Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

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  1. Mongoose1987
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Horrible game, so boring, so uncreative. Really makes you think why did you spend 60$ on such horrible product. Activision should never fire the people from Infinity Ward, because whats left of IW is not able to even do tetris. Tbh Activision should just leave games alone, they are destroying Blizzard alredy. 2 mil people stopped playing WoW and more will come cause Activision is greedyHorrible game, so boring, so uncreative. Really makes you think why did you spend 60$ on such horrible product. Activision should never fire the people from Infinity Ward, because whats left of IW is not able to even do tetris. Tbh Activision should just leave games alone, they are destroying Blizzard alredy. 2 mil people stopped playing WoW and more will come cause Activision is greedy company thinking only about money and how to milk more cash from gamers.… Expand
  2. Lugoves
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    In short. It doesn't measure up to IW MW2. But it's slightly better than Black Ops and WOW. I've always preferred Infinity Wards' 'Feel' of the gunplay more. I still like BF3 as well , for the Larger maps and vehicular combat elements. I like the new Perk System and Kill-streak system as being an average player rarely get the higher kill-streaks required. I also enjoy the twist on TDMIn short. It doesn't measure up to IW MW2. But it's slightly better than Black Ops and WOW. I've always preferred Infinity Wards' 'Feel' of the gunplay more. I still like BF3 as well , for the Larger maps and vehicular combat elements. I like the new Perk System and Kill-streak system as being an average player rarely get the higher kill-streaks required. I also enjoy the twist on TDM with the Dog Tags. I would actually score it a point lower than BF3 just because in the couple of hours I've been online and the modes immediately available to me I've only experienced fast & furious gun & run play. I haven't opened a mode or map that would encourage sniper/overwatch classes or stealth having much emphasis. The Elite system is well set up, but currently overwhelmed by demand and rather unresponsive server replies.… Expand
  3. xxspeedy198k
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I give this game almost no rating because it is a repeat of the rest of their series and has no fun after 2 months. I chose Battlefield 3 over this because Battlefield is a new experience and actually is more fun. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is only selling because of the popularity of the game. In my honest opinion almost any game is better than MW3, that's why I'm getting Saints RowI give this game almost no rating because it is a repeat of the rest of their series and has no fun after 2 months. I chose Battlefield 3 over this because Battlefield is a new experience and actually is more fun. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is only selling because of the popularity of the game. In my honest opinion almost any game is better than MW3, that's why I'm getting Saints Row The Third over it. Call of Duty needs to listen to whats going and get something new and more realistic.… Expand
  4. johnweythek
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    BOOOOO, it's like the pc version, but even worse graphics and you have to use analog sticks to move and aim. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
  5. Wootball
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    In what can only be described as a lesson in evolution rather than revolution, Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer need to be applauded for sticking with what works, tweaking the things that donâ
  6. Razor464
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Ok. I have been playing the COD games since the first one and i have to say this is the most disappointing of the lot. I really wanted to like it but when it comes down to it, the game is broken.

    Firstly, getting into an online match is hit and miss at best. You will see "server connection timed out" more than the iron sights of your weapon and constant disconnects just get too much. The    Ok. I have been playing the COD games since the first one and i have to say this is the most disappointing of the lot. I really wanted to like it but when it comes down to it, the game is broken.

    Firstly, getting into an online match is hit and miss at best. You will see "server connection timed out" more than the iron sights of your weapon and constant disconnects just get too much. The maps themselves when you do get in are small, maze like boxes which make the game feel more like a modern day pac man as you chase people around. Hit registration is terrible, it feels flat and bland with the same old killstreaks, which you can now stack by the way and then unleash pretty much all at once for a nice score....great. I really wanted to like this, but when Infinity Ward sacked their best staff this game took a massive dive for the worst. Never again will i waste my money on this tripe and will trade it in tonight for Skyrim. My love of cod ended with 4, its just a shame mugs like me still for for this ****    … Expand
  7. fmwe
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    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
  8. Aspro1890
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The bad reviews on this site are rediculous; i mean its a good game. I don't know if its because none of these people can noob tube anymore because that's finally been dealt with. The multiplayer offers more primary weapons than ever before albeit some being a little.over powered. This game comes stock with 16 maps which is more than ever before and is guaranteed more. To further debuntheThe bad reviews on this site are rediculous; i mean its a good game. I don't know if its because none of these people can noob tube anymore because that's finally been dealt with. The multiplayer offers more primary weapons than ever before albeit some being a little.over powered. This game comes stock with 16 maps which is more than ever before and is guaranteed more. To further debunthe myth that the multiplayer is just a rehash, the killstreak system has been revamped into strike packages. These are broken into 3 playstyles where the assault is suiting your everyday COD player and support is for the less skilled. This is notable because they finally addressed Tue balancing problem this game had however there is still some killstreak abuse but its dealablell. The multiplayer also has two new modes in addition to all the other classic COD modes. The campaign is a nice add on to the experiennce though a little short. The package also come with Spec OPS mode from MW2 and a brand new survival mode. To all the unfair and bull reviews that this game doesn't deserve, please explain how a hammer with more modes than any other game, a game where they made more friendly for everyone, a game that's been balanced to the poinnt where there are no recognizable abuses, a game that offers more maps than ever before, and a game that comes with.a total of 3 new modes across the board deserves anything less than a 9.… Expand
  9. gto503us
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Idk why people are talking so much crap about the game the game is **** great i love it so far is just giving the people a chance to help their teams do better and with all the new strike and support package there is only 2 things that i don't like is that u die too quick when u get shot and why in the world u dont put the Dominican Flag in there wit the other flags too please is itIdk why people are talking so much crap about the game the game is **** great i love it so far is just giving the people a chance to help their teams do better and with all the new strike and support package there is only 2 things that i don't like is that u die too quick when u get shot and why in the world u dont put the Dominican Flag in there wit the other flags too please is it something u can put in a dlc we all Dominicans that play will appreciate it… Expand
  10. Cool_Gamer_Dude
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty has repeated the same tired formula year after year. Modern Warfare 3 does nothing to break this time-honored tradition that now feels so exasperated and overdone that I find it hard to believe that people still care about this game. Modern Warfare 3 strikes me as a glorified map pack that in no way justifies a $60 price tag.

    The announcement of 20 (yes, twenty) DLC's    Call of Duty has repeated the same tired formula year after year. Modern Warfare 3 does nothing to break this time-honored tradition that now feels so exasperated and overdone that I find it hard to believe that people still care about this game. Modern Warfare 3 strikes me as a glorified map pack that in no way justifies a $60 price tag.

    The announcement of 20 (yes, twenty) DLC's throughout the next year obviously signals an attempt by Activision to force their overpriced "Call of Duty: Elite" service on its user base, which costs another $50 per year. I see nothing in the Elite service that strikes me as revolutionary, nor could I ever justify paying $50 per year (or even $10 per year) on such an inane service. It tracks your stats and shows you overheads of maps. Back in the golden era of PC gaming, we got those types of services (as well as updates, new maps and weapons, and other major releases) for free. Now greedy companies like Activision want us to pay a continual fee for such services. It really displays the lack of dignity and respect game developers and publishers have for their customer base these days.

    So to summarize:
    Activision would have us buy a $60 game which brings literally zero innovation to the table and offers little more than a re-skin of its prequel. Then Activision expects us to pay $50 per year so that we can track our stats online (you read that correctly, people). Then they announce 20 DLC updates within the next year, basically admitting that they sold us an incomplete game (but don't worry, for the small price of $50 per year, you can make your Call of Dutyâ    … Expand
  11. docgonzo
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    59,99$ for a map pack that doesn't include stats tracking there is greedy then there's activision greedy.... The game doesnt live up the hype and why should we pay to be able to track our stats??? i real let down
  12. LunaClipse
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    Where should I start hmm perks are not balanced. Support package is not balanced to many guns are from the second. Graphics are good love the new modes. Overall the game is good just but as good as i thought
  13. Bigmurph
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Sooooo disappointed in this. Been a massive fan of COD since COD4 but unfortunately they just keep releasing the same game year on year. Dont buy this game get Battlefield 3 it is a million times better the game MW3 is. Everyone shop being a mug and keep buying the same game!!!!!!
  14. jakesonaplane
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Here's the thing: It's not a bad game. It's in fact a really good game, especially if a lot of your friends are buying it, since multiplayer's basically the point. But let's not kid ourselves: You already own 3 or 4 copies of this game. Black Ops? MW2? MW1? World at War? All the same stuff. The multiplayer has a facelift, all cosmetic changes, but no substantial differences from the otherHere's the thing: It's not a bad game. It's in fact a really good game, especially if a lot of your friends are buying it, since multiplayer's basically the point. But let's not kid ourselves: You already own 3 or 4 copies of this game. Black Ops? MW2? MW1? World at War? All the same stuff. The multiplayer has a facelift, all cosmetic changes, but no substantial differences from the other MW games. Single player is still a silly excuse to jam achievements into an otherwise social game. There's just too many quality games coming out this season to consider buying MW3. Sorry guys. Maybe release it in the summer when I've got no other games to play.… Expand
  15. hardykyle
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The single player is the same old linear action movie wannabe ripoff that it always has been. Multiplayer has been changed up slightly but for the worse. Elite is a total ripoff. If you want a better Multiplayer experience go play battlefield 3.
  16. patriotsfanX
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is very good why are people putting it down this should be a 9.5. The only thing wrong with it is matchmaking. The maps are fun, campaign is awsome. I couldn't get off the multiplayer last night. The ps3 has a awsome version. Really like kill confirmed very fun game mode. God this is leaps and bounds better then black ops almost night and day. Like i said this should be a 10 myThis game is very good why are people putting it down this should be a 9.5. The only thing wrong with it is matchmaking. The maps are fun, campaign is awsome. I couldn't get off the multiplayer last night. The ps3 has a awsome version. Really like kill confirmed very fun game mode. God this is leaps and bounds better then black ops almost night and day. Like i said this should be a 10 my only complaint is matchmaking takes a long time. For people who say this is a cut and paste game it is not… Expand
  17. black0ut
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is so overrated. Most of us played this in 2007 and they are selling the same 4 years ago and everyone buys it. The campaign is worse than the BF3 has (I liked BF3 singleplayer more). The story is like: us 3 ubersoldiers can win the WW3 without any problems. Its so unrealistic. I dont mean that water guns have more recoil than the ones in MW3 but the action is so absurd. Ofc BF3This game is so overrated. Most of us played this in 2007 and they are selling the same 4 years ago and everyone buys it. The campaign is worse than the BF3 has (I liked BF3 singleplayer more). The story is like: us 3 ubersoldiers can win the WW3 without any problems. Its so unrealistic. I dont mean that water guns have more recoil than the ones in MW3 but the action is so absurd. Ofc BF3 isnt real at all but at least less unreal than the MW3. Only improvement I saw (heard) is sounds. I dont blame graphic even that graphics. Even the menu is kept same.I dont like this game at all.… Expand
  18. sh1nigami
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    MW3 is boring, I am sooo glad I paid $60 for MW2.5. The campaign is horribly boring, I quit half way through because I have better games to play. This season has too many good games to waste your time on this one.
  19. Lagransiete
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Seriously?? SERIOUSLY?? THE SAME GAME?? **** this **** I've already played this kinds of game before, I'm not playing a COD game until they offer some NEW mechanics...
  20. nintendo3DS
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing! Why do you guys think it's bad? Their is so much new content in MW3, it's not even funny! Campaign was epic. Survival mode is astonishing. Multiplayer is amazing and hella fun. So yeah, get out trolls.
  21. Shehab_95
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    "All it takes to bring Call of Duty down is the will of a single man"
    Sorry Activsion i used to be a huge call of duty fan .. Especially MW series .. But when i played modern warfare 3 i didn't found anything special and the graphics are the same ... it's the same game over and over again !!!!!!! How many times we talked to Activision to change the game engine ??? But you don't listen to    "All it takes to bring Call of Duty down is the will of a single man"
    Sorry Activsion i used to be a huge call of duty fan .. Especially MW series .. But when i played modern warfare 3 i didn't found anything special and the graphics are the same ... it's the same game over and over again !!!!!!! How many times we talked to Activision to change the game engine ??? But you don't listen to your FANS .. So now we won't listen to you anymore !!    … Expand
  22. kevler
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    First I would like to tell them what a good job they have done. Even with different developers they have kept the essence of a Call of Duty Modern Warfare series. The game has attracted a huge audience in the past. With this to come in mind, some of the audience donâ
  23. Thecameltotem
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow! I was so hyped about this game and this is what i get??

    Pure **** they have reused all the old sounds and graphics it's just awful. This made me realize i'm playing a game that is from the 2009(Modern warfare 2) I used to love this game series but i think it started to get worse after Modern Warfare 2 If you're looking for a great FPS experience please try Battlefield 3 instead or    Wow! I was so hyped about this game and this is what i get??

    Pure **** they have reused all the old sounds and graphics it's just awful. This made me realize i'm playing a game that is from the 2009(Modern warfare 2) I used to love this game series but i think it started to get worse after Modern Warfare 2

    If you're looking for a great FPS experience please try Battlefield 3 instead or wait for any other FPS to release cause this made me disappointed.    … Expand
  24. maverickxf
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Was always a fan of COD. When MW2 came out i was blown away. When Black ops came out i was skeptical at first but i gave it a try and eventually loved it. MW3 is garbage. I never really had high expectations as I knew what to expect based on following all the developments. But I was dissapointed regardless. Lets face it, we play it for the multiplayer, and theres absolotely nothing newWas always a fan of COD. When MW2 came out i was blown away. When Black ops came out i was skeptical at first but i gave it a try and eventually loved it. MW3 is garbage. I never really had high expectations as I knew what to expect based on following all the developments. But I was dissapointed regardless. Lets face it, we play it for the multiplayer, and theres absolotely nothing new offerred in this game. They tweaked the progressions, guns now level up. Some new gun options with gun perks. However its more of the same and maybe a bit worse. My major dissapointment is the maps. There are a ton of them, and theyre all tight, cramped, and feel like a big maze. Theres a couple of decent maps, but for the most part they just dont play the old greats. Spawning is a major issue, as you'll often spawn right next to an enemy and get killed within seconds. Everyone is either running around like headless chickens or camping. Matchmaking is slow, and it can take up to 5 munites to get a game when youre playing with a group of friends. I'll be playing black ops for now it seems… Expand
  25. vandozza
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Don't waste your money on a game that is nothing but a MW2 map pack. It's clear that anyone talented left IW and went with Zampella/West to Respawn.

    I hope this backlash makes Activision realise that they can't get away with serving up this crap anymore.
  26. eizu
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    exactly the same game as modern warfare2, same graphics, the same error messages ;o feels more like a dlc then a brand new game. call of duty died after cod4
  27. ChickenCrimpy
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Same old repeat. Feel like I bought MW2.1. Thank god I can get a full refund. I was such a Die Hard COD fan too! Epic fail guys. Never again. Spend less money on marketing hype and more on game development!
  28. Neurotic
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Dated graphics, awful sound and the game in general feels like something from 2007. Small linear maps, online is a worthless. Charging 60$ for the exact same game they released a year ago and the year before and the year before. How long do you think this will keep going? COD is DEAD.
  29. darkecofreak
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    As I don't care about multiplayer, I thought Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was great. It had a lot of twists, a satisfying climax, and a wonderful denouement. I cheered to watch Makarov try to run like cowards always do and even more so to watch him swing.
  30. talheng
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Like a lot of people i came into this game not expecting much after the implosion at infinty ward, and i'm afraid i have been proved right the multiplayer is an aweful mess with small, clutterd and poorly designed maps which are tailored to the spray and pray muppets.
    The single player and spec ops are a quite good but not enough to make up for the good aweful multiplayer element which    Like a lot of people i came into this game not expecting much after the implosion at infinty ward, and i'm afraid i have been proved right the multiplayer is an aweful mess with small, clutterd and poorly designed maps which are tailored to the spray and pray muppets.
    The single player and spec ops are a quite good but not enough to make up for the good aweful multiplayer element which is cods main feature.

    I really hope staff at infinity ward and sledgehammer listen to there gaming community and make some serious changes otherwise this is the death of the modern warfare series.    … Expand
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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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