Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. slash9nine9
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I bought Battlefield 3 this year and played it for 2 weeks. New to the series I found it to be a great game, but i could not wait to get my copy of MW3. I have been playing this series since the first Modern Warfare. Last night I took my MW3 disc out of my PS3 and i don't know if i'll put it back in. After a handful of multiplayer matches i decided to register my elite membership. I wasI bought Battlefield 3 this year and played it for 2 weeks. New to the series I found it to be a great game, but i could not wait to get my copy of MW3. I have been playing this series since the first Modern Warfare. Last night I took my MW3 disc out of my PS3 and i don't know if i'll put it back in. After a handful of multiplayer matches i decided to register my elite membership. I was asked to play one match on Black OPS of multiplayer then log refresh the page. When i put my Black OPS disc is and loaded my first match, I was blown away at how much better the game looked and played. I felt Infinity Ward had the upper hand Treyarch when it comes to the Call of Duty series but MW3 really let me down. I read a article on IGN about how MW3 was not a port of MW2, but i couldn't tell any different. colors look washed out, sound is lacking. I have not played the campaign but i don't see any reason to. I really think I will stick with Battlefield 3 and think twice before I spend $100 on a game ( Hardened Edition ). Activision, Sledgehammer I wish you could have provided me an experience that i was hoping for. This comment is not being left to build Battlefield 3 into something its not but to say that MW3 has not lived up to the hype, for me anyway.… Expand
  2. LiamFriel
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The pop music of video gaming. Cheap, repetitive, thoughtless and popular. A disgrace to video-gaming. IW just depend on their fan base of mindless consumers to snap up every title with the "Call of Duty" prefix. Story is fairly bad, run, shoot tons of guys, get extradited. Nothing too special. Couldn't even compare it to games like Portal 2 that utilize creative story lines and innovativeThe pop music of video gaming. Cheap, repetitive, thoughtless and popular. A disgrace to video-gaming. IW just depend on their fan base of mindless consumers to snap up every title with the "Call of Duty" prefix. Story is fairly bad, run, shoot tons of guys, get extradited. Nothing too special. Couldn't even compare it to games like Portal 2 that utilize creative story lines and innovative game play. Same ol' call of duty, run gun and plot twists that are about as predictable as you get. Multiplayer? Haha, pitiful. Balance issues and total lack of teamwork like nothing else. Players that just run about, using a sniper as a shotgun and getting unbelievably unbalanced kill streaks. The games a joke, and so are the critic reviews. I'm not sure why paid professionals cannot deduct that this game is just the same as every other member of the Call Of Duty franchise. 0/10. If this game had any other title other than "Call Of Duty" It would be labeled as one of the worst games in history.… Expand
  3. TeeDog
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's a shame this game could have been so much better. I've loved the COD games and have been a big fan. I feel like this game is the same ole stuff. They didn't raise the bar in my opinion. Battlefield 3 did raise the bar significantly and i will be playing that from now on. Most of the old staff wasn't even involved in making this new game. All the hype and then this, wow. All the gameIt's a shame this game could have been so much better. I've loved the COD games and have been a big fan. I feel like this game is the same ole stuff. They didn't raise the bar in my opinion. Battlefield 3 did raise the bar significantly and i will be playing that from now on. Most of the old staff wasn't even involved in making this new game. All the hype and then this, wow. All the game reviews are bogus too. Seems like those guys are all on the take.… Expand
  4. vcca15
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    MW3 - More of the same? you can say that, which IMO more of the same is great MW2 was awesome and so is MW3 - it looks controls and feels similar, gun custimization, kill streak customization have changed, they have added some cool new features, like the hybrid scope, support packages, prestige shop, and survival mode, to recap tehy took a awesome MW2 and made it way better new maps andMW3 - More of the same? you can say that, which IMO more of the same is great MW2 was awesome and so is MW3 - it looks controls and feels similar, gun custimization, kill streak customization have changed, they have added some cool new features, like the hybrid scope, support packages, prestige shop, and survival mode, to recap tehy took a awesome MW2 and made it way better new maps and unlocks --- people giving bad reviews are 1. work for ea 2.jus tryna be cool online and really play 3. suck at teh game 4. plain cant afford the new game every yr----great work IW awesome game… Expand
  5. gtatus
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is alot little previous COD games - and I love it. Tweaks to make it better and more enjoyable for all skill levels. Best one of the series yet.
  6. Leftyy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I honestly don't think I've evert played a worse game, period. Ony a five year old could enjoy this game, which makes sense, because those are the only people online. Please, avoid the tragedy at all costs, and use your hard earned money to buy skyrim.
  7. nickyv80
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    First off this game is AMAZING!!!!!! Second all the bad reviews are from people who are believing the hype from so called "pro" players on youtube and Machinima, People are way jaded and need to think for themselves and quit listening to all the negative. What people dont understand is this is a DIRECT sequeal to the previous 2 games, which is why they look similar. Third is if it aintFirst off this game is AMAZING!!!!!! Second all the bad reviews are from people who are believing the hype from so called "pro" players on youtube and Machinima, People are way jaded and need to think for themselves and quit listening to all the negative. What people dont understand is this is a DIRECT sequeal to the previous 2 games, which is why they look similar. Third is if it aint broke dont fix it, they have a winning formula so why should they change it. I give it a 10 I love this game!!!!… Expand
  8. buffduffdan
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    An amazing game that builds upon the brilliant franchise that has gone before it. Activision has tweaked and improved a lot of things resulting in a game that is even better then the 2 that came before!!
  9. Watcherxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I'm glad one of the two war games delivered. BF3 was garbage, "Above and beyond the call" my ass. What everyone says is true... This is the same as the other MW games in that it's a fast paced exciting story, addicting multiplayer, and the survival mode is a great addition.
  10. lionking334
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. same old same old copy and paste (Ctrl C - Ctrl V) Nothing to No creativity in other....just agree Critics say one thing. People who paid 60$ for the game say otherwise... Trust me. This is not worth your time. Skyrim and Assassins creed are coming out soon so get those.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. Runfocovah
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    How the fuuuuu... Are all critics giving this piece of zhit good reviews?? They got paid good thats for sure, its the only game they sucked his dick for not chaching but the freaking box cover. MW2 all over again, Im tired of this game and done with it
  14. mrmojo448
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I wouldn't take any of the low scores on Metacritic too personally. Most of the people who bought MW3 are playing it and not writing bad reviews. These people most likely own BF3 and haven't even bought Mw3. Amazon's reviews are more likely to be true (since you can see which reviewers actually bought the game through amazon). This site has no way of confirming if you've played it or not.I wouldn't take any of the low scores on Metacritic too personally. Most of the people who bought MW3 are playing it and not writing bad reviews. These people most likely own BF3 and haven't even bought Mw3. Amazon's reviews are more likely to be true (since you can see which reviewers actually bought the game through amazon). This site has no way of confirming if you've played it or not. However, I have bought it and I love it. Im giving this game a 9 out of 10.. but since so many give it a Zero - I'm going to go 10.… Expand
  15. 8lackandwhit3
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    A big "LOL" at all the negativity in these reviews. For starters, I will be the first to say that no, MW3 is not revolutionary by any stretch of the imagination. It doesn't deviate from its predecessor in many noticeable facets. However, it's not MEANT to. While that sounds lazy on paper, and may cause some "I feel like I've done this before" moments as already stated by others, let's allA big "LOL" at all the negativity in these reviews. For starters, I will be the first to say that no, MW3 is not revolutionary by any stretch of the imagination. It doesn't deviate from its predecessor in many noticeable facets. However, it's not MEANT to. While that sounds lazy on paper, and may cause some "I feel like I've done this before" moments as already stated by others, let's all be mature adults and give the game a realistic score not based entirely out of being butthurt because you were silly and expected this to be a completely different game. MW3 is not a 0, or a 1, or anything on the lower end. Infinity Ward put time into this game, and while they may not have reinvented the wheel, they tweaked the things that worked for the first two games to make them BETTER. And I, for one, am completely okay with that.

    Bottom line: If you want innovation, look elsewhere. If you're like me and just want more of what you grew to love in MW2 with fresh maps and a more balanced multiplayer experience, don't pass this one up.    … Expand
  16. homescrub
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I'm going to be honest with my score.

    a 3 deserves its right to be scored this low. Honestly, if Activision and IW/SH would of been honest with the gaming community, about its glitches, and issues, ps3 freezing, etc, and they offered fast fixes, I wouldn't mind because they care, but they really don't. For a company that makes MILLIONS of dollars on the COD series, you would think they    I'm going to be honest with my score.

    a 3 deserves its right to be scored this low.

    Honestly, if Activision and IW/SH would of been honest with the gaming community, about its glitches, and issues, ps3 freezing, etc, and they offered fast fixes, I wouldn't mind because they care, but they really don't. For a company that makes MILLIONS of dollars on the COD series, you would think they could and SHOULD invest in dedicated servers to handle all the lagging issues in the game. What fun do people have, if all they do is lag. Or time out. Or can't find matches but end up in some brazilian ranked lobby? What is Activision doing? What will IW/SH do to get this fixed!? I want to play in my timezone damn it! Hit detection is awful. Shot guns are awful. Rubber bullets. Commando. Last stand! Nothing has changed. You guys deserve my 3 score until you fix these issues.    … Expand
  17. Hugodoy
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Seriously? Recycling buildings, sounds, animation loops and a formula that was "new" two years ago in a so called FRANCHISE. Please, get some real work done here. It´s almost abusive to pay so much money for a game that really feels like a bad DLC of MW2. At least they had the decency to not include an online pass for the game, reason why i didn´t rate the gameSeriously? Recycling buildings, sounds, animation loops and a formula that was "new" two years ago in a so called FRANCHISE. Please, get some real work done here. It´s almost abusive to pay so much money for a game that really feels like a bad DLC of MW2. At least they had the decency to not include an online pass for the game, reason why i didn´t rate the game with a 1,0.
    In the other hand that campaign is impressive... ok, i´ll give the game a 3.0    … Expand
  18. zaekeon
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game would be a lot of fun for someone who's never played the series before, but if you've played MW2, it's simply not worth 60 dollars for a simple mappack/patch. Zero for low value and obvious greed on the publisher's part.
  19. Nero4983
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Whats with all the hate? Most people are giving this insanely low reviews without having even playing the game. Give the game a chance, the single player is a bit underwhelming but the spec ops and multiplayer is outstanding.
  20. FairandBalanced
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Let me some this up for you simply - if you have player Modern Ware 1 and 2 and/or black ops you have already played this game. Other than adding a Kill Confirm mode in multiplayer there isn't anything new here. You already know there will be a tired and stale sneaking mission, a top down black and white shoot tiny people from an airplane mission, some slow motion sections, an underwaterLet me some this up for you simply - if you have player Modern Ware 1 and 2 and/or black ops you have already played this game. Other than adding a Kill Confirm mode in multiplayer there isn't anything new here. You already know there will be a tired and stale sneaking mission, a top down black and white shoot tiny people from an airplane mission, some slow motion sections, an underwater part etc etc. The whole game looks like someone is just throwing fireworks in your face to distract from the fact that there isn't anything you haven't already played going on. The leveling progression is way too high in multiplayer too. In one match I went up three levels. You don't get the sense that you earned the level you are at. I rented this and glad I didn't spend 60 dollars owning it. I honestly tried to give this game a chance and I am a fan of the series but this game tried to pull the wool over my eyes by giving me the exact same game again that I've already played several times over. Here's a simple comparison -At least from Mario Bros 1 to 3 you got a racoon suit! I am happy though to wrap up this convoluted story arc that the game has been shoveling for three games now.… Expand
  21. cy1763
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    This is a decent game. I do believe the single player is too short but still engaging and multiplayer continues to evolve. I think that the majority of low ratings is unfounded.
  22. 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
  23. xuzhu
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    As expected, perfect! Best server stabilty yet since modern warfare set the standard. Fast paced, fluid gamefliw, looks great! new maps this year and game modes are full of win.
  24. zi_zidane
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I would urge even the most die hard COD fans to consider what message they are sending to game devlopers if the give MW3 a high score.

    The gaming industry is more and more ripping of consumers by simply re-skinning games instead of making new ones. When will devlopers actually develop new engines? Do we have to wait till the next generation of consoles? How much work went into the    I would urge even the most die hard COD fans to consider what message they are sending to game devlopers if the give MW3 a high score.

    The gaming industry is more and more ripping of consumers by simply re-skinning games instead of making new ones. When will devlopers actually develop new engines? Do we have to wait till the next generation of consoles?

    How much work went into the making of MW3, in comparison to say COD4? MW3 uses the same map objects (such as the busses, the tanks) as seen in COD4. These objects exist in Activision library - map creation for them is simply a drag-and-drop. It's not creation.

    The graphics, the gameplay, the engine... everything is the same. How much of MW3 is actually different or original? 20% perhaps?

    I'm asking everyone on metacritic, for the sake of future game development, to score this game low & send a message to the gaming industy, LOUD & CLEAR that we WILL NOT ACCEPT re-hashed, re-skin products.

    If you want to reap the profits, but in the work. Develop game play, develop the engine, improve the graphics... don't patronise your own customers by changing the maps and retailing the game at premium price.    … Expand
  25. Nismoskyline85
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Quite sad the way people are rating this game. The campaign wraps up one of the best stories I have ever played in the history of FPS games. The multiplayer is great. No launch issues what so ever (besides COD Elite but that's a whole different product). I haven't experienced any bugs at all. Overall this will be my GOTY. Judge the game for what it is, and in my opinion it is great.Quite sad the way people are rating this game. The campaign wraps up one of the best stories I have ever played in the history of FPS games. The multiplayer is great. No launch issues what so ever (besides COD Elite but that's a whole different product). I haven't experienced any bugs at all. Overall this will be my GOTY. Judge the game for what it is, and in my opinion it is great. Everyone I know IRL that has MW3 loves it. There's something so fishy about all these negative reviews... The game is in no way broken, it runs silky smooth, and you know what, it is FUN.

    I really didn't want to bring up that other game (battlefield 3) but... I hated it. Last years Medal of Honor was a much better game than battlefield 3 in my opinion, but neither can stand up to MW3

    I say good job IW, Sledgehammer, and Raven. The sales speak for themselves. I love MW3 and so do all of my friends, see you online.    … Expand
  26. raider22
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    It is what it is, tweaked and added to from previous versions. Not quite sure what the haters were expecting. Seems rather foolish of them to buy it given everyone knew what it would be like beforehand. Great fun and in the long run will be worth the outlay.
  27. AchileTalon
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    4 DLCs = MW3 both make you feel like you spent too much on something you already own... flats out the fun factor. I'm actually pissed at myself cause my money encouraged their laziness... again.
  28. NYYpride
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I feel angry at most people because they come into this game with such a negative attitude always have been and such a bias towards battlefield they really don't stop to appreciate what is in front of them. Despite no massive revolutionary game engine, or no relatively new features, MW3 will draw you in more than Battlefield ever did. I am a huge fan of singleplayer modes. I have beenI feel angry at most people because they come into this game with such a negative attitude always have been and such a bias towards battlefield they really don't stop to appreciate what is in front of them. Despite no massive revolutionary game engine, or no relatively new features, MW3 will draw you in more than Battlefield ever did. I am a huge fan of singleplayer modes. I have been playing COD since the second one came out and always have enjoyed the stories that INFINITY WARD told (no offense Treyarch). MW3 does such a great job, along with any other game in the modern warfare series, of producing villians you truly hate, badass comrades and friends you hate to see die. The levels are intense as always and usually always have that "OMG that was cool" element in each one. These elements are what make COD's singleplayer so much better than BF3's. I didn't care for my marine in Iran the same way i did for Soap, Price and Delta Force. Overall i felt the singleplayer was a success. Co-op is fun too. Infinity Ward and Activision have learned from Treyarch's Zombie mode, that endless waves of enemies means endless waves of fun. The new survival mode uses this mode and should provide the player with hours of entertainment. And if one gets bored, you can always jump over to the mission based modes for a even more fun. Multiplayer, will as always be the mainstay for most. While not as innovative as other games (cough BF3) it takes the core formula that changed online gaming forever and improves upon it. Regardless of what people will say, next year at this time there will still be millions playing this game everyday. Most hardcore gamers seemed to have turned away from COD but they forget that COD isn't about the hardcore gamer, its about creating a game that is easy enough that anyone can get good at it. But complex enough that one can never seem to master it. Millions will buy this game and in the end will have played it more than any other online game this year. While I myself enjoy BF3's multiplayer more, the majority of the public will play Call of Duty. Overall, I feel this game has been put down by so many for so long that it isn't getting the attention it deserves. Infinity Ward has worked hard and long to create this series, they deserve the credit for the great work they have done over the years. Now we will live in a Treyarch COD world. Looking back people will look favorably on this game. A praise it deserves.… Expand
  29. Nikliz
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Black Ops was great, but this game doesn't deliver anything new except from the new maps, perks, fix expansion that brings to the table. Once the Elite runs out the maps are gone as well.
    MW2.5 fits the name of the game. I passed on this game I borrowed from a friends, I did the right thing to pass this game. BO did an awesome job at balancing kill streaks and game play. I would say this    Black Ops was great, but this game doesn't deliver anything new except from the new maps, perks, fix expansion that brings to the table. Once the Elite runs out the maps are gone as well.
    MW2.5 fits the name of the game. I passed on this game I borrowed from a friends, I did the right thing to pass this game. BO did an awesome job at balancing kill streaks and game play. I would say this is one of the worse of the serious. Short campaign. Kills streak system is worse than before. Allowing you to reset the kill streaks after you reach them all three. Kills with kill streaks counts towards your next kill streak. So basically you don't have to die to regain them. Other words this game isn't challenging anymore and doesn't offer anything fresh. Is true the engine might be re touch a little, but you can't really tell. This game fails at bringing something new on the table. Critics might say is worth it but from a player stand point is one to let go. At least treyarch did great at releasing something fresh and new last year.    … Expand
  30. Eyebogey
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great game, completely wipes away the flaw ridden Black Ops. Lovin it. The multiplayer is awesome and much more balanced than previous iterations. Requires a mix of styles to prevail in the multiplayer. Some glitches remain and the graphics are no great leap, but it's exactly what I want from a COD game. Great online fun and an OTT campaign.
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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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