Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

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  1. wiggum3333
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    Well I bought this with an open mind. Even looking forward to the new MW in the series and I have to say to say I am disappointed. Considering the money they have made off this series the poor execution of this game is inexcusable.While I haven't played the campaign portion ( I find them all generally to be the same anyways), the multiplayer portion looks terribly 2009. There were games inWell I bought this with an open mind. Even looking forward to the new MW in the series and I have to say to say I am disappointed. Considering the money they have made off this series the poor execution of this game is inexcusable.While I haven't played the campaign portion ( I find them all generally to be the same anyways), the multiplayer portion looks terribly 2009. There were games in 2009 that looked better than this one. The maps are good overall, exciting gameplay anyway. But they seem very generic. I don't have a sense of excitement when certain maps coming up. Even Black Ops as glitchy as it was had some maps I still enjoy playing. That game had better graphics as well. I might be trading this one for BF3. From what I've seen online it seems way more advanced. Epic fail Activision.… Expand
  2. Singgihsatch
    Nov 15, 2011
    6
    I think there is mo problem with single player and story in mw 3,,
    But when im playing multiplayer..
    Im just feeling so suck.. Its to long for wait when matchmaking.. And then once im succes playing.. The game very lag.. Not like blackops it has dedicAted server.. So we dont think for connection amd just play.. The problem on mw 2 not solved in mw 3.. Matchmaking and conectin server its    I think there is mo problem with single player and story in mw 3,,
    But when im playing multiplayer..

    Im just feeling so suck..
    Its to long for wait when matchmaking..
    And then once im succes playing..

    The game very lag..
    Not like blackops it has dedicAted server..
    So we dont think for connection amd just play..

    The problem on mw 2 not solved in mw 3..
    Matchmaking and conectin server its to bad..

    So i gave you score 6    … Expand
  3. lschlachter1
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    I feel like I've played this game before. Oh wait, I did. Two years ago. Apparently Infinity Ward believes that by copy and pasting everything from Modern Warfare 2 and slapping on a new title justifies paying $60 for a new game.
  4. 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.
  5. h1n1viruz89
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    I will say i have played video games since ps1, ps2, ps3 xbox, and xbox 360 being my Top most played console mw3... Copy and paste of mw2, yes they gave some tweaks here and there.. but its the EXACT same thing. Brought back gold guns (More like brown guns) its good if you want to rent but to pay the full $60 i wouldnt do a red box. anyways i only play since most of my friends play this.I will say i have played video games since ps1, ps2, ps3 xbox, and xbox 360 being my Top most played console mw3... Copy and paste of mw2, yes they gave some tweaks here and there.. but its the EXACT same thing. Brought back gold guns (More like brown guns) its good if you want to rent but to pay the full $60 i wouldnt do a red box. anyways i only play since most of my friends play this. good for social gamming but for serious Gaming ... its a joke Black ops was and still is the better Game, ill prolly be playing that more then this game… Expand
  6. sy237
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    I cannot believe that I wasted sixty dollars on this game it plays exactly like modern warfare 2, and the multiplayer experience is the same making it boring and dull at times.
  7. dorkster81
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    This game is bad.....
    you figure they would make connection perfect and fair its not, not to mention they added more crap that it makes it 100 times mworst connection so sad...
    spec ops was fun but.... its like your only allowed to get up to a certain part and your done.... i haven't level up completely but so far i unlocked what i SEEN and it seems wack.... SEPC OPS should have    This game is bad.....
    you figure they would make connection perfect and fair its not, not to mention they added more crap that it makes it 100 times mworst connection so sad...

    spec ops was fun but.... its like your only allowed to get up to a certain part and your done.... i haven't level up completely but so far i unlocked what i SEEN and it seems wack....

    SEPC OPS should have eerything multiplayer has.....and it doens't

    the campign seem ok................ lets just hope they make HUGE changes to this game and make it 100% .....but they probably won't    … Expand
  8. EliteChallenger
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Could not believe how good the Single player was I was literally blown away by it best single player I have ever played ! The online, yeah it takes time to get into it but give it a chance don't just be a BF3 **** and say what every fan says all the time OVER AND OVER `MW3 is just MW2 recycled' or something stupid like that just accept the game for what it is! This game is well worth it!Could not believe how good the Single player was I was literally blown away by it best single player I have ever played ! The online, yeah it takes time to get into it but give it a chance don't just be a BF3 **** and say what every fan says all the time OVER AND OVER `MW3 is just MW2 recycled' or something stupid like that just accept the game for what it is! This game is well worth it! There are COD fans and Battlefield fans and I can bet that most of the negative reviews are playing battlefield right now!… Expand
  9. john1990b
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Every time infinite ward has game they bring something new. But all Call of duty games have the system and the same game play. but this time MW3 i find it more entertainment compare black ops, know the game systems has more balance, compared MW2, the graphics are better
  10. shortbusupastar
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Don't get me wrong. MW & MW2 are two of the best games ever made. But MW3 is a great game. It may be a lot like MW2 but that is not necessarily a bad thing. I am happy the UMP, ACR, and dual G18 are back. All of the maps may not be great but they are better than almost every downloadable map on black ops. People may complain that this focuses more on close combat run and gun tactics but itDon't get me wrong. MW & MW2 are two of the best games ever made. But MW3 is a great game. It may be a lot like MW2 but that is not necessarily a bad thing. I am happy the UMP, ACR, and dual G18 are back. All of the maps may not be great but they are better than almost every downloadable map on black ops. People may complain that this focuses more on close combat run and gun tactics but it makes the game more exciting than camping and sniping. The polish is better and the hit markers are more accurate than black ops. I'm not saying it is revolutionary by any means but it has a lot of what I loved about MW2. The game has only been out for a fews weeks so most of you haven't even leveled all of the way up to experience every weapon and no one has had the time to test everything out and find that perfect combination of everything. The game could have been better but I am glad that it wasn't worse. They could have ruined the game by deviating too much from what made the first two games great. So quit complaining. Most of you couldn't have designed a better game and I'm sure most of you are the people I keep having to carry because you go 4 and 15 every match. Be proactive and design maps and new ideas to submit to developers. Whining about things never solve anything.… Expand
  11. Josefeer157
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    for most off people that are talking here I know that everyone buy mw3 the first day and they were waiting for this game long time a go. Yes that right they dont change a lot of thing but is not the same game as mw2 and cod4 everyone only says that because don't change the HUD but men is COD and you don't expect to change all the game everytime that a new cod became COD mw3 is a great gamefor most off people that are talking here I know that everyone buy mw3 the first day and they were waiting for this game long time a go. Yes that right they dont change a lot of thing but is not the same game as mw2 and cod4 everyone only says that because don't change the HUD but men is COD and you don't expect to change all the game everytime that a new cod became COD mw3 is a great game and I am not talkin by my self just look how many player play online in PSN over 800 000 players and you said that isq a bad game is funny. Cod change some things in his new games but without changing all the game because isq COD and that make this game that everyone buy at least 1 time and all this gays that are talking **** from COD mw3 ,mw2, bo or whatever. I know that all of you are BF gamers right now and maybe they don't play good and thats why they are soo angry with this game or simply you only want another game and if I am talking **** (this is for BF fans) BF starts in 2002 and COD in 2003 why didn't you buy BF first of all? and play only BF versions? why did you buy COD first than BF? because COD still is a great game and all that BF fans were o still COD bad players. I play both games and COD is more exciting, BF is good his graphics are very cool but graphics don´t make a game. Oh and something else why do you spect HUGE changes in a game that have a new version every year clearly if a game has a new version every 3 or 4 years we must expect big changes but if a game has a new version every single year we realize that they are changing this little by little without ruining the game that all I have to say to the BF fans… Expand
  12. Murdoch-Son
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Plainly put its another call of duty, ripped on for being the same as mw2, but thats kinda the point, people like modern warfare 2. In conclusion if you want something different stop complaining about COD and don't buy it. play battlefield or some other trash.
  13. cvachon84
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a response to people who hated Black Ops. People preferred another MW sequel and they got just that. Why do people think there was going to be some type of breakthrough?? The graphics will always be similar to previous COD games on the PS3. The formula will always be the same. My only beef is that the stealth bomber looks bad and is weak. It is not worth 12 points. All in all it is a great game. It does what it's supposed to do. Don't change anything. People will always buy this because it fun simple and addicting. It is a 9 in my book.… Expand
  14. mysnyk
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Sound quality is appalling. Game play is ok maps suck and interaction with objects in the map is horrible, when you shoot windows you hear glass break and pieces fly but the windows appearance doesn't change. You cannot climb on half the stuff you could even in mw2, not to mention blackops.. Wish I had listened to the reveiws and saved my $63.
  15. Tezz
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    I dont understand the critics from the major companies....clearly Actavision wrote them a big fat cheque so that they would give it some sort of positive score. This game lacks everything its a COPY PASTA of MW2 what a joke and their charging us full retail price. This game sucks KEEP your money and instead play MW2........ Im going for a refund as we speak.
  16. GreatreviewDmac
    Apr 16, 2012
    0
    This is horrible after all the compliants from fans they fixed nothing. We the consumers had no effect on infinity ward. This game is terrible. I want everyone who bought this game to get a full refund.
  17. Kohnun
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Major dissappointment, now the devs are begging people to give positive ratings, the REASON why there are so little positive ratings, as this game is simply trash. they had the formula RIGHT in Mordern Warfare 1, then modern warfare 2 simply started the downward spiral , no dedicated servers was the biggest mistake ever, aswell as the reuse of textures, sounds, the lack of any realMajor dissappointment, now the devs are begging people to give positive ratings, the REASON why there are so little positive ratings, as this game is simply trash. they had the formula RIGHT in Mordern Warfare 1, then modern warfare 2 simply started the downward spiral , no dedicated servers was the biggest mistake ever, aswell as the reuse of textures, sounds, the lack of any real expansion in MW2 , then came Black Ops, not a bad installment, dedicated servers were a plus, but the series is just plain old and needed to end there, but now, the money hungry Devs needed another payday, and now the fans are starting to strike back, i'm pleased that this game is finally failing. SADLY it's because the devs aren't listening to their playerbase and only in it for the money now, everything about MW3 just screams garbage, reused textures, nothing new to the table, simple vanity, and now, an "optional" 15$ / month scheme, sorry, but that amount of content doesnt even get CLOSE to justify a 5$ a month charge, CoD is NOT WoW, anyone that actually pays for this concoction of trash and rejected materials from MW, MW2 , Black ops, and given a "MW3" name, is simply blind and uneducated to the reality that this series needs to die, it COULD have gone peacefully, but the devs are certain to drag the dead horse untill it's bones break, which MW3 will indeed do. Call of Duty is officially dead, RIP.… Expand
  18. lambda360
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Absolute garbage. The same bs rehashed and repackaged with new cover and marketed to 11 year old boys across the world. Why would anyone want to play a game where the primary demographic while online is squeaky voiced 11 year olds calling you a f@g?

    I'd rather not play games with roomfulls of children tyvm.
  19. rxbandit
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Worst shooter ever. Same thing as COD 4. Battlefield 3 is better in every category. I could hardly play it for 2 minutes because it looks so terrible in comparison to Battlefield 3. This game is so dated, all it is now is a glorified cash cow. It preys on the masses of brain dead idiots who can't look for quality in a game.
  20. mac444
    Nov 16, 2011
    3
    I never was a big COD fan to begin with but i bought this game just because all my friends that i play online did and gosh is this game terrible. When you first put in the game you know that they didnt put alot of effort into the game because the menu is literally the exact same as MW2. The campaign is alright your typical COD campaign where you duck cover shoot some guys explosionsI never was a big COD fan to begin with but i bought this game just because all my friends that i play online did and gosh is this game terrible. When you first put in the game you know that they didnt put alot of effort into the game because the menu is literally the exact same as MW2. The campaign is alright your typical COD campaign where you duck cover shoot some guys explosions repeat. The multiplayer is terrible and its not even the lag its the entire thing. All the assault rifles are exactly the same. The maps are absolutely awful. All the maps consist of a bunch of random buildings you can go in and they are just in your way. Survival is ehh but zombies is waaaaaaay better. I think this game just proved to me that im not buying another IW COD game because this game is the exact same as MW2.… Expand
  21. Nova6Gamers
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    MW3 is actually a very good game contrary to most of these reviews. I was very disappointed when I saw the 2.8 player review.... This game deserves a much higher review. There are some guns taken from MW2 but really, they can't change everything, if they were to do that it would be a futuristic Call of Duty. Also I prefer to have some of the old guns and killstreaks on it. The graphics areMW3 is actually a very good game contrary to most of these reviews. I was very disappointed when I saw the 2.8 player review.... This game deserves a much higher review. There are some guns taken from MW2 but really, they can't change everything, if they were to do that it would be a futuristic Call of Duty. Also I prefer to have some of the old guns and killstreaks on it. The graphics are better, the landscape and battlefield layouts are much bigger and better, the guns are different in multiple factors and the choice of killstreaks are far from the same as MW2. Although with a great game comes a few disappointments.... For one the PC version is still filled with obvious hackers, and the survival mode is only for two players. If you can, pick up this game, you won't regret it.… Expand
  22. gabecubano14
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Game is good. 2.8 is bull crap. I'm giving it a 10 because it is way better than black ops and it's just like mw2 but slightly better in every way.
  23. cawn
    Nov 23, 2011
    7
    As a Call of Duty fan, I couldn't wait to finally play the game that I had been waiting for so long. I can already tell you that I'm really glad that I bought it. The singleplayer and multiplayer are great, but are two different games which should be reviewed seperatly. Singleplayer
    The singleplayer continues the story of Russia and America fighting a war just because one man tricked the    As a Call of Duty fan, I couldn't wait to finally play the game that I had been waiting for so long. I can already tell you that I'm really glad that I bought it. The singleplayer and multiplayer are great, but are two different games which should be reviewed seperatly. Singleplayer
    The singleplayer continues the story of Russia and America fighting a war just because one man tricked the world. You play as a lot of characters, and the story is intense. Characters from Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2 return which will make you smile since they survived. The singleplayer has an incredibly good story and you'll be all over the world fighting the bad guys and the ending will please all fans. The gameplay is also intense and as always, a certain scene has been added which can be viewed as "shocking". It's not as shocking as the nuke in Call of Duty 4, but your jaw will drop. The shooting is great and you won't be bored if you play at the right difficulty.

    Multiplayer
    The multiplayer is like Call of Duty 4 but with a few new features added. At first it can be really hard since it doesn't play like Modern Warfare 2. Getting kills is harder and don't expect to get a 20 kill streak as easy as in Modern Warfare 2. It feels like Infinity Ward finally listened to the community and made the game harder. Camping will get you killed and rushing aswell, so you'll have to move and work with your teammates to survive. They also added a new gamemode (kill confirmed) which will keep you bussy. The leveling system is better then ever.

    The only thing that really bothered me is the fact that they used gunsounds from Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2. It feels really cheap but it won't bother you for too long. Buy this game if you enjoyed Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty 4.    … Expand
  24. Ultion
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Modern warfare 2.5 is this games real title, with reused models from MW2, no innovation, and a fan-base of foaming at the mouth rabid children. The singleplayer is so scripted (badly!) that there's no room for choice anywhere. The multiplayer is a fast paced, trigger happy mess, with every accomplishment met with a metal chord, like a pedophile offering a kid sweets... sickening stuff. IfModern warfare 2.5 is this games real title, with reused models from MW2, no innovation, and a fan-base of foaming at the mouth rabid children. The singleplayer is so scripted (badly!) that there's no room for choice anywhere. The multiplayer is a fast paced, trigger happy mess, with every accomplishment met with a metal chord, like a pedophile offering a kid sweets... sickening stuff. If you bought this game, trade it in straight away or use it as a Frisbee, you'll find your self a lot happier.… Expand
  25. rslatour
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    It is still a great game, although many complain that there is no news,
    not understand what would be the big news in a fps game. I was eager for this continuation and did not expect anything different, so I am very satisfied. I think that from now on they will need to rethink
    at all for a future release. I do not play much multiplayer, but all that I've played here until the franchise left    It is still a great game, although many complain that there is no news,
    not understand what would be the big news in a fps game. I was eager for this continuation and did not expect anything different, so I am very satisfied. I think that from now on they will need to rethink
    at all for a future release. I do not play much multiplayer, but all that I've played here until the franchise left me fully satisfied. graphics, storyline, gameplay.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. Margos
    Nov 18, 2011
    7
    Modern warfare 3 is simply amazing at its own usual pace but the overuse of the engine is real hitting the game hard.Now Call of duty games are now being launched yearly and they have shown quite few similarities.There is simply alot of content in modern warfare 3 but it is more of an improvement than a sequel.The same models,textures,engine of modern warfare 2 is simply being reused inModern warfare 3 is simply amazing at its own usual pace but the overuse of the engine is real hitting the game hard.Now Call of duty games are now being launched yearly and they have shown quite few similarities.There is simply alot of content in modern warfare 3 but it is more of an improvement than a sequel.The same models,textures,engine of modern warfare 2 is simply being reused in mw3 and that is the basic flaw in the game.The developers were simply bragging for money to put this game.Yes the engine has slightly improved but that does not mean that the game has drastically changed.As an advice i encourage the developers to make a Call of duty game and put effort into it by not releasing it too soon.The game is awesome don't get me wrong but the lack of innovation and effort really affects the game badly.If your a die hard cod fan or this is your first try at cod than buy it but don't hesitate to buy it if modern warfare 2 was average to you.… Expand
  28. robbo_JW95
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    How do people not like this game?!! It's great! There is a definite reason as to why it will soon be announced as the biggest selling game of all time, because it's the best game of all time!
  29. digitalpunk
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    I found mw3 to look a lot like mw2 in terms of graphic's and gameplay. But that's where it ended the campaign was more interactive than previous cod installment and was a great ending tieing up all the the past games story very well . With the addition of survival mode was a plus for me have enjoyed black ops zombie mode.
  30. Godunderscor
    Nov 18, 2011
    6
    From best to worst - top down...
    Spec Ops Survival - Infinity Ward's version of zombies - actually fun and refreshing albeit shallow
    Multiplayer - Some complain about MW3 being a $60 expansion pack but I disagree. There is genuine innovation here with the point-streaks. As far as familiarity goes, this is CoD and the Multiplayer is still fun - though some people may have expected more.    From best to worst - top down...
    Spec Ops Survival - Infinity Ward's version of zombies - actually fun and refreshing albeit shallow

    Multiplayer - Some complain about MW3 being a $60 expansion pack but I disagree. There is genuine innovation here with the point-streaks. As far as familiarity goes, this is CoD and the Multiplayer is still fun - though some people may have expected more.

    Singleplayer - The Third World War was boring.
    While the multiplayer is replayable, I can't change my experience with the Singleplayer. I did not enjoy the singleplayer and I honestly hope MW3's storyline is removed from cannon. It wasn't interesting, innovative, or particularly fun.

    To Infinity Ward - Please stop killing Main Characters - I'm tired of learning new names.    … Expand
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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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