Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

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  1. Son0fstone
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    To have thought that sledgehammer could do what Jason west and Vince zampella did. Wrong they took old textures buildings and set pieces changed it around and regurgitated it as a new game. It's possible that they wanted to keep the essence of modern warfare the same but come on, it feels like I'm playing an outdated game. Even black ops had more innovation and usually treyarch are theTo have thought that sledgehammer could do what Jason west and Vince zampella did. Wrong they took old textures buildings and set pieces changed it around and regurgitated it as a new game. It's possible that they wanted to keep the essence of modern warfare the same but come on, it feels like I'm playing an outdated game. Even black ops had more innovation and usually treyarch are the ones being left behind by IW. Check YouTube and see people's posts and reused buildings in mw3 all the way from mw 1. Activation already announced a new cod for 2012, I'm not buying Bobby!… Expand
  2. Wretch11
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Terrible, I've been buying the same game since MW1! I'm getting a refund. Too much hype, dated graphics, forgettable story and gameplay. This is not worth your time, Do yourselves a favor and get battlefield 3 on PC instead.
  3. Menacetech
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    After giving this game countless chances of growing on me I must say that my second attempt at a review really hasnt changed much. I find myself not wanting to play. I cannot hear my friends, inviting/party system is atrocious, spawning...dont get me started. Not even going to comment on elite or the fact that it is way too similar to its predecessor. I dont even own BF3. Honestly I haveAfter giving this game countless chances of growing on me I must say that my second attempt at a review really hasnt changed much. I find myself not wanting to play. I cannot hear my friends, inviting/party system is atrocious, spawning...dont get me started. Not even going to comment on elite or the fact that it is way too similar to its predecessor. I dont even own BF3. Honestly I have never really liked the series, especially for console. Loyal to the COD series mostly because of fast paced action and playing with friends. MW3 is below PAR for the price, well below.… Expand
  4. JcEmery
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is the Call of Duty everyone loves to hate. Just because it is similar doesn't mean it is a bad game. There have been many, many improvements and it will keep many happy users busy for months upon months.
  5. GhostPlayer
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    magnifik jeu les armen or cest tellemen bien fait une campagne magnifik avec le mode survi ki est enorme on peut encor faire les trickshoot mais c un peu plu compliker
  6. cocksucker227
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    This is a pice of trash. Seriously do not i repeat do not waste your money on this no matter how much it is. asdkjf;kasdf;askldfj;askdjf ;askdjf;askdjf ;askdjf;askldjf;asdkfj ;asdkfjs ;adfkljasd; fkjasdf;kasjdf; kasjdf;kjsad
  7. GrieverSoul
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Many games are released every year with little to no improvement. Games like Fifa, PES, Madden,etc...
    However, Modern Warfare games come out once every 2 years. The improvements made over Modern Warfare 2 are tremendous. The only thing that helds this game back is its graphics. Muddy textures and bad animations. Still, the core of the video games is still the best! Its reponsive and fast    Many games are released every year with little to no improvement. Games like Fifa, PES, Madden,etc...
    However, Modern Warfare games come out once every 2 years. The improvements made over Modern Warfare 2 are tremendous. The only thing that helds this game back is its graphics. Muddy textures and bad animations. Still, the core of the video games is still the best! Its reponsive and fast paced gameplay.

    Modern Warfare 3 is the best multiplayer king. Hate it or love it, you cant deny that.    … Expand
  8. genesis94
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien bien
  9. eklonis
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I am actually shocked to see such low ratings for MW3 here on metacritic. I understand that many of the complaints assert that the game offers nothing "innovative" or "new". But in terms of the multiplayer I would like to disagree. I have played every Call of Duty since CoD 2 and in my opinion World at War has been the worst one since CoD4. I remember the release of MW2 and how refreshingI am actually shocked to see such low ratings for MW3 here on metacritic. I understand that many of the complaints assert that the game offers nothing "innovative" or "new". But in terms of the multiplayer I would like to disagree. I have played every Call of Duty since CoD 2 and in my opinion World at War has been the worst one since CoD4. I remember the release of MW2 and how refreshing it actually was to have a fun, and addicting CoD game to play again. Treyarch in my book redeemed themselves with Black Ops. Every year, we the consumers, address certain aspects of the game we don't like, and then the CoD developers tweak those things.

    But to say that this game is just a patched version of MW2 is ridiculous. The developers once again addressed many of the concerns we had with MW2. No game ending killstreak, no last stand, tweak the guns so not one individual gun stands out as overpowered. Which i think they did a great job with since I do not see an overwhelming amount of people running around with just one gun (even in Black Ops damn near everyone used a FAMAS or the AK-74u). Now to address the argument that nothing "innovative" or "new" has been offered.... First of all Sledgehammer and IW have offered us two new game types in multiplayer, something that hasn't been done since CoD 4. Now Kill Confirmed is my new favorite game to play. The strike package system is an awesome ADDITION, which helps reward those players who like to take objectives and shoot down air support (something that also has never been done in a Call of Duty game). Many argue that Call of Duty is just a run-and-gun lone wolf type of game, but then, if that were true, why wouldn't every game type just be Free for All? Sledgehammer really did their best to address this issue, and I for one love using all of the Pointstreak tiers. To me giving this game a score of "0" is nonsense. It seems to me that the average score of 2.7 is the product of a biased sample. While the majority of us are off enjoying and playing the game, some disgruntled individuals are on here complaining and it seems to get worse every year.

    PS3 scores for every CoD since CoD4:
    CoD4 Modern Warfare: 8.7
    CoD World at War: 7.1 CoD Modern Warfare 2: 5.8
    CoD Black Ops: 5.6 CoD Modern Warfare 3: 2.7

    Every year in my opinion, the games are getting gradually better, but the scores just seem to be getting worse... Modern Warfare 3 is the best in the series yet, and the majority of these metacritic reviews are reactionary and inflammatory. Give the game a shot and if you don't like it, give it an honest review, with a honest score and then trade the game back in or use it as a coffee coaster.    … Expand
  10. wjd24
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I saw Sledgehammer's twitter saying the user review is "suspiciously" low and asking fans to come here and rate it "truthfully". I was like, sure, here is my score of "0" to add to your suspicion! I played it on PS3. Not only the campaign is just adding everything from previous episodes and it seems they simply try to consume the MW brand and make the most "profit" out of it. It is pureI saw Sledgehammer's twitter saying the user review is "suspiciously" low and asking fans to come here and rate it "truthfully". I was like, sure, here is my score of "0" to add to your suspicion! I played it on PS3. Not only the campaign is just adding everything from previous episodes and it seems they simply try to consume the MW brand and make the most "profit" out of it. It is pure evil. The multi-player is also incredibly similar to previous MW series. Yes, they tweaked a few features to make it more balanced. But why not issue a few more DLC for MW2 and patch MW2 for these issues? The… Expand
  11. Jason_Perez
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Don't be a Hater. Call of Duty is Great series and doesn't deserve the reviews you guys are giving it.
    I'mm just giving credit where credit is due.
  12. juldu31
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. cool trop bon multi et solo extraordinaire SUD EN FORCE… Expand
  13. Le-Cobaye
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This Call of Duty MW3 is a shame. This is the same game than MW2, a two years old game, with new maps. The most expansive DLC ever. Always the same graphs years after years, always the same things again and again. Many lags and bugs, servers always bad, host migrations, disconnected in a middle of the match. Boring ! The solo campaign is very very short and too easy. No zombie mode ! AndThis Call of Duty MW3 is a shame. This is the same game than MW2, a two years old game, with new maps. The most expansive DLC ever. Always the same graphs years after years, always the same things again and again. Many lags and bugs, servers always bad, host migrations, disconnected in a middle of the match. Boring ! The solo campaign is very very short and too easy. No zombie mode ! And like all the others COD, Activision will make out a lot of DLC very expansive with old maps. This game is a joke, don't buy it and keep playin COD MW2, this is the same game without the bad servers… Expand
  14. devonlyon
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 does not bring anything new to the table. If you have played any of the previous COD games, you know what to expect, huge set pieces, and intense action. The story is still more miss then hit but it is the strongest story in the COD series to date.

    Multiplayer is the best it has been. The weapons, and maps have an overall balance previously not seen in the series. The    Modern Warfare 3 does not bring anything new to the table. If you have played any of the previous COD games, you know what to expect, huge set pieces, and intense action. The story is still more miss then hit but it is the strongest story in the COD series to date.

    Multiplayer is the best it has been. The weapons, and maps have an overall balance previously not seen in the series. The action is fast, and the level ups and new perks will keep anyone hooked for months. I am still not personally sold on the elite membership, but time will tell if it works like it is supposed to.

    One item of note, do not accept all the negative reviews. Try it for yourself.    … Expand
  15. RozzR99
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    This game is clearly going to be like MW2 because of the massive interest shown in MW2 - why would the designers change anything when people clearly like what it involves. Also judging from the thousands of people playing online right now proves that people do actually like this game!
  16. 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
  17. Jirstuve
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    While I haven't gone through the whole campaign yet, I've been playing multiplayer religiously, and I've done a pretty good number of single player Survival missions. I love it. The multiplayer has considerably improved from MW2 (I didn't play Black Ops) being more balanced, there isn't 90% quick scopers in the game any more, and now you actually have a chance to take them down. The mapsWhile I haven't gone through the whole campaign yet, I've been playing multiplayer religiously, and I've done a pretty good number of single player Survival missions. I love it. The multiplayer has considerably improved from MW2 (I didn't play Black Ops) being more balanced, there isn't 90% quick scopers in the game any more, and now you actually have a chance to take them down. The maps are well designed, with a few more central locations where the fighting can take place, and for the most part are seemingly more fast-paced than MW2, with perhaps lacking small maps such as "Rust", however "Dome" does come close. All in all, if you love to play fast-paced first person shooters online, get Modern Warfare 3. It was well worth the wait for me.… Expand
  18. markface
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Having even more fun that all of the other COD's, gameplay improvements are huge. Levelling of everything. Just a great all round casual FPS. Its a different game to BF3. Not sure why we can't love both? I do.
  19. noliberation
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Another great Call of Duty game. Story line is about the same as the rest of them, but the Multiplayer changes are what really shines. The strike packages was an excellent edition to this game. Well done guys
  20. Zanmut
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, I love it! This is just want I want MW3 to be. No huge changes, they just made better a game that was already really good. I think I'm gonna play this forever! :D
  21. xerpi
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
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  22. Levanders
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.... I hope everyone enjoys $60.00 map packs. CoD has become so generic it's not even fun or worth it to buy the newest version. It sits in the same boat as Madden, the developers feel the need to re-make the game every year in an attempt to maximize profits. Call of Duty died for me after Call of Duty 4.
  23. tyman333
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I remember me playing MW1, frankly it was awesome, there were plenty of innovations and of course picturesque graphics (for those times). But next chapters of CoD weren't so innovative or captivating. I give 0 out of 10 becouse there is nothing new in the game, the same mechanics, awful sound effects and silly story line. I believe MW3 is a piece of horse's **** and I don't understand whyI remember me playing MW1, frankly it was awesome, there were plenty of innovations and of course picturesque graphics (for those times). But next chapters of CoD weren't so innovative or captivating. I give 0 out of 10 becouse there is nothing new in the game, the same mechanics, awful sound effects and silly story line. I believe MW3 is a piece of horse's **** and I don't understand why do people still buy it.… Expand
  24. j-boomb
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Acceptable graphics for hardware, story loosely tied together, Excellent on-line play. sound and voicing done very well for genre. great FPS mechanics and tight controls across platforms. *(non-fanboy opinion)* great post 2000's FPS, nothing on the side of innovation but not lacking either. repetitive story but some of the best FPS on-line play available. Overall 8.5 out of 10
  25. teol
    Dec 21, 2011
    4
    Campain looks like a good hollywood movie, but is really short... Multiplayer is buggy, and always the same, apart for maps, weapons etc... It is good for playing with family, or friends, but no more ! No improvements, new bugs, problems not fixed. THEY ONLY WANT TO STEAL OUR MONEY !
  26. omerg1993
    Jan 9, 2012
    7
    Before i start the review for this game i would like to address the feud between the the COD and BF, both great games and real heavyweights of the game industry, But! if we compare those games to any other games who came out recently they are just "solid", the game play is solid, the story is solid, the shooting is solid, overall solid games nothing too mind blowing about both of them,Before i start the review for this game i would like to address the feud between the the COD and BF, both great games and real heavyweights of the game industry, But! if we compare those games to any other games who came out recently they are just "solid", the game play is solid, the story is solid, the shooting is solid, overall solid games nothing too mind blowing about both of them, with that out of the way lets start the review.

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

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

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

    like i said it a solid game if you like the previous games this is pretty much more of the same for better or worst.    … Expand
  27. happymonster
    Jan 20, 2012
    10
    Another year, another Call of Duty. That's not necessarily a bad thing. There is a large community of fanboys on the CoD haters' bandwagon who would suggest MW3 is garbage. Don't be fooled. The game delivers the same explosive, fast-paced online multiplayer it always has. The single-player isn't bad either. Obviously, if you've played CoD's online offerings to death for years, there isn'tAnother year, another Call of Duty. That's not necessarily a bad thing. There is a large community of fanboys on the CoD haters' bandwagon who would suggest MW3 is garbage. Don't be fooled. The game delivers the same explosive, fast-paced online multiplayer it always has. The single-player isn't bad either. Obviously, if you've played CoD's online offerings to death for years, there isn't much new here. But the formula remains unchanged for a reason, it works.… Expand
  28. petoria21
    Jun 29, 2012
    8
    Modern Warfare 2 was one of the most well recieved sequels in video game history, and one of the best selling. So Modern Warfare 3 has some big shoes to fill right? Well, I'm happy to report that while it certainly has its flaws (We'll get to that later) Modern Warfare 3 is a well executed, well crafted first-person shooter that is a worthy sucessor to MW2. The story picks up where theModern Warfare 2 was one of the most well recieved sequels in video game history, and one of the best selling. So Modern Warfare 3 has some big shoes to fill right? Well, I'm happy to report that while it certainly has its flaws (We'll get to that later) Modern Warfare 3 is a well executed, well crafted first-person shooter that is a worthy sucessor to MW2. The story picks up where the last Modern Warfare left off, after suffering defeat in their failed attempt at invading the united states the Russians launch an all out invasion of Europe. Now, members of The United States Military and Task Force 141 must find a way to prevent global armageddon. The story, while it is so convaluted (Russia could never invade the US!) it is still entertaining as hell, it provides closure for the trilogy (No cliffhanger this time) and provides for some epic cinematic set pieces. The game still runs on an excellent 60 frames per second, which adds to the silky smooth feel of the controls. You're either a fan of this gameplay by now or you're not. The campaign still features excellent variety, one moment you'll be providing cover for a squad in an AC-130 and in another you'll be tearing up enemies in a UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle), these stop the game from feeling repettitive and makes it fun to play. Along with the campaign that'll take you around 4-6 hours to complete, you also get a revamped Spec-Ops mode, which now includes a survival mode where you along with another player try to survive against endless waves of enemies weilding weapons (No zombies here if that's what you were hoping for). While it isn't nearly as awesome as Zombies, it is still a blast to play. The Spec Ops missions are also really well done, and are fun to play through multiple times. The level design in the single player, special- ops mode/survival mode, and the multiplayer is exceptional and is a step up from the previous Modern Warfare games. So I've mentioned the positives, now it's time to talk about the negatives. While the graphics engine isn't terrible per se, it looks really bad in some parts of the game. Multiple times I saw texture pop ins and small glitches. Come on guys, we live in a post- Battlefield 3 era and they are honestly trying to say that this is the best that they could do?! Even the most hardcore Call Of Duty fan cannot deny how goregous Battlefield 3 looks, but here when I look at MW3's graphics it makes me feel like I traveled back in time to the stone age of gaming. It also makes me feel like I'm playing an expansion pack for Modern Warfare 2 instead of a full fledged sequel. The multiplayer (Which is the reason a lot of people play these games) while definately a step up from the unbalanced MW2, still has a number of overpowered weapons and death streaks. Add that in with the number of camping spots and you are sure to have some fustrating matches. It was clear that when around 40 staff left Infinity Ward that Modern Warfare 3 was going to take a hit, and in some areas it does. While it is still worth full price, this entry WILL NOT win over anybody who hates this franchise with a passion. Here's hoping that Black Ops 2 will restore the franchise to it's former glory and change-up the familiar COD formula.… Expand
  29. quotenneger
    Aug 21, 2012
    9
    The campaign is action-packed, exhilarating and filled with spectacular sequences that raise your heartbeat, and the while the story is outright absurd, it still manages to keep the player interested . The addition of the survival mode is great, and guarantees great co-op action.The multiplayer is great and addicting, like in every cod game, but at times it is filled with campers and otherThe campaign is action-packed, exhilarating and filled with spectacular sequences that raise your heartbeat, and the while the story is outright absurd, it still manages to keep the player interested . The addition of the survival mode is great, and guarantees great co-op action.The multiplayer is great and addicting, like in every cod game, but at times it is filled with campers and other frustration-raisers.… Expand
  30. ilikepieman
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    This game is better than you would expect if you are not a fan of the other games. The controls are perfect, the graphics are quite good, and the campaign is better than other cod games. Yeah it's short, but it is still cinematic. People keep hating on elite but the reason it's not working is because so many people want it. You don't get mad at a store for being out of stock of a game, andThis game is better than you would expect if you are not a fan of the other games. The controls are perfect, the graphics are quite good, and the campaign is better than other cod games. Yeah it's short, but it is still cinematic. People keep hating on elite but the reason it's not working is because so many people want it. You don't get mad at a store for being out of stock of a game, and the issues will be over soon probably.… Expand
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#17 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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Metascore
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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