Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

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  1. ocean1
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Activision im really dissapointed with the game... I was expecting changes new things that really take me to the highest heights, but as we all can see you just chose the easy way.
    Enough is enough, look ai black ops i dont even like this game at all but in comparisson with WaW they did some amazing improvements. In mw3 you didnt even change the font...same colour dame size same everything    Activision im really dissapointed with the game... I was expecting changes new things that really take me to the highest heights, but as we all can see you just chose the easy way.
    Enough is enough, look ai black ops i dont even like this game at all but in comparisson with WaW they did some amazing improvements. In mw3 you didnt even change the font...same colour dame size same everything im really dissapointed this was a real disappointment. im a real cod fan and i will be lloking forward to the next one but you dont deserve recognition for this one.    … Expand
  2. jackh1982
    Nov 18, 2011
    4
    Each time I play Modern Warfare 3, I invariably become more disappointed. The Single Player campaign plot devices have not evolved at all since MW2. Doing my best to avoid spoilers, I'll just say that the campaign revolves around a seemingly endless onslaught of enemies and is peppered with a few dramatic scenes designed to keep your attention. Multiplayer...it's the same as MW2, but dullEach time I play Modern Warfare 3, I invariably become more disappointed. The Single Player campaign plot devices have not evolved at all since MW2. Doing my best to avoid spoilers, I'll just say that the campaign revolves around a seemingly endless onslaught of enemies and is peppered with a few dramatic scenes designed to keep your attention. Multiplayer...it's the same as MW2, but dull and tired. 16 new maps...and they're all the same: drab locales with obstacles cluttering every path. Most of the obstacles, although only waist high, are not scalable even for the elite warriors of Delta Force. On top video quality settings, the player models are also drab...gray uniforms with shiny gray helmets fighting against dull gray buildings. The playability of the MP maps compared to MW2 and BO is poor. The only necessary MP strategy in MW3 involves a submachine gun and Extreme Conditioning (the Marathon Perk replacement). You can run around all day pegging the slow players. In exchange, their fast teammates will run around and peg you. It's mind-numbingly lackluster combat. Oh, and need we need to remind them that Matchmaking for PC sucks balls? I don't pay for 15mbps cable to connect to a host in France and suffer poor latency. We don't even have the option to select a region to connect to. Sure, you can join and host dedicated servers, but they're UNRANKED. Thanks for nothing!… Expand
  3. PuddiKing
    Dec 29, 2011
    0
    This game **** licks dog dicks eat my **** activision you fat sweaty jew ****
    Scum chewing greedy **** ****
    This game is a piss poor rehash and it **** sucks my balls **** dicks **** you activision you piss head ****
  4. MattSienkowski
    Feb 5, 2012
    5
    I think the newest version of COD MW3 is a bit "overrated" in comparison to its' past years and versions. The multi-player seems to be the exact same with a couple more glitches, at least for myself. The overall campaign is the same with the same features and concepts but overall enjoyable I might add. Overall I think the newest version is quite a copy of the past versions, but I GUESS II think the newest version of COD MW3 is a bit "overrated" in comparison to its' past years and versions. The multi-player seems to be the exact same with a couple more glitches, at least for myself. The overall campaign is the same with the same features and concepts but overall enjoyable I might add. Overall I think the newest version is quite a copy of the past versions, but I GUESS I would recommend it to buyers, but if you have other COD games, specifically the last recent, then no need to purchase this one… Expand
  5. shrooomie
    Mar 29, 2012
    0
    I have to be completly honest. I loved call of duty, i have bought all the games all their map packs and have enjoyed the fast paced multiplayer and single player aspect of it. I have always thought that when a new MW came out, it would be a leap forward in gameplay/sound/graphics/maps/and gear but sadly, i have to say that they completely got it wrong with this game.

    Gameplay is the same    I have to be completly honest. I loved call of duty, i have bought all the games all their map packs and have enjoyed the fast paced multiplayer and single player aspect of it. I have always thought that when a new MW came out, it would be a leap forward in gameplay/sound/graphics/maps/and gear but sadly, i have to say that they completely got it wrong with this game.

    Gameplay is the same as always, except that guns seem generally weaker. Sound is horrible! one thing that enjoyed about the FPS is how they 'try' to be accurate with the noise a certain gun makes. That noise gives the game some realism. This game however, is horrible! All the guns sound like BB/water guns. Maps are boring too!    … Expand
  6. woltrak
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    BIggest **** i ce ver played, stop activicon cette arnaque de merde, merci de faire de vrais jeux et les pigeons n'acgetez pas ce jeu merdiasue merdiqie
  7. Kraut
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Worthless PoS, same EXACT lagfest as MW2, nothing changed at all, the maps blow, are WAY too small, and make absolutely NO sense. IW has destroyed a once great series.
  8. Nikchi
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    It is a map pack. Yes, it'll keep the kiddies entertained. Yes, it may have outsold Battlefield 3. And, Yes, it might be played even a year from now. But if they think that they can get $60 out of me, then No. No, I don't want to pay for a bunch of people sitting there doing nothing. No, I will not pay for the same thing twice. No, I don't care about the hype that this game received.It is a map pack. Yes, it'll keep the kiddies entertained. Yes, it may have outsold Battlefield 3. And, Yes, it might be played even a year from now. But if they think that they can get $60 out of me, then No. No, I don't want to pay for a bunch of people sitting there doing nothing. No, I will not pay for the same thing twice. No, I don't care about the hype that this game received. Sorry, but my $60 will be going to some other company that deserves it. Maybe Ubisoft's AC:Revelations, at least they put money into making a better story and graphics.
    Or Naughty Dog's Uncharted 3.
    Maybe even Skyrim or something. At least those publishing houses put work and effort into their games.    … Expand
  9. VivaMexico4
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    When I started playing FIRST PERSON SHOOTERS, I began with HALO. When COD MW:1 came out, I was hooked with the series until Black Ops. Then I was introduced to Battlefield BadCompany 2, which is when I said screw COD. I could not wait for Battlefield 3...but then a few weeks before it came out, I began remembering my days with COD...the glory days. I almost got excited for MW3. I did allWhen I started playing FIRST PERSON SHOOTERS, I began with HALO. When COD MW:1 came out, I was hooked with the series until Black Ops. Then I was introduced to Battlefield BadCompany 2, which is when I said screw COD. I could not wait for Battlefield 3...but then a few weeks before it came out, I began remembering my days with COD...the glory days. I almost got excited for MW3. I did all the research that was available on the internet about MW3 during this past October........it was clear to me that BATTLEFIELD 3 was definitely the better game and most thrilling. I'm a veteran of both franchises, and I am telling you seriously...if you give BF a try and play the way it's supposed to be played instead of running and gunning, you will be amazed...I promise you!… Expand
  10. SyncV2
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Same old crap... They could have just made it a DLC for MW2... Which was also crap. I seriously don't understand people that are willing to pay more than 15$ for this.
  11. andree1991
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Horrible!!!! SHAME ON ACTIVISION.This game is pure crap and its no more than a DLC please do not buy this game, Either ps3 or xbox is the same stuff so please do yourself a favour and buy something else. Stop giving Activision your hard-earned money cause this is nothing new
  12. ll-Rafael-ll
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This is the same old rehashed s**t. It's exactly the same as Modern Warfare 3 and offers nothing new to the table, other than new maps and weapons. Activision will just keep on releasing the same old game every year as long as people buy the game because it's called "Call of Duty".
  13. Brutane
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Multiplayer is busted and that's what you buy it for its just plain BS. Spawning is terrible maps are way too tight you can't see 10 feet in front of yourself. I've never been shot in the back soooo many times.
  14. Picasso
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    I don't often review things, simply because I make an informed choice about what I buy so am usually pleased with what I get. MW3 however is the exception to this rule. I bought this because I've played the series since COD3 and have generally pleased with the progression the game has made. Sadly there is no progression, just a quantum leap backwards.

    The multiplayer offers nothing really    I don't often review things, simply because I make an informed choice about what I buy so am usually pleased with what I get. MW3 however is the exception to this rule. I bought this because I've played the series since COD3 and have generally pleased with the progression the game has made. Sadly there is no progression, just a quantum leap backwards.

    The multiplayer offers nothing really new (Team Defender is good though), the maps are terrible - disjointed, cluttered and lacking any flow or indication that thought has been put into them. There are maybe 4-5 decent maps (IMO) but others may disagree on which they are.

    Anyway, my advice is: if you liked MW2, stick with it and keep £44 in your pocket. If you don't have MW2 then buy a second-hand copy of Black Ops which is FAR better multiplayer-wise. If you buy this then all you'll have is a sense of disappointment, a feeling of Deja-vu and a lighter wallet.

    I think the COD franchise/series has reached an inglorious end as I can't see it recovering from the various developer upheavals. Sad day.    … Expand
  15. seandewar5
    Jan 14, 2012
    4
    Wow, Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 3, what an anticipated game - made of complete garbage.

    First thing, the pros : - Fast paced multiplayer action which is what made the multiplayer popular. - Very addicting. And now, the cons : - Unbalanced weapons such as the Akimbo FMG9 and the Type 95; still overpowering even after two months of the game's release. - The lack of dedicated servers -    Wow, Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 3, what an anticipated game - made of complete garbage.

    First thing, the pros :
    - Fast paced multiplayer action which is what made the multiplayer popular.
    - Very addicting.

    And now, the cons :
    - Unbalanced weapons such as the Akimbo FMG9 and the Type 95; still overpowering even after two months of the game's release.
    - The lack of dedicated servers - was a disappointment; but I can see their point on the cost (how did Battlefield 3 achieve it, then?)
    - Lag and hit detection problems; yes, it was not as bad as Call of Duty : Black Ops, but still terrible compared to past titles.
    - Short storyline; hell, you may as well buy the game for the multiplayer - but even THAT'S flawed.

    Need I say more? Please do not buy this game, let the series die now, it's made enough mistakes.    … Expand
  16. AuraGuider
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I was quite excited to play this game, I really was. But once I popped in that disc, I heard familiar sounds. I saw familiar sights, I heard familiar voices. This game is by far one of the laziest and worst efforts put forth by a video game company. They expect people to pay $60 for a lackluster story and a few maps, while newer games like Skyrim offer 100's of hours of content? It'sI was quite excited to play this game, I really was. But once I popped in that disc, I heard familiar sounds. I saw familiar sights, I heard familiar voices. This game is by far one of the laziest and worst efforts put forth by a video game company. They expect people to pay $60 for a lackluster story and a few maps, while newer games like Skyrim offer 100's of hours of content? It's pathetic. Modern Warfare 1 changed the way FPS games were, and modernized it, literally. But when you don't even modernize your engine after 4 years, you're just in it to make money off morons who buy according to hype.
    P.S. Go back to Modern Warfare 1. Same deal, much cheaper.    … Expand
  17. megantereon
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    WHY isn't there a demo for this game? Because few would pay $60 for this if they knew what they were getting. After the reviews I borrowed it, and decided it was not worth more than $20. So I am returning my unopened pre- order and will get something else. I have MW and MW2 and will continue to enjoy them for the $120 they already cost me. I made the mistake of getting Black Ops andWHY isn't there a demo for this game? Because few would pay $60 for this if they knew what they were getting. After the reviews I borrowed it, and decided it was not worth more than $20. So I am returning my unopened pre- order and will get something else. I have MW and MW2 and will continue to enjoy them for the $120 they already cost me. I made the mistake of getting Black Ops and regret it. i will wait until some of the unhappy gamers sell their game. It will be under $30 before xmass. I'm waiting until it hits $19 which would be a fair price for the qualtiy of this game. For $60 this is a 3.0.… Expand
  18. CODRippedUsoff
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    This game gets a 2 out of 10. Same Game, same graphics, same sounds, nothing is new but a few lame play styles, it lags all the time or loses game connectivity. Its the last time I will be buying a COD game! IF you agree connect to the site I posted and Help the movement to open their eyes!

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/COD-Ripped-US-OFF/314273318589267
  19. Eddshouse
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    They have totally killed mutliplayer. Small crowded maps, loads of lag and too many points of entry to cover yourself. Played cod since the very start but I'll never buy another.
  20. anacreon
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Everything in this is game isn't worth the $60 price tag i mean everything new online could have been added with a patch. If you really want to get it wait for a price drop otherwise continue playing mw2
  21. Article_Reader
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I'd be saying to much if I say this game was MW2.5

    It's more Like MW2: The Lost DLC Edition Because it's basically the same game! I can't believe I was tricked into buying $60 DLC. The mulitiplayer maps are the worst in the series, The singleplayer is way to short, and the graphics, same dull texters Instead of getting Skyrim, I wasted my hard earned cash on this pathetic excuse for a    I'd be saying to much if I say this game was MW2.5

    It's more Like MW2: The Lost DLC Edition

    Because it's basically the same game!
    I can't believe I was tricked into buying $60 DLC. The mulitiplayer maps are the worst in the series, The singleplayer is way to short, and the graphics, same dull texters

    Instead of getting Skyrim, I wasted my hard earned cash on this pathetic excuse for a game
    Never in my life have I felt like such a dumbass    … Expand
  22. sharjah
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Bought this game, took it home, and played it. Then I realized the game I was playing was one that I already owned. I had owned several copies of this game. Why did I even go out and buy it? I thought it was new game, but I already have three of them.
  23. 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...
  24. tpb
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    When mw2 came out I couldn't run it on my pc, so I stayed with cod4. When I finally upgraded I bought black ops to play with a friend, and skipped mw2. I heard mw3 was like mw2 so I bought it because I never played mw2. I chose mw3 over bf3 even though I wasn't too happpy with black ops and stopped playing after a month. I don't need to go into detail what I don't like about the game,When mw2 came out I couldn't run it on my pc, so I stayed with cod4. When I finally upgraded I bought black ops to play with a friend, and skipped mw2. I heard mw3 was like mw2 so I bought it because I never played mw2. I chose mw3 over bf3 even though I wasn't too happpy with black ops and stopped playing after a month. I don't need to go into detail what I don't like about the game, everyone else has done that to death. I downloaded mw3 from steam as soon as it was available and couldn't wait. I played for about 2 hours right away and 2 more hours later. That afternoon I found myself playing cod 4 on a server with 25 other people regretting my choice of purchase that morning. Last cod game I ever buy. The score isn't on the game as a whole, which would be good if I never played a cod game, but based on what it should have been and should have made me feel. I feel ripped off and wish I could return it and at least try bf3.… Expand
  25. Keynee
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    How can people be so blind?
  26. ExpFist
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    If you hate your money, and would like to own a steaming pile of **** inside of a small DVD case, then this game is for you! This is a horrible game designed for brainless kids. I guess that's awesome if your target audience will shell out $60 a year for the same game.
  27. Beel456
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Like every other single CoD game after Modern Warfare 1.You pay 60 dollars for the exact same game. When are they going to have some decency and stop milking the franchise for everything it's worth? CoD stopped being fun a looooong time ago.
  28. mattmtm
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Rehash, rehash, rehash. Disappointment of the century. I would like to say I'm surprised, but I'm not. Good looked like trash from the get go. I will be selling this back asap
  29. Vodkush
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Same game, different name. Its pathetic that the industry continues to support this series, and Infinity Ward. The same content every year with different skins, and a map pack worth of maps.
  30. dtrock78
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    Identical to MW 2????.......

    Hardly! This game is a SHELL of MW2 or even Black Ops.....................Every map is small, gray, and boring! They completely took the verticality out of the game, for what????........It's like you're fighting in a block of swiss cheese. Death from 360 degrees, respawn, run 5 seconds, get shot, respawn, repeat!...................................The    Identical to MW 2????.......

    Hardly! This game is a SHELL of MW2 or even Black Ops.....................Every map is small, gray, and boring! They completely took the verticality out of the game, for what????........It's like you're fighting in a block of swiss cheese. Death from 360 degrees, respawn, run 5 seconds, get shot, respawn, repeat!...................................The reason the game got such good reviews from "professionals" is because Activision wines and dines these guys for a year prior to the game being released, they flew a bunch of them down to some military shooting excursion last year for crying out loud................Do yourselves a favor and pick up BF3, it's insane. The graphics are twice as good, the weapon sounds are unreal (they vary based on the size of the room you're in, the material you are firing against, etc, and the maps take 10 minutes to run across on foot! Throw in some humvees and choppers, and you get the picture, and this is coming from a diehard COD fanboy.................the Modern Warfare series is officially DOA.    … 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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