Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. Kreapa
    Nov 17, 2011
    3
    lol, this game, hahaha, i swear the minute i started multiplayer, i had deja vu. No all you COD fanatics, this does not deserve a 10, or a 9, or a 8, nothing higher than a five, it is just the lazy work of infinity ward. I mean im not a cod fanboy, or a fps fanboy at all, but ive had my fair share of COD games, and this, was the worst attempt ever, i mean they might as well of said it waslol, this game, hahaha, i swear the minute i started multiplayer, i had deja vu. No all you COD fanatics, this does not deserve a 10, or a 9, or a 8, nothing higher than a five, it is just the lazy work of infinity ward. I mean im not a cod fanboy, or a fps fanboy at all, but ive had my fair share of COD games, and this, was the worst attempt ever, i mean they might as well of said it was a DLC for MW2. Or atleast instead of bieng on schedule delayed it so they could add quality over quantity. In all, I loved the story, but it still felt EXACTLY like MW2, the only reason anyone would by this would be because of the storyline, but in the competition of MW3 vs BF3, well i think we have a clear winner. And it's definetly not MW3.… Expand
  2. GratefulRob
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Yeahhh. This game really needed to be more advanced. Just the same old dribble another time around.
    It's a shame they don't even try improving it. The multiplayer is as always. The story is ridiculous. The only thing they improved was a way for them to make more money on "elite". I'm almost positive map packs are going to be $20 now. I already feel ripped off for a reskinned MW2. Atleast    Yeahhh. This game really needed to be more advanced. Just the same old dribble another time around.
    It's a shame they don't even try improving it. The multiplayer is as always. The story is ridiculous. The only thing they improved was a way for them to make more money on "elite". I'm almost positive map packs are going to be $20 now. I already feel ripped off for a reskinned MW2. Atleast battlefront bc3 and dice took a risk with more vehicles and a new game engine. These guys did nothing. I am going to trade this in before i get to deep in the money trap which is Activision.    … Expand
  3. Pgstyle
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Major dissapointment. Agree with everyone else, this game is MW2 with minor additions. Elite is an absolute mess that simply doesn't work, never can login and do anything. I think Infinity ward have lost it, Treyarch are the way forward for Call of Duty now.
  4. Sidjustice
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    I'm pretty sure all this was a complete misunderstanding. Infinity must have printed the new graphics of the real mw3 on old copies of mw2 they had laying around. Who knows maybe they ask for our addresses and send us the actually mw3 with an IOU 60 bucks
  5. EltonJWilson
    Jul 9, 2012
    7
    So whilst I'm not a huge fan of the genre or of the series, this game really didn't do anything bad, it just didn't do anything particularly new. The new like game mode was a nice addition, albeit unoriginal but apart from that no new features. But that really doesn't justify scoring it a 0 out of 10. While no new features the old features were good, it just seems to be a major case ofSo whilst I'm not a huge fan of the genre or of the series, this game really didn't do anything bad, it just didn't do anything particularly new. The new like game mode was a nice addition, albeit unoriginal but apart from that no new features. But that really doesn't justify scoring it a 0 out of 10. While no new features the old features were good, it just seems to be a major case of "Don't fix it if it ain't broke". Regardless this game is good if you want a quick bit of fun with the campaign and a strong online component.… Expand
  6. Hammyman
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    Whilst some new modes have brought a bit of a refreshing change, its still too much of the same. Teamwork is still non-existent despite the creators bringing in modes like Kill Confirmed and Team Defender. Every mode still ends up with everyone playing deathmatch. You can even tell the die hards are getting fed up with it as I don't see a lot of people prestiging. They're just ranking upWhilst some new modes have brought a bit of a refreshing change, its still too much of the same. Teamwork is still non-existent despite the creators bringing in modes like Kill Confirmed and Team Defender. Every mode still ends up with everyone playing deathmatch. You can even tell the die hards are getting fed up with it as I don't see a lot of people prestiging. They're just ranking up and staying there.

    The menu system has been made more complicated and setting up a new class now takes an age. Some of the things aren't where you would expect them. Want to alter your killstreaks? You have to go into Create a Class then actually go into a class and change it there.

    And the bugs. At many points I am getting less than 1 FPS. Yes, you read that right - less than one frame per second. If you are host, its as bad as it was on MW2. Also Ground War just feels laggy and slow to respond - I cannot believe that just adding another 2 players to a game mode brings the system to a crawl but this has been the case since COD4. Its definitely a PS3 memory limitation issue as the 360 doesn't suffer from it. Seriously though, in regards to the framerate issues, this is completely unacceptable with a game engine thats years old now and on a platform where the hardware is fixed. I could understand this happening on a PC where you have infinitesimal hardware combinations but on a console?

    Didn't take the cheaters long to figure out glitches and killstreak cheats but these do seem to be addressed quicker and there is now the ability in the pre-game lobby to select a player and report them.

    However nothing gets away from the fact that if this was HalfLife 2 it'd be a mod or the fact that it could have just been released as a map pack for MW2. Maybe it should have been, even at the price it is - the same as was done for BF:Bad Company 2 with the Vietnam pack, talking of which I finally got into the Battelfield series last week with BF3 and I have to say that it just shows the shortfalls of MW3 in spectacular style.    … Expand
  7. Glasses
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    Call of Duty MW3 is one of the most over-hyped and overrated games of this gen alongside Battlefield 3. Cod MW3 is supposed to be a sequel to MW2, but it offers nothing new to the table. People are suckered into buying the same game ever year or two years, not knowing the fact that nothing has changed. It's still the same old shoot and kill game we've seen a thousand times. The creators ofCall of Duty MW3 is one of the most over-hyped and overrated games of this gen alongside Battlefield 3. Cod MW3 is supposed to be a sequel to MW2, but it offers nothing new to the table. People are suckered into buying the same game ever year or two years, not knowing the fact that nothing has changed. It's still the same old shoot and kill game we've seen a thousand times. The creators of the game need to learn the definition of the word "innovation" before they can make another Cod game. I cannot give this game higher than a 3/10 since it's just MW2 with a few more maps… Expand
  8. PrivateConker
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Call of duty 4 was my favorite game of all time but you cant make the same game over 3 more times sorry mw3 you're horrible. The graphics are the same and most of the core game play elements are the same, and the AI is terribly.SOAP DIES… Expand
  9. 1True_Gamer
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    It's the same game as MW2 but still fun. Same looking graphics and guns. There is a lot of people playing so that's a good but not worth the $60 I paid for.
  10. alfiesred47
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    This is a fair review in my opinion, i'm not slating it, i'm not rimming it. It's my own thoughts.

    I loved CoD4: Modern Warfare; it was a real breath of fresh air. Modern Warfare 2 built on CoD4 and brought a much more in-depth feel to the game, making it very immersive. Modern Warfare 3 was hyped up to be amazing. It was, but no more amazing than MW2 was. The small things that really    This is a fair review in my opinion, i'm not slating it, i'm not rimming it. It's my own thoughts.

    I loved CoD4: Modern Warfare; it was a real breath of fresh air. Modern Warfare 2 built on CoD4 and brought a much more in-depth feel to the game, making it very immersive. Modern Warfare 3 was hyped up to be amazing. It was, but no more amazing than MW2 was. The small things that really irritated me, was the laziness of developers. Titles and emblems are exactly the same. The multiplayer challenges have been named the same, (absentee killer, or something like that) it's very embarrassing. I actually cringed while perusing these lists, it's really bad that they didn't come up with new names. I still enjoy playing it, but I really don't think they should be allowed to charge another $50 for this. I'm not sure how true it is, but I heard people even found the code for MW2 maps in the PC install of MW3? How is that acceptable. It hints to a true "copy and paste" job. Spec Ops, oh my god. One of the missions is the same setting, objective, and feel to a campaign missions. I am not surprised people have all jumped on to rate this game badly. It's not that loads of people hate it, it's just a lot of people feel strongly that it was a disappointment. And not enough people are defending it by coming on and putting a 10/10 on. I honestly feel my score has been justified. I have enjoyed the game, but it really is not much different. They brought us new guns, new maps, and two new game modes. I know they won't change the format, I don't want them to. I want them to not charge us as much because it really isn't a brand new game. IGN themselves said the Campaign lacked any immersion of the player.

    I hope you enjoyed reading.    … Expand
  11. o-k
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    i'm not a biased, i'm not sponsored by any company and i'm not suggestive. my score is based on the fact that MW3 is DLC for MW. this isn't a game, this is an add-on. its sad to see companies such as Activision and even EA sell out. these corporations destroyed gaming, at the core. now it's just rotting away. money can't buy you talent or creativity. future games will just be recycledi'm not a biased, i'm not sponsored by any company and i'm not suggestive. my score is based on the fact that MW3 is DLC for MW. this isn't a game, this is an add-on. its sad to see companies such as Activision and even EA sell out. these corporations destroyed gaming, at the core. now it's just rotting away. money can't buy you talent or creativity. future games will just be recycled crap. and yes i played mw. my FIRST game and it was laggy. FIRST. **** sad.… Expand
  12. HateThat
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Im sorry I already bought COD:4, MW2, WAW and Black-Ops...... Seems I draw the line at buying the same game at 4. MW3 is a truly undeserving lack of innovation by infinity ward and sledgehammer games. Reviews like destructoid(worst game review site ever) that bash BF3 and love MW3 and make stupid points are whats wrong with the review system these days. They've all been paid off, as anyoneIm sorry I already bought COD:4, MW2, WAW and Black-Ops...... Seems I draw the line at buying the same game at 4. MW3 is a truly undeserving lack of innovation by infinity ward and sledgehammer games. Reviews like destructoid(worst game review site ever) that bash BF3 and love MW3 and make stupid points are whats wrong with the review system these days. They've all been paid off, as anyone who is a REAL gamer(i.e. doesn't play cod) can blatantly see. The user score here reflects how PEOPLE are feeling and not the "critics". Hell what makes their opinion greater than ours, cause they've a website??!? Thats why I look at websites like imdb to get a proper meta review of the general publics reaction to a movie. I tell you now, I was a cod fanboy in cod4..... but I've now had enough of this. you cant release a yearly game like this, it just doesn't work. Its also the reason why I'm not buying assassins creed this year. Its unacceptable and an undeserving distraction from truly amazing games like uncharted 3, batman arkham city, BF3, Skyrim and dark souls(bought them all). this game deserves a minus score, 0 is too good for the insult to gamers everywhere this game brings. Oh and infinity ward, dont **** about users boycotting your game on metacritic, maybe this time you'll listen. You actually begged for users to vote the score up. CHANGE YOUR GAME AND WATCH THE SCORES CHANGE YOU JOKE OF A COMPANY!!! Cant pay off everyone, although how about this, pay me off and i'll take this review down :P… Expand
  13. Mckessy
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    I brought this when it came out the hardened edition £89 I played the storyline thought it was great but soon as I went online I didn't like it as it hasnt changed I have Battlefiled 3 an love it as it has completely change I wouldn't waste your money your money on mw3
  14. mrcasualmax
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Sure, its not a huge step up from MW2 but I still think its a great game! I just feel like in multiplayer, you are moving around a lot slower than you did in MW2
  15. disaster
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    Online play is very disappointing. I love the past 2 COD games, but the lag in this game is unacceptable. If it doesn't get fixed soon I will be selling my game and walking away from COD.
  16. James9075
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    this is not a bad game. i personally have a dislike of these cut-and-paste first person shooters but with my short time with this game i think that survival is better than zombies and that multiplayer is nothing new and that the campaign seems pretty good, at least better than black **** which isn't saying much, but CoD is not known for campaign it's known for multiplayer which in my mindthis is not a bad game. i personally have a dislike of these cut-and-paste first person shooters but with my short time with this game i think that survival is better than zombies and that multiplayer is nothing new and that the campaign seems pretty good, at least better than black **** which isn't saying much, but CoD is not known for campaign it's known for multiplayer which in my mind is a myth cause i have no friends… Expand
  17. timelessone
    Dec 3, 2011
    8
    I made the mistake of playing the campaign on veteran in the first run-through so my run time was doubled and so was my frustration. However despite that I can firmly declare that the campaign is the worst of the MW series but better than Black Op's and still damn good, the ending in particular. The multiplayer however, is a different story. It's a mixed bag for me since while the mapsI made the mistake of playing the campaign on veteran in the first run-through so my run time was doubled and so was my frustration. However despite that I can firmly declare that the campaign is the worst of the MW series but better than Black Op's and still damn good, the ending in particular. The multiplayer however, is a different story. It's a mixed bag for me since while the maps and guns aren't as good as in MW2, everything else (which there is) is greatly improved. I'd be hard-pressed to call this an expansion pack but then comes the spec ops with survival mode which would be better with 4 people, and the other spec ops missions are a BLAST. So while I say it's no MW2, that's like saying that a trillion dollars is no blowjob from the girl of your dreams while you're high on acid and swimming in a pool of liquefied gold yet not burning. It's also better than black ops but sex with your new girlfriend beats free sex with a Hep-B positive hooker.… Expand
  18. stevepossible
    Nov 27, 2011
    4
    While not totally disappointed in this game, I have some major qualms with the multiplayer. I don't buy COD for the single player, so my review is based solely on multiplayer. Pros
    - EXCELLENT sound. This was the first thing I noticed about the game. The guns sound realistic, have a bass sound. The vocal acting is great. Sounds effects, etc is the best I have heard
    - Addition of new    While not totally disappointed in this game, I have some major qualms with the multiplayer. I don't buy COD for the single player, so my review is based solely on multiplayer. Pros
    - EXCELLENT sound. This was the first thing I noticed about the game. The guns sound realistic, have a bass sound. The vocal acting is great. Sounds effects, etc is the best I have heard
    - Addition of new strike packages - I like the idea of catering to different player types. I think this creates a more interesting environment and awards different play styles.

    Cons
    - matching and lag compensation and hit detection - penalizing people with fast internet connections? I often get 4-5 shots off on my screen, and inevitably get killed. I watch to killcam, and see not only did I get maybe 1 shot off on my competitors screen, but I may have even been facing the wrong way. Ridiculous. I have no problem getting beat by someone who is better than me at COD, I don't play that often. But it is quite frustrating to play, only to get 1:2 k/d ratio constantly because I have a decent internet connection.
    - Maps - very poor construction. Little to no cover. High killstreaks require more "luck" than skill in my opinion. No innovation (maps in CODMW2 were excellent, multiple levels, areas for cover)
    - graphics - meh ... nothing new here
    - guns even the "new" guns are just copies of MW2 (mp7 is uzi, FAD is the same as the 2000 gun)
    - spawning - The assault package is almost worthless because of spawn points; which often are right behind me.

    If this had come out 2 years ago, great. I would still only give it a 6-7 based on the many multiplayer shortcomings.

    I have seen that some of the producers have tweeted saying "this game is definitely not a 1.7" or something of that nature. I agree, but it is no greater than a 4-5 for sure at this point. Certainly not this great new experience that they so highly touted with all the hype.    … Expand
  19. Addicted2Games
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    This is not a review, but a boycott... This game is like Date Movie, Meet The Spartans, Twilight.... It's completely crap. Activision, if you want to progress gaming, and show us why we should buy your next game... heres a hint... at least make it better than the last COD game... you took a step backward, i cannot give a positive review of a game that takes steps backwards.. IGN might hateThis is not a review, but a boycott... This game is like Date Movie, Meet The Spartans, Twilight.... It's completely crap. Activision, if you want to progress gaming, and show us why we should buy your next game... heres a hint... at least make it better than the last COD game... you took a step backward, i cannot give a positive review of a game that takes steps backwards.. IGN might hate 0's and if this was not the 6th? game to be the damn near same thing.... it would be a higher review.. but you have outstayed your welcome... You better use your creative juices next year... that's all i'm gonna say.… Expand
  20. ironheart901
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    No. It's time we all stop buying these games. I'm sorry that I'm part of the group who bought the game and is now complaining about it-egg on my face. But I will not let this happen again, and I extend to all of you to not make the same mistake. I'm sick of these people making money on completely sub-par games.

    Let's take a stand and get this game out of the market not by putting it on    No. It's time we all stop buying these games. I'm sorry that I'm part of the group who bought the game and is now complaining about it-egg on my face. But I will not let this happen again, and I extend to all of you to not make the same mistake. I'm sick of these people making money on completely sub-par games.

    Let's take a stand and get this game out of the market not by putting it on blast, but the only way that works: economically, don't buy it. And watch Bobby cry to his heart's content.    … Expand
  21. tbouniverse
    Nov 30, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. COD 4 MW and MW2 were legendary, it made the series what it is today. I was looking forward to it, it was one of my highest anticipated games since GTA 4 back in 2008. Infinity Ward really took a hit when 40+ people left, MW3 is the result of it. While I'm not saying it was bad, I would prefer the last 2 modern warfares over this.

    The story was pretty good, the new guy Yuri is like Soap was back in COD4. It was also pretty touching the way the events leading up to Soap's death transpired, but the ending was the sweet revenge we all were waiting for.

    Overall, great game, good graphics and other stuff. It's just too repetitive, Thats all.    … Expand
  22. kill9015
    Dec 4, 2011
    6
    this games story is fantastic because it explains a lot of the story and had some really good missions and graphics. then we have the new feature the survival mode which is better because it is more realistic than black ops where people could go round and just t-bag them. the survival mode lets you level up so you can buy new stuff fro survival, i think this a nice touch because if thethis games story is fantastic because it explains a lot of the story and had some really good missions and graphics. then we have the new feature the survival mode which is better because it is more realistic than black ops where people could go round and just t-bag them. the survival mode lets you level up so you can buy new stuff fro survival, i think this a nice touch because if the online is annoying than you have this. THE ONLINE IS VERY ANNOYING the spawn points for example people have spawned on top of me, i think i can spawn a crap in a better position than they can. my next issue is the hit detection because i have killed people in 1 bullet with a pistol and they have done it to me. my finally issue is the knifing the inconsistent of it is ridiculous i have knifed people from 10 meters and 1 meter make up you mind.… Expand
  23. agdued
    Dec 2, 2011
    4
    I'm giving this game a 4 out of 10 because while the multiplayer is copy and pasted from MW2 with new maps the campaign is solid and specs ops is a little worse than Nazi zombies but it is still pretty good
  24. Yiaz
    Dec 3, 2011
    3
    La campaña es corta y mala, mismo gráficos que Mw2, multijugador aburrido, sin apenas cambios convincentes, las spec ops no están mal para pasar el rato con un amigo pero el modo supervivencia es una basura. Increíble que este juego cueste más de 60â
  25. Feifong
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    I really can't begin to understand how critics are giving MW3 tens. I don't see how they can't see that this is the same recycled material all over again! Jumping right into the game excited to play, I was taken back by the same graphics (from the first MW) and very little variety in abilities by your player in the single player version. Come on Activision you are supported by BlizzardI really can't begin to understand how critics are giving MW3 tens. I don't see how they can't see that this is the same recycled material all over again! Jumping right into the game excited to play, I was taken back by the same graphics (from the first MW) and very little variety in abilities by your player in the single player version. Come on Activision you are supported by Blizzard they can't give you enough money to get/create a new game engine?! With that being said, the story line was captivating enough over the years to get me to purchase the game, mainly due to the fact that I wanted to see what happened next. In truth, most First Person Shooters do not change all that much over the years; but with the Modern Warfare (MW) series just seems to get worse not better over the years. The multi-player is just poorly executed. MW3 gives players the same abilities in roughly the same size levels as MW, MW2; this in turns makes a potent mix for players. It is often frustrating to play multi-player with randomly being killed when spawning, and the infamous grenade throw from across the level. You think over the past years that these things would be handle or at least researched to try to improve for a better multi-player gamer experience. In my opinion you are playing a steroid version of Counter Strike Source, in the sense that all the levels are the same size and the pace of the game is extremely too fast to be enjoyable. Things I would like to see implemented in multi-player. 1. If you are in a building have the ability to set up fortifications; based off the amount of kills you get. It would add an element of challenge to the game oppose to people doing the dolphin flop (going from full stand to prone) and somehow killing people with head shots. Also as a catalyst to the people who are doing these fortifications the people with Air Support Perks whatever they may be can blow the buildings up. Seriously Activision, it has been over four years make the darn building blow apart; you did it in the campaign! 2. I say this with the utmost respect, expand the Goddamn Maps!!!!!! I am tired of playing small levels and getting blown up at my spawn point, however random it may be. I have enjoyed playing Activision's Games for many, many years but this game and this franchise; at this point I don't see redeeming itself. I dare it to do better!… Expand
  26. izanagi
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    Every year is the very same thing. Same graphics same gameplay and only a few different guns. This game is seriously overrated. Games like COD are the cancer of gaming industry.
  27. P3Airdale
    Dec 5, 2011
    3
    First thank you for taking out Lightweight/Commando perks... But, very disappointed in the maps for online play.. For example, what is the deal with the spawns on Dome??? Most of the time I get killed the second I spawn. Very frustrating!!! Also why are there still sniper rifles in a game with no true sniper maps??? All the quick scope players are running around instead of what a trueFirst thank you for taking out Lightweight/Commando perks... But, very disappointed in the maps for online play.. For example, what is the deal with the spawns on Dome??? Most of the time I get killed the second I spawn. Very frustrating!!! Also why are there still sniper rifles in a game with no true sniper maps??? All the quick scope players are running around instead of what a true sniper does and that is sit off in the distance. So either make large maps for snipers or better yet, get rid of the rifles. I think it is sad to say but each time a new COD game comes out, I lose respect for the franchise a little more. So far to date, MW2 is the best game that has been made. I thought World at War was bad till I bought and played MW3 which now takes the lead on the worst COD game in my opinion. If this is where the franchise is going to continue to head with the game, then I must say that it is highly unlikely that the franchise will get any more money out of my household. Way too much money being asked for video games today and seriously didn't get the money's worth!… Expand
  28. angrytelemachus
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    Latency issues, dull, and pretty much forces you to only use certain weapons because of the extremely small maps. Sledgehammer Games...please dont help on the next Modern Warfare
  29. AwesomeDave
    Feb 8, 2012
    5
    This is really a terrible game. It's just a prettier version of every other CoD game. Activision sucks for creativity, Elite is just a scam to get more money from people. It really felt like they upped the graphics and said screw everything else, its CoD, they'll buy it. CoD4 still the best.
  30. sakasurf
    Dec 7, 2011
    1
    There is one thing i would like to say about MW3 on Multiplayer:
    the maps are like paint-ball maps, so short and small, a corner gamer, every corner you see someone.
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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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