great game and I loved it.But since then i realised the multiplayer is poorly supported on important issues, lacks creativity, and is full of overpowered killstreaks.The singleplayer is good, but was way to short, but this was not a big surprise to any of us it was infinity ward being normal, the singleplayer is fun even with it being very short,SpecAt first modern warfare 3 seemed like a great game and I loved it.But since then i realised the multiplayer is poorly supported on important issues, lacks creativity, and is full of overpowered killstreaks.The singleplayer is good, but was way to short, but this was not a big surprise to any of us it was infinity ward being normal, the singleplayer is fun even with it being very short,Spec ops is great for cooling down after playing a frustrating multiplayer, with the all new survival mode acting like a zombies game it is fun and holds great creativity, unfortunately the IW team did not listen to the community when we said we wanted 4 players, spec ops missions are coll to with revamped ideas it is fun to play with friends,The elite package is ONLY good for hardcore gamers dispite having issues elite still holds value to me even me being on ps3.When all said and done i give the call of duty title modern warfare 3 a 6.0 out of 10 being a great game if you balance your playtime… Expand
  88. DoctorMedic
    May 4, 2013
    6
    It works, but it's not as good as the others. A slight shame to the Call of Duty series, but not as big a mess as Declassified. 6/10 Sentry Busters riding on horses.
  89. GameReviews
    Aug 13, 2012
    6
    Look, people, if you have Modern Warfare 2, than there is no reason to buy Modern Warfare 3. It's just a shame that this game is officially a full game. MW3 is more like an expansion. But, still It's really fun. Campaign It's great, as always, because is a COD. And the multiplayer is addictive fun, but completely the same as MW2. Even the graphics are the same. This "expansion" is fairLook, people, if you have Modern Warfare 2, than there is no reason to buy Modern Warfare 3. It's just a shame that this game is officially a full game. MW3 is more like an expansion. But, still It's really fun. Campaign It's great, as always, because is a COD. And the multiplayer is addictive fun, but completely the same as MW2. Even the graphics are the same. This "expansion" is fair from my opinion, but I'm really disappointed. 64 out of 100… Expand
  90. MaidenEXP
    Nov 24, 2012
    6
    The worst Modern Warfare game with difference. The first was something so new, the second has made the best multiplayer of FPS since 2009, but this one... This game doesn´t offer something new, something with the power of make it different. His multiplayer mode doesn´t have any evolution from the second Modern Warfare, the campaing mode is exciting but unreal, and the Spec OpsThe worst Modern Warfare game with difference. The first was something so new, the second has made the best multiplayer of FPS since 2009, but this one... This game doesn´t offer something new, something with the power of make it different. His multiplayer mode doesn´t have any evolution from the second Modern Warfare, the campaing mode is exciting but unreal, and the Spec Ops are bored than the ones in the modern warfare 2. This game was made for sell a lot of copies, and it can´t sell as much as Black Ops. This was also the Call of duty I played less. I only reached 3 prestiges modes, with the 6 I made in Black Ops. One of the most dissapointing games I have played in my life...… Expand
  91. Jmanzer
    Nov 29, 2012
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Guns that take more bullets than it would take rocks to kill a man, spawn rapes, under powered explosives and... well... THEY KILLED SOAP!! So yeah, don't play it... I mean, if they at least made people get knocked down from bullets or even flinch the TINIEST bit, then MAYBE it would be SOMETHING like realistic. Plus they need to turn up the damage on bullets and explosives, make knifing get a cool animation so it doesn't look like your trying to open a door when you stab someone.… Expand
  92. Strike2
    May 1, 2013
    6
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is by no means a bad game in fact it is good but the problem is it is let down in some places that make it seem less fun then previous COD's. The campaign is good with great action moments and combat but its been done before. Spec Ops stages for some reason feel less fun then in MW2 and survival has huge potential but isn't as fun as zombies can be. TheCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is by no means a bad game in fact it is good but the problem is it is let down in some places that make it seem less fun then previous COD's. The campaign is good with great action moments and combat but its been done before. Spec Ops stages for some reason feel less fun then in MW2 and survival has huge potential but isn't as fun as zombies can be. The multiplayer to, arguably the selling point of COD just feels worse then BLOP's. The maps arent as fun and neither are the guns. I feel sorry for it in a way, it tries to innovate but it just isn't fun or exciting. Still good in many familiar places but just isn't there… Expand
  93. eagleeyeviking
    Dec 12, 2013
    6
    It's multiplier gameplay falls short but this installment serves up the excitement and hype surrounding it. It's campaign is definitely flawed, but still passes. The main concern, however, is the lack of co-ops which causes this game to be more of a temporary delight that a long-term game to be played.
  94. nicomarin12
    Feb 16, 2016
    6
    If we take MW3 as a game of its own, it is an excellent game.

    The campaign is everything we could've asked for, the MW trilogy is the best CoD campaign. We see all of our favorite characters and the story is incredible and very fun to play. In story MW3 takes the cake. The multiplayer is very fun and much better than the mess that was Black Ops. It has some new modes that are a blast    If we take MW3 as a game of its own, it is an excellent game.

    The campaign is everything we could've asked for, the MW trilogy is the best CoD campaign. We see all of our favorite characters and the story is incredible and very fun to play. In story MW3 takes the cake.

    The multiplayer is very fun and much better than the mess that was Black Ops. It has some new modes that are a blast to play, me and my friends always had a great time playing Infected, Money in the Denk for example. But it is very similar to MW2, and here goes the flaws of MW3.

    While MW2 was an improvement from CoD4, MW3 it's MW2 all over again. The multiplayer is almost the same; the graphics, weapons, maps, there's really nothing that stands out from previous CoDs. And MW2's multiplayer is much more fun.

    Spec Ops are nothing amazing, and it could get tiring after sometime. Survival is a bad rip-off from Zombies, and it doesn't have anything incredible to show.

    I'd only recommend this game if you want to get into CoD and you find this at a reasonable price. If you own MW2, play that one a little more and it'll be like MW3.

    All in all, is more like a disappointing game than a bad game.    … Expand
  95. XxJoseManuelxX
    Nov 12, 2016
    6
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a first-person shooter video game, developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games, with development assistance from Raven Software, and published by Activision.

    + Good Campaign
    + Good Mutiplayer
    - More of the Sam
    - Bad AI
  96. INU4SH4
    Jul 13, 2020
    6
    Not a bad CoD title but not the best by far. It's not as impactful as the previous Modern Warfare games but the single-player wasn't that bad. the multiplayer experience was decent but there were better multiplayer games at the time.

    Anyway, not an essential CoD title but it's a decent experience.
  97. JesseDillinger
    Mar 21, 2023
    6
    eesh the negative reviews. Haha. I played this game a lot as a kid. It wasn't as fun as MW2, but it was pretty similar. The story is a good conclusion overall. I liked the survival rounds missions. They were fun.
  98. mikediesel11
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    They pretty much stole there killstreaks from other games. They took the reaper idea, the helicopter that tags enemies manually, the remote tank etc. from the game HOMEFRONT. They stole the "advanced UAV" from black ops but somehow made it useless. when you watch the reaper kill cam it looks like the missile strike from medal of honor. They stole how killstreaks stack even if you dieThey pretty much stole there killstreaks from other games. They took the reaper idea, the helicopter that tags enemies manually, the remote tank etc. from the game HOMEFRONT. They stole the "advanced UAV" from black ops but somehow made it useless. when you watch the reaper kill cam it looks like the missile strike from medal of honor. They stole how killstreaks stack even if you die and how other actions count toward your killstreak from Medal of Honor and Homefront. just an unoriginal game. the guns do feel good though.… Expand
  99. Zeph
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    This game felt like a big middle finger to the CoD fans. When you release a brand new game, it should be expected that a lot of refinement and effort goes into it. Instead, IW and Sledgehammer pull this crap off that looks half-assed, relying on the popularity of MW and MW2 to push sales. If you think 1 new mode and a few lighting and water improvements are significant in a new release,This game felt like a big middle finger to the CoD fans. When you release a brand new game, it should be expected that a lot of refinement and effort goes into it. Instead, IW and Sledgehammer pull this crap off that looks half-assed, relying on the popularity of MW and MW2 to push sales. If you think 1 new mode and a few lighting and water improvements are significant in a new release, then more power to you, but I feel most gamers are going to turn their nose up at this. There are 16 maps, all of them don't feel varied enough like other CoD games. They all felt like close-quarter chaos. For a franchise that is as popular as this, and brings in a much revenue as it does, it is inexcusable that more refinement didn't go into this game. There aren't even dedicated ranked servers, that is pathetic when other shooters pull that off with less revenue. This game doesn't deserve a 0 or 1, it can be fun, it also in no way deserves a 10, or 9 for that matter. I'm giving it a 5. Everything in this game that felt good, something else just was plain awful or lackluster.… Expand
  100. jakesonaplane
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Here's the thing: It's not a bad game. It's in fact a really good game, especially if a lot of your friends are buying it, since multiplayer's basically the point. But let's not kid ourselves: You already own 3 or 4 copies of this game. Black Ops? MW2? MW1? World at War? All the same stuff. The multiplayer has a facelift, all cosmetic changes, but no substantial differences from the otherHere's the thing: It's not a bad game. It's in fact a really good game, especially if a lot of your friends are buying it, since multiplayer's basically the point. But let's not kid ourselves: You already own 3 or 4 copies of this game. Black Ops? MW2? MW1? World at War? All the same stuff. The multiplayer has a facelift, all cosmetic changes, but no substantial differences from the other MW games. Single player is still a silly excuse to jam achievements into an otherwise social game. There's just too many quality games coming out this season to consider buying MW3. Sorry guys. Maybe release it in the summer when I've got no other games to play.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

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