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. RapidFireReaper
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    same recycled garbage. I have played all previous Moder warfare titles including black ops and world at war (in between cod4 and modern warfare 2). I knew from that start the multiplayer looked the same but to my surprise they changed almost nothing. Even the sound effects are the same! are you kidding me!? Still running the quake III engine from 1999! All the texture models are the samesame recycled garbage. I have played all previous Moder warfare titles including black ops and world at war (in between cod4 and modern warfare 2). I knew from that start the multiplayer looked the same but to my surprise they changed almost nothing. Even the sound effects are the same! are you kidding me!? Still running the quake III engine from 1999! All the texture models are the same expect shiner. However i dident fret i figured the campian is always epic right! NO! They basically held my hand down a straight path and then spoon fed me explosions. Sadly disappointed. If your a fan id wait for the bargain bin… Expand
  2. I8YourMama
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Its the same game as MW2... seriously guys after a few hours you'll be bored. All they changed in the game is a new campaign (which is only like 4 hours long) and a few minor additions. In a nutshell, this is honestly just an expensive dlc pack. Save your $60 and wait for skyrim or something.
  3. gravythis28
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    It's unfortunate that hopes and expectations can't stop a great franchise from derailing. I made this account after seeing Glen Schofield try to get fanboys to up the rating, although zero is pretty harsh, I can't praise this game in anyway. Everything that made me keep coming back to CoD4 and MW2 are gone in this sequel, which is both unsurprising and yet disappointing. The kill streakIt's unfortunate that hopes and expectations can't stop a great franchise from derailing. I made this account after seeing Glen Schofield try to get fanboys to up the rating, although zero is pretty harsh, I can't praise this game in anyway. Everything that made me keep coming back to CoD4 and MW2 are gone in this sequel, which is both unsurprising and yet disappointing. The kill streak systems have some nice ideas but the lack of a Nuke is unacceptable; Let Treyarch make the diet CoD games for those who complain about balance, sure MW2 could get ridiculous at times because of nukes, secondary shot guns and quick scoping but guess what? That's what gave it a pulse. When you take away the manic elements that made multiplayer unpredictable and fresh every time around you're left with a giant lifeless corpse without a pulse. Despite all of this, I was hoping that the game would at least deliver some entertaining maps that could compete with high rise or crash, but the developers killed my hopes there too, though they are definitely a step above the maps in Black Ops.… Expand
  4. Sammyv17
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Call of duty continues to be the fun addicting experience that people love. It runs smoothly and has excitement throughout. Spec ops is a welcome addition and the ability to play splitscreen is much appreciated in a generation where very few developers consider the people who play with those that they know, not just random people around the world.
  5. Jmack90
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Campaign is the same old Linear piece of crap and the multiplayer is the same old boring gameplay populated by 13 year old caffeine addicts. Don't waste your money or time with this overhyped piece of garbage.
  6. superflydwyer
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    brilliant game, love ever aspect of it, played every cod and this is easily the best all round package (needs zombies though!!) stop slating a game that doesn't deserve it people!
  7. Thrawn
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I'm sick of paying $60 every year for the same freaking game. Stop buying these games year after year because they are destroying the video game industry and cheapening companies capable of doing better!
  8. CRYSiiS
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I wouldn't have given this game a flat out ZERO if I had written this earlier. I really do NOT like a game developer ripping off consumers year after year promising new things. Only to find out the same EXACT models and animations were ripped from the earlier games.

    I would have given this game, maybe a 5 out of 10. But year after year video game websites such as IGN give this game the    I wouldn't have given this game a flat out ZERO if I had written this earlier. I really do NOT like a game developer ripping off consumers year after year promising new things. Only to find out the same EXACT models and animations were ripped from the earlier games.

    I would have given this game, maybe a 5 out of 10. But year after year video game websites such as IGN give this game the title, "Game of the Year" and so on. Which leads me to believe either A. they are idiots, or B. they are being paid.

    I am a Battlefield fan, and I used to be a Call of Duty fan. With all "fanboy" aside. DICE brings new stuff to the table, while IW rehashed used material.

    The straw that broke the camels back on my ZERO rating. Was the idiot Schofield begging for metacritic reviews on Twitter. Schofield, eat my nasty nuts, your game deserves a score of 2/10.    … Expand
  9. SYKOVL
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great fun game!
  10. MW3suks
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks… Expand
  11. 12ealDeal
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I wish I could rate this a -59.99, because that's how much money you might as well be wasting if you already own MW2. This is a crap game with a ludicrous plot, garbage maps, etc.
  12. Bootscv
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I feel like I've played this game before. Oh wait, I have...twice. The graphics are pathetically outdated, having changed little since the first modern warfare. The physics feel cheap and flimsy, as the guns do not actually recoil realistically and animations look unnaturally robotic. Being able to go full auto at someone with a machine gun while having the reticule barely budge makes theI feel like I've played this game before. Oh wait, I have...twice. The graphics are pathetically outdated, having changed little since the first modern warfare. The physics feel cheap and flimsy, as the guns do not actually recoil realistically and animations look unnaturally robotic. Being able to go full auto at someone with a machine gun while having the reticule barely budge makes the gunplay feel unrealistic and cheap. Sound effects are equally messy; gunfire sounds more like a fruitblender than anything else. Firing the weapons has no weight behind them due to the muffled, unrealistic sound effects and the robotic physics, giving little to no satisfaction in landing hits. At 60 bucks, IW is robbing us of our money. This is almost the same game, with the same engine, the same graphics, and same gameplay as the previous two. I feel like there is an immense lack of effort and dedication put in by the design team; in its third iteration, i expect a game to at the very least have technological improvements over its predecessors. But even there I am disappointed. I find it hilarious that the Glen Schofield has the balls to ask for higher user ratings on Metacritic after pumping out this product on so much hype. So here I am, voicing my opinion to spite him when I otherwise would have stayed silent.

    Do yourself a favor and go play skyrim or something.    … Expand
  13. alpacmon
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    $60 for a map pack. Every single thing added in this game from the last one could have been downloadable content. I think all of the call of duty games suck (excluding the first) but I understand if you just enjoy the multiplayer. However, I don't understand why millions of people go out every single year to buy the same game. Do not tell me they added new stuff and changed it; it's the$60 for a map pack. Every single thing added in this game from the last one could have been downloadable content. I think all of the call of duty games suck (excluding the first) but I understand if you just enjoy the multiplayer. However, I don't understand why millions of people go out every single year to buy the same game. Do not tell me they added new stuff and changed it; it's the same exact game. It's sad that this is the most successful video game in the world. How far the game industry has fallen.… Expand
  14. fuzzy_panda
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I really do wish I could give you a good review IW, but I can't. I have played through this game, the campaign is same old same old, the graphics are almost identical to MW2 and compared to Battlefield 3 on consoles its really quite embarrassing. Kill confirmed is mildly fun, but the fact is this is just a map pack for MW2.
  15. Kaehl0311
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Every year, same thing. Activision spits out another one of these. It's frustrating, but they know they can do it because millions of 12 year olds the world over are going to buy it. It really just feels like a glorified map pack at this point. I feel like I've played this 3 times and this is just an expansion pack for Modern Warfare 1 and 2. I'm pretty disappointed. The campaign doesn'tEvery year, same thing. Activision spits out another one of these. It's frustrating, but they know they can do it because millions of 12 year olds the world over are going to buy it. It really just feels like a glorified map pack at this point. I feel like I've played this 3 times and this is just an expansion pack for Modern Warfare 1 and 2. I'm pretty disappointed. The campaign doesn't feel like it's done anything new, and the multiplayer is the same old thing. Oh well, at least I've been playing my brother's game and I didn't end up spending any money on it :)… Expand
  16. waunted
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The game is exactly what you would expect and nothing more.. that's fine by me. If you are new to the series you will love it. I was skeptical after the Infinity Ward collapse but Sledgehammer did a hell of a job. The multiplayer is pure awesomeness. It really is just pure fun.
  17. duvi
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    The game has substantial potential but in its current form it needs significant work. The multiplayer can take up to 20 minutes to find a suitable match and when a match is found the connection to host is often lost at the loading screen. I also experience individuals spawning right behind or in front of me on a regular basis only to have them teleport elsewhere on the map. In addition,The game has substantial potential but in its current form it needs significant work. The multiplayer can take up to 20 minutes to find a suitable match and when a match is found the connection to host is often lost at the loading screen. I also experience individuals spawning right behind or in front of me on a regular basis only to have them teleport elsewhere on the map. In addition, COD: Black Ops provided the option to practice against AI bots in offline multiplayer, COD: MW3 does not allow this. Given the trouble that COD: MW3 is having with multiplayer matchmaking this is something that needs to be added. This is a major oversight that should have been caught by the developer as it allows players to still use the full content of the game even if the online matchmaking is not functional as it is at the moment.… Expand
  18. Mazegilliam
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is freaking awesome. The graphics are sick and it still runs on 60 frames per second. the sound of the guns are super enhance and the movement of the character runs smooth. The campaign is sick it starts off exactly where mw2 ended and theres spec with tons of missions you could play with a partner and it also adds some story from the campaign. Also the online game play isThis game is freaking awesome. The graphics are sick and it still runs on 60 frames per second. the sound of the guns are super enhance and the movement of the character runs smooth. The campaign is sick it starts off exactly where mw2 ended and theres spec with tons of missions you could play with a partner and it also adds some story from the campaign. Also the online game play is fantastic with 16 new maps, new game modes, exclusive game modes to private matches, strike packages with new killstreaks, new perks, & new guns and old guns returning from the other mw games. If you are a die hard fan of CoD games for the stuff off and online you should get a copy of this game.… Expand
  19. D4nnY
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I dont know why there is all the hate if you dont like the game dont bye it simple. Overall game is not much differnt from mw2 but dayum this game is freakishly addictive.You can play this game for a whole year without getting bored(Talking bout multiplayer here). This game deserves atleast a 9 if not 10.
  20. ilikepieman
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    This game is better than you would expect if you are not a fan of the other games. The controls are perfect, the graphics are quite good, and the campaign is better than other cod games. Yeah it's short, but it is still cinematic. People keep hating on elite but the reason it's not working is because so many people want it. You don't get mad at a store for being out of stock of a game, andThis game is better than you would expect if you are not a fan of the other games. The controls are perfect, the graphics are quite good, and the campaign is better than other cod games. Yeah it's short, but it is still cinematic. People keep hating on elite but the reason it's not working is because so many people want it. You don't get mad at a store for being out of stock of a game, and the issues will be over soon probably.… Expand
  21. Vanguardus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is the same thig has COD MW2, if you already have it, there is no need to buy this one.If you played one, you've played them all. Same thing. Its really sad actually. I had no expectations and i was disappointed
  22. Jonb2000
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The graphics may be the same but it's graphical details is for more superior than battlefield. I doubt that any of these negative user reviews are from anyone that actually own the game.
  23. Tuggie
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Complete lack of innovation and just a way for Activision to continue to milk a cash cow. Same engine that was already just "alright" when it first came out, absolutely no extra thought put into the multiplayer to balance it, and the campaign is as stupid as ever with rails shooting and over-convulted-never-explaining-anything plot that is extremely disatisfying.

    I absolutely LOVED COD 4.    Complete lack of innovation and just a way for Activision to continue to milk a cash cow. Same engine that was already just "alright" when it first came out, absolutely no extra thought put into the multiplayer to balance it, and the campaign is as stupid as ever with rails shooting and over-convulted-never-explaining-anything plot that is extremely disatisfying.

    I absolutely LOVED COD 4. I thought MW2 was pretty good. Think about this now, MW3 is actually the 9th or 10th COD game if you count Turning Point to come out. People need to suck it up and start playing games that are innovative and aren't lazy half assed games meant to make billions of dollars. I blame every single person for this game getting this far without changes because WE are the ones who buy this game. Glad I'm only renting it.    … Expand
  24. ZyloWolfBane
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    More like MW2.5

    Elite didnt even work on day one and neither did the multiplayer, I waited in line for 4 hours to get my copy only to come home and have the servers be down, just like when I got MW2. And then they were down AGAIN the following morning. Meanwhile they still want $50 for a years worth of elite service that takes alot of things that most companies offer for FREE like    More like MW2.5

    Elite didnt even work on day one and neither did the multiplayer, I waited in line for 4 hours to get my copy only to come home and have the servers be down, just like when I got MW2.

    And then they were down AGAIN the following morning.

    Meanwhile they still want $50 for a years worth of elite service that takes alot of things that most companies offer for FREE like DICE or Bungie do, and the whole multiplayer is a pure cut/paste of MW2, and they're trying to pawn the newer features like strike packages (Classes anyone?) and weapon progression based on your usage of the weapon (Like battlefield!).

    If they want this series to stay strong they need to take the first step and do something original like when they first released MW1 because right now its getting sad.

    Case and point this was an overpriced expansion pack, and if their map pack prices were any indication they definitely arent strangers to ripping people off.    … Expand
  25. AngryGamer
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    What a piece of ****
    It's just a copy Of MW2!
    Same graphics,same extremely outdated engine,almost the same multiplayer,short and lame singleplayer.
    The console peasants might be pleased with this but i am not!
  26. Chinchilla0719
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I think the main point here would be "why change a winning formula?". There is no reason to and instead COD does enough minor tweaks to make the overall experience much more enjoyable and a more complete game than any other installment in the series. Their is clearly a reason that COD is the highest selling gaming franchise in history...because they have perfected what the first personI think the main point here would be "why change a winning formula?". There is no reason to and instead COD does enough minor tweaks to make the overall experience much more enjoyable and a more complete game than any other installment in the series. Their is clearly a reason that COD is the highest selling gaming franchise in history...because they have perfected what the first person shooter should be. It is hard to believe that this game has gotten so many negative reviews from "fans". If anything, it shows how this BF3 v MW3 has affected peoples judgement. To give a game a 0 or a 1 score means that it is utterly unplayable, so their no excuse for giving this game those scorelines unless A) you have not played it and do not intend to because you are so hung up on BF3 or B) you wish to drive the score down intentionally. Both are inexcusable. It is clear that MW3 is a fantastic piece of software! Universal accliam from critics should tell yo usomething. Agreed, the series could use some freshening up, but to say that it is entirely stale is a gross misstatement. The graphics are fantastic as always, the action is explosive and over the top and will keep you on your seat, and the multiplayer is a real treat. The new survival mode is absolutely brilliant and will be a good alternative to the "zombies mode" of black Ops. Well done Infinity Ward, you made another brilliant one!!!… Expand
  27. Jakritic
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I thought the first Modern Warfare Game was great and ahead of its time, I just don't understand how people stand in line at midnight to buy over $60 dollars worth of downloaded content from Modern Warfare 2.This game lacks any originality.
  28. RedChaos115
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    This is a Great Game....
    the campaign, while having a cliche story, is a blast to play
    the new features in spec ops is worth checking out and survival mode is addicting (but its not original) multiplayer is fun, but i think BF3 did better still the old engine from COD4 is still here so it isnt "that" visually impressive in the end the gun-to-gun arcade style COD is here and has few issues    This is a Great Game....
    the campaign, while having a cliche story, is a blast to play
    the new features in spec ops is worth checking out and survival mode is addicting (but its not original)
    multiplayer is fun, but i think BF3 did better
    still the old engine from COD4 is still here so it isnt "that" visually impressive
    in the end the gun-to-gun arcade style COD is here and has few issues
    Go pick it up if u just wanna have a good time    … Expand
  29. SidebunSlayer
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    More of the same. Very very minor tweaks for $60? No, pick it up when its at $20.... Don't stand up for greed and/or laziness. Incredibly wasteful...
  30. MikeBenacquista
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Really enjoying this, as much as I loved MW2, there were aspects of the game which I saw as negatives, but it seems as if they've all been fixed in MW3!
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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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