Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. Thiko
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This game is always the same no change, Activion mocks us. For this price the game is completely useless. in 2011 he could get out a better game, but not he prefers to release a game every month!
  2. hk1200
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    A lot of people are rating it low either because they're bad at the game, they haven't played it, or they're following what's being said on the internet. It's not a bad game, by any means. I'm not sure what everyone was expecting, it's Modern Warfare 2 without all of the things that made it a bad game. The campaign was solid and the multiplayer is really fun. Don't bother with the userA lot of people are rating it low either because they're bad at the game, they haven't played it, or they're following what's being said on the internet. It's not a bad game, by any means. I'm not sure what everyone was expecting, it's Modern Warfare 2 without all of the things that made it a bad game. The campaign was solid and the multiplayer is really fun. Don't bother with the user reviews, since most of the people think they're some sort of internet bad a**es. Graphics are improved slightly, gameplay has been fixed from Modern Warfare 2, and the campaign is solid. Spec Ops is also a lot of fun. I give it a 9/10.… Expand
  3. Sampson170
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    People are giving this game low user-reviews and it makes me sick. I think I'm gonna go over and drag down the Battlefield 3 reviews.

    MW3 is a fun, tense, insane gaming expirance that cannot be missed. Epic Single Player, Tried-&-True Multiplayer, and a Fantastic Co-op, this game is the complete package. The story is epic, the graphics are still great, and the gameplay is perfect as    People are giving this game low user-reviews and it makes me sick. I think I'm gonna go over and drag down the Battlefield 3 reviews.

    MW3 is a fun, tense, insane gaming expirance that cannot be missed. Epic Single Player, Tried-&-True Multiplayer, and a Fantastic Co-op, this game is the complete package. The story is epic, the graphics are still great, and the gameplay is perfect as always.

    If you like FPS's, you have to get this game.    … Expand
  4. NYYpride
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I feel angry at most people because they come into this game with such a negative attitude always have been and such a bias towards battlefield they really don't stop to appreciate what is in front of them. Despite no massive revolutionary game engine, or no relatively new features, MW3 will draw you in more than Battlefield ever did. I am a huge fan of singleplayer modes. I have beenI feel angry at most people because they come into this game with such a negative attitude always have been and such a bias towards battlefield they really don't stop to appreciate what is in front of them. Despite no massive revolutionary game engine, or no relatively new features, MW3 will draw you in more than Battlefield ever did. I am a huge fan of singleplayer modes. I have been playing COD since the second one came out and always have enjoyed the stories that INFINITY WARD told (no offense Treyarch). MW3 does such a great job, along with any other game in the modern warfare series, of producing villians you truly hate, badass comrades and friends you hate to see die. The levels are intense as always and usually always have that "OMG that was cool" element in each one. These elements are what make COD's singleplayer so much better than BF3's. I didn't care for my marine in Iran the same way i did for Soap, Price and Delta Force. Overall i felt the singleplayer was a success. Co-op is fun too. Infinity Ward and Activision have learned from Treyarch's Zombie mode, that endless waves of enemies means endless waves of fun. The new survival mode uses this mode and should provide the player with hours of entertainment. And if one gets bored, you can always jump over to the mission based modes for a even more fun. Multiplayer, will as always be the mainstay for most. While not as innovative as other games (cough BF3) it takes the core formula that changed online gaming forever and improves upon it. Regardless of what people will say, next year at this time there will still be millions playing this game everyday. Most hardcore gamers seemed to have turned away from COD but they forget that COD isn't about the hardcore gamer, its about creating a game that is easy enough that anyone can get good at it. But complex enough that one can never seem to master it. Millions will buy this game and in the end will have played it more than any other online game this year. While I myself enjoy BF3's multiplayer more, the majority of the public will play Call of Duty. Overall, I feel this game has been put down by so many for so long that it isn't getting the attention it deserves. Infinity Ward has worked hard and long to create this series, they deserve the credit for the great work they have done over the years. Now we will live in a Treyarch COD world. Looking back people will look favorably on this game. A praise it deserves.… Expand
  5. raider22
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    It is what it is, tweaked and added to from previous versions. Not quite sure what the haters were expecting. Seems rather foolish of them to buy it given everyone knew what it would be like beforehand. Great fun and in the long run will be worth the outlay.
  6. HerpDaddy
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I think it's ridiculous that so many people are putting out so many negative reviews. Is the game perfect? Of course not! There is always things any developer can do better. How could they possibly quench everyone's thirst. Have they done a great job on this game? ABSOLUTELY! I am new to Call of Duty with Black Ops being the first time I dived in head first. There are things inI think it's ridiculous that so many people are putting out so many negative reviews. Is the game perfect? Of course not! There is always things any developer can do better. How could they possibly quench everyone's thirst. Have they done a great job on this game? ABSOLUTELY! I am new to Call of Duty with Black Ops being the first time I dived in head first. There are things in every game that need to be fixed and to give out ZERO scores on this game is absurd. It's a war game! To be realistic means that maps need to be challenging to find sniper spots and hiding spots. I read reviews about a flowing map???!!!??? REALLY? Are you stupid? Just play the game and have fun instead of complaining about every silly little thing. The developers have come up with many different ways to enjoy countless hours of fun. I personally enjoyed the Survival mode (even by myself) for about an hour while getting completely bombarded by countless waves of enemies. My heart was pounding and I had fun. Go do the same!… Expand
  7. Rammari
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Great game. Very addictive and fun to play. There's no other game on market that is this action packed. I just love this game. If you have to choose between MW3 and BF3 I highly recommend you to choose MW3.
  8. Trew
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Sledgehammer and Infinity Ward have made by far the BEST multi-player experience ever in a Call of Duty game, maybe even ever.

    Unlike the past two Call of Duty games (MW2, and BOPS), this game is unbelieveable balanced and fair. I would even dare to say that this game challenges the balance seen in Call of Duty 4, if not even more balanced than CoD4. The multiplayer has been refined to    Sledgehammer and Infinity Ward have made by far the BEST multi-player experience ever in a Call of Duty game, maybe even ever.

    Unlike the past two Call of Duty games (MW2, and BOPS), this game is unbelieveable balanced and fair. I would even dare to say that this game challenges the balance seen in Call of Duty 4, if not even more balanced than CoD4.

    The multiplayer has been refined to the limit. All the people complaining about new features need to grow up. Just because this game doesn't feature new pro-pro-pro perks and is fair and that you are now forced to run around and leave your lonely corner. Just because you cant shoot people in 2 bullets and because your were amazing at a game that was unbalanced, and you suck now, means you need to adapt.

    Besides my rant on the ranters, I would like to point out that the new Survival mode is a TREAT. It needs refinement in the future, but it is a terrific start to an amazing mode. It definitely challenges Zombies mode, and in my opinion beats it in terms of fun.

    Lets face it. Waves are better than rounds.

    Modern Warfare 3 has an unbelievable multiplayer, Spec-Ops, and Survival mode. Campaign is weak, but is a great addition.

    In the past, we used to buy games for a decent multiplayer. Now, I buy Call of Duty for a great multiplayer and a decent campaign.

    Presentation: 9.5/10
    Story: 7.5/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Multiplayer: 11/10
    Lasting Appeal: 10/10
    Overall: 9.6/10

    Sure, campaign is weak, graphics haven't really improved, but who cares? This is by far the most fun i've EVER had playing a game. I will be playing this game for months. Survival mode gave it that kick that it really needed for a good review. IW and Sledge, dont be upset. Next time around (MW4) people will have adapted to the game style presented in MW3, and you will be amazed by the reception in the future.    … Expand
  9. zeff
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    This game is greater, just have some noobs that dont know how play this and put a low score for this game.
    so i hope that this persons have a litle of sense and vote right.
  10. Scout_Jovi_79
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    This easily the best Call of Duty since the original Modern Warfare. The story actually makes some sense again and the new modes in spec-ops are fun and addicting. I'm not one for multiplayer so I won't go into it but all my friends seem to love it. Stop hating just cause u can, it is a good game.
  11. albert_h_1982
    Nov 18, 2011
    4
    the game is ok...at best. nothing spectacular. they could have done a better job.campaign and spec op are the ok i guess and multiplayer well mw2 and black ops are a hell of alot better. you cant go into half of the buildings, the maps arent that great, you cant hide in the shrubs and bushes like in mw2, . all cod that they have made got better than the last one but this one,, well i dontthe game is ok...at best. nothing spectacular. they could have done a better job.campaign and spec op are the ok i guess and multiplayer well mw2 and black ops are a hell of alot better. you cant go into half of the buildings, the maps arent that great, you cant hide in the shrubs and bushes like in mw2, . all cod that they have made got better than the last one but this one,, well i dont know what they were trying to do. the game is mainly for people who like to run around, so campers this in not really for you. they should have put more places to hide. like in real life. you just wouldnt go run around holdine dual weapons in a real scenario would you, they should of made it for campers non campers and those in between. the guns are not all that, some of the perks and packages are ok nothing great, i will keep playing the game because i bought it but i will see how long i can go on playing a game like this, its ok. its not great and its not that horrible where i would play a sports game instead of it. yall could of did alot better...mw2 and black ops gameplay is better, black ops is better than both of these games combined… Expand
  12. iprotocol142
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    why do people complain and still buy the game. By the numbers MW3 outsold BF3 so BF3 fanboys stop complaining if you are still gonna buy the game in the end
  13. MountZionV
    Feb 3, 2012
    9
    I have played cod multiplayer since cod4 hooked me. This one is not the best (cod 4 was a 10/10 for me) but its better than black ops (which i would give an 8/10) so a 9/10 for mw3 seems fair. Everything about the game is fun and rewarding, and no other franchise has search and destroy, so solid game in my book
  14. So_beast247
    Dec 27, 2011
    7
    The short version is that it meets expectations. Presentation: Satisfactory, if predictable
    Sound:See above
    Story: A decent conclusion to an explosive storyline Spec Ops:Survival is a breath of fresh air in contrast to.... Multiplayer; Doesn't rewrite the formula, instead focusing on Improving on what is already present To Close: If you weren't sold on the titles preceding it, MW3 will do    The short version is that it meets expectations. Presentation: Satisfactory, if predictable
    Sound:See above
    Story: A decent conclusion to an explosive storyline
    Spec Ops:Survival is a breath of fresh air in contrast to....
    Multiplayer; Doesn't rewrite the formula, instead focusing on Improving on what is already present
    To Close: If you weren't sold on the titles preceding it, MW3 will do little to sway you.
    If you've played(and enjoyed) any of the previous games, it's an easy recommendation.    … Expand
  15. Coreyod386
    Jan 7, 2012
    10
    Why do haters hate this game? seriously its the best **** call of duty ever! sure it's mw2.5 but it's the best mw2.5 ever made. the campaign and multiplayer are the best of the series and both types of spec ops (survival and missions) are also awesome. to me, the game is the best in the series and definitely worth the $59.99. and P:S go on haters, hate me for this I will always have thisWhy do haters hate this game? seriously its the best **** call of duty ever! sure it's mw2.5 but it's the best mw2.5 ever made. the campaign and multiplayer are the best of the series and both types of spec ops (survival and missions) are also awesome. to me, the game is the best in the series and definitely worth the $59.99. and P:S go on haters, hate me for this I will always have this opinion about the game and if ur not happy, go F yourselves.… Expand
  16. kratos2144
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    With the major fanboyism going on here aside, the game isn't "horrible". Yes it's a Call of Duty, yes there has been one every year since Call of Duty 2 but the same for Mario, wut? Anyway, onto the review. The Campaign continues the story of Soap, Price, and Makarov from Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2. It's a pretty good finale for the last Modern Warfare and I, personally,With the major fanboyism going on here aside, the game isn't "horrible". Yes it's a Call of Duty, yes there has been one every year since Call of Duty 2 but the same for Mario, wut? Anyway, onto the review. The Campaign continues the story of Soap, Price, and Makarov from Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2. It's a pretty good finale for the last Modern Warfare and I, personally, thoroughly enjoyed Blood Brothers and the flashbacks from the previous two games. The Multiplayer is okay. The spawn points are horrible and the players are just as bad as ever, but the new game mode Kill Confirmed is surprisingly good. There only seems to be one over-powered thing in the Multiplayer, Assassin Pro. The Spec-Ops Missions are more for people who want more of the Campaign but the Survival version of Spec-Ops is wonderful. It could be better with the inclusion of Akimbo attachments to Handguns and Machine Pistols, more of a perk selection, and 4 player co-op instead of just 2. Overall it's decent for an FPS and good for a Call of Duty. Rent it if you're an FPS fan and get it if you're a Call of Duty fan, whether or not you have the previous Modern Warfare games, it's still good. 8.5/10… Expand
  17. Golem25
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Activision has once again failed to make their latest COD title stand out. Because, frankly, this is the umpteenth time COD 4 has been repackaged, with little to no innovation. The same broken Multiplayer, the same try-hard 4 hour long story, and soon the same overpriced map packs. It is truly a disgrace, the way Activision keeps confirming their greediness, and lack of interest for theirActivision has once again failed to make their latest COD title stand out. Because, frankly, this is the umpteenth time COD 4 has been repackaged, with little to no innovation. The same broken Multiplayer, the same try-hard 4 hour long story, and soon the same overpriced map packs. It is truly a disgrace, the way Activision keeps confirming their greediness, and lack of interest for their customers. This hasn`t bitten them yet, seeing as a lot of COD-players are very, very young. Too young to stand up and say "I will no longer let myself be milked dry like a cow. I will no longer let this company ruin gaming by repackaging the same game over and over again, therefore being a bad example for the rest". And even when the fans are a bit older, they still have ridiculously low standards, considering they like replaying the same broken game, over and over, paying 60 Dollars every year.

    Because of this greediness and laziness, COD MW3 deserves a 0, but I`ll give Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games 1 point for the effort.    … Expand
  18. dfs
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I don't understand why I keep buying COD games. They're all the same unimaginative, reused junk. It's not fun any longer. Back to BF3. Never buying another COD game, they're all the same and have been for years.
  19. EhRaD
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    I dont receive money to write about a game and I will write this just in response from a specialized article I just read that is trying to misjudge metacritc users reviews. I will not talk about MW3 graphics or gameplay, if you play this game for half an hour you will see that CoD is not about that. I bought this game for the only reason that all of my friends are playing this everyday andI dont receive money to write about a game and I will write this just in response from a specialized article I just read that is trying to misjudge metacritc users reviews. I will not talk about MW3 graphics or gameplay, if you play this game for half an hour you will see that CoD is not about that. I bought this game for the only reason that all of my friends are playing this everyday and I thought it could be a way to have a good time with them but I was wrong. The single player campaign is simply terrible and I died in one day in multiplayer more often than one month with Dark Souls. I really cant figure it out where is the fun. You start running to somewhere on the map to be killed by who knows who and listening to 13 years old boys offending one each other. Im totally out of that violence in the games discussion, but parents should pay more attention for the unbelievable talking that you are forced to hear in this game, it is a new kind of violence extremely disturbing: racist jokes were the lightest thing that I heard in two or three days. Even with a team mode, they never play like a team. Resistance 3 multiplayer, just to mention one, is a game far superior than that. Now I can see that CoD is a market phenomenon that brings money to the industry and it is only that. Just to reinforce: nothing new in the warfront.… Expand
  20. fsjustin
    Nov 12, 2011
    2
    To be honest... it feels like a game that just took content from its predecessors and just put it into MW3. Hell, even the singleplayer is like that. Its just filled with "shoot people, see characters get killed, and see a slow-mo part at the end." Even the MULTIPLAYER and CO-OP don't make up for it. Multiplayer feels like something I already owned from past CODs and Co-Op is just waves ofTo be honest... it feels like a game that just took content from its predecessors and just put it into MW3. Hell, even the singleplayer is like that. Its just filled with "shoot people, see characters get killed, and see a slow-mo part at the end." Even the MULTIPLAYER and CO-OP don't make up for it. Multiplayer feels like something I already owned from past CODs and Co-Op is just waves of enemies running up to you like they have no brains. In a word, disappointing. Its 60 dollars f***ing on something I already had.… Expand
  21. NaughtyDog
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I hate Cod. Because I think it's sad that a developer making big money just because they make the same game each year. This is just MW2 in a different package...
  22. JoeAdamsIV
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Great game! I bought BF3 on launch, and I loved it. Then when MW3 came out, I decided to go buy it, I was not disappointed! Keep in mind this is the first Modern Warfare game I have purchased. The campaign was amazing, online is spectacular, and spec ops is sweet, especially survival mode.
  23. Hankers
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    What a great game, absolute streets ahead of the competition! Great story mode which lasts a lot longer than bf3. ,multiplayer is a head of it's time, it' wondrous, amazing, beautiful, courageas and marvellous. Quite simply the best fps of all time. Sorry bf3 but you failed miserably!
  24. ElchaBillo
    Jun 24, 2013
    1
    Really? After 2 years this is what Infinity Ward has to offer? The same gameplay, a few new weapons and a couple of new changes in the multiplayer? This game looks more like MW 2.3
  25. MooseyStuff
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    Have to keep the Zero's going... Go, Go, Go! Your review must be at least 150 characters long. Your review must be at least 150 characters long. Your review must be at least 150 characters long. Your review must be at least 150 characters long. Your review must be at least 150 characters long.
  26. lamother47
    May 15, 2012
    3
    at first i liked this game so so, but now there is a plague of campers that simply make it impossible to be enjoyabe. COD must be put to rest............................................................................................NOW
  27. IMN
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    this game is linear as hell, full of scripts, with stupid AI and stupid storyline. why the hell did everybody want to conquer the world?? and what then? provide the whole world and all of the conquered countries with food, water, electriciti and other stuff? i dont think that somebody needs this kind of problems. but gameplay is just awful. next time make a cartoon.
  28. Pugzilla
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I was very disappointed with this game. The campaign is only 3 hours long and the story isn't very impressive. No amount of set pieces can make up for it. The graphics are showing their age. The multiplayer isn't any different from MW2 and they even reused textures and sounds. Looks almost identical.
  29. mwfanboyps31989
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Infinity ward has used the same formula since COD4. Afraid to step outside the box and come out with somenthing fresh, they stick to the same formula. If you think about it and do the math your getting about twenty new maps which if it was "new dlc for mw2" would be about $75 plus if each map pack had 5 maps so thats one way to look at it. For those that are new to the series and notInfinity ward has used the same formula since COD4. Afraid to step outside the box and come out with somenthing fresh, they stick to the same formula. If you think about it and do the math your getting about twenty new maps which if it was "new dlc for mw2" would be about $75 plus if each map pack had 5 maps so thats one way to look at it. For those that are new to the series and not experienced with shooters your gonna have a hard time with the fast paced action. practice,practice, practice. overall i am only going to play this game because i spent the money and its the latest in the series.… Expand
  30. StillAtMyMoms
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    What killed the COD franchise? Atrocious multiplayer map design. I welcomed the new killstreak system and even overlooked the whole "why fix it if it ain't broke" approach with the new MW developers in terms of graphics and mechanics. But when it appears that the new IW and Sledgehammer took a cue from Medal of Honor (2010) in their multiplayer creation instead of carefully constructingWhat killed the COD franchise? Atrocious multiplayer map design. I welcomed the new killstreak system and even overlooked the whole "why fix it if it ain't broke" approach with the new MW developers in terms of graphics and mechanics. But when it appears that the new IW and Sledgehammer took a cue from Medal of Honor (2010) in their multiplayer creation instead of carefully constructing balanced, strategic maps, you better believe fans will be irate because that's solely why people play COD: MULTIPLAYER. That is how nearly five years ago why this franchise became so well-known and adorned: innovative features in their multiplayer game. It is so apparent that the new people in the MW franchise had no experience in creating playable maps. It's so bad that even Black Ops's maps shine in comparison. I remember hearing that these maps were specifically designed to eliminate campers. You just have to laugh and scratch your head considering the various rooms and narrow corridors noobz can fork out. The quality of maps gradually declined after each subsequent installment. I think if the new developers want to redeem themselves from their ill-fated multiplayer design, they need to analyze and learn from the genius of IW 1.0 and understand what it takes to make truly competitive maps in order to make a QUALITY map pack instead of spray and pray mazes--because that's essentially what the new maps are! I seriously doubt BF3 fanboys are flaming this board too. It's really that bad, people. If the newbie developers, and Activision for that matter, want to continue the franchise, they better take a cue from the original IW and NOT TREYARCH in terms of multiplayer maps.… Expand
  31. BIZZLE69psn
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    Ok. I will start by saying that I've been a fan of Call of Duty before it even came to consoles. I lowered my expectations for MW3 because of how Black Ops turned out. Both being fun games, but hugely flawed due to Activision being so money hungry and not letting the developers really stretch their legs. From the time of release all I've played is multiplayer, and although it isOk. I will start by saying that I've been a fan of Call of Duty before it even came to consoles. I lowered my expectations for MW3 because of how Black Ops turned out. Both being fun games, but hugely flawed due to Activision being so money hungry and not letting the developers really stretch their legs. From the time of release all I've played is multiplayer, and although it is addictive as its predecessors, it is addictive for the wrong reasons. Some of the reviews for this game say "more unlockables are needed, give me more" but that is the problem. There are way too many options with kill streaks/point streaks/perks that it takes the real fun out of what most people love about FPS. Take Battlefield 3 for example (ya, i know, direct competition), many improvements were made, some little ones coming straight from COD, but they left the core of the game play intact without "whoring out" the franchise and most importantly UPDATED AND IMPROVED GRAPHICS. As one reviewer mentioned the firings at IW being the root of this issue, I say it has little to do with that, and more to do with the addition of Sledgehammer. This game has less server issues than the last few releases, but there is far too much inconsistency with "hitmarkers" (shooting opponents with full clips and no results) and the general feel of shooting ANY gun in this game feels over tweaked, away from how the other MW's felt and the result is obvious; Sledgehammer tried to do too much.

    Although my points here were spotty here, that is a direct result of what they have done to the gamers, and with this franchise. And even though I'll be labeled a hypocrite, i'll still be giving this game chance after chance due to many friends having the game and give the developers more chances to make updates to improve the gameplay.    … Expand
  32. Berkman
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Unbelieveable.

    Single player wise, game gets shorter and loses it's epic feeling almost completely in this installment. Modern Warfare 3 is the worst of all three. I did not liked the idea of flashbacks in Black Ops but even it was better to play! Back in multiplayer. It is just a new map pack to MW2, oh no, MW2 is way better than MW3. I'll stick with CoD4 for a while more. It is the    Unbelieveable.

    Single player wise, game gets shorter and loses it's epic feeling almost completely in this installment. Modern Warfare 3 is the worst of all three. I did not liked the idea of flashbacks in Black Ops but even it was better to play!

    Back in multiplayer. It is just a new map pack to MW2, oh no, MW2 is way better than MW3.

    I'll stick with CoD4 for a while more. It is the best game out there, and it has both MW2 and BOps maps as mods.

    MW3, no dedicated servers, worse sound and graphics. It looks like a game from 5 years ago.    … Expand
  33. kckaos
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Although i prefer Black Ops (think im in the minority that does!?), this is a great game! the story may be quit linier, but it is a lot of fun and wraps up the loose ends of the previous two!
    The online is still fun especially the new mode 'Kill Confirmed' as it suites my style of gameing (run and gun). A couple of things that annoys me is IW have taken the dive and customizing features    Although i prefer Black Ops (think im in the minority that does!?), this is a great game! the story may be quit linier, but it is a lot of fun and wraps up the loose ends of the previous two!
    The online is still fun especially the new mode 'Kill Confirmed' as it suites my style of gameing (run and gun). A couple of things that annoys me is IW have taken the dive and customizing features out which i loved!    … Expand
  34. Phalanx2006
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Forget Black Ops. This game keeps everything that was great about MW2 and fixes what was broken with it. Anyone who gave this game a really low score must have very unrealistic expectations. The campaign was short but the multiplayer will keep you coming back. The Kill Confirmed mode really adds a challenging twist to TDM. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes a fast paced shooter andForget Black Ops. This game keeps everything that was great about MW2 and fixes what was broken with it. Anyone who gave this game a really low score must have very unrealistic expectations. The campaign was short but the multiplayer will keep you coming back. The Kill Confirmed mode really adds a challenging twist to TDM. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes a fast paced shooter and for once it looks to be on par with the 360 version of the game.… Expand
  35. kevler
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    First I would like to tell them what a good job they have done. Even with different developers they have kept the essence of a Call of Duty Modern Warfare series. The game has attracted a huge audience in the past. With this to come in mind, some of the audience donâ
  36. Evilfif
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    MW3 = MW2=MW1=0.

    this game is an abomination, we wonder if Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer spent more than a day on this game    MW3 = MW2=MW1=0.

    this game is an abomination, we wonder if Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer spent more than a day on this game ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  37. Angel200
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    No spoilers here. Just completed the single player campaign and have logged roughly 5 hours of multiplayer. MW3 is once again the top gun of action FPS games. It's simply the best. The campaign plays out like a tent pole Hollywood action film. Huge set pieces, interesting characters, immersive combat and a very satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. There are several moments, especiallyNo spoilers here. Just completed the single player campaign and have logged roughly 5 hours of multiplayer. MW3 is once again the top gun of action FPS games. It's simply the best. The campaign plays out like a tent pole Hollywood action film. Huge set pieces, interesting characters, immersive combat and a very satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. There are several moments, especially one, if you have played all three games where you will be shocked and saddened. A fitting end to a fine story. The multiplayer is however the main reason to jump on any COD game. I swear it's the only time I still talk to some of my college friends. The new features, especially the support kill streak addition, makes the game much more accessable to main stream gamers like myself. The maps are fluid and fun. And the competition is top notch. There are some buggy issues with setting up matches but pretty much all games launch with bugs like that these days. They will be patched in time and the experience will get even better. Enjoy the game and find me online under gamer tag Angel200 if you liked my review (or if you hated it and want to shoot me - in MP of course). This is the best COD game to date. And if you are a fan this will be money very well spent.… Expand
  38. xxdoubledeezxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I'm wondering if the average user score on this game is being sabotaged by fanboys of a certain other game. With that being said, MW3 is a fitting sequel to the last outing by Infinity Ward. Single player is as frantic and cinematic as ever. I felt like I was playing through a Michael Bay movie. Of course, if you are expecting something more Oscar-worthy, you obviously don't know theI'm wondering if the average user score on this game is being sabotaged by fanboys of a certain other game. With that being said, MW3 is a fitting sequel to the last outing by Infinity Ward. Single player is as frantic and cinematic as ever. I felt like I was playing through a Michael Bay movie. Of course, if you are expecting something more Oscar-worthy, you obviously don't know the franchise very well. Overall, it was a lot of fun. The spec ops mode of MW2 has returned with some enhancements. Eat your heart out Zombies, because IW has conjured up the fun with survival mode. It's a wholly different experience when the enemies can shoot back. Multiplayer has a lot more depth with the addition of 2 new game modes, Kill Confirmed and Team Defender. The weapon leveling system is a nice touch, too. The matchmaking servers are still just as problematic as ever, although I'm not getting a lot of lag once I'm in a match. Most of the issue is with getting into the match to begin with. I've also had problems with getting separated when I'm playing online in a party with friends. Graphically, MW3 looks so much better than Black Ops. I didn't realize how much I missed the weather effects until I played through a rain storm on one of the maps. I won't say this is the prettiest game ever, but I did feel immersed in the game environment than with the last Call of Duty. For those who are complaining that IW is using the same engine from MW2 with no improvements, I have to disagree. These developers are obviously learning more about getting more out of the same game engine. Many game makers use the same game engine for multiple outings. It's like saying that the graphics can't have improved because it's still the same ol' PS3. I'm really enjoying Modern Warfare 3 and I can't wait to see what IW comes up with for DLC.… Expand
  39. FlyingIron
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I'm not really sure where all the hate is coming from. I love the Strike Package setups and Kill Confirmed is a great twist on Team Deathmatch. This game is a much faster pace too. I own Battlefield 3 and the two are completely different. As for the comments of "I've played this game before": What did you expect? It would've been nice to get more with a pre-order as Battlefield 3's firstI'm not really sure where all the hate is coming from. I love the Strike Package setups and Kill Confirmed is a great twist on Team Deathmatch. This game is a much faster pace too. I own Battlefield 3 and the two are completely different. As for the comments of "I've played this game before": What did you expect? It would've been nice to get more with a pre-order as Battlefield 3's first DLC, but I thoroughly enjoy MW3. You always feel like you're accomplishing something in this game, between the emblems and tags and leveling up weapons and the list goes on and on. I'm 10 all the way.… Expand
  40. Usivan666
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 still kicks ass! Yes, the expectations were high! But there was already so much in Modern Warfare 2, that developers couldn't jump higher. This is the same situation, as with Gears of War 3... We just got used to those special effects and scripts. But I personally enjoy the game and think, the campaign or the multiplayer could have been better! Yes, there areCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3 still kicks ass! Yes, the expectations were high! But there was already so much in Modern Warfare 2, that developers couldn't jump higher. This is the same situation, as with Gears of War 3... We just got used to those special effects and scripts. But I personally enjoy the game and think, the campaign or the multiplayer could have been better! Yes, there are not many new features... But there is no need for them! The gameplay is still awesome! Adding some significant new features and experimentation could have ruined the game. The same for the graphics. In order to reach high standards of graphics the developers should have changed the game engine, breaking the balance and the structure of gameplay we all know and love. This game is awesome and I totally recommend it to every shooter fan or the fan of the series! It couldn't have been better =))… Expand
  41. darkecofreak
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    As I don't care about multiplayer, I thought Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was great. It had a lot of twists, a satisfying climax, and a wonderful denouement. I cheered to watch Makarov try to run like cowards always do and even more so to watch him swing.
  42. Aspro1890
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The bad reviews on this site are rediculous; i mean its a good game. I don't know if its because none of these people can noob tube anymore because that's finally been dealt with. The multiplayer offers more primary weapons than ever before albeit some being a little.over powered. This game comes stock with 16 maps which is more than ever before and is guaranteed more. To further debuntheThe bad reviews on this site are rediculous; i mean its a good game. I don't know if its because none of these people can noob tube anymore because that's finally been dealt with. The multiplayer offers more primary weapons than ever before albeit some being a little.over powered. This game comes stock with 16 maps which is more than ever before and is guaranteed more. To further debunthe myth that the multiplayer is just a rehash, the killstreak system has been revamped into strike packages. These are broken into 3 playstyles where the assault is suiting your everyday COD player and support is for the less skilled. This is notable because they finally addressed Tue balancing problem this game had however there is still some killstreak abuse but its dealablell. The multiplayer also has two new modes in addition to all the other classic COD modes. The campaign is a nice add on to the experiennce though a little short. The package also come with Spec OPS mode from MW2 and a brand new survival mode. To all the unfair and bull reviews that this game doesn't deserve, please explain how a hammer with more modes than any other game, a game where they made more friendly for everyone, a game that's been balanced to the poinnt where there are no recognizable abuses, a game that offers more maps than ever before, and a game that comes with.a total of 3 new modes across the board deserves anything less than a 9.… Expand
  43. nintendo3DS
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing! Why do you guys think it's bad? Their is so much new content in MW3, it's not even funny! Campaign was epic. Survival mode is astonishing. Multiplayer is amazing and hella fun. So yeah, get out trolls.
  44. patriotsfanX
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is very good why are people putting it down this should be a 9.5. The only thing wrong with it is matchmaking. The maps are fun, campaign is awsome. I couldn't get off the multiplayer last night. The ps3 has a awsome version. Really like kill confirmed very fun game mode. God this is leaps and bounds better then black ops almost night and day. Like i said this should be a 10 myThis game is very good why are people putting it down this should be a 9.5. The only thing wrong with it is matchmaking. The maps are fun, campaign is awsome. I couldn't get off the multiplayer last night. The ps3 has a awsome version. Really like kill confirmed very fun game mode. God this is leaps and bounds better then black ops almost night and day. Like i said this should be a 10 my only complaint is matchmaking takes a long time. For people who say this is a cut and paste game it is not… Expand
  45. Wootball
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    In what can only be described as a lesson in evolution rather than revolution, Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer need to be applauded for sticking with what works, tweaking the things that donâ
  46. Esurohn
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    So after playing this since launch and having a total of around 12 hours sleep, I have to a conclusion. I wasted money. I already own MW2, got Black Ops and was expecting something more from MW3 I guess. What I got was MW2 with BLOPs Zombie mode minus the zombies. All the maps are so vertical and have the same dirty look. There are so many corners that now getting caught in a goodSo after playing this since launch and having a total of around 12 hours sleep, I have to a conclusion. I wasted money. I already own MW2, got Black Ops and was expecting something more from MW3 I guess. What I got was MW2 with BLOPs Zombie mode minus the zombies. All the maps are so vertical and have the same dirty look. There are so many corners that now getting caught in a good firefight is a thing of the past. None of these maps are memorable and can't even come close to classics such as Cliffside, Eder Dam, Terminal, Crash and Backlot.

    They've used the same in game icons, no new death animations, same killcam and just basically the same audio only boosted with advanced clarity and maybe more treble and bass because the guns do sound a tad more realistic.

    The campaign itself was just a Michael Bay movie. So many explosions and action but most of it for no good reason except for it to break silence. So, MW3 has it's good points and that is familiarity, it basically is a CoD game. But, it's a CoD game I already own. This game could has easily been a DLC map pack for MW2 and because of that fact and the fact I paid full game price, I have to give it a low score.

    Please Activision, wake up and stop recycling your ideas. We're bored of it and we don't appreciate paying that much for poor quality, especially with money problems in this day and age.    … Expand
  47. Jamasen
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    this game was a lot better than i had expected, when i first started watching the trailers i was having mixed feelings about this game, but once i had started playing the campaign i was fairly surprised that the single was quite good from my perspective. multiplayer is not as good was modern warfare 2 or cod4 due to the fact that there was not many large open maps like "wasteland" orthis game was a lot better than i had expected, when i first started watching the trailers i was having mixed feelings about this game, but once i had started playing the campaign i was fairly surprised that the single was quite good from my perspective. multiplayer is not as good was modern warfare 2 or cod4 due to the fact that there was not many large open maps like "wasteland" or "overgrown" but the multiplayer overall was good fun. overall a great game.… Expand
  48. CrepuscularFlow
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is what you get when a game studio (or studios in this case) goes for the sure payday instead of concentrating on a quality game. If you've never played Call of Duty before, then you might be suitably impressed with the game. For anyone who has played an FPS in the last 6 years, this game bring absolutely nothing to the table. First, let's address theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is what you get when a game studio (or studios in this case) goes for the sure payday instead of concentrating on a quality game. If you've never played Call of Duty before, then you might be suitably impressed with the game. For anyone who has played an FPS in the last 6 years, this game bring absolutely nothing to the table. First, let's address the steaming turd that is the campaign mode -- If this game was released by another company under a different name, these "professional" reviews would be singing a radically different tune. Each task in the campaign revolves around moving your character to a point on the map that triggers the endlessly respawning monster closet to shut off. There is zero strategy involved and freelancing is actively discouraged via small game areas and having to press a button at certain map point in order to continue. I don't mind my campaigns being a bit on the rails, as wandering aimlessly wondering what I'm supposed to be doing isn't any fun, but this game is so tightly held on the rails as to be no fun at all, unless you are a fan fan of running headlong into enemy fire with no thought at all, in which case, you'll probably love this game. Multiplayer, the supposed stregnth of this game, adds little to the tried and true formula that has worked so well in the past. While one might expect that from a mappack or DLC, charging full-price for a glorified map-pack doesn't sit right with me. Couple that with charging players for doing what all other games do for free (Call of Duty Elite), and you have what amounts to a giant cash grab.

    Since the last edition of Modern Warfare had rampant lag/cheating issues that went unchecked, I hold out little hope that this year's version will fare much better. If Infinity Ward et. al. actually offer some support to the multiplayer community who don't pay $60 a year over and above the cost of the game, I might be inclined to bring the score up to a 4 (4 out of 5 for mulitplayer and 0 out of 5 for singleplayer).

    Bottom line, experienced games should avoid this game like the plague. By purchasing this game, you are tacitily endorsing crappy game design and encouraging companies to keep putting out bad products.    … Expand
  49. XLEE
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I'm glad I did not buy the game! I had a chance to borrow it so I did not throw my money on another failed game! I took the previous game series in which I could not play because of all the problems with their servers so I decided to stop playing in the series!! Time they learned to appreciate the gamers and invest in our games! Sorry for the English
  50. frenchayy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    2 years of development, 2 years. And what have they produced? A re-skinned mw2 with a 4 hour campaign. I honestly think any sane development team could've produced what mw3 is in under a month. It is an absolute joke and an embarassment that people continue to buy this game. There is no aspect that draws me to the game, the maps are by far the worst of the series, and I honestly and2 years of development, 2 years. And what have they produced? A re-skinned mw2 with a 4 hour campaign. I honestly think any sane development team could've produced what mw3 is in under a month. It is an absolute joke and an embarassment that people continue to buy this game. There is no aspect that draws me to the game, the maps are by far the worst of the series, and I honestly and beginning to believe this is just a massive troll.… Expand
  51. pierrejiskandar
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Mw3 is basically a map pack, all in all it uses an outdated engine, with very minor tweaks to make it seam that there is a difference between it and that of MW2, but as matter of fact, there really isn't much of a difference, the multiplayer is the same as any other COD title, shares the same formula of: 1- Kill, 2- get kill streak, 3- use killstreak to kill more people, 4- repeat.
  52. vicentec
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Almost perfect. It earns a 10, but maybe the next time it could give us more surprises. The Elite stuff is not for me. The new modes are really funny.
  53. miosid_03
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    As it is a tradition, Activision has been releasing a Call of Duty game every year for the past 5 or 6 years. Many people seem not to realize they are paying full price for the same game every year, or at least that is what I heard. I decided to try the game for myself, and after playing for 4 straight hours I came to the conclusion that the game is trash, yes there, I said it, it's trash.As it is a tradition, Activision has been releasing a Call of Duty game every year for the past 5 or 6 years. Many people seem not to realize they are paying full price for the same game every year, or at least that is what I heard. I decided to try the game for myself, and after playing for 4 straight hours I came to the conclusion that the game is trash, yes there, I said it, it's trash. I hope one day consumers lose the blindfold they carry with them and realize they are being ripped off by a greedy company, they need to realize that buying a $60 DLC every year not only encourages other companies to act the same way and release the same game every year, but it also goes to show that companies need not to improve and/or bring something new to the table with each iteration in order to be successful. What happened to the good old days of gaming? I hope Activision one day goes bankrupt, I wish nothing but the worst to this greedy company.… Expand
  54. MrButtburn1
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow what a disappointment, two years in development and that's what we get. I'm sorry to say the almighty dollar has taken over. Activisions greed for money killed the cod series. And now how can Activision get more money faster than shipping sub par games, let's introduce cod elite and take another half a billion dollars from gamers for something that has no use.
  55. Nibiru
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    this game just got old. nothing new just a expansion new weapons. Bf3 is way better. I broke my **** of doody disk. This game is not even that fun, its the same as black ops and mw2, i expected new engine and new weapons. but it only had new weapons but not as many, A lot of the weapons were recycled from Cod4, MW2, and Black ops. So don't get this game its terrible
  56. Watcherxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I'm glad one of the two war games delivered. BF3 was garbage, "Above and beyond the call" my ass. What everyone says is true... This is the same as the other MW games in that it's a fast paced exciting story, addicting multiplayer, and the survival mode is a great addition.
  57. TeeDog
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's a shame this game could have been so much better. I've loved the COD games and have been a big fan. I feel like this game is the same ole stuff. They didn't raise the bar in my opinion. Battlefield 3 did raise the bar significantly and i will be playing that from now on. Most of the old staff wasn't even involved in making this new game. All the hype and then this, wow. All the gameIt's a shame this game could have been so much better. I've loved the COD games and have been a big fan. I feel like this game is the same ole stuff. They didn't raise the bar in my opinion. Battlefield 3 did raise the bar significantly and i will be playing that from now on. Most of the old staff wasn't even involved in making this new game. All the hype and then this, wow. All the game reviews are bogus too. Seems like those guys are all on the take.… Expand
  58. Michaelangelo
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Are you people seriously hating this much? MW3 is the best COD since COD 4 MW. If your a fan of this series and not a BF lover you knew what to expect and what you were getting. a 1080P 60FPS FPS shooter. The game has been drastically innovated and it shows. Everything about this game is COD 4 on crack. They have all the good stuff back and even made awesome tweeks! I loved COD 4 and wasntAre you people seriously hating this much? MW3 is the best COD since COD 4 MW. If your a fan of this series and not a BF lover you knew what to expect and what you were getting. a 1080P 60FPS FPS shooter. The game has been drastically innovated and it shows. Everything about this game is COD 4 on crack. They have all the good stuff back and even made awesome tweeks! I loved COD 4 and wasnt a real fan of one since NOW! Yes there re better graphics IE uncharted 3, but this game is beautiful. Geez there is oil dripping from train cars and the closer you get the more you hear it. Dont forget add in Spec ops and survival and this is the best COD iteration yet. So please for the haters or ppl who just stink at the game be fair this game is far from a 2.… Expand
  59. Humpernator
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I love all the negative reviews! It would be much higher if everyone who is playing the game stopped to review the game on here. I am playing it and love it. A lot like MW2 but by adding weapon proficiency, strike packages and new guns and a few new attachments, this game will be played by me for the next few months at least. The strike packages really even out the game, giving killI love all the negative reviews! It would be much higher if everyone who is playing the game stopped to review the game on here. I am playing it and love it. A lot like MW2 but by adding weapon proficiency, strike packages and new guns and a few new attachments, this game will be played by me for the next few months at least. The strike packages really even out the game, giving kill streaks to those who contribute to the match besides just kills.… Expand
  60. JonSmackenrow
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Lets start with the cons. This game is not as good as Crysis 2. Lets just get that out of the way. If all the losers that gave these game a 1 would play Crysis 2 or Killzone 3 or Portal 2, then those games would have sold. As it is haters gonna hate, and Players gonna play. Secondly I am still not a big fan of the strike packages and quick scoping and Drew Brees accuracy when throwing aLets start with the cons. This game is not as good as Crysis 2. Lets just get that out of the way. If all the losers that gave these game a 1 would play Crysis 2 or Killzone 3 or Portal 2, then those games would have sold. As it is haters gonna hate, and Players gonna play. Secondly I am still not a big fan of the strike packages and quick scoping and Drew Brees accuracy when throwing a gernada. 3. Not a fan that in multi-player the 2 factions look the same. Pros. You war with someone in Spec Ops, around level 25 insistent friendship. 2ndly Gun on gun feels dang good. Single player has a lot of variety. It is a good rump. And there are no bugs that I can see, something I can not say about Crysis 2. Don't trust the Occupy-Metacritic-Crowd.… Expand
  61. pyGamer
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    MW3 is the last CoD I will buy. In fact if I could be given my money back I would do. Does this game contains new lines of code? Does it contains any new experience? It's the same old game repacked and put on sale again and again...Last CoD
  62. Oly1kenobi
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Game is an improvement on MW2 as far as graphics and features. All these 1s and 0s are just being done by MW3 haters. The new spec ops mode is done very well, and the new weapon xp is great. New modes, including dogtag mode are very fun and add new gameplay.
  63. RaiderMX
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Really this game is Moder Warfere "3"; I cant believe its another game. It feels too much like MW2 DLC. The gameplay is equal, the history is very "cliche" and predictable, and the multiplayer is the same of the last 4 games... really? I think this "Call of Duty" will die like "Guitar Hero". I will save in my memory CoD 2 and 4. The others are only DLCs with a full-game cost.
  64. MajorTom
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    (MetaCritic please do something about these idiots spamming the game ratings!)

    This game is fantastic. Multiplayer is the best it's ever been and the new Survival mode is way better than zombies. The campaign is awesome sure the writings stupid but it's a shooter it's not like Halo was fine art. Speaking as a fellow game designer (Not Affiliated with Activision) it's kind of worrying that    (MetaCritic please do something about these idiots spamming the game ratings!)

    This game is fantastic.
    Multiplayer is the best it's ever been and the new Survival mode is way better than zombies.
    The campaign is awesome sure the writings stupid but it's a shooter it's not like Halo was fine art.
    Speaking as a fellow game designer (Not Affiliated with Activision) it's kind of worrying that MetaCritic reviews can be spammed liked this. I'm not a Call of Duty fanboy both it and Battlefield are amazing series in their own way. I just happen to like the more Action-Oriented gameplay of Call of Duty more.    … Expand
  65. BrunoAndres
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
  66. donaldo81
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad que el juego esta muy bueno, buen sonido, buena diversión. Los nuevos killstreaks geniales y la forma de subir el arma de nivel muy bueno. Valio la pena y la espera.… Expand
  67. Hardbodiii82
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is awesomeness made flesh!!! The devs dont go back and tear the whole apart instead they build on what was a badass foundation and thats just the campaign mode. Multiplayer obviously is where this game truly shines! I think 9.3million SOLD DAY 1 speaks for it self. You can say fanboys,BF3, blah blah but in the words of ya boy Yo Gotti....NUMBERS DONT LIE!!!
  68. georgeold
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is by far the greatest call of duty game yet. I've played the game and it is the satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. So get you one.(P.S those low scores are haters and BF3 lovers)
  69. gael23
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    mw3 olliemultiplayer is looklike block ops.was sad wen i saw that.notinig like mw1 o mw2 best games 4ever.it be ok if they madea addpack mw2 and add zomies some like that.i pay for that los of players to.
  70. Skyline_21mad
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    The campaign has only disappointed me. I expected more, seems to replay MW2. But the cooperative is fantastic, especially the survival mode. The multiplayer is ok, is not the best, not the worst but I was expecting something different ... I hate to repeat myself but it seems MW2 ...
  71. sync214
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Still as fun as ever. Campaign kept me up all night and it jumps right in from the end of modern warfare 2. Spec Ops a welcome addition back from modern warfare 2.
  72. Mischaonline
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Simply Great. This is the final product with all the tweaks the community has been asking for since CoD4.
    The tempo is very high, sometimes it is soo quiet and the next second the air is filled with enemy crafts which I this early in the game can´t take on (unless with a SAM Turret). BLack Ops is like a walk in a park and with the change of a disc you will be thrown into a    Simply Great. This is the final product with all the tweaks the community has been asking for since CoD4.
    The tempo is very high, sometimes it is soo quiet and the next second the air is filled with enemy crafts which I this early in the game can´t take on (unless with a SAM Turret). BLack Ops is like a walk in a park and with the change of a disc you will be thrown into a marathon race, bullets coming from everywhere. There are a few places to hide -to few - u can´t really hide, maybe catch your breath and reload and if you are a camper shoot one or two enemies and that is if your lucky. The n00btube is a bit stronger than in BLOPS but far from annoying, rather perfect for this environment and tempo. The pointstreak system makes ppl finally go for objectives. The reasonable thing to buy for prestigetokens is Custom slots it seems, you have quite the arsenal to begin with and I have already gotten the Scar-L and Spas-12 thrown at me and gotten to choose from a vast amount of streaks once. And I am at lvl 10 now.

    Dunno what else to say, I am really happy I went with this one (cause I had my doubts about repeating the same old formula again). I hope I will still be at lvl 80. But so far this looks good - almost too good.    … Expand
  73. RAWFODOG
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So it's an expensive map-pack? Correct. However you won't find more people online playing a game with a more solid foundation and set of mechanics. Shame? Yes. Could they have done more? Yes x2. Is it still going to keep you hooked for months? Yes x3.… Expand
  74. Mysterym3At
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Lots of unfair reviews and ratings. MW3 is a great game with tons of new features. Great multiplayer experience, fun new game modes, point streaks, etc. survival mode is excellent and the single player is a nice wrap up to MW2.
  75. rahzel
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    MW3 might be more of the same with minor improvements over MW2, but it doesn't deserve this low of a score. If anything BLOPS deserves this score for being such a piece of ...

    While most are playing MP, the SP campaign is probably my favorite of the series.
  76. ChimpsArePimps
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    people will always love to hate Call of Duty. they complain that the campaign is too short, that the plot is too grandiose, that the multiplayer is just a rehashed version of the last game's, and that it adds nothing to the genre. This hasn't hurt CoD in the slightest, and MW3 is going to be a huge hit. And it deserves to. Sure, battlefield 3 is prettier, but it comes nowhere close to thepeople will always love to hate Call of Duty. they complain that the campaign is too short, that the plot is too grandiose, that the multiplayer is just a rehashed version of the last game's, and that it adds nothing to the genre. This hasn't hurt CoD in the slightest, and MW3 is going to be a huge hit. And it deserves to. Sure, battlefield 3 is prettier, but it comes nowhere close to the pure FPS mastery that makes CoD such a juggernaut. The campaign far surpasses the vaguely interesting BF3 campaign and, thankfully, blows the stupid and confusing MW2 campaign out of the water, surpassing the surprisingly strong Black Ops to fall, imo, just short of the first Modern Warfare and Bioshock as the best FPS i've played. The scale is bigger, and while that's not always better, MW3 thankfully avoids a michael bay feel while still having over-the-top set pieces around the globe in the throes of WWIII. But nobody gives two **** about single player except for me, so multiplayer: its pretty **** good. they've made some changes, and while it doesn't seem to be enough for many people, i really don't see much point in ignoring what's widely considered to be one of the best multiplayer experiences ever and trying to reinvent the wheel for the sequel. spec ops, which i've just barely played, is also a ton of fun. Bottom line: haters gonna hate. But MW3, even with all the hype surrounding it, is a fantastic game and completely worth the money. Yes, it runs on an old engine. Yes, the multiplayer feels very similar to MW2. But if you can get over these two flaws (and one of them isn't really even a flaw, seeing as people still play MW2's multiplayer today), then you will be rewarded with a very, very good game.… Expand
  77. BlackSox9
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This is crazy, I can't believe all the disappointed BF3 Fan Boys that came on here to trash MW3. I heard about the incredibly unbalanced user score that MW3 has received on Metacritic from IGN, and decided to create a Metacritic account just to give an unbiased and objective review and score. And to help even out this Very low score for an obviously above average game, I mean sure MW3 isThis is crazy, I can't believe all the disappointed BF3 Fan Boys that came on here to trash MW3. I heard about the incredibly unbalanced user score that MW3 has received on Metacritic from IGN, and decided to create a Metacritic account just to give an unbiased and objective review and score. And to help even out this Very low score for an obviously above average game, I mean sure MW3 is not perfect but 3.1 out of ten is bull***t. First off I would like to state that I am not a COD Fan Boy and not a little kid, I'm a hardcore gamer that has been playing games since the early nineties. I play all manner of games on PC and PS3 and have also bought MW3's main competitor BF3. I have played about 30 hours on BF3's Multiplayer and have a 3.30 Kill/Death Ratio so am no noob when it comes to FPS. Even so I was disappointed with the overall products of both Battlefied 3 (which got boring faster than expected) and MW3. In the end I scored MW3 8 out of 10. It is very similar to MW2 but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The Singleplayer was OK, similar to the last two Modern Warfare's (overall uneventfull and boring with only some good bits) Spec Ops Missions are fun and exciting, especially if you have a friend to play them with and Spec Ops New Survival Mode is great addictive fun and a good addition to the series, I would say, and this is just my opinion that this is better than Zombies (playing with a mic is essential). Than you have Multiplayer which love it or hate it is pretty much the same as MW2 but with Strike Pakages, different killstreaks and different variations on old perks, some new guns and some new maps and game modes. Noob tubing, Nuke Killstreak and One Man Army Perk are gone but Quikscoping and Drop Shoting are still the order of the day. Also Spawn Deaths, Hit Detaction and Lag Issues can become a bit annoying. But with a half Decent Connection, a bit of skill and a touch of class you should be able to overcome these shotcomings to have one of the sweetest FPS Online Gaming experiences you can have at this time. I won't lie somtimes the multiplayer can have you screaming at the TV about the injustice of the last 5 Cheap deaths that made no sense whatsoever. But with a bit of patience even without the Elite Functions you get to know the layout of the maps, the spawn points, choke points, best class layouts for specific situations and maps. You will receive better weapons and figure out which strike package work best for you, and then your experience will start getting better. And to everyone saying COD is unbalanced that's BS, because there is a strategy and counter for everything your adversaries can throw at you. So after everything is said and done what it really comes down to is skill (and who has more of it). Overall, taken all the features packed into this one game and the weeks and possibly months of enjoyment that can be had, it's impossible for me to see how this game can receive a score below an 8 let alone a 5. If your a fan of FPS or games in general this a great addition to your game collection. Definately not MW2 DLC, and for only $50 to $100 are you that poor/cheap to complain about purchasing a great game and depriving yourself of fun just because a bunch of pathetic PC BF3 Fanboy Sheep/Followers decided to flood this site with negative reviews. It's Up To You.â… Expand
  78. glimmer03
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    j'ai acheter le jeu samedi , le mode histoire est très développer , pas comme la plupart des jeux de guerres ou tous le scénario y est devinable après la 1ère mission , le mode multijoueur juste magnifique etc etc ...
  79. r2d2
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    les arme du jeu son bien mes pas trop bien parce que ils on copier les meme armes du jeu mw2 ou black ops ils on rajouter que quelque armes les graphisme son bien tres bien meme.
  80. Tsuma
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Mw3 is just a DLC from Modern warfare 2....
    Graphic is same like MW2 (we are not idiot)
    only 2 player on survival mode. (where is fun like zombie mode ?... NOTHING)
    pat the moment, Infinity ward is a great scamer !!! 70â
  81. jefw123
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Absolutely horrible game, worse than MW2 - DO NOT BUY!Absolutely horrible game, worse than MW2 - DO NOT BUY!

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  82. bd_louie
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    MW3 is the best one yet, and is a fitting end to the Modern Warfare storyline. Nevermind the blatant negative reviews, this game is a step above Black Ops and is even slightly better than MW2. The funny thing is that the people here that are rating the title as zero are the one who are still playing the game and loving every min of it.
  83. kevin-x16
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this games is very very good. 10/10 . modem warfare 3 merite 10/10 ce jeux et extra jouer tous ce jeux est magnifique veuillez vraiment bien le noté car il en vaut le coup. je m'éclate a faire des partis en survie et multijoueur… Expand
  84. ElBobo
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    OK, graphics are outdated. OK, the campaign is ultra short (but effective). But the multi is everything a MW fan is looking for: addictive, challenging and fun. Nothing new in this MW 2.5 but enough to be the game of the year in this category. It doesn't deserve a 10 but it doesn't deserve a score under 5...so it's a 10 to level up the score.
  85. kanedark
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    The Modern Warfare series will be always a name that everybody will remember like the most selling franchise in the history of videogames. I know this game may not be as good as some people may think, but I've been a follower of the series since the first COD came out for ps2 and pc. I don't think it is fair to score down a game just because it has some things that we may not like, inThe Modern Warfare series will be always a name that everybody will remember like the most selling franchise in the history of videogames. I know this game may not be as good as some people may think, but I've been a follower of the series since the first COD came out for ps2 and pc. I don't think it is fair to score down a game just because it has some things that we may not like, in order to do a good review, you have to take in consideration what has been done to the gameplay, graphics, sound effects, textures and most importantly, the game experience itself after playing all of their options. If you do not like it and you have something against Activision, don't buy it. If you really want to check it out but you are unsure of it because of the scores, buy it and play it a little bit and if it was not for you, just sell it on ebay. Don't let the rest make your decission to decide whether you will buy this game . I am proud to say that I spend money on buying this game and it has been one of the most amazing experiences i've had while playing videogames. It's good to know that such a huge company is still taking the time to listen to the fans and maintaining most of the cool aspects from the old games and always putting something new on them.… Expand
  86. ChrissyBottle
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Ignore the ridiculously low user review score. This game, whilst far from perfect, is very good. The whole situation stinks of trolls. MW3 has a short, but exciting campaign, you'll know what to expect if you've played any recent COD game. It's definitely better than Black Ops are provides a fitting conclusion to the Modern Warfare trilogy. The multi-player is excellent as usual, with someIgnore the ridiculously low user review score. This game, whilst far from perfect, is very good. The whole situation stinks of trolls. MW3 has a short, but exciting campaign, you'll know what to expect if you've played any recent COD game. It's definitely better than Black Ops are provides a fitting conclusion to the Modern Warfare trilogy. The multi-player is excellent as usual, with some nice new game modes and maps.… Expand
  87. nextgen
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3, more like Modern Warfare 2.1. Adding some new maps and guns is not a new title. It's a very expensive expansion pack. Activision better stop trying to ride the Call of Duty wave and get IW to produce an actual successor to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
  88. GoonDogg
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    I think the game is incredibly fun. Multiplayer is addicting, yet frustrating at times but I blame myself for just being awful. Survivor mode is a great mode and presents endless hours* of gameplay. I admit the campaign is short, but it seems to just be an unfortunate truth about most shooters, the campaign is merely an add on, where as the multiplayer is where the addiction sets in. II think the game is incredibly fun. Multiplayer is addicting, yet frustrating at times but I blame myself for just being awful. Survivor mode is a great mode and presents endless hours* of gameplay. I admit the campaign is short, but it seems to just be an unfortunate truth about most shooters, the campaign is merely an add on, where as the multiplayer is where the addiction sets in. I actually never had MW2 at its release, but played a lot a month ago because I was curious as to how similar MW3 would be to its predecessor, sadly it is dangerously identical. I don't know how all those programming and other thing work, but as far as I can tell this is just a map pack dlc. For me, I haven't spent years playing MW2 waiting for this release, if I had I am sure I would be even more upset. But from vantage, fun game and to me worth the money because of the amount of time I have/will play it. Perhaps others should wait for used or cheaper copies in the future.… Expand
  89. Kuate619
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    First of all let me start by saying that allthese trolls need to get the f out and stop making fake ass reviews! Just ecause u really suck at something doesnt make it a bad game, i bet most of those reviews are by people who havnt even played the game ere just sad cause there gayass battlefields guplay iss floaty and clunky. Mw3 campaign was awesome, multiplayer is still king, and theFirst of all let me start by saying that allthese trolls need to get the f out and stop making fake ass reviews! Just ecause u really suck at something doesnt make it a bad game, i bet most of those reviews are by people who havnt even played the game ere just sad cause there gayass battlefields guplay iss floaty and clunky. Mw3 campaign was awesome, multiplayer is still king, and the graphics despite it being an old ass engine still looks amazi! WINNiNG… Expand
  90. d2idan
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    this game like all the modern warfare's is amazing. its not hard to see that battlefied 3 fans wrote this.
    i play only in call of duty ! one game only on xbox ...just amazing amazing amazing ..................
    AMAZING !!!! i wish you'll do more 100 games like this !
  91. tomwarns
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I bought this game, and let me tell you the complaints are unwarranted. The gameplay is silky smooth, and the single player campaign is breathtaking. Of course it is a little unrealistic how often you defy death, but that is what makes it so fun! The spec ops is phenomenal, particularly survival. 16 levels of chaos to play through - gotta love it. Multiplayer is awesome too, although II bought this game, and let me tell you the complaints are unwarranted. The gameplay is silky smooth, and the single player campaign is breathtaking. Of course it is a little unrealistic how often you defy death, but that is what makes it so fun! The spec ops is phenomenal, particularly survival. 16 levels of chaos to play through - gotta love it. Multiplayer is awesome too, although I have had some problems getting my elite subscription online. I would write more, but I wanna go back to playing more MW3!… Expand
  92. SnapWire
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    The best part about this is all the whiny BF3 fanboys crying about how it got rated higher than BF3 by the critics... Pathetic-- get over it. I like both games-- certainly, BF3 is more of a significant change from BFBC2 than MW3 is from MW2... But if you were a fan of the previous CODs, you'll most likely have fun with this one as well. 7/10 due to the lack of any big changes, butThe best part about this is all the whiny BF3 fanboys crying about how it got rated higher than BF3 by the critics... Pathetic-- get over it. I like both games-- certainly, BF3 is more of a significant change from BFBC2 than MW3 is from MW2... But if you were a fan of the previous CODs, you'll most likely have fun with this one as well. 7/10 due to the lack of any big changes, but certainly still a good game.… Expand
  93. DonaldTrump
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Excellent game, better than the first and famous MW1. The multiplayer concept is the same as before, but it's just awesome thing. Really. Why they should fix something what ain't broken? Only negative thing is that those multiplayer maps is way too small for my style. Single Player is just absolutely ridiculous - in the good way. It's like 5* action movie with excellent milieus and plotExcellent game, better than the first and famous MW1. The multiplayer concept is the same as before, but it's just awesome thing. Really. Why they should fix something what ain't broken? Only negative thing is that those multiplayer maps is way too small for my style. Single Player is just absolutely ridiculous - in the good way. It's like 5* action movie with excellent milieus and plot twists. The ending of Modern Warfare saga was excellent. I was like "wtf" when I saw credits. Special Ops is absolutely brilliant and the Survival Mode kicks seriously some asses.… Expand
  94. Bigmanfrank
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    It feels like they could have provided everything through DLC. It's like Modern Warfare 2.5. Nothing innovative. Graphics haven't really been updated. It will get tiring and boring really fast.
  95. CanardPCnet
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    The sentence of ACTIVISION:

    "Normally I do not do that, but if you like MW3 go to Metacritic.com and support Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. His note is suspiciously low. Be honest, but help us if you agree."

    MW2.1 is a joke!
  96. Battlefield3sux
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 is a great game ...All the Fanboy Haters aside this game is alot of fun..The single player campaign wraps up the Modern Warfare saga pretty nicely...spec op returns and is really good ..with the added bonus of a survival mode( horde mode basically)
    Then comes the real reason most purchased this game......the highly addictive multiplayer...so many match type choices...loads    Modern Warfare 3 is a great game ...All the Fanboy Haters aside this game is alot of fun..The single player campaign wraps up the Modern Warfare saga pretty nicely...spec op returns and is really good ..with the added bonus of a survival mode( horde mode basically)
    Then comes the real reason most purchased this game......the highly addictive multiplayer...so many match type choices...loads of replay value..bottom line is this game is great fun...and a must buy    … Expand
  97. TrentC
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Every Call of Duty since CoD4 has tried so hard to out-do its predecessor to the point where its made me look upon some of the greatest FPS games ever made, and think they are obselete. It has made me look at games in new ways, and think, "what is this game doing new, and if its not doing anything new, why play it?"

    Its horrible to think that I used to play marathon sessions of games like    Every Call of Duty since CoD4 has tried so hard to out-do its predecessor to the point where its made me look upon some of the greatest FPS games ever made, and think they are obselete. It has made me look at games in new ways, and think, "what is this game doing new, and if its not doing anything new, why play it?"

    Its horrible to think that I used to play marathon sessions of games like Counter Strike, CoD 4, and Halo 3, and now I dont even want to think about them.    … Expand
  98. Simonidas
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Bambusacka debilinka sibnutí gamesky would they want co manufacturing this.According to me it would get 0 vsade huhihihihuhahahah: D xD mallo. I had to take me to nezobralo ok napisat more inac by ma nezaujimaju bambusacka sproste games for the game which you su deticky and babicky. uhahahah: D xD mallo
  99. mw3fan
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    this game is awesome i love it is just wow it looks like mw2 but better. i like the new weapons and maps and is fun like every call of duty game.it's not a DLC of MW2 the MP has improved over with the spec ops giving the shine it is just as good as zombies and the unlocks will keep you going on for a while and Prestige and 80 levels will definitely be alot of time too., COD Elite is justthis game is awesome i love it is just wow it looks like mw2 but better. i like the new weapons and maps and is fun like every call of duty game.it's not a DLC of MW2 the MP has improved over with the spec ops giving the shine it is just as good as zombies and the unlocks will keep you going on for a while and Prestige and 80 levels will definitely be alot of time too., COD Elite is just as good as Battlelog everything is good ( and Campaign… Expand
  100. nolann
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un excellent cru que ce Modern Warfare 3 la mise en scène dantesque de la campagne et superb, tandis que le multi et manifestement plus équilibré que dans les derniers volets de la série, reste un modèle du genre. Et si l… Expand
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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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