Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. tjxjona
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Just play mw2 you dont see the diference . copy and paste over and over again this is lame for cod fans ****
  2. NottaFinga
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 part 2, is a expansion pack that continues the story of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It also adds new maps and weapons to the very popular multiplayer modes.

    wait wait wait.... this is $60+! arent these expansion packs usually around $12. WAIT WAIT WAIT! this isnt even an expan.... *takes off sunglasses* Oh My God. if your into these games pick up MW1,    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 part 2, is a expansion pack that continues the story of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It also adds new maps and weapons to the very popular multiplayer modes.

    wait wait wait.... this is $60+! arent these expansion packs usually around $12. WAIT WAIT WAIT! this isnt even an expan.... *takes off sunglasses* Oh My God.

    if your into these games pick up MW1, MW2, or Black Opps, all cheaper and better than MW3    … Expand
  3. mkrieger0101
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Yea, this game is similar to MW 2, but if it aint broke, don't fix it. Any educated consumer knew what they were getting when they bought this game. No one claimed that this was going to be a completely new experience. I enjoyed the single player campaign because it is fast paced, frantic and fun. I 'm smart enough to understand the crazy story, making it more enjoyable. As far asYea, this game is similar to MW 2, but if it aint broke, don't fix it. Any educated consumer knew what they were getting when they bought this game. No one claimed that this was going to be a completely new experience. I enjoyed the single player campaign because it is fast paced, frantic and fun. I 'm smart enough to understand the crazy story, making it more enjoyable. As far as multiplayer, I feel that they have made improvements over MW 2. Strike packages force you to think about your tactics, weapons feel good, hit boxes seem to have been tightened up, and the weapon rank system is a nice change of pace. Yea, some of the kill streaks are the same, and some of the weapons are the same, but what's wrong with that? This game sold 6.5 million copies in the US and UK on launch day, so it must not be too bad.… Expand
  4. FfC-Hans_Gruber
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    All the negative spam is pretty unfair. If Battlefield didn't exist this would be far and away the best FPS period. But it's not. MW, MW2, and now MW3 are all very similar, as a matter of fact, if MW3 had just been DLC it would be considered the greatest DLC pack EVER.
  5. Markymark07
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Game fells like the original modern warfare which is of coarse the best mw ever. i didnt really like black ops too much. If you werent a big fan of black ops but lived for the original mw then you will love this game.
  6. charl13dontsurf
    Nov 11, 2011
    5
    People need to be more inventive than giving a game 0 or 10, lol. Anyway - graphics are really quite pitiful. It does play smooth as silk, but you shouldn't be able to get away with this in 2011. I'm one of those people that enjoyed BlackOps and the customizations, unlocks etc. At first glance you seem to have a lot of options in terms of what can be done with each individual weapon oncePeople need to be more inventive than giving a game 0 or 10, lol. Anyway - graphics are really quite pitiful. It does play smooth as silk, but you shouldn't be able to get away with this in 2011. I'm one of those people that enjoyed BlackOps and the customizations, unlocks etc. At first glance you seem to have a lot of options in terms of what can be done with each individual weapon once leveled up, the different perks, kill streaks and specializations - but it lacks the same cohesion as BOPS. I found the maps to be lackluster with no stand-out favourites. They all seem to be generally packed too tight and the ebb and flow of games is too sporadic. Guns don't seem entirely balanced and the pace/style of place doesn't suit most of them. If it's going to be primarily SMG type weapons being used, include more of them.… Expand
  7. rossp
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    I asked my brother why he was trading in Battlefield 3 for Modern Warfare 3, and I told him it would just be more of MW2. He said that's what he wants...
    And that's exactly what he got! I have played my fair share of CoD, and from the moment I saw the identical HUD on MW3, I sighed. This game is the exact same as its predecessor, and yet it will be the highest purchased game of the year.    I asked my brother why he was trading in Battlefield 3 for Modern Warfare 3, and I told him it would just be more of MW2. He said that's what he wants...
    And that's exactly what he got! I have played my fair share of CoD, and from the moment I saw the identical HUD on MW3, I sighed. This game is the exact same as its predecessor, and yet it will be the highest purchased game of the year. It's like paying â    … Expand
  8. DitLewis
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    After reading many differing views on the Multiplayer aspect of the game, I thought i would put my weight behind the positive side of the game. The maps are really good, you find a lot more choke points, and the gameplay might suit people who just like racking up loads of kills. It's nice for a player such as myself who enjoys running about to have the Support Package on, so even if i getAfter reading many differing views on the Multiplayer aspect of the game, I thought i would put my weight behind the positive side of the game. The maps are really good, you find a lot more choke points, and the gameplay might suit people who just like racking up loads of kills. It's nice for a player such as myself who enjoys running about to have the Support Package on, so even if i get killed I can help my team. The guns are indifferent, i enjoy the SMG and Assault classes, but almost always have kick on the weapon to help me aim. In reality, weren't we expecting it to be a bit like MW2? And i think theyve found the right balance between COD4 and MW2, with some old school aspects and less annoyances like Quickscoping. The team aspect of the game has kept me hooked, and although I find it ridiculous that they can charge £34.99 for a few extra maps and stats, I have been more than impressed with the Sledgehammer effort.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. Hamblue
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I'm sorry to say I'm in the negative crowd here. I was soo looking forward to a great game. I'm a multiplayer PC gamer and MW3 is a big disappointment. For the first time they actually took an XBOX game and ported it to the PC instead of the other way around. The on-line play is a joke. They only support up to 16 players and still cant keep lag and connection problems down. After 5I'm sorry to say I'm in the negative crowd here. I was soo looking forward to a great game. I'm a multiplayer PC gamer and MW3 is a big disappointment. For the first time they actually took an XBOX game and ported it to the PC instead of the other way around. The on-line play is a joke. They only support up to 16 players and still cant keep lag and connection problems down. After 5 hours of play I see constant Host migration pauses and occassional network lag. This is on an overclocked quad core machine with a gtx460 card and running on FIOS.
    Battlefield on the other hand is the opposite. They actually took the suggestons of the COD community and implemented them. Full browsing with ranked dedicated servers and up to 64 players in a game. The max I've been in was a 32 player game and lag wasn't there and none of the Console game host migration BS.
    The graphics are also a big disappointment. They are once again the quality of XBOX and nowhere near what they should be on a higher end machine. Even the sounds are scrrewy. The guns are muffled like some liberal teacher made them, not wanting to expose people to the correct sounds of war. All I can say is give BF3 a try. Besides the vehicles you'll think you're playing the game you thought MW3 would be.    … Expand
  11. roberto545
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    99$ for a DLC ??????? That's a joke ?????? Where is the true MW3 ??? I want the true MW3 not a DLC !!!! I'm very dissapointed, really ! 99$ for that ! Love COD 4 and MW2, two great games !
  12. Psycho_01
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I don't know how "Activision" can launch this kind of games. Call of duty: MW3 is the same game that MW2; the same graphics, weapons and the same strategy.
    MW3 is not a emulator of the real live but a simple arcade.
    I put 1 because this game is really an actualization of mw2 and NOT A NEW GAME.
  13. delirious_nomad
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    It does feel familiar which is OK. I think the MP maps are too small and too fast and twicthy (zero immersion). I don't care about graphics and these are fine. It should have been a $40 add on and not a full retail game. Looking back at Metacritic scores... I had no idea so many CoD games have had scored so lowly in the past.. A real reflection of peoples disdain since the core teamIt does feel familiar which is OK. I think the MP maps are too small and too fast and twicthy (zero immersion). I don't care about graphics and these are fine. It should have been a $40 add on and not a full retail game. Looking back at Metacritic scores... I had no idea so many CoD games have had scored so lowly in the past.. A real reflection of peoples disdain since the core team responsible for CoD in the first place left. I look a tit this way... I wouldn't want someone to write Stephan King books other than Stephan King...… Expand
  14. ennemidown
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Bad bad and bad, MW3 is a big bad DLC from MW2, the maps are bad, the soundtrack of weapons are really bad, i am sad ... the Call of Duty franchise is dead ... :(
  15. Meowingtons
    Nov 11, 2011
    5
    I like Call of Duty but for me MW2 and Black Ops are better than MW3.
    There is no great improvement :/
    Hoping for updates to improve the game.
  16. OverlordReaper
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    the French version is not terrible, the sound track is magnificent but does not stick totally with the rhythm of the game. It was much better in MW2, the new mode survives is really stunning, I would never have believed to see such a thing one cheek and MW3 made it, bravo in its incredibly talented developers. The multiplayer in the rather sublime sight, I tested it only once and it wasthe French version is not terrible, the sound track is magnificent but does not stick totally with the rhythm of the game. It was much better in MW2, the new mode survives is really stunning, I would never have believed to see such a thing one cheek and MW3 made it, bravo in its incredibly talented developers. The multiplayer in the rather sublime sight, I tested it only once and it was completed. The mode campaign is as for him of a beauty and an incomparable, rare direction are the times when I saw such a so realized apocalypse!

    In brief everything is completed in this game    … Expand
  17. thomasf98
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 is little more than another $59.99 map pack for Call of Duty 4. It's really time that Activision did more than just employing 2 game developers to move building around on maps, change some textures and some minor tweaking of features and then calling it a new game. So lame.
  18. MidWest_MoFo
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    First of all, THIS game is excellent! The aiming is spot-on and the gameplay is just as fast paced as it has always been. There's no problem with running around and having random objects pop in out of nowhere. Many improvements have been made to the gameplay as well, along with some new features that I haven't seen before. Investing your time in the singleplayer campain doesn't feel like aFirst of all, THIS game is excellent! The aiming is spot-on and the gameplay is just as fast paced as it has always been. There's no problem with running around and having random objects pop in out of nowhere. Many improvements have been made to the gameplay as well, along with some new features that I haven't seen before. Investing your time in the singleplayer campain doesn't feel like a chore, but rather an unforgettable experience that will keep your hands glued to your controller. Climbing up the ranks online is just as addictive as it was before. If you're looking for the best first-person shooter on the market, don't waste your money on Battlefield 3. You would be doing yourself a favor if you bought this game!!… Expand
  19. outbackchris
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Horrendous! 5 hours to complete the single player and nothing new from MW or MW2. Multiplayer is also a total copy paste from the previous versions. Exactly the same just new maps. V Disappointed. Not sure how IGN or Gamespot can give this btw 9 and 10!!
  20. cochise313
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I don't understand how this game was in development for two years when it's the same as mw2. This is sad that this game has not changed. I'm happy i got this from gamefly instead of buying it.
  21. Tsuma
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Mw3 is just a DLC from Modern warfare 2....
    Graphic is same like MW2 (we are not idiot)
    only 2 player on survival mode. (where is fun like zombie mode ?... NOTHING)
    pat the moment, Infinity ward is a great scamer !!! 70â
  22. boalo
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    plus complet dans l'ensemble et plus complex pour la config des armes, atouts etc seul bémol le élite payant (grrr)

    mettre ici des zéro comme note n'est pas réaliste et dénote une envie de descendre ce jeu c'est juste du foutage de gueule
  23. seeafish
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    If you actually like it when a publisher spends 2 years to re-release the same game without ANY technical improvement whatsoever, by all means buy MW3 and enjoy it.
    As a gamer and a consumer, I've come to expect quite substantial improvements in sequels to previous games, especially sequels to successful hits.
    All of the sequels this year (Uncharted, Gears of War, Resistance, Killzone,    If you actually like it when a publisher spends 2 years to re-release the same game without ANY technical improvement whatsoever, by all means buy MW3 and enjoy it.
    As a gamer and a consumer, I've come to expect quite substantial improvements in sequels to previous games, especially sequels to successful hits.
    All of the sequels this year (Uncharted, Gears of War, Resistance, Killzone, Batman, Dark Souls, Skyrim, + MANY others) have at least attempted, and in most cases succeeded, in upping the quality of various aspects of their game.
    What about MW3 then? Zero, nada, zilch! Same graphics engine, same physics, same poor lighting effects. This stuff was barely good-looking in 2009's MW2, let alone now where other games have caught up SO MUCH.
    I don't play BF3, but cannot deny how amazing it looks. Uncharted 3 even refined its graphics over the previous one. Batman Arkham City made an environment that is so huge it will take you weeks to cover. MW3? Another 5 hour campaign with piss-poor visuals and same old gameplay.

    And while it's fair to say that the CoD formula is what we should expect for each new instalment, I don't expect to find the SAME BUGS THAT WERE PRESENT IN 2007 FOR MW1!!! Seriously, 4 years and 4 CoD games with the same bugs, same AI issues, same graphics, same sounds. If the "CoD formula was PERFECT", then they could re-release the sahem thing. It's not!

    I'm selling mine without even finishing the campaign....    … Expand
  24. abdu2s
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    **** game, i regret every penny. Worst Graphics ever, Blurry Dirty maps everywhere, guns all have the same Sound and feel. sniping is way too easy (Long range shotgun). Hit detection is crap , you get shot while you're behind a corner. Air-support by the other team means you're pretty much Fu**ed!. this is solely based on the multiplayer experience . 2 points for the awesome Campaign .
  25. Shunkan26
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Ce jeu est une merde c'est un copier coller de modern warfare 1 mais a 70 euros grosse merde du deja vu 600000000fois le solo est ennuyant a mourir les script on les connait tous il était deja présent dans mw1 le jeu est moche c'est de l'arnaque !!!!!!!!!!
  26. Bcta30
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If the game was the first of its series (Modern Warfare), it would be a 10. But it's not, and it's too easy to compare it to older games.

    For $60 two years after the release of MW2 you should be getting way more advanced graphics or better engine.

    Anyways, by itself it's a great game. Compared to it's predecessors, it's a minimum upgrade.    … Expand
  27. pghjeeper
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    I loved Modern Warfare and when Modern Warfare 2 came out I was blown away. I like the way that the maps where so realistic and multi-dimentional. I liked that you could climb up and on everything there was a great balance for all classes. The new modern warfare feels like you just run in circles hoping that you can get a few kills before a 1st lvl player kills you. I have no problem withI loved Modern Warfare and when Modern Warfare 2 came out I was blown away. I like the way that the maps where so realistic and multi-dimentional. I liked that you could climb up and on everything there was a great balance for all classes. The new modern warfare feels like you just run in circles hoping that you can get a few kills before a 1st lvl player kills you. I have no problem with cutting down on the camping but this is the other extreme its just to much running with no stratagy at all. I must say I am very disapointed and find myself waiting for the Treyarch offering.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. kingdom59
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    alors, moi je suis vraiment déçu, infinity aurait du nous sortir des graphisme de ouf, un mode Multi qui evolu réellement, avec et pas du copier coller, réchauffé!!!!!! 70â
  30. brooklynbounce
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    Decu, j'ai pas trouvé de grandes nouveautées avec en plus un filtre ps3 blanchatre et de l'aliasing alors que sur 360 il n'y en a pas.
    Plus il y a du des batiments du premier Modern Warfare recyclé dans celui ci.
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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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