Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. Kaiokhen
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Its great how they tune it and made it really smooth and made big improvements. But not worth the $60. This is what MW2 should have been in the first place. For people who plan to buy. Beware that the game is just like MW2 but just redefined and just made improvement. However, you will get bored and start noticing how dull it gets.
  2. Brutane
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Multiplayer is busted and that's what you buy it for its just plain BS. Spawning is terrible maps are way too tight you can't see 10 feet in front of yourself. I've never been shot in the back soooo many times.
  3. Genericiz3d
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    Sure, I buy the same laundry detergent to wash my clothes every time. It does what I expect it to do. That doesn't mean I should pay $60 for it, and it certainly doesn't mean I have fun doing the laundry.
  4. MSGR7
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    Okay I would like to try to review this game from both angles as I still believe it deserves positives and negatives. Firstly I have spent quite a few hours really giving this game a go and I have concluded that I don't really like it. There are a number of issues with it so far, although I am sure many of them may be patched soon. Firstly the spawning is atrocious. You literally getOkay I would like to try to review this game from both angles as I still believe it deserves positives and negatives. Firstly I have spent quite a few hours really giving this game a go and I have concluded that I don't really like it. There are a number of issues with it so far, although I am sure many of them may be patched soon. Firstly the spawning is atrocious. You literally get killed and spawn right on the enemies shoulders, meaning you get killed over and over at your spawn. If that doesnt happen you spawn near the battle or right where you were just killed. Yes this happened in Black ops and people complained about the spawn too, but honestly it was so much better than this. At least in Black ops you spawned on one side of the map seperating both teams for a little bit before both teams went back to the battle zones to recommence the battle. Not only this but when using the Microphones to speak the quality is terrible, it was always perfect on Black ops and has always been terrible on both MW2 and now on MW3. It is also taking ages to find games, making me wait 20 minutes to join one, although again this happened with Black ops. The problem with this series is that the gameplay is to fast paced, the enemies are hard to identify, with enemy players disappearing and then reappearing out of nowhere to literally blow you away. Often an enemy magically appears right behind you after getting a few kills. The only way I have gotten my killstreaks so far is by camping a little bit and shooting from range. The maps are clunky and buildings are in odd positions, the maps don't flow properly at all. What happened to COD 4 and Black ops simplicity. They were so easy to store in your memory, for everyone, making gameplay fun. I see a lot of people and hear a lot of people complaining about the above on their mics mid game, so it isnt just me thinking that. Black ops seemed to cater for a broader audience, people who were not good at the game and people who were brilliant. Many of the best scoring MW3 players seem to be taking advantage of glitches within the game to get ahead of everyone else. Black ops is much more fun in that when you are not doing well you can sit back and try sniping for example, as the maps allowed this. It to me required skill to kill opponents where as this game is so fast its a case of luck. I was getting someawesome scores during one match with 40 kills plus on domination, but then followed this up with 30 deaths. It is so inconsistent and unbalanced. I do find the game fun though and recommend it to all COD fans as a temporary title to keep you going until major improvements are made. But don't expect this title to last long. Look at the vast improvement from WAW and Black ops and from COD 4 and MW2. We need new killstreak rewards, new maps, new locations, new guns, new gun sounds, new characters to control. Black ops was a great game because it was set in a different era, utilising different methods of warfare. I believe the Modern warfare franchise needs to end here and Infinity Ward need to develop a brand new series, set during a different time period, with brand new everything. I will however applaud infinity Ward for introducing point streaks, allowing say a player to get two kills and capture a flag and recieve a UAV etc. Also ranking your guns up is a lot of fun. I find myself wanting to play this game the most right now, but I honestly think that once I have given it a good month of gameplay, which I believe is fair, ill be back on Black ops having fun, even if I am not doing too well. To sum this game up and the whole engine in general, there is to much going on for the type of engine being used.… Expand
  5. qwazy
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    I personally play this franchise for the multiplayer aspect solely, and I must say that it's a bit of a let down. The graphics engine looks out of date compared to some of the more recent shooters, including Black Ops (textures, frame rate, smoothing, animation). The flash kills happen far to quickly (usually from one or two bullets in any body part, making or no intense fire fightingI personally play this franchise for the multiplayer aspect solely, and I must say that it's a bit of a let down. The graphics engine looks out of date compared to some of the more recent shooters, including Black Ops (textures, frame rate, smoothing, animation). The flash kills happen far to quickly (usually from one or two bullets in any body part, making or no intense fire fighting found in previous games), poor spawn point drops, and lack of features found in other games is hard to wrap my head around. Did the other games feel like an expansion with more levels, weapons, and moves? Yes. Does this game feel like it actually took more away then it added? Yes. Also, I did pay or COD Elite with high hopes; however, I am disappointed in that also. Honestly, if you knew the game would sell that many copies, with that much hype, and that many pre-orders.... Expect a lot of traffic. Having voice chat constantly cutting out, lobbies drop, spec ops not work past the 1st level online, and Elite itself be down on launch just sours the experience. And please don't say it is a users connection speed, because nothing is worse then having almost 100mb download and 10mb upload, and still have a game choke. This game feels like it should have came out years ago and not holiday 2011. If I could go back and save my $100, I would. With Skyrim on it's way and other excellent titles this year, this game feels over shadowed.… Expand
  6. bobromines77
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    I liked this game when it was called MW2! I am totally disappointed with the lack of change from any of the previous installments. Activision, Sledgehammer Games, and Infinity Ward have applied very little originality to this title. They know that they could package a turd in a case and sell millions of copies based on the name alone. I have been a huge fan of the COD series up to thisI liked this game when it was called MW2! I am totally disappointed with the lack of change from any of the previous installments. Activision, Sledgehammer Games, and Infinity Ward have applied very little originality to this title. They know that they could package a turd in a case and sell millions of copies based on the name alone. I have been a huge fan of the COD series up to this point. To me, it's growing into a Madden style sellout. The multiplayer is full of connection issues and to me, rehashed maps. I am by know means a COD(I own every COD on current generation systems) hater but I can honestly say, "I am glad I also have a copy of Battlefield this year".… Expand
  7. nkohesiv
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    I have to agree with most reviews on here. Just more of the SAME crap year after year. While my wife and I thoroughly enjoy the Kill Confirmed multiplayer mode, and my son and I like the Survival mode, I really do not feel like I am playing a NEW game. I feel like I am just playing some expansion pack of MW2 (which was essentially an expansion pack of MW1). Sure, the new weapons areI have to agree with most reviews on here. Just more of the SAME crap year after year. While my wife and I thoroughly enjoy the Kill Confirmed multiplayer mode, and my son and I like the Survival mode, I really do not feel like I am playing a NEW game. I feel like I am just playing some expansion pack of MW2 (which was essentially an expansion pack of MW1). Sure, the new weapons are nice, but this is really just an overall crap game. The Survival mode is fun, but the fact that it is limited to just 2 players SUCKS! Infinity Ward makes the same crap over and over, and bringing Sledgehammer into the mix did not change ANYTHING! At least Treyarch's Black Ops felt like a completely different game and proper evolution from World at War. I did purchase MW3 and BF3 (have a house full of gamers), but once the newness of MW3 wears off, we will go back to playing Black Ops! Thank you Infinity Ward for pushing the FPS genre forward with MW1, but you SUCK for not contributing anything worthwhile to it since then!… Expand
  8. jackhole88
    Nov 12, 2011
    4
    So many great shooters out there now like Gears of war 3 , killzone 3 , halo and then you have this crap. It's the same crap as before over and over and over. Nothing really new. Activision knows this and will not change because poeple will still buy this crap. Don't waste your money, thier are to many great shooters out there to buy this re-done black ops. Final note : It's real sad whenSo many great shooters out there now like Gears of war 3 , killzone 3 , halo and then you have this crap. It's the same crap as before over and over and over. Nothing really new. Activision knows this and will not change because poeple will still buy this crap. Don't waste your money, thier are to many great shooters out there to buy this re-done black ops. Final note : It's real sad when Activision needs to beg fans to come on this site and post a good review.… Expand
  9. Jonathan-a_100
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Worth renting, just nothing here that hasn't been done before. Activision simply milking the COD brand for all it is worth. I also bought BF3 this year and i shall be sticking to that series from now on. BF3 multiplayer is so much more rewarding
  10. nschlip
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Where to start? I have been playing COD since the very first game on PC, and IMO Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is the best COD game in the entire franchise. What happened Infinity Ward? Modern Warfare 3 is the same as Black Ops / Modern Warfare 2....it's just more of the same. This game really could have been released as a $30 expansion (or something like that). I don't really understandWhere to start? I have been playing COD since the very first game on PC, and IMO Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is the best COD game in the entire franchise. What happened Infinity Ward? Modern Warfare 3 is the same as Black Ops / Modern Warfare 2....it's just more of the same. This game really could have been released as a $30 expansion (or something like that). I don't really understand what all the hype is surrounding this game (IMO there are much better ones just released and that are coming out). The single player is poor, multiplayer is more of the same, and SpecOps feels like it was tacked on.....There is just not enough here to justify a $60 game. If it was going for $40, ok....that would change this review a bit. To give Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games credit, they did do a remarkable job with the graphics (this is at least a four year old engine), and you can tell they worked extremely hard to deliver this. Bottom line, buy this, yes or no?: No - Save your money and play COD: Modern Warfare if you need your "war" game fix.… Expand
  11. redscorpion33
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    I made sure to buy this game with a debit card so that I couldn't see the money that could have been thrown in the toilet. While this game's campaign isn't the worst thing I've ever played, it left a lot to be desired. The final level was nice, but where was the action through the rest of the game? Black Ops tried and failed to have a story, whereas MW3 barely has a story or keyI made sure to buy this game with a debit card so that I couldn't see the money that could have been thrown in the toilet. While this game's campaign isn't the worst thing I've ever played, it left a lot to be desired. The final level was nice, but where was the action through the rest of the game? Black Ops tried and failed to have a story, whereas MW3 barely has a story or key moments. I can only think of three notable moments in the game, two if I don't count the last minutes. But no one plays Call of Duty for the campaign. I can't believe that I'm about to write this, but here goes; the multiplayer is worse than the campaign. Let that sink in for a second. You can tell that they didn't try too hard with this game by looking at the plain box design, but they made next to no effort for the multiplayer. Weapon leveling is a nice touch, but it's heavily marred by an overabundance of full-auto rifles and crowded maps. Every level that I've played so far has nothing but blown-up cars, alleyways, and more blown-up cars. Does anyone have good memories about Karachi or Rundown on Modern Warfare 2? That is a preview of every level on MW3.
    The campaign is a non-event, Special Ops mode seems better this time around (and anything is better than zombies) but it still isn't very fun, and the multiplayer is drowning in its own flaws. Why don't grenades have explosions more than one foot in MP? Why do shotguns have the range of a rubber band? What is the point of perks if they don't seem to help out that much? And most importantly, why doesn't my trained marine know how to reload a gun without it becoming an eight hour affair? I always equip sleight of hand, but then I am behind because someone might have a "better" perk equipped in that slot. The perks that give you faster aiming and better movement speed while aiming aren't even noticeable. Maybe I need to upgrade them to the pro versions, but why do I have to work that hard for something I all ready worked for?
    In the end, the Professional reviewers have been paid off or are scared to give this game a low score, lest they suffer backlash from fans. Many of the negative reviewers just plain hate CoD or are players of Battlefield 3 (I haven't played BF3, but I'm tired of hearing about the MW3 vs. BF3 debate). I enjoyed Modern Warfare 2's campaign when you controlled the vehicles or did something that was over the top. I still love to play World at War because it takes skill instead of higher levels. I also had fun with Black Ops before they released patches that made my favorite weapons next to useless but still kept the Famas over-powered. I'm saddened by what has happened to the CoDs, and I know this will be the last time they sucker me. It's a money-making machine and Activision has realized this.Someone might argue "maybe it's not easy to make a great game that quickly". Then Activision should wait longer than 355 days to make their next game, or use some of their budget on a script or ask people what they want changed or added. Maybe if it didn't make so much money it could go back to its roots, but until then, I'm done.    … Expand
  12. Driven85
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    I have yet to play the campaign but i feel like the new features were not enough in multiplayer mode. I would even go as far to say its almost a step backwards in some aspects to Black Ops in multiplayer(yes i'm aware infintyward did not touch BlackOps). No AI enemies available in split screen which makes playing more than two people on one console worthless. No one wants jsut a 4 playerI have yet to play the campaign but i feel like the new features were not enough in multiplayer mode. I would even go as far to say its almost a step backwards in some aspects to Black Ops in multiplayer(yes i'm aware infintyward did not touch BlackOps). No AI enemies available in split screen which makes playing more than two people on one console worthless. No one wants jsut a 4 player squirmish. It wouldnt have been so bad if they let you log on with more than one guest, but alas they didnt. Black ops gives you the ability in split screen to do up to 9 AI enemies in a ffa mode or build AI teams in deathmatch. So far i feel like MW3 should of just been DLC content to MW2. I might be a little over critical, but i feel like the series hasn't really evolved that much between the last few titles.… Expand
  13. format
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    SP will be very familiar to players of previous entries in this seris with fighting through similar looking streets against generic personality-free bad guys and the odd vehicle section. no emotional involvement and lots of scene changes don't help the short 6hr campaign. MP is the same as ever with tight small maps - lots of unlocks and new modes that all play the same don't distractSP will be very familiar to players of previous entries in this seris with fighting through similar looking streets against generic personality-free bad guys and the odd vehicle section. no emotional involvement and lots of scene changes don't help the short 6hr campaign. MP is the same as ever with tight small maps - lots of unlocks and new modes that all play the same don't distract from the fact this is almost identical to MW1.

    disappointing and almost insulting how little has changed across 3 games and 4 years of development.    … Expand
  14. HoFT013
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Activision Blizzard continues to peddle the same exact game year after year. Why fix what's not broken? For the sake of attracting new players to the franchise, that's why.
  15. g_ferrett
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Let me say this: I'm not complaining about graphics or game play or animation or anything technical like that. It's a well-polished & smooth game and is pretty much what I expected; and still fun.

    I'm just a bit disappointed with the lack of 'smarts' which could have been built into the range of gaming options. Multiplayer is great - always is. Special Ops is great. Single Player is    Let me say this: I'm not complaining about graphics or game play or animation or anything technical like that. It's a well-polished & smooth game and is pretty much what I expected; and still fun.

    I'm just a bit disappointed with the lack of 'smarts' which could have been built into the range of gaming options. Multiplayer is great - always is. Special Ops is great. Single Player is great. But why oh why didn't they include some more tactical features from Black Ops!?

    e.g.1. There's no 'Combat Training' or 'Private / Multiplayer' like in Black Ops - where you just invite a few of your mates and play an on-line level, in an on-line environment, but just against a dozen or so bots. This scenario lends it self so easily to players making their own custom games with their mates - you can take it seriously or stuff around by only playing with pistols for example - just for nothing more than a laugh.

    e.g.2 In the Special Ops - they could have easily extended the number of players to 4 (or 6) where you can invite more than one friend to play Survival mode with. They should have. Again, like Zombie mode in Black Ops. It makes for a very fun night when you just grab a couple of mates & play strategically in the Survival / Wave modes of Special Ops.

    Both of those examples could have added a LOT of flexibility to the times when you don't want to play on-line with (let's face it, you do get them...) idiots abusing each other from around the world. Thus, increasing enjoyment.

    Why they didn't include these as playable options is beyond me. And, a bit of disappointment really at how easy that would have been to implement compared with the rest of the game.

    That's why I'm giving a low score - the game runs very well and has plenty of good features. But it's simply not as versatile at it could and should have been.

    Activision & Infinity Award; if you read this then take note and see if you can add it as an upgrade, or include this in your next MW5....

    And for the record, yes I have half a dozen mates who think the same thing.... so I know I'm not alone in writing this.    … Expand
  16. slyazafox
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    MW3 is such a let down. The single player is more of the same,an over the top cinematic with fast paced gameplay but it was far to short and easy even on veteran. The multiplayer, which is normally the strong point of the franchise was below poor and seems like a step back from MW2. All the maps are small, seem very similar and look bland and boring and it doesn't have the infinity wardMW3 is such a let down. The single player is more of the same,an over the top cinematic with fast paced gameplay but it was far to short and easy even on veteran. The multiplayer, which is normally the strong point of the franchise was below poor and seems like a step back from MW2. All the maps are small, seem very similar and look bland and boring and it doesn't have the infinity ward feel to it, feels more like a treyarch game. The only aspect of the game worth trying was spec ops survival mode which is fun otherwise the game is just average.… Expand
  17. TheSlickMachine
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    Infinity ward just released another game widely known as Modern Warfare 3. It is the second sequel to widely popular "Call Of Duty:Modern Warfare. It tells the story after hours of killing General Shepherd, Captain John Price and Nikolai evacuate a dying John "Soap" MacTavish from Site Hotel Bravo, Afghanistan. They reach a safehouse run by Nikolaiâ
  18. Sooch
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    I used to be such a COD head until this game came out. COD used to always take the cake for me when it came to shooter games but this years edition [MW3] just isn't as exciting. It lacks the "WOW" factor very much and the online issues with lag and servers disconnecting at random moments has made me almost regret the purchase aside from this game just being sort of bland. The campaign modeI used to be such a COD head until this game came out. COD used to always take the cake for me when it came to shooter games but this years edition [MW3] just isn't as exciting. It lacks the "WOW" factor very much and the online issues with lag and servers disconnecting at random moments has made me almost regret the purchase aside from this game just being sort of bland. The campaign mode is top notch but the spec-ops/co-op mode is pretty so-so. Zombie mode is still COD's best co-op mode. The biggest issue I also had with the multiplayer online is that it seems that you die to quickly in comparison to previous COD games. It's almost as if the regular game modes play with hardcore rules and bullets generally deal a lot more damage. I hope they step up on the next COD because this one would be easy to forget.… Expand
  19. Hellbug
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    How do all of these MW fans not see what all of these "meaningless" reviews are pointing out? Don't any of you think it's messed up that these people are scamming people into buying the same gaming experience multiple times in a row? I'd be willing to bet most of those who are bashing this game are not BF3 fan boys (though it's obvious that many love BF3, but hey that is what happens whenHow do all of these MW fans not see what all of these "meaningless" reviews are pointing out? Don't any of you think it's messed up that these people are scamming people into buying the same gaming experience multiple times in a row? I'd be willing to bet most of those who are bashing this game are not BF3 fan boys (though it's obvious that many love BF3, but hey that is what happens when a good game is released), they are just able to objectively judge the difference between the previous MW franchise games, and this one released now. By the way, a new MW was announced for 2012! "Yippee skippee! I love getting scammed as long as my goldfish attention span has its hunger sated!"… Expand
  20. Jerkinator
    Nov 12, 2011
    4
    I've been a fan of the Call of Duty series for a long time now, but this latest installment has left me pretty disappointed. Multiplayer is obviously why 98% of people buy these games, and alas there is where my complaints are. For one, the maps seem smaller than in previous games and loaded with barriers and objects meant to make you really weave through the map. This creates a veryI've been a fan of the Call of Duty series for a long time now, but this latest installment has left me pretty disappointed. Multiplayer is obviously why 98% of people buy these games, and alas there is where my complaints are. For one, the maps seem smaller than in previous games and loaded with barriers and objects meant to make you really weave through the map. This creates a very frantic pace for the gameplay and leads to a lot of surprise gunfights and less strategical wars.

    Furthermore, my biggest complaint for this game is with the spawn system. I've already been spawned dozens of times IN the middle of the screen of the enemy who just killed me. This leads them, as they're often camping, to kill me instantly before I can even move. I can almost watch myself get killed twice in the replay, it's that ridiculous. They really need to tweak the spawning system in a patch because getting killed upon spawning (which happened to me five times in one nine-minute game) makes you just want to throw down the controller and find something else to do. This has never been a huge problem in the other games in the series, so I don't know why it's so prevalent now.    … Expand
  21. Shin-
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    70 euros for an upgrade, you should be ashamed, We are tired of the usual soup.

    Game outdated, the single player campaign is short, boring and predictable, you know there are many people who likes to play in single and so did not pay homage as the multiplayer is full of annoying people.
  22. Colamilkshake
    Nov 13, 2011
    4
    [MP only] Sad. That's the first word I think about when I think MW3. The gameplay is nice, very nice. Sad is that it's just AS nice as MW2. Why? Most likely since it is MW2. New colors, new maps, a (very) few new maps and other stuff, most without any impact at all gamewise. I'm playing the same game as 2 years ago. But it's not only gameplay that's 2 years old. Even when I've pressed X[MP only] Sad. That's the first word I think about when I think MW3. The gameplay is nice, very nice. Sad is that it's just AS nice as MW2. Why? Most likely since it is MW2. New colors, new maps, a (very) few new maps and other stuff, most without any impact at all gamewise. I'm playing the same game as 2 years ago. But it's not only gameplay that's 2 years old. Even when I've pressed X to get away from the "Activision and title"-entry, I meet the same game as 2 years ago. Menus, options, everything.
    And finally, the saddest part. THE MAJOR news about this game is supposed to be the massive connect, compete and improve functionalitys in ELITE. 2 outrageous mess ups:
    1. It's not IN the game, it's freaking outside!!! I have to SHUT DOWN my game to enter this part. 2. Hasn't worked since release. I mean, I thought BF3 was undone on release, but this. You release a 2 year old polished game again and in those 2 years that passed they couldn't managed to make the one new part.    … Expand
  23. Raidenkov
    Nov 13, 2011
    4
    It's been almost a week from release of MW3 and I still cannot log on online server of Multiplayers Game. I am a PS3 user and I have been exciting about MW3 before its release and on top of 60 bucks game, I also purchased some modification to my controller to help me better shot in the multiplayer games. Sadly, when I get the game copy, it keep telling me that "The MW3 online service isIt's been almost a week from release of MW3 and I still cannot log on online server of Multiplayers Game. I am a PS3 user and I have been exciting about MW3 before its release and on top of 60 bucks game, I also purchased some modification to my controller to help me better shot in the multiplayer games. Sadly, when I get the game copy, it keep telling me that "The MW3 online service is not available, please check the status bla bla bla". My PS3 works fine and PSN works fine as well, I can log on servers of every other games like Uncharted 3, but it's just a pain in the a** for MW3. Activision and IW, please fix this or I have to sell my PS3 copy and get a XBOX version, which mean I will pay extra for XBOX LIVE membership.… Expand
  24. Tha_Lowkey_One
    Nov 17, 2011
    4
    The users have spoken MW3 sucks to play and BF is new and fun. MW3 is MW2 with new maps basically an over glorified expansion pack of a 2 year old game running on an old and out dated engine and BF3 is a brand new experience new engine amazing graphics and realism. The reviews aren't suspiciously low they are just accurate. Activision thought they could release the same game and it wouldThe users have spoken MW3 sucks to play and BF is new and fun. MW3 is MW2 with new maps basically an over glorified expansion pack of a 2 year old game running on an old and out dated engine and BF3 is a brand new experience new engine amazing graphics and realism. The reviews aren't suspiciously low they are just accurate. Activision thought they could release the same game and it would be ok. Basically making COD the Madden of Shooters. That method didn't fly now people want to say the reviews are fake. You released a bad product and are being exposed. I am not a BF or COD fanboy as far as shooters go I am a die hard Socom fanboy. But first and foremost I am a gamer and I like technology thats why I have a LCD LED TV and awesome surround system and a PS3 with blu-ray and etc. I appreciate innovation and pushing the bar and thats where MW3 epically fails. Its running off of out dated technology where as BF3 is runing off a brand new engine with amazing capabilities. I rented both titles to see which I would like and BF3 is the best first person military shooter I have ever played. Infinity Ward got it right with MW2 but we all have played that game into the ground we really didn't need or want a carbon copy of MW2. We wanted MW3 to be better and build off of what part 2 started. Sadly they dropped the ball on this one.… Expand
  25. scuzzlebutt78
    Nov 14, 2011
    4
    I enjoyed the single player but the multi-player was the same old crap. Activision rakes in millions off this series and the least they could give us, console gamers, is Dedicated Servers. This would fix the connection interruption, Host migration and hit marker lag. I've loved the COD series up till Black Ops, this is where i started to get bitter. Playing MW3 sealed it. I feel like I'mI enjoyed the single player but the multi-player was the same old crap. Activision rakes in millions off this series and the least they could give us, console gamers, is Dedicated Servers. This would fix the connection interruption, Host migration and hit marker lag. I've loved the COD series up till Black Ops, this is where i started to get bitter. Playing MW3 sealed it. I feel like I'm playing MW2 (not a bad thing) and paid 60 bucks for an expansion pack. It's tragic but people will continue to drink the Koolaid that Activision sells. I for 1, unless the next one is innovative, am done with the COD series.… Expand
  26. RUBBERPANTS
    Nov 14, 2011
    4
    This game is just a repacked retweaked version of modern warfare 2 it feels like I am playing the exact same game. Infinity ward made absolutely no innovations to the COD series, and I bet that they won't next year when another calladooky comes out, it has so much hype and it so much suck's. save your money for battlefield 3 now that's a real first person shooter game.
  27. Rems
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    I have to admit that i'm fairly disappointed by MW3. Story line seems chaotic and all the missions are too short to have any joy from gameplay :/ in multiplayer besides new maps and few more weapons game doesn't bring anything new... MW3 can be considered as a patch (map and weapon pack) for MW2... and the most important part... its way too expensive!
  28. h1n1viruz89
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    I will say i have played video games since ps1, ps2, ps3 xbox, and xbox 360 being my Top most played console mw3... Copy and paste of mw2, yes they gave some tweaks here and there.. but its the EXACT same thing. Brought back gold guns (More like brown guns) its good if you want to rent but to pay the full $60 i wouldnt do a red box. anyways i only play since most of my friends play this.I will say i have played video games since ps1, ps2, ps3 xbox, and xbox 360 being my Top most played console mw3... Copy and paste of mw2, yes they gave some tweaks here and there.. but its the EXACT same thing. Brought back gold guns (More like brown guns) its good if you want to rent but to pay the full $60 i wouldnt do a red box. anyways i only play since most of my friends play this. good for social gamming but for serious Gaming ... its a joke Black ops was and still is the better Game, ill prolly be playing that more then this game… Expand
  29. Goffery
    Nov 16, 2011
    4
    I should have known they would just pump out another cheaply made Call of Duty game, too bad I didn't learn my lesson after Black Ops ended up being a disappointment. The campaign is looking good so far (I'm only 4 levels in) but we all know you don't buy a COD game for the campaign. The multiplayer has just gotten worse. The biggest problem is the MAPS. There are 16 maps and NONE of themI should have known they would just pump out another cheaply made Call of Duty game, too bad I didn't learn my lesson after Black Ops ended up being a disappointment. The campaign is looking good so far (I'm only 4 levels in) but we all know you don't buy a COD game for the campaign. The multiplayer has just gotten worse. The biggest problem is the MAPS. There are 16 maps and NONE of them stand out. Every map plays the same; respawn, run around some buildings or alleys, shoot anything that moves and then just get killed from behind. LAME. It seems everything that made MW2 so much fun is gone now. Shotguns cant be equipped as secondary weapons, perks like last stand and stopping power are gone and sniping is not fun anymore cause there are NO OPEN SPACE MAPS!!!!! The only noticeable change is the different "strike packages", but even those are not exciting.… Expand
  30. albert_h_1982
    Nov 18, 2011
    4
    the game is ok...at best. nothing spectacular. they could have done a better job.campaign and spec op are the ok i guess and multiplayer well mw2 and black ops are a hell of alot better. you cant go into half of the buildings, the maps arent that great, you cant hide in the shrubs and bushes like in mw2, . all cod that they have made got better than the last one but this one,, well i dontthe game is ok...at best. nothing spectacular. they could have done a better job.campaign and spec op are the ok i guess and multiplayer well mw2 and black ops are a hell of alot better. you cant go into half of the buildings, the maps arent that great, you cant hide in the shrubs and bushes like in mw2, . all cod that they have made got better than the last one but this one,, well i dont know what they were trying to do. the game is mainly for people who like to run around, so campers this in not really for you. they should have put more places to hide. like in real life. you just wouldnt go run around holdine dual weapons in a real scenario would you, they should of made it for campers non campers and those in between. the guns are not all that, some of the perks and packages are ok nothing great, i will keep playing the game because i bought it but i will see how long i can go on playing a game like this, its ok. its not great and its not that horrible where i would play a sports game instead of it. yall could of did alot better...mw2 and black ops gameplay is better, black ops is better than both of these games combined… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#16 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

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