Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 3,430 out of 5387
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  1. Barak01
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I loved it. Perhaps because i didn't buy any Cod that was released.
    I think that this score are not fair.

    but i think that they should change the graphics engine for the next game
    because this engine has been since the first MW
  2. Shion16
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Es un juego enorme, a gran escala, con accion por todos lados, muchos enemigos a vencer y y mucho que hacer.
    El modo multijugador es rapido, dinamico, los mapas son increibles, dificilmente ganaras campeando, todo se trata de estrategia y habilidad, y si eres capaz de comunicarte con tus compañeros te daras cuenta de lo mucho que mejora la experiencia multijugador.
    A mi me    Es un juego enorme, a gran escala, con accion por todos lados, muchos enemigos a vencer y y mucho que hacer.
    El modo multijugador es rapido, dinamico, los mapas son increibles, dificilmente ganaras campeando, todo se trata de estrategia y habilidad, y si eres capaz de comunicarte con tus compañeros te daras cuenta de lo mucho que mejora la experiencia multijugador.
    A mi me encanto y lo jugare probabolemente todo el fin de semana y quizas mas.    … Expand
  3. Marc2henripsnID
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    one of the Dev of IW is crying because of low scores well you guys didnt change anything
    you gave us the same game after 2 years like come on. next year another COD yet its going to be the same engine nothing new i wll skip the next one. i gave it a 7 because i wanted to know whats going to happen in the single player. i know it was predictable but at least it conclude the series. please    one of the Dev of IW is crying because of low scores well you guys didnt change anything
    you gave us the same game after 2 years like come on. next year another COD yet its going to be the same engine nothing new i wll skip the next one. i gave it a 7 because i wanted to know whats going to happen in the single player. i know it was predictable but at least it conclude the series. please get a new engine or get kill off COD. or next year i wll be back with "0" as score. yes if you got Black Ops or MW2 dont get MW3 save your money for something new or better. dont ask people to get BF3 either its boring as well. its up to you    … Expand
  4. Rikboone
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I am seeing a lot of COD hate going on here. I think the game is fantastic, the single player is explosive and the multiplayer is addictive, which w have come to expect from a COD game. Stop all of the hate
  5. Speedzero3
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is very well done, the multiplayer has become almost perfect.
    I can not understand the bad review ... It is much better than Battlefield3!
    There really is no error in the game and it runs very smoothly, but the graphics could be better.    … Expand
  6. Noots88
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The current scores on here are pathetic. You may not like the game but very few games deserve these kind of scores. Just because its popular and similar to the last installment doesn't warrant these scores. A good series is a good series and many very well reviewed games on here are equally as similar as cod is. It's childish, besides in its own right its a great game, deserves 9/10 butThe current scores on here are pathetic. You may not like the game but very few games deserve these kind of scores. Just because its popular and similar to the last installment doesn't warrant these scores. A good series is a good series and many very well reviewed games on here are equally as similar as cod is. It's childish, besides in its own right its a great game, deserves 9/10 but for obvious reasons to make up for the score I'm giving 10/10.… Expand
  7. bucket415
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    The game itself is just okay (graphics, new perk system, etc). The connection and hit detection is terrible. The game is broken at its most basic level. I have a 25 down and 3 up internet connection. I don't have this problem with other games. Just Black Ops and now MW3. I am a firm believer that their new stat tracking (now COD Elite) and theater mode is causing the lag. The dataThe game itself is just okay (graphics, new perk system, etc). The connection and hit detection is terrible. The game is broken at its most basic level. I have a 25 down and 3 up internet connection. I don't have this problem with other games. Just Black Ops and now MW3. I am a firm believer that their new stat tracking (now COD Elite) and theater mode is causing the lag. The data is constantly uploading, even during the game, causing lag and ruining the game. They could have easily gone to a slightly longer intermission and uploaded everything at that time. The PS3 Warhawk, which came out in 2007, records tons of obscure statistics all game long and they are uploaded after the match, during intermission.

    The maps are very bad. Too small, someone always behind you. Its no fun to do things right and get shot in the back anyway.

    I was hoping for MW2 connection and hit detection, as that was Black Ops biggest problems. I was looking forward to a more balanced version of MW2 and what we got was a mix of MW2 and BLOPs. Heavy on the bad connection. So I am done with the COD franchise. You just lost a guy that purchased every Call of Duty game ever, every map / expansion pack ever. You can shove "Iron Wolf" up your ass Mr. K. I hope Activision goes out of business. Selling junk like this...you should be ashamed. The reason your Metacritic score is so low isn't suspicious. It's because your game sucks.    … Expand
  8. Bossuk
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    A lot of negative reviewers are stating this is exactly the same as MW2, and in all honesty, I agree with them. It does make me wonder what the developers have spent the last 2 years doing as the graphics, models and guns are all identical to last time.
    However, saying that, it is still MW and if you liked playing the 1st and 2nd installment then this will be just the same.
    To give a score    A lot of negative reviewers are stating this is exactly the same as MW2, and in all honesty, I agree with them. It does make me wonder what the developers have spent the last 2 years doing as the graphics, models and guns are all identical to last time.
    However, saying that, it is still MW and if you liked playing the 1st and 2nd installment then this will be just the same.
    To give a score of 0 to this because of the similarity to previous incarnations is childish to say the least. It is MW, if you liked 2 then you'll like this, simple. It is still a great game, easy to pick up and play, the new maps are very much in favour of the running around like a headless chicken variety, so tactically, your options are very limited, but as a way to waste an hour or so with some mindless carnage, it certainly delivers.
    And it is better than BF3...unfortunately.    … Expand
  9. Cr0w_
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    all the people that are voting negative, what you are doing is wrong! i bet you didn't even buy the game, so... why ruined for the rest?! If you want to vote buy it then say what you have to say.
    For the game itself i play it for its multplayer because i really love this kind of multiplayer, the campaing i see it as a training ground to check all the weapons.
  10. Thenewbeat76
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The game is awesome. The campaign is unbelievable and the new multiplayer is a great new twist. Most of these bad reviews are coming from people that don't even enjoy the CoD franchise. If you loved MW2, get this game. The reason there are so many bad user reviews is because the true fans are too busy playing it right now.
  11. pearljamfan32
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    This game is MUCH better then anyone on here is saying. its a FPS so what do you expect. if your playing on PS3 or Xbox or playing a game that is built for a system and ported to PC you cant expect graphics to be that much better. yes, the graphics could be better then they are but not a whole lot. these systems(PS3,Xbox) are pretty much maxed out on what they can do. the systems areThis game is MUCH better then anyone on here is saying. its a FPS so what do you expect. if your playing on PS3 or Xbox or playing a game that is built for a system and ported to PC you cant expect graphics to be that much better. yes, the graphics could be better then they are but not a whole lot. these systems(PS3,Xbox) are pretty much maxed out on what they can do. the systems are outdated and need to be replaced so people need to remember that. people need to remember that this is a "reality" based FPS. you cant change that a whole lot and with the success of MW2 why would you want to change it a whole lot. why changes formula that makes a TON of money? yes, i admit this game was way over hyped but so is most games. when i buy a game i don't base it off of hype. If you buy a game because of hype you shouldn't be playing games. plus, my feeling is that most people that sit down to write a review is to bash it. from the looks of it hundreds of thousands of people enjoy the game judging by how many people were online last night. as for the campaign, if you buy a multi-player FPS for the campaign im sorry. by now you must know that these developers are more focused on the online play cause that's were the money is.… Expand
  12. badi75
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    bonjour excusez moi mais mw3 c est une merde vous avez trop pensez a largent des bonus de merde et des maps de merde on s est fait avoir en plus de ca vous voulez qu on paye les dlc grosse arnaque !!!
  13. pichudo100
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Masterpiece. So it's an expensive map-pack? Correct. However you won't find more people online playing a game with a more solid foundation and set of mechanics. Shame? Yes. Could they have done more? Yes x2. Is it still going to keep you hooked for months? Yes x3.
  14. Flex317
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Is the the greatest game to have ever come out, probably not. But it is by far the most fun i have had on a shooter recently. I have played BF3 and did not like it. I like the new modes, and look of the game. Also if it ain't broke why fix it? There was nothing wrong with the previous MW series! Not sure if all these 0's and 1's are just people trolling and hating on the developers. AtIs the the greatest game to have ever come out, probably not. But it is by far the most fun i have had on a shooter recently. I have played BF3 and did not like it. I like the new modes, and look of the game. Also if it ain't broke why fix it? There was nothing wrong with the previous MW series! Not sure if all these 0's and 1's are just people trolling and hating on the developers. At least these Developers are not like Capcom, release same versions of 1 game 3 times a year! WTF is that!! i.e. (Street Fighter IV)??? I love this game, all my buddies actually love it. A 10 for Fun!!… Expand
  15. jmoney3318
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I'm unsure as to why so many people are rating this game bad. Just completeing the Campaign last night i was on the edge of my chair the whole way through, Though the Veteran Difficulty could of been more challenging, the guns are a fantastic upgrade from previous games. Graphics seem to be the same as previous titles. But all in all the story was great and the gameplay had me feel like iI'm unsure as to why so many people are rating this game bad. Just completeing the Campaign last night i was on the edge of my chair the whole way through, Though the Veteran Difficulty could of been more challenging, the guns are a fantastic upgrade from previous games. Graphics seem to be the same as previous titles. But all in all the story was great and the gameplay had me feel like i was right in the action myself. Cannot vouche for online play yet, as i havent jumped into that gameplay yet so i can't give my review on that. I'm sure it will be just like the previous games with different maps and guns and style play and keep everyone occupied for months to come. All in all i love the game and glad i have it to add to my collection.… Expand
  16. Gups
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    The game is excellent, a campaign frantic and addictive multiplayer even to say who enjoyed the previous series, they will surely enjoy MW3. The only thing that sin is the graphics, they could have built a new engine for the game, just will not earn top marks for this reason but the game itself will remain a reference for the quality that the game offers.
  17. Mainsy27
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    A 2.3 average rating is a joke. This is much of the same with better balanced gameplay. Cod is renowned for its smooth solid gameplay and mw3 is no different. They have weighed up graphics and frames per second and have got this spot on. If it's not broken, don't fix it! Great addition to the cod franchise!!!
  18. Lucky715
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Reviewed it for 360 but I have it for both systems so I'm just spreading the love to the ps3 version. I was on ign and it is true about the suspiciously low user rating. Don't be discouraged by haters this games awesome. If you loved the rest you'll love this one. Answer the Call!!!! Ignore the b**ching.
  19. origin879
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Yes, this game feels like MW2 with a few tweaks. Yes, the graphics are dated - but you would never know it on the 360, battlefield actually looks much worse than MW3 on consoles (btw, I love BF3 too! :D ). Yes, this is the 'madden' of FPS's. But, let me give an example for my arguement: Counter-Strike is still one of the biggest FPS's in the world - after being out for over ten yearsYes, this game feels like MW2 with a few tweaks. Yes, the graphics are dated - but you would never know it on the 360, battlefield actually looks much worse than MW3 on consoles (btw, I love BF3 too! :D ). Yes, this is the 'madden' of FPS's. But, let me give an example for my arguement: Counter-Strike is still one of the biggest FPS's in the world - after being out for over ten years and never changing the formula. People like the way it feels and they wouldn't want it to change very much, if at all. Modern Warfare is the console version of that formula. It works, not because people are 'mindless drones', but because they love the gameplay and want a fresh look on the formula. New maps, graphical tweaks, and great gameplay could keep this game going for years.

    I could understand that some people are tired of call of duty, that's fine. I never really got into the other games too much - just played them on and off - but I'm having a blast with this game. Gameplay wise, this is by far the best 'feeling' game of the series, the controls just feel right. As for the maps, they are the best ones yet. If you are the type that likes to lay low in a building somewhere in a corner and camp... you might hate these maps. The maps are small and made for fast action. They all have a great 'flow' to them, many different routes to take, and many ways to either put yourself in good position to flank enemies or get out of a bad situation. There's also tons of cover, there's debris/objects everywhere, so there's many different ways to 'play' the areas of a map.

    All in all, an amazing iteration of COD, the best one yet. As you can see from the other reviews on this website, the hatred toward the call of duty franchise is unmatched - as of this writing, there are 863 'negative' reviews with only 215 'positive'... But, there are nearly two million people, just on Xbox Live, playing MW3 online at this very moment.

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  20. ncramos
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Same thing every year. Just a means to separate gamers (or their parents) from another $60+. Get Uncharted 3, you'll be doing yourself a favor. If you've played call of duty 1 thru 7 you've seen this before. My suggestion to Activision is to space these titles out. Give us something to look forward to and try and innovate beyond new perks and maps. All I know is I would encourage peopleSame thing every year. Just a means to separate gamers (or their parents) from another $60+. Get Uncharted 3, you'll be doing yourself a favor. If you've played call of duty 1 thru 7 you've seen this before. My suggestion to Activision is to space these titles out. Give us something to look forward to and try and innovate beyond new perks and maps. All I know is I would encourage people to let this one go and pick up a quality title like Elder Scrolls, Arkham City, Saints Row 3 ect...… Expand
  21. Jmarxer
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Honestly, I thought this entry was going to be weak, as I really enjoyed Black Ops and half of IW's staff had booked after the Zampella/West incident, but after picking it up, I am pleasantly surprised with how complete of a package it is. I'm not some troller thats gonna hate on BF3 or this game, but the arcade pacing of the multiplayer has always worked well for me. Sure, it may have aHonestly, I thought this entry was going to be weak, as I really enjoyed Black Ops and half of IW's staff had booked after the Zampella/West incident, but after picking it up, I am pleasantly surprised with how complete of a package it is. I'm not some troller thats gonna hate on BF3 or this game, but the arcade pacing of the multiplayer has always worked well for me. Sure, it may have a "been there and done that feel", but so do most summer blockbusters, and we still head to the theater, the only real complaint I have is that Activision is going to far with the damn map packs, sure they are trying to nickel and dime every player, but to try to pull a fast one with a game subscription, not a fan Activision, not a fan.… Expand
  22. kennofolds
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    WOW, im not sure what people were expecting when they purchased the game. I got what I expected and am enjoying the new maps, new killstreak system and the continuation of the story in single player. Not sure why people are giving this game a 0. Were you expecting Zelda or something? I am giving this a 10 to counter all the unjustified hate I am reading below.
  23. FrancoElTanque
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    I would give this game an 8 if it was simply as good as the previous versions, but I got to be honest it's not.

    My Gripes: -The maps are uninspired and too small in comparison to previous installments. Sniping should be pretty much overlooked. -The control sensitivity is not precise enough. At the lowest setting, I can barely turn my view. Just an adjustment above that and it's    I would give this game an 8 if it was simply as good as the previous versions, but I got to be honest it's not.

    My Gripes:

    -The maps are uninspired and too small in comparison to previous installments. Sniping should be pretty much overlooked.

    -The control sensitivity is not precise enough. At the lowest setting, I can barely turn my view. Just an adjustment above that and it's extremely sensitive, making it hard to aim. I never had this problem on MW2 or Black Ops. There definately needs to be some fine tuning.

    -Running around feels as though I'm skating on ice. Never got this feeling in the older games.

    -Character models look too similar. At one point, I'm running around in a map where both my teammates and enemies are wearing grey uniforms that look nearly identical.

    The game definitely feels like a poorly done DLC and I'm already wanting to sell it and put the money toward Skyrim. I've been playing CoD for years now and I always found it to be a superior game to Battlefield, until now. Go buy that instead if you want a great multiplayer experience.    … Expand
  24. spar
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Well I waited, went to the midnight release...and so far...I am really enjoying the game. Fine, its not as pretty as Battlefield 3, but its still fast and fun. I see people complaining about the lack of improvement of game mechanics...well I say if it aint broke why fix it. As far as the story being hard to follow....I had no trouble maybe people need to have their ADD addressed. The gameWell I waited, went to the midnight release...and so far...I am really enjoying the game. Fine, its not as pretty as Battlefield 3, but its still fast and fun. I see people complaining about the lack of improvement of game mechanics...well I say if it aint broke why fix it. As far as the story being hard to follow....I had no trouble maybe people need to have their ADD addressed. The game play doesnt always fit my particular style but thats ok...I'll learn to run around like crazy haha, I'm sure I'll devise a strategy, its all about adapting folks. The characters in the game are memorable and Im glad to see how it all works out(when I get to the end that is haha) Oh and a game shouldnt be judged by mp alone, I judge it more on story mode personally, if it has a crap story then who cares. I refused to play Battlefield 2 for 8 months after I got it cause I hated the story. Medal of Honor= awesome and the same with the MW stories so far.… Expand
  25. joker95
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Awesome game! So sad and a great twist. I love how they combined every loose end together from the first game and the 2nd one. There are some flaws like the incredibly short story but in the end the hype was worth it. Survival mode is my favorite thing in this whole package. It brings that feel from multiplayer and that zombies feel from blacks ops and world at war and i think makes itAwesome game! So sad and a great twist. I love how they combined every loose end together from the first game and the 2nd one. There are some flaws like the incredibly short story but in the end the hype was worth it. Survival mode is my favorite thing in this whole package. It brings that feel from multiplayer and that zombies feel from blacks ops and world at war and i think makes it better. With its own incredible ranking system it seems that no matter what i do, im always upgrading and it feels great. Spec ops is still hard and still more of the same just with different missions. Multiplayer really refreshes from the previous installments and it really is good. I love how every class has its own killstreaks and also the gun are very balanced. One other thing I other loved is the game modes and how to customize them!… Expand
  26. abra
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Please stop say , it's Mw2 . 5 ! MW3 it's an exelent game ! .. In French version , the voice are amaizing! It's better than Black Ops ! I'm sure 50 % who vote for Mw3 are Battlefield 3 Fanboy ! And their juste come here for kill Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3
  27. Moikyp
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Expectations were not met at all. This game is SO bad its unplayable and already on ebay by me. The campaign is a HORRIBLE story and barely followable. The graphics are great, that's it but they are even bad in a cartoony type way. The Multiplayer is really where this fails SO BAD. ITS cramped, at hyperspeed, childish and insulting to anyone who wants to play a challenging game. BAdExpectations were not met at all. This game is SO bad its unplayable and already on ebay by me. The campaign is a HORRIBLE story and barely followable. The graphics are great, that's it but they are even bad in a cartoony type way. The Multiplayer is really where this fails SO BAD. ITS cramped, at hyperspeed, childish and insulting to anyone who wants to play a challenging game. BAd graphics in MP, Horrible life expectancy good or bad player, the guns are cheap, the sound is amateur and its so clear this is just a cash cow. I can hear the execs saying just get something out and never checked it. Seriously compare this to BF3 or Uncharted3 for art, graphics, insight, the environment of play, the maturity level, the quality of gameplay and everything. MW3 tops out as one of the worst buys I have made for my PS3 yet. MOH Airborne was awesome compared to this. Seriously, if it had a MP worth anything, I'd still be playing. So bad, SOOOOOO BAd. 1/10… Expand
  28. Clown_Prince
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I give MW3 a 9. MW3 is an extremely beautiful game, not as "cartoonish" as Black Ops was. Everything in the game from the characters, to the weapons, to the environment is visually stunning. The sound in MW3 is just as good as the visuals. All of the weapons seem to have a more unique and realistic sound. I was also impressed with some of the new weapon customizations, which werent asI give MW3 a 9. MW3 is an extremely beautiful game, not as "cartoonish" as Black Ops was. Everything in the game from the characters, to the weapons, to the environment is visually stunning. The sound in MW3 is just as good as the visuals. All of the weapons seem to have a more unique and realistic sound. I was also impressed with some of the new weapon customizations, which werent as elaborate in some areas as Black Ops, but still great. The new multiplayer game modes are a welcomed addition to say the least. I did find that there were some "glitches" with certain things , such as the knifing, but its still overall extremely fluid. The story mode was fun to play through and quite interesting to see it all come together from the beginning to now . My only gripe is that the story mode was extremely short, between 3.5 to 4 hours depending on how you play. But lets face it, who buys a Call of Duty game anymore for the story ? Everything now is multiplayer, which is why I was so pleased with the story that they did do. Even on a primarily multiplayer game , they still took the time and energy to put together a great story, which I appreciate. So far the maps on multiplayer are decent, but nothing to thrill about. I definately look forward to the map packs to see what else they add to it all. Overall I love the game, with only a few shortcomings its definately another great leap forward in the COD progression.… Expand
  29. sponge4321
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    awesome game if you like action and shooters. You feel like your getting constantly rewarded in the multiplayer aspect and the single player campaign is like a summer blockbuster with amazing set piece moments that will make you double take at the sheer scale of them. If your looking for more of a realistic shooter or a more tactical one then you may want to look elsewhere such asawesome game if you like action and shooters. You feel like your getting constantly rewarded in the multiplayer aspect and the single player campaign is like a summer blockbuster with amazing set piece moments that will make you double take at the sheer scale of them. If your looking for more of a realistic shooter or a more tactical one then you may want to look elsewhere such as Battlefield 3. But where MW3 lacks in realism it massively advances in fun, you can end up playing hours on end when your battling with your friends and the controls are easy to pick up but multiplayer may take a bit of practice before you start to hit the high killstreaks. Overall its a fun game, easy to play and one the best shooters on the market. You won't be disappointing.… Expand
  30. TaxiTiger
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Ok, so it's Modern Warfare 2.5 but ask any fan and they'll tell you that's exactly what we wanted. The campaign is as entertaining as ever, multiplayer is improved with the new strike packages and the spec ops missions provide a good co-op experience. However, It is spec ops survival mode that makes this an essential purchase, we all wondered if zombies-with-guns-mode would work and boyOk, so it's Modern Warfare 2.5 but ask any fan and they'll tell you that's exactly what we wanted. The campaign is as entertaining as ever, multiplayer is improved with the new strike packages and the spec ops missions provide a good co-op experience. However, It is spec ops survival mode that makes this an essential purchase, we all wondered if zombies-with-guns-mode would work and boy does it ever, I can't remember the last time I played a game mode with such a big grin on my face, try it and see for yourself!… Expand
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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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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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