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. CiONE
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    I'm going to be quite honest, I refused to buy the game for a few days but was ultimately convinced by my friends that Call of Duty has finally developed a entry into the series worth my time since CoD4. It maybe not be the greatest shooter ever and it really hasn't changed the game play at all but it has improved little things such as hit detection, balance of weapons and kill streaks andI'm going to be quite honest, I refused to buy the game for a few days but was ultimately convinced by my friends that Call of Duty has finally developed a entry into the series worth my time since CoD4. It maybe not be the greatest shooter ever and it really hasn't changed the game play at all but it has improved little things such as hit detection, balance of weapons and kill streaks and has even attempted to add totally new game mode types. The menu set up is clean and user friendly which is great considering Black Ops' was a mess. The story mode is also rewarding to those who actually paid attention to the earlier modern warfare games, and it flows together unlike MW2's story. I smell trolls with these overly poor ratings and its sad that people waste time doing this, I registered just to write this review.… Expand
  2. Aliberti
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    It's impossible to satisfy all. And the more successful a company or a person is, the more people are going to hate it. It's the natural order of things. The bottom line is that a game with a 2.7 score does not become the most selling entertainment item in history. This score is the outcome of haters that probably didn't even play this game. I, on the other hand, bought it and amIt's impossible to satisfy all. And the more successful a company or a person is, the more people are going to hate it. It's the natural order of things. The bottom line is that a game with a 2.7 score does not become the most selling entertainment item in history. This score is the outcome of haters that probably didn't even play this game. I, on the other hand, bought it and am absolutely satisfied with the US$60.00 I spent. It's a quality game that ties a story that started nearly 4 years ago. If you enjoy a rather realistic but still arcade-style first person shooter this game is your pick. Not only it has a good story, filled with adrenaline moments, but it's replay value is very high.… Expand
  3. wellan999
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I understand why people note so badly, they want new grafics and a revolution of CoD series. But for me I think that if CoD changes to much, it will not be CoD anymore, you see what I mean . However this is a good game, we have the end of Price history and a pretty good experience in survival mode and Multiplayer with those new strike packages .
    But please next time make a better graphic engine.
  4. Matoo-saw6
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    This game is just a call of duty 4 expensive map pack ! With the ugliest graphics that i have ever seen ! What else ? Nothing but please activision stop to make games like this because the next year it will be dangerous for you !
  5. Baresco
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    bon jeu un boulet dommage trop de camper comme d'hab mais le plaisir est la sa reste un bon jeu arcade ! vive cod c'est le best y'a pas de concurence niveau gameplay les graphisme sont a revoir mais le plaisir du jeu est la !
  6. MakingAPoint
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    So I have never posted on metacritic, but I signed up for one reason and one reason only, to give this game a fair shake. I purchased Battlefield 3 and almost considered NOT buying mw3 because of all the negative reviews on here. I'm glad I didn't listen. It's true, they didn't make a lot of changes to this game from the last installment of MW3, and on reading that, I was disappointed.So I have never posted on metacritic, but I signed up for one reason and one reason only, to give this game a fair shake. I purchased Battlefield 3 and almost considered NOT buying mw3 because of all the negative reviews on here. I'm glad I didn't listen. It's true, they didn't make a lot of changes to this game from the last installment of MW3, and on reading that, I was disappointed. I liked the conflict of COD vs BF and wanted them to both make great improvements as a result. I also am disappointed at the way things transpired with the original makers of COD, it's a bad break. That being said, I picked up my copy of COD and popped it in ready to be disappointed with the same old game being done again. But it took me playing the game to realize...it doesn't matter. This game has been a favorite for a reason, its fun to play, the campaign (though not as good as the original) holds up equally as well as the previous 2 MW's and everything from spec ops to multiplayer are still just as great. SOOO much better than Black ops was, and I'm glad I spent the money. I can't help but think the negative reviews have to be a combination of BF fanboys and people upset (and rightfully so) about what the firing of the orig creators. That said, if you're on the fence about purchasing this game, pull the trigger (pun intended), if you loved the first two MW's, your going to love this one too. Stop bashing this game and making stupid excuses to do so...the graphics may not be as good as Battlefields, but in my opinion (and thats what all of these are, feel free to form your own) this game is more fun. Love them both, still a bigger COD fan. And for those that think I'm a COD fanboy, I'm a grown man and not the type to feel some sort of brand loyalty and force it down your throat. I just am upset I almost missed out on a great game because some people want to see this game fail for whatever reason. In closing...I agree I'd like to see them improve on this game and add more to it, but whats missing doesn't warrant it getting a 0 or a 5. I'd say this game is a solid 8 or 9, but I'm forced to give it a 10 to outweigh the negative response.… Expand
  7. niceshotdude
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    The game is indeed like mw2 and mw1, but these games were perfect? Why change when you already have a perfect formula. Everything i hate is removed, no stopping power, oma, noobtubes have got extremely nerfed and so did the shotguns. There are more weapons, and a better new way to unlock new attachments and camos. BF fan boys telling that the game is just about levelling up are ****The game is indeed like mw2 and mw1, but these games were perfect? Why change when you already have a perfect formula. Everything i hate is removed, no stopping power, oma, noobtubes have got extremely nerfed and so did the shotguns. There are more weapons, and a better new way to unlock new attachments and camos. BF fan boys telling that the game is just about levelling up are **** hypocrites, because that is exactly what bf3 is about too, except it was activision (actually IW) who were first to have such a system in their games. I also like this games arcadish style which makes it fun to play. BF3's simulation style was interesting at first, but then the restrictions of realism made the game boring. The single player is alright, the spec ops are a bit dull, the survival is awesome, the multiplayer makes bf3 look like garbage. BF3's graphics are more realistic, that's true, but i liked mw3's graphics more, because they are brighter, better presented and composed.… Expand
  8. swish86
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    Before you play this game you need to give it a chance to grow. At first I agreed with most people that it felt and looked the same as MW2. I grew to hate MW2 for reasons like guns overpowered, camping, too many snipers, campaign too easy on veteran and poor maps encouraging camping. I have grown to love the new game as it fixes all of these. The single player is a blast with the fightsBefore you play this game you need to give it a chance to grow. At first I agreed with most people that it felt and looked the same as MW2. I grew to hate MW2 for reasons like guns overpowered, camping, too many snipers, campaign too easy on veteran and poor maps encouraging camping. I have grown to love the new game as it fixes all of these. The single player is a blast with the fights in England, USA and Germany looking awesome; if it took you just 3 hours to complete you should have upped the difficulty as I have clocked 9 hours on veteran and have two levels to do. Multiplayer maps look great in Paris, London to name a few and with the new map layout the camping and sniping is no more. Personally people that played in that way made me hate the game so if that was ur previous style u may have to change ur style to a more mobile run and gun approach which I love. New mode Kill Confirmed is my favourite gametype rewarding gung ho attitude and stopping the needless camping everywhere. Guns and Killstreaks are more balanced and new create a class is refined with rewards for newer players. Guns now level up and it doesn't take long to get the new attachmant you've been waiting for. You now get rewarded even if you die lots and new Support killstreaks help newer players get their rewards making it less daunting to the noob. Lag doesn't seem as apparent as the last game but this is dependent on ur connection. I think this game has been sabotaged by haters who haven't even played the game, BAttlefield fanboys or infinity ward fanboys. At first it felt like MW2 mk2 but after a few hours it really comes into its own. Infinity ward made an appalling MW2 and black ops was good but got boring really quickly and made me question whether COD is getting a bit stale. I am not a fanboy as I hated MW2 and got bored of Black ops. I love MW3 and it has given me the same feeling I got when first playing COD4. My faith in the franchise is back and i look forward to the new monthly dlc. Is it better than Battlefield 3? If you like Battlefield you should get Battlefield, if you like cod before u shold get mw3. But if you haven't played battlefield i think it is too hard for the noob and mw3 will help u get better at the game. Please be honest when reviewing this game and give it a chance.… Expand
  9. gearghost
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    excellent polished game. one of the few games that makes u sweat when playing. amazing single player campaign , huuuuge set pieces that will make movie fans cry.(it's short but it's QUALITY time)
    spec ops are amazingly fun.
    the engine does not look outdated the devs did their tricks it looks stunning and running at 60 fps on console. im not a multiplayer fan and i dont play online so this    excellent polished game. one of the few games that makes u sweat when playing. amazing single player campaign , huuuuge set pieces that will make movie fans cry.(it's short but it's QUALITY time)
    spec ops are amazingly fun.
    the engine does not look outdated the devs did their tricks it looks stunning and running at 60 fps on console.
    im not a multiplayer fan and i dont play online so this review and my score is based on the single player experience.
    im not a    … Expand
  10. panicattack
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I love this game. I bought Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 and found this to be the better game. Battlefield 3 just didnt keep me wanting to play more were as Modern Warfare 3 did. I have just spent the afternoon with my brother playing co-op and we both love it. Thank you Infinity Ward / Sledgehammer / Activision.
  11. bxplosiv
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    excellent work of Infinity Ward and sledgehammer, even without changing the graphics engine to take full advantage of the franchise, offering new hope things continue like this, if they can without touching the engine, certainly in the next generation of consoles, we jaw-dropping
  12. Bobbyb373
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    A fantastic game probably the best I have ever played. The incredible campaign, the genius Spec Ops, the completely addictive multiplayer all combine to make this a perfect entertainment package, to be treasured and enjoyed time and time again with your friends. Much more balanced than MW2, it subtly reinvents online play without completely overhauling it. The Co-op is the massiveA fantastic game probably the best I have ever played. The incredible campaign, the genius Spec Ops, the completely addictive multiplayer all combine to make this a perfect entertainment package, to be treasured and enjoyed time and time again with your friends. Much more balanced than MW2, it subtly reinvents online play without completely overhauling it. The Co-op is the massive highlight for me however. More original and engaging than in in MW2, the variety will keep you playing for months, if not years.… Expand
  13. Gamerwillz
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    It's superb! There aren't any bad things I can say about this game. There are no problems in this game at all so I'm enjoying online multiplayer very well. Spec Ops has been revamped with Survival mode which is really entertaining. Loving it to bits! Although this game is similar to MW2 but with all different maps!
  14. Micka0702
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    it's a great game with a solo multiplayer magnifique.Le lot like call of duty modern warfare 2 mulijoueur but still very good and the survival mode is excellent. I recommend this game to anyone who loves the call of duty
  15. irixcolirio
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME ONLINE IS FANTASTIC!!!!!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  16. ValleA7x
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    First of all. This game is really good. And yes, I agree with all of you tools that love bf3 so much. This is not an innovative game. Not even a little bit. BUT that doesn't make it a bad game. This is still a 9. CoD4 was purely amazing, but this new game is still a better game than that one. More polished, better multiplayer, Spec Ops, SURVIVAL MODE and ofc better graphics. And if youFirst of all. This game is really good. And yes, I agree with all of you tools that love bf3 so much. This is not an innovative game. Not even a little bit. BUT that doesn't make it a bad game. This is still a 9. CoD4 was purely amazing, but this new game is still a better game than that one. More polished, better multiplayer, Spec Ops, SURVIVAL MODE and ofc better graphics. And if you can't see all of those things, then you either have to be blind or a total retard. This game is not a game that tries to do something new, but this is a part of a series. not like from the old CoDs that was WW2 to this modern warfare. I own both Battlefield 3 and CoD: MW3 and I like them both. The graphics are impressive on BF3 but graphics isn't all aye? CoD still have better feeling, you can actually see and feel the 60 fps (frames per second for you turd-faces out there) So my final answer is that this game is really, really, really good. Not as mind-blowing as CoD4 was but still a better game. Period.… Expand
  17. 13TX
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Call of duty modern warfare 3 is the best first person shooter I have ever played.... Bar none. He maps are super realistic and the killstreaks are much improved. I love the new system that upgrades each weapon as your proficiency with it increases. Infinity Ward and Activision knocked it out of the park with this one.
  18. SPN
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Fanstastic game. This is definitely the game that I've spent many days (or weeks or even months) of my life playing. I first started playing the COD series at MW2, which I bought randomly. I ended up being addicted to the game and bought MW3 a few days after its release. I'm addicted to this one too. Mainly it's the MP campaign that I love playing. Surprising to see all the BF3Fanstastic game. This is definitely the game that I've spent many days (or weeks or even months) of my life playing. I first started playing the COD series at MW2, which I bought randomly. I ended up being addicted to the game and bought MW3 a few days after its release. I'm addicted to this one too. Mainly it's the MP campaign that I love playing. Surprising to see all the BF3 fanboys (MW3 haters) writing bad reviews. Maybe it's because they need more people for MP. Sorry BF3 fanboys, you're gonna have to cut your losses and just buy MW3 for some good MP action.… Expand
  19. BIFFWEBSTER
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I'm too tired to write a comprehensive review right now, but I will say that I suspect all the people giving MW3 a low rating are envious BF3 fans. Really, this is the best FPS EVER
  20. Panam-pl
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
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  21. mm2mm
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    ohhhhhh my God!this game is awesome!!wayway better then B3.ohhhhhh my God!this game is awesome!!wayway better then B3.ohhhhhh my God!this game is awesome!!wayway better then B3.ohhhhhh my God!this game is awesome!!wayway better then B3.ohhhhhh my God!this game is awesome!!wayway better then B3.ohhhhhh my God!this game is awesome!!wayway better then B3.
  22. Jirstuve
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    While I haven't gone through the whole campaign yet, I've been playing multiplayer religiously, and I've done a pretty good number of single player Survival missions. I love it. The multiplayer has considerably improved from MW2 (I didn't play Black Ops) being more balanced, there isn't 90% quick scopers in the game any more, and now you actually have a chance to take them down. The mapsWhile I haven't gone through the whole campaign yet, I've been playing multiplayer religiously, and I've done a pretty good number of single player Survival missions. I love it. The multiplayer has considerably improved from MW2 (I didn't play Black Ops) being more balanced, there isn't 90% quick scopers in the game any more, and now you actually have a chance to take them down. The maps are well designed, with a few more central locations where the fighting can take place, and for the most part are seemingly more fast-paced than MW2, with perhaps lacking small maps such as "Rust", however "Dome" does come close. All in all, if you love to play fast-paced first person shooters online, get Modern Warfare 3. It was well worth the wait for me.… Expand
  23. markface
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Having even more fun that all of the other COD's, gameplay improvements are huge. Levelling of everything. Just a great all round casual FPS. Its a different game to BF3. Not sure why we can't love both? I do.
  24. Yanngc33
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    It's easy to say that MW3 isn't as big of a leap that MW2 made but why change a winning formula? This game is pretty ok, it has loads of explosions and at one point, you shoot some dudes, which is always fun. Also, there's this multiplayer mode, it's pretty great as well.
  25. wdstrick31487
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Yeah it may be more of the same, but that isn't a bad thing. It certainly doesn't make it a BAD game. It still is the go-to FPS. Even if madden doesn't change much every year - it still is the most enjoyable sports game. Same idea. So even if you are disappointed that MW3 isn't "the most amazing FPS ever made", it doesn't have to be to be enjoyable. The low user score is more a function ofYeah it may be more of the same, but that isn't a bad thing. It certainly doesn't make it a BAD game. It still is the go-to FPS. Even if madden doesn't change much every year - it still is the most enjoyable sports game. Same idea. So even if you are disappointed that MW3 isn't "the most amazing FPS ever made", it doesn't have to be to be enjoyable. The low user score is more a function of immature people overreacting and/or thinking that it makes them "cool" to hate on MW.… Expand
  26. Fragus97
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes I love all the fan boys who evaluate to 0 in a game that never played.Immediately tell you that I'm not a fan of Call of Duty series but I'm not anti-fan of Battlefield. That is why you objected to a change in attitude to the game and the series in general and evaluation in terms of game graphics that give Battlefield 3, but in terms of the total.… Expand
  27. powermandan
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Like a lot of people have said its basically just a reskinned MW2, single player mode is enjoyable but at the same time the story line is silly. Multiplayer is a joke, full of bugs, almost impossible to get a game if there are 4+ in your party. Lag appears to be issue even if you have indicated good latency. When you watch the kill cams it will neglect to show the entire magazine youLike a lot of people have said its basically just a reskinned MW2, single player mode is enjoyable but at the same time the story line is silly. Multiplayer is a joke, full of bugs, almost impossible to get a game if there are 4+ in your party. Lag appears to be issue even if you have indicated good latency. When you watch the kill cams it will neglect to show the entire magazine you emtied into your opponents head and just show them popping you a couple of times in the head.

    Its a shame they cant just port the maps to Black Ops, at least that ran well and the multiplayer seemed fair.    … Expand
  28. NathanB
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Really don't know why people are slating this game because its similar to MW2. Of course it is, it's a COD game. If you were that stupid to realise that before you bought it, you deserve to waste your money. MW3 is a good game in itself regardless of whether its 'just like MW2'!!

    ....and you know what, all you lot **** about it, you'll still all play it all year! What does that tell you?
  29. Nismo1427
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    For those of you BF fan boys complaining about MW3 take a step back and look at BF. MW was way less of a disappointment than BF was. The campaign in BF is terrible, not so in MW. As for the multiplayer IW revamped it. BF multiplayer is the almost exactly the same as BFBC2! The only difference are the jets and you can go prone! I like both games but I think it's ridiculous peopleFor those of you BF fan boys complaining about MW3 take a step back and look at BF. MW was way less of a disappointment than BF was. The campaign in BF is terrible, not so in MW. As for the multiplayer IW revamped it. BF multiplayer is the almost exactly the same as BFBC2! The only difference are the jets and you can go prone! I like both games but I think it's ridiculous people giving a good game a terrible score just because your pissed that BF didn't sell as much or that professional game journalists thought MW turned out better than BF3's expectations. Why can't people just realize there is room in the industry for both!!… Expand
  30. kevinski
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    It's worth noting that this game has a single-player campaign, which many of the reviews bombing it don't seem to take into consideration. If you're interested in only the multi-player modes, then yeah, you'll probably be a bit disappointed. Still, MW3 may not reinvent the wheel, but it's far from a bad game.
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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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