Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. franchize82
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    i have both modern warfare 1 and 2,both were good but this time around,its really getting old.gimme a modern warfare successor,not a rehash from 2007 and 2009.gimme something excited about.i traded this game back to gamestop.im no fan boy either,i play all shooters..what a waste of $60.battlefield 3 is the way to go
  2. constepatdyak
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    IW/SH/ACTIVISION ARE SO LAZY. BAD CONNECTION BAD GAME, BAD SUPPORT WITH NO MENTION OF FUTURE PATCHES. THEY DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO FIX THE SOUNDS, REMOVED FEATURES FROM BLACK OPS.WHAT A JOKE
  3. moth3r_fucc3r
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    My biggest complaint is the sound and chat quality of the game. The fact that you CAN'T turn the music off, and CAN'T choose a surround sound (ex. 5.1 of headset) option. Then, there is the broken matchmaking, the broken spawns, and the fact that they insist on putting the pro camping attachments into the game (aka heartbeat sensors). If Infinityward just insists on keeping this attachmentMy biggest complaint is the sound and chat quality of the game. The fact that you CAN'T turn the music off, and CAN'T choose a surround sound (ex. 5.1 of headset) option. Then, there is the broken matchmaking, the broken spawns, and the fact that they insist on putting the pro camping attachments into the game (aka heartbeat sensors). If Infinityward just insists on keeping this attachment into their game then please make it where it hums or beeps. Treyarch did this very well with the motion sensor in black ops. I wish that tubes would never be put into multi-player, However, I have heard that the damage has been nurffed. Wouldn't really know because I haven't played multi-player since the second day MW3 has been released. Ok I'm going to get off my soapbox now and say it really doesn't matter about anything in the game if the game just isn't playable. Please Please Please Infinityward address the sound issue. I'm not just speaking for myself here, we as your consumers have experienced the sound quality of black ops (the franchise's prequel) and the sound in MW3 is very much a couple of steps backwards.… Expand
  4. illin
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    weak, WEAK, w3aK .. half attempted, crap.. sa as old.as codeefour. ,, Is this the demise of tonyhawk. re[written> ? activision,, kills franchises...
  5. dazbobaby
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    Can anyone say map pack?
    Yes it's call of duty, and that can only mean one thing... nothing has changed, it looks and plays exactly the same as all the other call of duty games.
    £80 for this with Elite (buggy as hell) subscription... waste of money and time.
  6. 1AmoK
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    I feel like I has Déjà Vu. Whole game is same as it ever was, whole buildings was recycled from earliest CoD games. Physics? Nope. Destruction? Nope. Scripts? Hell yes, tons of scripts. I think This is worst "AAA" title of this year.
  7. Risso
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    The multiplayer on MW3 (which is what we buy it for after all) is dreadful. Lazy, uninspiring maps that are all lazy rehashes of old COD maps. Interchange for example, is so similar to underpass that you can't believe that they could get away with it. There isn't a single stand out map, and they're all far too frantic, with no possibility of tactics or team play.
  8. Lawless
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    I'm very disappointed with modern warfare 3, this should have been a 1200msp dlc expansion pack.
    I gave the game a 1 because a lot of the annoying perks/killstreaks/weapons were removed.
    Nothing new here, critics seem to be afraid to give an honest opinion/score, I hope the devs and publisher read our reviews and get the hint.
  9. Pissedoffgamer
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    When we talk about games, our first word is that it is enjoyable. MW3 is not an enjoyable game in all forms , though maybe the campaign, but it doen't even reach the quality of previous games . The multiplayer is the same repetitive lone wolf stat hunter we've have played since the time CoD 4. Nothing new at all just a new number to the tittle and voila!! there you have a "new" experience.When we talk about games, our first word is that it is enjoyable. MW3 is not an enjoyable game in all forms , though maybe the campaign, but it doen't even reach the quality of previous games . The multiplayer is the same repetitive lone wolf stat hunter we've have played since the time CoD 4. Nothing new at all just a new number to the tittle and voila!! there you have a "new" experience. I already expect a new CoD for 2012 and it will be the same crap.… Expand
  10. pariswho
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    Allow me to start with the pros, Modern Warfare 3 boasts a whopping 60 frames per second, A legion of mutiplayer followers, and a lot of my friends, that being said... This iteration of Call of Duty takes the cake for the worst game to date. I hear many arguments about Activision VS Treyarc(h? I can't quite remember currently how to spell it) but this is honestly just a rehash of ModernAllow me to start with the pros, Modern Warfare 3 boasts a whopping 60 frames per second, A legion of mutiplayer followers, and a lot of my friends, that being said... This iteration of Call of Duty takes the cake for the worst game to date. I hear many arguments about Activision VS Treyarc(h? I can't quite remember currently how to spell it) but this is honestly just a rehash of Modern warfare 2, with bad graphics, awful maps and little to no gun variation, and there is no innovation, it's like a big middle finger to anyone that was looking forward to playing this game at all...
    I run this game on a 1080i HD screen, and the graphics, honestly look cartoony to me, there's a sepia/beige overtone to almost every map, and the entire game just looks... off. The guns come off as rough, bulky and just plain ugly, with about 6 of them in each category. The attachments while varied(For this game) look the same on every gun, I.E. My ak47 red dot looks exactly like every other red dot scope this adds to a bulky SMG, in the middle of my line of sight and it's ugly!
    The maps themselves feel and play very weird, I mean it's like they wanted to get rid of camping but instead, made a game where the only way to play well is to camp like there's no tomorrow. You're consistently getting shot in the back and, when you're not you're getting sniped. The respawning is horrible, I've literally respawned next to an opponent in almost every match and when playing hardcore this creates moments when you're waiting to respawn more then you're playing the game. So while it seems like they tried to lessen camping, it made the need for camping even greater. Not to mention the fat that these maps are so... Narrow, there are barely any open places (think nuketown). And my biggest complaint is that they all look the same Cluttered with some destroyed vehicle sitting in the middle of the field sprinkle some sepia here, or add snow there, boom done. It's like being punched over and over again.
    I compare this game to black ops because I played Black ops multiplayer a lot more then other COD Multiplayer, and in black ops there were a ton of guns, a ton of camos for your gun, and better yet the guns looked different, I knew what the hell the commando looked like (and thought it was cool as **** too, a circle gun? **** YES!) I knew what the AK looked like, the famas the galil, within days of playing I could tell every assault rifle apart from others... In Mw2... I mean 3, They all look the same, with some black handle sticking out of them. the biggest variation is the Ak47 which looks (Slightly) different from most other guns. There is very little camo variation (WHYISTHIS?)
    Other faults (that I've found)
    They brought back quick scoping (THISIZSOFAKIWANTTOSHOOTMYSLFWHNEVRISEEEeeeeeIT)
    Massive connection problems and glitches
    Spec ops is not Zombies, will never be Zombies and should stop trying to be zombies. (I don't understand why they don't just add in zombies too...)
    There's something off in the aiming, I'll be using a sniper rifle across the map (yes i snipe, because I have to) and have someone dead to rights, shoot and miss, how do i miss your chest? and then get quckscoped in the face... The perks... I personally do not like any of the perks...
    JUGGERNAUT    … Expand
  11. xa456852
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Always cliche, too many so-called explosion completely lost freshness, there is no innovation, no fun at all, has been too lazy to say COD, no innovation waiting to hell, I do not know what people are so boring to play this game.
  12. Pacroid
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    For Shame...rehashing items for COD4 and reusing them in MW3. This just goes to show that like Guitar Hero, this franchise is going to go down the same road of more of the same with a new paint job. If you want to play a MW game, stick with COD4 or Black Ops. No need to waste your money on this one.
  13. GinjaNinja192
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Basically a re-packaging of MW2 with very slight differences, i got the game on release date and within 2 hours of playing i wanted to trade it in. Infinity ward should be ashamed of this lazy attempt at a game, its really just recycled gameplay that's going to be spewed out year after year and you're paying £40 for it. If you really want to play it i would advise renting it
  14. Kimomarudotcom
    Nov 26, 2011
    1
    This is the last time I buy a Call of Duty game. When this FPS formula was first introduced in 2007 in the original Modern Warfare it was a blast of fresh oxygen into the lungs of a dying genre. Today the formula just doesn't stand up anymore, especially at the 60 dollar price point. The format is too old now and its long standing issues are really not acceptable anymore (like gettingThis is the last time I buy a Call of Duty game. When this FPS formula was first introduced in 2007 in the original Modern Warfare it was a blast of fresh oxygen into the lungs of a dying genre. Today the formula just doesn't stand up anymore, especially at the 60 dollar price point. The format is too old now and its long standing issues are really not acceptable anymore (like getting killed via Killstreak bombing two seconds after spawning). Problem 1) The single player campaign is absolutely terrible - bad writing and poor musical score plague the experience as it cribs off of the previous Modern Warfare titles in a very sterile manner. 2) Multiplayer's new modes (Kill Confirmed) feel like hackish mods, completely unacceptable for a product that sells at full price. For such a derivative title, it should NOT be selling for 60 dollars. It's worth maybe about 40 dollars, including all of this year's DLC map packs for free. The game looks terrific from a graphics and sound stand point, but the gameplay is ancient and its design problems legion. Personally, I think all of this year's military themed FPS games kind of suffer from this, and if developers don't want to come up with anything new, then fine. Just don't charge full price. Avoid.… Expand
  15. CuttlefishJones
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    The same regurgitated brain dead shooter as always. Infinite re-spawns and absolutely nothing new. They may have upped the graphics slightly but fall far short of Battlefield. You may as well stick with MW2 and not waste your cash on this dead end of a franchise.
  16. Ace-davie
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    I speak in behalf of y group of 400 gamers that love COD in a country in south america. we're really dissapointed with this game. its a copy paste of the second version. big let down, but whats worst is that we cant even play it. the lag is too much, it's 3x what it used to be in B.O. i dont know if this happens in any other country. hope they do something about it. at least to play itI speak in behalf of y group of 400 gamers that love COD in a country in south america. we're really dissapointed with this game. its a copy paste of the second version. big let down, but whats worst is that we cant even play it. the lag is too much, it's 3x what it used to be in B.O. i dont know if this happens in any other country. hope they do something about it. at least to play it for a while, but i'm not gonna play and give away free kills to everyone.… Expand
  17. TheDevilYouKnew
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    I created an account JUST to rate this game. MW3 is simply additional DLC and adds no value for gamers. There is no great leap or advancement in the style or game play, no new engine to wow us with graphics. Save your money
  18. ShockGazm
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Absolute **** That's modern Warfare and just like to add Robert Bowling .. GO **** YOURSELF ^.^ lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalaalalalalalalalalalalalalallaalalalalalalalalalalalal

    Worst game i have ever played, boring, recycled, lame, **** nothing new game. Great Job Infinity Ward wouldn't expect anything more.
  19. hmoobrawler
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    The only reason why this game has received negative reviews is because it deserves negative reviews. There is no suspect in these bad reviews! they made a bad game and they just have to accept it. I have put 42 or sohours into the multiplayer already. it's been 1 week since release and already i can't stand it. the lag issues are just too overwhelming, map design is horrible, spawns areThe only reason why this game has received negative reviews is because it deserves negative reviews. There is no suspect in these bad reviews! they made a bad game and they just have to accept it. I have put 42 or sohours into the multiplayer already. it's been 1 week since release and already i can't stand it. the lag issues are just too overwhelming, map design is horrible, spawns are worse than ever. makes the game unplayable. wait until they fix everything that is wrong with this game before you buy it. BUT that's a big IF they ever fix it. it would be an excellent game if they fixed it. but for now it's horrible. I hate to say it but I don't have any faith that this game will get fixed. I want it to get fixed, i really do. but I doubt it will. we all have seen the lack of support MW2 had. and after the excellent support Black Ops had. there is no excuse!

    I logged on MW3 and there was 300,000 players online, tremendous lag issues. I've logged onto to black ops with 400,000 on and I don't lag. accept the fact that you made a bad game. admit it. now is the time to redeem yourselves and patch the game up. and please do so in a timely manner. there should be staff working around the clock to solve these issues. if the masses have told you it's a bad game. then it is a bad game.

    A week of release and I'm already am looking forward to next year's COD release.    … Expand
  20. Bobby_Flamingo
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    I'm not giving this a one to be obnoxious. I'm simply stating a fact. I like many others bought modern warfare 1 and was blown away by the "revolution" . After a disappointment in world at war I bought modern warfare 2 in high hopes that it would be a worthy sequel, which it kind of was...it added many features tightened the multiplayer and continued the story. I was willing to overlookI'm not giving this a one to be obnoxious. I'm simply stating a fact. I like many others bought modern warfare 1 and was blown away by the "revolution" . After a disappointment in world at war I bought modern warfare 2 in high hopes that it would be a worthy sequel, which it kind of was...it added many features tightened the multiplayer and continued the story. I was willing to overlook the fact that it was ALMOST the same game, they were coming dangerously close to over saturating the series. Inevitably this happened a year later with black ops which was pretty much a clone of all that had been done before. After all this nonsense we hoped for a glimmer, modern warfare 3...a game which we all hoped would live up to the legacy. Unfortunately all modern warfare 3 really is is and exact replica of all that made up modern warfare 1 and 2. Nothing truly original was added to the experience. Activision has gotten all kinds of greedy. Forcing out games yearly at a full retail price knowing full well they are selling an unworthy product...not taking into account whether or not the consumer is getting what they paid for. The fact that the fans will buy it is apparently enough to justify tossing together some explosions and new maps and putting a new number on the end. All I ask is why? I am not a fan boy of one gaming device or the other, or one gaming series or another, just someone who doesn't understand why this is not only acceptable to you fans, but you will actually defend the games quality. Nothing is truly different about this game then the other major call of duty releases every year since 2007, nothing was stopping them from releasing small packages, more maps, more modes...nothing. Instead they put together not an inferior product, but a slap in the face. All of this has been done before. I've bought this before. You've bought this before. Before you think of buying this garbage and support these publishers who think it's ok to take advantage of loyal fans...think of what you could do to force them to make a modern warfare game that truly lives up to the standards of todays games. Was this much of a review? Not so much...not a rant either. I just want people to realize that the graphics are outdated, story still generic, game play rough, sound poor, and multiplayer virtually unchanged not because they can't but because they wont. Take a stand. Play your last call of duty if you have to a little longer until they see they can't treat people like dirt anymore. If you read this far I hope you see where I'm coming from and live up to my hopes that we will one day see a modern warfare 4 WORTH praising, not this thrown together mess, thank you.… Expand
  21. Grantus921
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    Wish I didn't have to pay 60 bucks for this game. It's the same game, which isn't bad, but I don't feel like I got my money's worth. Fun to play along side with your friends online, but then it doesn't look as smooth anymore.
  22. domtam78
    Nov 16, 2011
    1
    I loved COD, it was so cool being a USMC soldier in MW, I loved Infantry ward I would only buy their versions of CODâ
  23. KIlla7792
    Nov 16, 2011
    1
    I really dislike this game because they brought everything i hated in mw2 back. I really good at this, i have a 2.60 k/d but i still hate it because it takes no skill playing it.
  24. Blitz1894
    Nov 16, 2011
    1
    Before i begin my actual review of MW3, I don't understand why people hate the game simply because it's similar to previous call of duty's, or because it looks the same. MW2 was a great looking game, so why is it a problem if they use the same engine that already looks and feels great to begin with? If it isn't broke, don't fix it. That being said, I'm only going to review the multiplayerBefore i begin my actual review of MW3, I don't understand why people hate the game simply because it's similar to previous call of duty's, or because it looks the same. MW2 was a great looking game, so why is it a problem if they use the same engine that already looks and feels great to begin with? If it isn't broke, don't fix it. That being said, I'm only going to review the multiplayer version of the game since that's the only reason people buy it... MW3 is by far the worst COD to date, not because of how it looks or how original it may or may not be, but simply because of the core mechanics of the game itself. First off, if a game developer calls a game a First Person Shooter, and you can do well in the game without firing a gun once, as far as I, or any other fan of the FPS genre is concerned, the game is broken. The knife has always plagued the COD series as the most frustrating way to die, and although IW *claimed* to have fixed panic knifing, it still makes no sense to bring a gun to a knife fight. They basically took 5 ft. out of the 10 ft. commando lunge and said knifing was fixed.
    My biggest issue with MW3 by far is the fact that IW insists on rewarding bad gameplay, i.e. rewarding people for being bad at the game. This is shown in many different features in the game, the most obvious being deathstreaks, which succeed only in punishing players who are actually successful in the game, and give bad players no reason to actually become better. The spawn system is another example of this; the spawns in MW3 are not bad, they are non-existent. You will literally spawn in and watch an enemy walk by directly in front of you, or in my case, the other way around. How can IW justify spawns that are beyond broken? This was done on purpose, with the intent of once again rewarding people for dying by giving them free kills, and punishing the players who stay alive with free deaths. Aside from the spawns, there are many ways to die in MW3 which aren't your fault by any means, such as instant death from the omnipresent predator missile/stealth bomber. What can you possibly learn from watching helplessly as a missile is dropped on your head randomly?
    IW definitely decided to take a different angle on the map design in MW3, by not only making the maps significantly smaller, but by adding as many obstacles, exploding vehicles, exploding barrels, trees, crates, etc. as possible without severely impeding movement around the map. Simply put, the maps in MW3 were poorly thought out, many of them being completely unplayable.
    Modern Warfare was always known for having reliable hit detection, but in MW3, hit detection and latency issues are far worse than Black Ops ever was. If you want to play a FPS where when you shoot someone they die shortly after, look elsewhere. Although there are many other flaws with the game I could mention, they aren't worth mentioning compared to the aforementioned issues.
    Although MW3 is fundamentally broken as a multiplayer game, the MP still deserves at least a 2/10. The game looks great, and the controls are smooth, fast, and accurate; which is why COD is as successful as it is. Also, one aspect of the game IW does well in is the weapons; the guns are all very fun to use and have their own unique characteristics to them.
    In conclusion, MW3 is a game that has a lot of potential and at times can be either the funnest game you have ever played, or, more often than not, the most frustrating.    … Expand
  25. ThePunisher
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The main idea why gamers buy and move to new game is to have new experience, it can be in different things such weapons, machines, artilaries, equipments, environments, technology, anything...
    In this clone i haven't really felt any difference from COD4 and MW2, yes definitely they have changed the maps, and yes they have added some new stupid images and perks however this isn't the game.. Its funny that the critics have voted the game so high, while the majority of people didnt do that, this say that the critics are not fair or not gamers.

    I like MWF family and i really hope that they will fall down like Battlefield, and i hope they will not stay drunk with the fact that many people bought the game, we buy it because we like it, that doesn't mean we will continue paying for the same game...    … Expand
  26. Tirekyll
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    Not going to be a long review, but figure I'll add my two cents. I've played Cod4:MW, MW2, and now MW3 from infinityward. Between the 3 games I can easily say MW2 was the best for online and offline play, followed by CoD4 which carved the way for new fps gamers. As often written on these reviews, the multiplayer is a bloody joke. The few maps I've played on so far make me feel like I'm inNot going to be a long review, but figure I'll add my two cents. I've played Cod4:MW, MW2, and now MW3 from infinityward. Between the 3 games I can easily say MW2 was the best for online and offline play, followed by CoD4 which carved the way for new fps gamers. As often written on these reviews, the multiplayer is a bloody joke. The few maps I've played on so far make me feel like I'm in a labyrinth of poor cover and bad lighting. The weapon loadouts seem random and rushed, the sniper rifles are just horribly weak(usually have to 2 shot), the assault rifles have an insane recoil on them, and the other guns are just not nearly as fun as MW2's. Not played much of the campaign but not really impressed there either, extremely rushed gameplay, very dull and dreary locations/maps. It's obviously so easy that people have already prestiged at least once since it's release a mere 9 days ago. Due to how much players have overburnt on the game, many of the new buyers can't even attempt to compete with the slow, underpowered starting guns. I've also played Bfbc2, and to anyone who thinks that was better, you need your eyes checked… Expand
  27. Melander
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    It's is the same game that was already out, their is lots of copy and pasted code from COD4, the whole game is more or less modern warfare 2, you can google or youtube videos of this recycled buildings, and if you play on the PC you can find screen shots of ''Modern Warfare 2 has quit working'' save your money for the 50$ you could buy your friends 5 copy's of Counter Strike or a decentIt's is the same game that was already out, their is lots of copy and pasted code from COD4, the whole game is more or less modern warfare 2, you can google or youtube videos of this recycled buildings, and if you play on the PC you can find screen shots of ''Modern Warfare 2 has quit working'' save your money for the 50$ you could buy your friends 5 copy's of Counter Strike or a decent game that is NEW.… Expand
  28. FranktheTank12
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    60 euro map pack for modern warfare 2,Campaign is over the top and the player is taking on whole armies by themselves. Online is one of the worse experiences i've ever played, Bullets has learned to defy physics and can bend corners, team balancing is nonexistant having played many games with teams of 6v1,2 or 3. Players will gain an extraordinary ability to walk through rounds of ammo and60 euro map pack for modern warfare 2,Campaign is over the top and the player is taking on whole armies by themselves. Online is one of the worse experiences i've ever played, Bullets has learned to defy physics and can bend corners, team balancing is nonexistant having played many games with teams of 6v1,2 or 3. Players will gain an extraordinary ability to walk through rounds of ammo and stab opposing players. They still have major problems with players been added to pointless games with only seconds remaining. At least 1 in 3 spawns from death will result in another death within 3 seconds due to the terrible respawning. Terrible game and lazy development… Expand
  29. PFX7
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    Only thing different from mw2 is the story and changes in killstreaks; changes are more like mw2 map pack that costs 75% more. Developer will stop support in 11 months. Not a worthy sequel.
  30. augustoman
    Nov 19, 2011
    1
    This game it´s a copy paste of Modern Warfare 2, short an meaningless campaign.
    Multiplayer It´s a glorified DLC of Modern Warfare 2, same engine, same graphics, same everything
    I've been robed
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#17 Best 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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