Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

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  1. W1ndows
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    What disturbs me the most is the overall gaming community dosen't in fact dislike this game. For attention or dramatics. Haters are going to hate. If you love Call of Duty you'll enjoy Modern Warfare 3. The Infinity Ward engine hasn't updated much since CoD 4 but what most don't understand the 60 fps essentially separates the engine from most FPS on a console. The campaign as always isWhat disturbs me the most is the overall gaming community dosen't in fact dislike this game. For attention or dramatics. Haters are going to hate. If you love Call of Duty you'll enjoy Modern Warfare 3. The Infinity Ward engine hasn't updated much since CoD 4 but what most don't understand the 60 fps essentially separates the engine from most FPS on a console. The campaign as always is extremely linear not giving the player much freedom to roam and discover. Survival is fun with a friend but what surprises me is the lack of 4 player co-op. Major let down from Sledgehammer and IW. Multiplayer is addicting as the previous titles. I myself found many similarities from MW2 in MW3. Call it MW2.5 or over priced down loadable content it is the Modern Warfare 2 we've always wanted it to be. Balanced! Not much has changed but it's a definite improvement. In some aspects it lacks creativity. The multiplayer maps are claustrophobic and out of the 16 maps shipped with the game you seem to only cycle through seven of the same maps. These development studios aren't to blame for a game that feels literally rushed and unfinished. Activision sole purpose is to deliver a new CoD title every holiday season/every year. Gamers knew exactly what they were getting themselves into when they purchased this game. If you expected anything more than what it is your decision purchasing the game and being disappointed is your fault. Do some research before purchasing a title or at least rent the game, so on and so on. What frustrates me is I know so many people that made it clear to me that this is one of the worst games ever made and how they feel robbed but continue to play the game as if they somewhat enjoyed it? I'm left confused by the community or their intensions to totally destroy a video game in the first place. Overall the game is fun but it dosen't reinvent the genre or improve much to take it to the next level. The game deserves a 8.5. Anything less is a representation of a immature community. If you want to play Skyrim well then go play it without insulting a franchise that is in a completely different genre.… Expand
  2. starscreamerx31
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    Its the same game as modern warfare 4. I cant believe the developers are actually charging full price for this garbage. It would have made sense to maybe make this a 30 dollar expansion,Being that the campaign is only 4-5 hours long, and the muti-player is simply a few tweaks here and there. Do your self a favor and put your money into something else
  3. Moonstrider
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    The first CoD: Modern Warfare was a great game, all the others are just expensive map packs. There's absolutely no innovation, that's the sad truth; Activision destroyed this franchise. Don't ever waste your money on it.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. davenbettridge
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    The Call of Duty creators must be criticized for having the greatest opportunity in the industry with unlimited resources to only coming up with a half good product. CoD is value for money but is lacking in original creativity. The special Ops is well done, the story pretty much sucks (no excuses it sucks), and the multiplayer is the same as ever with little innovation. I do recommend MW3The Call of Duty creators must be criticized for having the greatest opportunity in the industry with unlimited resources to only coming up with a half good product. CoD is value for money but is lacking in original creativity. The special Ops is well done, the story pretty much sucks (no excuses it sucks), and the multiplayer is the same as ever with little innovation. I do recommend MW3 due its surface fun and value for money but it lacks to what should have been something much much more.… Expand
  7. mikediesel11
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    They pretty much stole there killstreaks from other games. They took the reaper idea, the helicopter that tags enemies manually, the remote tank etc. from the game HOMEFRONT. They stole the "advanced UAV" from black ops but somehow made it useless. when you watch the reaper kill cam it looks like the missile strike from medal of honor. They stole how killstreaks stack even if you dieThey pretty much stole there killstreaks from other games. They took the reaper idea, the helicopter that tags enemies manually, the remote tank etc. from the game HOMEFRONT. They stole the "advanced UAV" from black ops but somehow made it useless. when you watch the reaper kill cam it looks like the missile strike from medal of honor. They stole how killstreaks stack even if you die and how other actions count toward your killstreak from Medal of Honor and Homefront. just an unoriginal game. the guns do feel good though.… Expand
  8. Faysmoothiez
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the same as MW2 i'm sorry i don't see no change in the game $60 down the drain. Infinity Ward & Sledgehammer Games took previous game ideas like COD4-old red dot site/World at War- bouncing betty/ MW2- The engine, animation, shaded color, movement & ect../Black Ops-Perks idea. Infinity Ward & Sledgehammer don't go no further and Activision please Call ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the same as MW2 i'm sorry i don't see no change in the game $60 down the drain. Infinity Ward & Sledgehammer Games took previous game ideas like COD4-old red dot site/World at War- bouncing betty/ MW2- The engine, animation, shaded color, movement & ect../Black Ops-Perks idea. Infinity Ward & Sledgehammer don't go no further and Activision please Call of Duty is not your lord & savior
    BRING JASON WEST & VINCE ZAMPELLA BACK TO TAKE CONTROL OF THIS FRANCHISE.    … Expand
  9. Raidenkov
    Nov 13, 2011
    4
    It's been almost a week from release of MW3 and I still cannot log on online server of Multiplayers Game. I am a PS3 user and I have been exciting about MW3 before its release and on top of 60 bucks game, I also purchased some modification to my controller to help me better shot in the multiplayer games. Sadly, when I get the game copy, it keep telling me that "The MW3 online service isIt's been almost a week from release of MW3 and I still cannot log on online server of Multiplayers Game. I am a PS3 user and I have been exciting about MW3 before its release and on top of 60 bucks game, I also purchased some modification to my controller to help me better shot in the multiplayer games. Sadly, when I get the game copy, it keep telling me that "The MW3 online service is not available, please check the status bla bla bla". My PS3 works fine and PSN works fine as well, I can log on servers of every other games like Uncharted 3, but it's just a pain in the a** for MW3. Activision and IW, please fix this or I have to sell my PS3 copy and get a XBOX version, which mean I will pay extra for XBOX LIVE membership.… Expand
  10. TheProCritic
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Best Cod out yet. everything that is good about the other COD's and then some, it is a large re-hash of MW2, but the online is still very very very fun.
  11. himynameissudip
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 certainly isn't a leap forward for the series and it's not going to win over any skeptics. However is it does refine on everything from the last entry in the series. The single player campaign wraps up the modern warfare as best as possible. The excellent COD multiplayer returns with some improvements and updates. The Co-op is much in improved and adds a hoard-mode to theModern Warfare 3 certainly isn't a leap forward for the series and it's not going to win over any skeptics. However is it does refine on everything from the last entry in the series. The single player campaign wraps up the modern warfare as best as possible. The excellent COD multiplayer returns with some improvements and updates. The Co-op is much in improved and adds a hoard-mode to the experience. This may not sound like glowing review but rest assured the game is excellent and for those who know what they're getting into, this game gives more hours more dollar than any other. Unless you hate COD for no reason, which is a lot of people, it's worth a look.… Expand
  12. ReadySetReview
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    This game was a huge misunderstanding to all of the high kill low death players that are used to the game specs of modern warfare 2, the team from sledghammer and Infinity Ward came together and made what us mild players call "fair game" in the multiplayer aspect. People that give this game a no score don't appreciate what the creators have done for the finale of this awesome franchise. IfThis game was a huge misunderstanding to all of the high kill low death players that are used to the game specs of modern warfare 2, the team from sledghammer and Infinity Ward came together and made what us mild players call "fair game" in the multiplayer aspect. People that give this game a no score don't appreciate what the creators have done for the finale of this awesome franchise. If you don't like the game I hear gamestop is offering 30 dollars for the game since you guys think this awesome game is not worth it and go back to crap ops, if anyone is still playing it.… Expand
  13. mopar1498
    Nov 13, 2011
    6
    Well, I traded in BF3 for MW3 this week and was pleasently surprised. After MW2, I really wasn't expecting much but MW3 is a decent game:

    Pros: 1) Guns are amazing. 2) I really like what they have done with the kill streaks. The introduction of the support package is brilliant and makes the game more enjoyable for the average player that can't get a 20 kill streak every game. Cons: 1)    Well, I traded in BF3 for MW3 this week and was pleasently surprised. After MW2, I really wasn't expecting much but MW3 is a decent game:

    Pros:

    1) Guns are amazing.

    2) I really like what they have done with the kill streaks. The introduction of the support package is brilliant and makes the game more enjoyable for the average player that can't get a 20 kill streak every game.

    Cons:

    1) The lag is worse than ever. More than any game I have every played, your performance is directly related to your internet connection. This is the biggest letdown of the entire COD series. It's very frustrating hitting an enemy with half a magazine only to have them stop, turn, aim, and shoot with a pistol and kill you with one shot, then have the killcam show you never even fired.

    2) The spawn points are ridiculous. Just like MW2, you constantly spawn in front of an enemy, away from your team, only to get shot immediately. Why can Treyarch get this right and Infinity or Sledgehammer or who ever the heck can't?

    3) Speaking of not getting it right, what is the deal with quick scoping sniper rifles? Treyarch did a decent job of controlling this but the quick scoping idiots are back in full force in MW3. That had to be one of the 3 biggest complaints about MW2 and COD 4 and they still can't fix it? A sniper rifle is supposed to be a sniper rifle, not a close range single shot kill shotgun. Absolutely unacceptable.

    4) Campaign is utterly forgettable. I remember what an intriguing and amazing campaign COD 4 had, but apparently Infinity shot their load with that one installment because the last two Modern Warfare campaigns have been a monumental waste of time.

    5) Spec Ops mode is ok to play through once but there is no replay value what so ever. I found myself playing Black Ops zombies incessently because it was a ton of fun and always interesting. Plus you could play it online with 3 other people which always makes it interesting.

    Overall I would give MW3 a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10. But multiplayer is the only reason to own this game. Black Ops is cleary the superior game in all regards. Treyarch is now the premier studio under the Activision umbrella.

    And as for Battlefield 3, nice try EA. Call of Duty killer? Not even close and not even worth a review.    … Expand
  14. irixcolirio
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME ONLINE IS FANTASTIC!!!!!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  15. FOLKEEN
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    i buy this game like 4 days ago finish the story and leave it alone yes it`s full of epic moments yes have a lot a weapons but:
    all the weapons feel like plastic no fisic no weight no cool sound the missions are very very short you could end a mission in like 5 minutes you never play as soap i mean he`s one of the main characters the multiplayer is for n00bs give me a break you start the    i buy this game like 4 days ago finish the story and leave it alone yes it`s full of epic moments yes have a lot a weapons but:
    all the weapons feel like plastic no fisic no weight no cool sound the missions are very very short you could end a mission in like 5 minutes you never play as soap i mean he`s one of the main characters the multiplayer is for n00bs give me a break you start the multiplayer with a G36 with grenade launcher and red dot sight you should fight for that and they just give it in the first moment no challenge FEELS LIKE MODERN WARFARE 2.5 DLC    … Expand
  16. pariswho
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    Allow me to start with the pros, Modern Warfare 3 boasts a whopping 60 frames per second, A legion of mutiplayer followers, and a lot of my friends, that being said... This iteration of Call of Duty takes the cake for the worst game to date. I hear many arguments about Activision VS Treyarc(h? I can't quite remember currently how to spell it) but this is honestly just a rehash of ModernAllow me to start with the pros, Modern Warfare 3 boasts a whopping 60 frames per second, A legion of mutiplayer followers, and a lot of my friends, that being said... This iteration of Call of Duty takes the cake for the worst game to date. I hear many arguments about Activision VS Treyarc(h? I can't quite remember currently how to spell it) but this is honestly just a rehash of Modern warfare 2, with bad graphics, awful maps and little to no gun variation, and there is no innovation, it's like a big middle finger to anyone that was looking forward to playing this game at all...
    I run this game on a 1080i HD screen, and the graphics, honestly look cartoony to me, there's a sepia/beige overtone to almost every map, and the entire game just looks... off. The guns come off as rough, bulky and just plain ugly, with about 6 of them in each category. The attachments while varied(For this game) look the same on every gun, I.E. My ak47 red dot looks exactly like every other red dot scope this adds to a bulky SMG, in the middle of my line of sight and it's ugly!
    The maps themselves feel and play very weird, I mean it's like they wanted to get rid of camping but instead, made a game where the only way to play well is to camp like there's no tomorrow. You're consistently getting shot in the back and, when you're not you're getting sniped. The respawning is horrible, I've literally respawned next to an opponent in almost every match and when playing hardcore this creates moments when you're waiting to respawn more then you're playing the game. So while it seems like they tried to lessen camping, it made the need for camping even greater. Not to mention the fat that these maps are so... Narrow, there are barely any open places (think nuketown). And my biggest complaint is that they all look the same Cluttered with some destroyed vehicle sitting in the middle of the field sprinkle some sepia here, or add snow there, boom done. It's like being punched over and over again.
    I compare this game to black ops because I played Black ops multiplayer a lot more then other COD Multiplayer, and in black ops there were a ton of guns, a ton of camos for your gun, and better yet the guns looked different, I knew what the hell the commando looked like (and thought it was cool as **** too, a circle gun? **** YES!) I knew what the AK looked like, the famas the galil, within days of playing I could tell every assault rifle apart from others... In Mw2... I mean 3, They all look the same, with some black handle sticking out of them. the biggest variation is the Ak47 which looks (Slightly) different from most other guns. There is very little camo variation (WHYISTHIS?)
    Other faults (that I've found)
    They brought back quick scoping (THISIZSOFAKIWANTTOSHOOTMYSLFWHNEVRISEEEeeeeeIT)
    Massive connection problems and glitches
    Spec ops is not Zombies, will never be Zombies and should stop trying to be zombies. (I don't understand why they don't just add in zombies too...)
    There's something off in the aiming, I'll be using a sniper rifle across the map (yes i snipe, because I have to) and have someone dead to rights, shoot and miss, how do i miss your chest? and then get quckscoped in the face... The perks... I personally do not like any of the perks...
    JUGGERNAUT    … Expand
  17. Ietuan
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Reading through all the negative comments about this game I am left wondering if these people who have such horrible opinions of it are even playing the same game I am. So many claim that the game is "exactly the same as MW2" and "feels more like an expansion pack." Really? They completely changed the perk system, so now it feels more balanced than ever. Unlike in MW2, the guns all haveReading through all the negative comments about this game I am left wondering if these people who have such horrible opinions of it are even playing the same game I am. So many claim that the game is "exactly the same as MW2" and "feels more like an expansion pack." Really? They completely changed the perk system, so now it feels more balanced than ever. Unlike in MW2, the guns all have some kick and sway which actually makes the game challenging. Kill streaks have now been replaced by the brilliant point streak system which rewards all styles of play. The specialist and support strike packages are also fun new additions which can change the way you play the game entirely. Weapon XP and proficiency are also a cool addition which adds a new dynamic to the game similar to the way cod points did in Black Ops... so again, really?? If this is "just an expansion pack" then I think it's an amazing one. I will say though that I do have some issues with the maps; there are too many buildings and they really do feel maze-like, and sometimes the lag is a little ridiculous. All-in-all I think this is the best cod yet and I am very satisfied with my purchase. Oh and I was obviously only talking about the multiplayer, if you bought this game for the campaign... lol… Expand
  18. Ineffa
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    I have never felt more used in all my life. All of activisions misleading advertising made me believe they had produced a new and exciting game and I now feel like they have raped me. This is NOT a new game. Don't let them bully you into believing it with all there CASH PAID professional reviews. It is MW2 with minor tweaks and new maps. MW3 is a cash cow and nothing more.
    What hurts the    I have never felt more used in all my life. All of activisions misleading advertising made me believe they had produced a new and exciting game and I now feel like they have raped me. This is NOT a new game. Don't let them bully you into believing it with all there CASH PAID professional reviews. It is MW2 with minor tweaks and new maps. MW3 is a cash cow and nothing more.
    What hurts the most is I loved the COD series until it finally hit me. Its the same game after all these years.

    Please. Don't buy this game. Save you hard earned money on something else like Uncharted 3, Skyward Sword or Skyrim. FPS is DEAD.    … Expand
  19. MyFirstShark
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    Absolutely terrible. One of the worst cod game's to date. Every COD game has been different in some way. This isn't mw3... its mw 2.5. 85% of the stuff is the same, guns, killstreaks, etc.. This game makes me appreciate Black ops. This is just a polished game of MW2, with everything patched and tweaked. Your paying $67 (Including taxes) for the same thing! The maps are cluttered, andAbsolutely terrible. One of the worst cod game's to date. Every COD game has been different in some way. This isn't mw3... its mw 2.5. 85% of the stuff is the same, guns, killstreaks, etc.. This game makes me appreciate Black ops. This is just a polished game of MW2, with everything patched and tweaked. Your paying $67 (Including taxes) for the same thing! The maps are cluttered, and things are taken from older cods (ex. buildings) There is hit detection lag, laggy servers. This is nothing special. Not worth living up to the hype. I want a refund. Terrible game. Do not recommend.… Expand
  20. moff1981
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    I, like many others, am unbelievably disappointed by this so called new game. I understand that the COD franchise is based on a game that has a certain layout and method of game play and for years i have enjoyed them year after year. However, this game is almost identical in every way to MW2 which came out 2 years ago and somehow the makers think it is acceptable to resell an existingI, like many others, am unbelievably disappointed by this so called new game. I understand that the COD franchise is based on a game that has a certain layout and method of game play and for years i have enjoyed them year after year. However, this game is almost identical in every way to MW2 which came out 2 years ago and somehow the makers think it is acceptable to resell an existing product and falsely advertise claiming of how wonderfully revamped this game is, when there is very little improvement. The worst thing about this game has to be the problems on the PS3 when attempting to log onto online multiplayer. The existing faults with the old games have now been brought into the "new" game, with constant errors, such as, unable to migrate host and unable to connect to server. For me, this was the main reason i parted with the game 2 days after release date and traded it in to lose £10.00 on the original value.
    I have now converted to playing Battlefield 3 and i must say i was never a huge fan of the battlefield franchise, but on this occasion they have hit the nail on the head. Rant over.    … Expand
  21. Pixiz
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 1, Modern Warfare 2, Black Ops, Modern Warfare 3...
    Always the same game since 5 years (same engine, same IA, same scripts...).
    Activision does not care about players.
  22. Wenk6
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    How much iteration do we have to get before this series shows us some evolution? Why don't they just release a map pack that wipes out everyones rank an call it a day... I will only be playing BF3 until I see something new to bring me back to the series. I won't hold my breath.
  23. zombie1531
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    well here we go again, Activision has once again pooped out another cod title. And honestly i can say i don't see that this franchise is going anywhere,the company lacks creative process to try anything new which makes me wonder is this the future of games where game developers release the same thing over and over again,I hope not. This is an okay game don't get me wrong i just wish iwell here we go again, Activision has once again pooped out another cod title. And honestly i can say i don't see that this franchise is going anywhere,the company lacks creative process to try anything new which makes me wonder is this the future of games where game developers release the same thing over and over again,I hope not. This is an okay game don't get me wrong i just wish i could see something new and with all that said i can only give this game a 7/10. yes the multiplayer is decent but its nothing new,and the campaign lacks my interest with just over the top action which makes this game an unrealistic military shooter.… Expand
  24. illin
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    weak, WEAK, w3aK .. half attempted, crap.. sa as old.as codeefour. ,, Is this the demise of tonyhawk. re[written> ? activision,, kills franchises...
  25. CarbonFiberBusa
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    Here's the problem; worst map design to date, copypasta content from mw2, horrid netcode. Game controls dumbed down to eliminate all skill and deliver most arcade like fps ever. Nothing mode then Activision milking the MW name to rip off millions of loyal customers with 100-60 dollar patch.
  26. barbeque86
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    This is the exact same modern warfare game that was released years ago. Very little has changed besides a few tweaks to multiplayer and spec ops. Fortunately for Infinity Ward the same from them isn't necessarily bad. It is still a very solid game whose only real downside is lack of innovation/change from their previous games. If you've played MW2 or even MW1 you've played this game. UseThis is the exact same modern warfare game that was released years ago. Very little has changed besides a few tweaks to multiplayer and spec ops. Fortunately for Infinity Ward the same from them isn't necessarily bad. It is still a very solid game whose only real downside is lack of innovation/change from their previous games. If you've played MW2 or even MW1 you've played this game. Use your money to buy elder scrolls: skyrim or battlefield 3 instead. overall a rather disappointing game that is no where near deserving of the hype.… Expand
  27. gasperk
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    This game is just like every Call of Duty after MW. Not worth the money... just play MW again its exactly same as this game and any other COD.. buying this would be like buying the same movie 5 times. Stupid Stupid Stupid. Activision is one really sad company.
  28. UrbanSmurf
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    The multiplayer is not as good as Mw2 and although they have fixed some issues such as nube toobing and camping it feels much too similar to black ops to be worth the £45 that they are charging for it, the campaign was not actually that bad but 5 hours just isnt cutting it. If they had actually spent the time to develop this game properly it could really have had been veryThe multiplayer is not as good as Mw2 and although they have fixed some issues such as nube toobing and camping it feels much too similar to black ops to be worth the £45 that they are charging for it, the campaign was not actually that bad but 5 hours just isnt cutting it. If they had actually spent the time to develop this game properly it could really have had been very good but unfortunately it feels like a carbon copy of Black ops with some elements of mw2 in it for the sake of calling it a sequal.
    I have to admit that I'm dissapointed and have already gone back to Mw2. This will be the last cod game that I buy    … Expand
  29. Colamilkshake
    Nov 13, 2011
    4
    [MP only] Sad. That's the first word I think about when I think MW3. The gameplay is nice, very nice. Sad is that it's just AS nice as MW2. Why? Most likely since it is MW2. New colors, new maps, a (very) few new maps and other stuff, most without any impact at all gamewise. I'm playing the same game as 2 years ago. But it's not only gameplay that's 2 years old. Even when I've pressed X[MP only] Sad. That's the first word I think about when I think MW3. The gameplay is nice, very nice. Sad is that it's just AS nice as MW2. Why? Most likely since it is MW2. New colors, new maps, a (very) few new maps and other stuff, most without any impact at all gamewise. I'm playing the same game as 2 years ago. But it's not only gameplay that's 2 years old. Even when I've pressed X to get away from the "Activision and title"-entry, I meet the same game as 2 years ago. Menus, options, everything.
    And finally, the saddest part. THE MAJOR news about this game is supposed to be the massive connect, compete and improve functionalitys in ELITE. 2 outrageous mess ups:
    1. It's not IN the game, it's freaking outside!!! I have to SHUT DOWN my game to enter this part. 2. Hasn't worked since release. I mean, I thought BF3 was undone on release, but this. You release a 2 year old polished game again and in those 2 years that passed they couldn't managed to make the one new part.    … Expand
  30. iamagamer79
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    i had forgotten to put my score at the end of my very long review earlier.. so i am just writhing this to make up the word count and so that my score will count,this time because i had forgotten to put a score last time. if u want to see my review, then scroll up a bit. its a 0/10 for me
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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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