Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. Reviewer2401
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Disappointing end to the series.

    Campaign is not worthy of the Modern Warfare series, Modern Warfare 2 and COD4 had much better campaigns.

    Maybe next time, Activision.
  2. SpiderPig
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I think I've played this before...Oh yes, I've played this 3 times before this. They keep putting the same game over and over again claiming that they've changed things. Since Modern Warfare, which was groundbreaking, they just released the same game and decided to charge $60 for it. I think Activision has beat another horse to death.
  3. Sgt_Ludby
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game does not deserve the negative criticism it is being dealt. It is an excellent game and I already know that the playtime I am going to get out of it will, by far, warrant the $60 purchase. I don't understand why people bash the game for "unoriginality." Seriously, has anyone compared Madden '08 to Madden '11? The differences between all of Madden's iterations are EXTREMELYThis game does not deserve the negative criticism it is being dealt. It is an excellent game and I already know that the playtime I am going to get out of it will, by far, warrant the $60 purchase. I don't understand why people bash the game for "unoriginality." Seriously, has anyone compared Madden '08 to Madden '11? The differences between all of Madden's iterations are EXTREMELY miniscule, especially when you compare it to the changes between all of the Modern Warfare versions. Ignore the public's grudged misconception and give the game an open-minded try. You'll have some fun!!… Expand
  4. zi_zidane
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I would urge even the most die hard COD fans to consider what message they are sending to game devlopers if the give MW3 a high score.

    The gaming industry is more and more ripping of consumers by simply re-skinning games instead of making new ones. When will devlopers actually develop new engines? Do we have to wait till the next generation of consoles? How much work went into the    I would urge even the most die hard COD fans to consider what message they are sending to game devlopers if the give MW3 a high score.

    The gaming industry is more and more ripping of consumers by simply re-skinning games instead of making new ones. When will devlopers actually develop new engines? Do we have to wait till the next generation of consoles?

    How much work went into the making of MW3, in comparison to say COD4? MW3 uses the same map objects (such as the busses, the tanks) as seen in COD4. These objects exist in Activision library - map creation for them is simply a drag-and-drop. It's not creation.

    The graphics, the gameplay, the engine... everything is the same. How much of MW3 is actually different or original? 20% perhaps?

    I'm asking everyone on metacritic, for the sake of future game development, to score this game low & send a message to the gaming industy, LOUD & CLEAR that we WILL NOT ACCEPT re-hashed, re-skin products.

    If you want to reap the profits, but in the work. Develop game play, develop the engine, improve the graphics... don't patronise your own customers by changing the maps and retailing the game at premium price.    … Expand
  5. al05t50ul
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Everything you would expect in a Call of Duty game! very fun and addicting multiplayer! The main campaign story line is good, but falls short. Overall, best FPS this year!
  6. jsneer
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    All the people voting for it negatively saying it is just a map pack for MW2 are idiotic.
    The game is so much more advanced. They have tried to counter out camping, which was a huge problem in all prior CoD games, by introducing Kill Confirmed. They have also changed the level at which you get things like Claymore's etc, so again, stopping camping. This changes the whole dynamic of the    All the people voting for it negatively saying it is just a map pack for MW2 are idiotic.
    The game is so much more advanced. They have tried to counter out camping, which was a huge problem in all prior CoD games, by introducing Kill Confirmed. They have also changed the level at which you get things like Claymore's etc, so again, stopping camping. This changes the whole dynamic of the game. Not to mention the three different types off killstreak packages. Why change the engine from MW2 when it is better than anything out there. It is something everything else tries to be.

    All the negative reviewers are angry the game didnt get completely changed, would have been equally as angry if they had completely changed the game.

    No pleasing some people.

    I think it is perfect and have not touched Black Ops, MW2, Battlefield 3 or Homefront since getting it.    … Expand
  7. contrarian
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Anyone who bashes Call of Duty is an idiot. Most of you are going way too far into detail about how the whole multiplayer is the same, if you say that, you are retarted. Have you noticed that there is more than 3 new guns in each catagory, also how many new killstreaks there are. And Survival mode is not an attempt to replicate zombies, if anything it is better than zombies. As fun asAnyone who bashes Call of Duty is an idiot. Most of you are going way too far into detail about how the whole multiplayer is the same, if you say that, you are retarted. Have you noticed that there is more than 3 new guns in each catagory, also how many new killstreaks there are. And Survival mode is not an attempt to replicate zombies, if anything it is better than zombies. As fun as 20 slow moving zombies coming at me for 30 levels is I would rather change things up. The different soldier types adds an interesting twist making the player have to change his strategy up each wave, unlike zombies where you just ran around the map leading them to a place where you could shoot them all. I am annoyed with all the hat. Its a fun game, just play it, stop being so critical.… Expand
  8. trumper40
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This is definately the best COD ever. All the people who have rated under 7 are just anti-gaming groups who have all rated the game without playing it to try and lower sales. Better visuals, better multiplayer, better scenarios, all make this the best COD ever, and one of the top 5 games on the system.
  9. TheKingOfPop
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This is an excellent game. I strongly believe it may be the best in the series. MW2 turned out to be a pretty big disappointment, and probably hurt the reputation of the COD franchise in the general gaming community. The rampant noobtubing and overpowered air support made the game into a complete farce. Infinity Ward's legal trouble probably prevented them from being able to fix many ofThis is an excellent game. I strongly believe it may be the best in the series. MW2 turned out to be a pretty big disappointment, and probably hurt the reputation of the COD franchise in the general gaming community. The rampant noobtubing and overpowered air support made the game into a complete farce. Infinity Ward's legal trouble probably prevented them from being able to fix many of the major issues. But with MW3, it is a breath of fresh air. The game runs smoothly at 60 frames per second, which no other developer seems to be able to deliver. I love this game, it is highly addictive and fun.… Expand
  10. Charrd
    Dec 19, 2011
    10
    The new addition to the CoD franchise is worth a full 10. MW3, while having a low user score from Battlefield 3 lovers and people looking for something else. The all new game modes bring an exciting feel to the game, and the all new weapon system is to die for. The critic reviews are 100 percent accurate. This game is the best yet in the call of duty series.
  11. Nivrap
    Dec 23, 2011
    10
    Great game the online is one of the best of the COD series as there are limited spots for campers, i do feel they need a few more open maps where you can actually use the sniper effectively. The campaign is also good but a bit short. The survival mode is also a good new addition which is fun to play with mates.
  12. Nguyenvansean
    Dec 27, 2011
    10
    This is a great game. It should not get any rating under 5. I don't understand why people rate it a zero because it hasn't changed much or other silly reasons.
  13. Lukedfrt
    Feb 2, 2012
    10
    Great game, yes it hasn't changed much since MW2 but their is only one reason for this... Because MW2 was one of the best games ever. Uncharted 3 is pretty much the same as Uncharted 2 yet it gets incredible reviews and thats because you cant improve on perfection sometimes people. This is the same for MW3, they couldn't really improve it from MW2 more than they have.
  14. Vedo
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    I don't really understand what the big fuss is about. Everybody knew that this game was going to be the same as MW3 but still got it and say "it's the same game." If you guys want something different go buy Battlefield. But, if your a CoD fan you definitely got to get this game. Like I said they don't do anything different from MW2 but if you like MW2 that's a good thing.
  15. wouldwebealive
    Nov 17, 2011
    8
    Great gameplay as expected, runs smooth as silk, graphics are fine, maps are bigger and better - havent played campaign yet, but hey, if you like the franchise you´ll like this. Stop whining about the price, if you dont want to pay 50-60, wait a couple of months. Its isnt really a big deal now is it. And all that girlie talk about who made it, who makes money and who doesnt..Great gameplay as expected, runs smooth as silk, graphics are fine, maps are bigger and better - havent played campaign yet, but hey, if you like the franchise you´ll like this. Stop whining about the price, if you dont want to pay 50-60, wait a couple of months. Its isnt really a big deal now is it. And all that girlie talk about who made it, who makes money and who doesnt.. come on. Its business. Good ideas/ventures die everyday, but can return (respawn) better prepared and equipped. So whatever. Im having tons of fun with all three mw´s and am thankful to the people who made it possible.… Expand
  16. Inuit_Dude
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    ok before everyone rips my head off with the no button i must say this my review is not actually a 10 it is mor like an 8 but this game does not deserve all of these bad scores yes it is not perfect but i am still sucked in for hours. everyone is Bitc*ing and moaning that it is the same game with different maps, well what do you expect its COD its been the same thing year after year sinceok before everyone rips my head off with the no button i must say this my review is not actually a 10 it is mor like an 8 but this game does not deserve all of these bad scores yes it is not perfect but i am still sucked in for hours. everyone is Bitc*ing and moaning that it is the same game with different maps, well what do you expect its COD its been the same thing year after year since COD4 MW and if they change the game none of you will like it and you will complain about that if you are going to complain about this then why did you spend 3-4 hours in line for a game that you were going to hate anyway. Ok now that i have adressed the trolls i can get on with my review, as always i have to force myself to play the COD campaign since they all feel stale dispite the amazing visuals and gunfights but anyone who buys this game for the story is pretty dumb because it is only like 4-5 hours long but fourtunatly there is so many other things to do. The multiplayer is fun and addictive and also easy to pick up and play for anyone new to the series and will keep you entertained for hours and the new game mode they added has become my new favorite thing to play. This game has also brought back Spec Ops if you somehow manage to get bored of the multiplayer with missions you can do that have nothing to do with the story and they also included a new survival mode. for those that dont know survival is basicly the same thing as zombies but they are actual people with guns trying to kill you instead of mindless animals and i like it way more than zombies and it actually gives you a feeling of accomplishment where as in zombies there is absolutly no gain and it is generally a waste of time. if you were expecting something different you should shoot that thought out of your arse because it is almost exactly the same thing and if you havent already picked up a copy of this game i think that you should defenatly try this out you will not be dissapointed… Expand
  17. ImaITGuy
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Let me start off from a different perspective for my review since this is my first. 1. Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 are 2 different games with 2 different type's of play style - therefore they are only really competing with each other on the $$$ front. - No need to hate on either from that perspective. Now that the "comparison" of BF3 to MW3 is out of the way let me get on with myLet me start off from a different perspective for my review since this is my first. 1. Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 are 2 different games with 2 different type's of play style - therefore they are only really competing with each other on the $$$ front. - No need to hate on either from that perspective. Now that the "comparison" of BF3 to MW3 is out of the way let me get on with my review of MW3. Having played the COD series from the very beginning and feeling the game come into maturity as both IW and 3Arc passed the torch back and forth each year, I have to say that COD4 really set the stage for the modern 1st person shooter and like any great movie the sequels are hard pressed to hold their own against the original. MW3 borrows probably 90% of the textures, sounds, and map objects from the last 2 games. The cliche if it isnt broke dont fix it comes to mind. The multiplayer is where the game still remains at its best - (once you look past how similar to MW2 it really is), You will bgin to notice that the small tweaks that so many wanted from MW2 have been implemented in MW3 - it no longer takes an entire magazine to take down an enemy player on core mode, gun balance has come into line, perks have been adjusted to be less of a hassle so that true player vs player is the focus and finally the maps and layout of each seems to make for a better flow of battling and prevents slow gameplay. The only real problem with this game is that most players are Veterans of the series and were expecting a "NEW" game but were given MW 2.5. The game is still fun and enjoyable and with the added Spec Ops ( modern day live zombies ) and the stackable kill streaks, you wont regret purchasing it as long as you didnt buy the $99 version. For the new players that this is their 1st time playing the Modern Warfare series will find this one of the best games they have ever played and it will be well worth it. The biggest issue this game has to overcome is the purchase prices of $59 when it should be closer to $39 as an upgrade to MW2… Expand
  18. alyase
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Its the same game nothing new MW2=MW3

    activiation stop thinking about money we went to see something diffrent from COD4 !!

    COD 4 = COD 5 = COD 6 ....... I hope this rate make you think about the players
  19. oh_hai_denny
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    This review is multiplayer only as I am yet to even attempt the campaign.

    Never in my life have I played a game as hyped up as Modern Warfare 3, never in my life have I been more disappointed. 1. The graphics are outdated and unimpressive, poor textures and low quality effects leave the old engine looking more awful than ever. 2. The sound is very average, no different to any previous    This review is multiplayer only as I am yet to even attempt the campaign.

    Never in my life have I played a game as hyped up as Modern Warfare 3, never in my life have I been more disappointed. 1. The graphics are outdated and unimpressive, poor textures and low quality effects leave the old engine looking more awful than ever.

    2. The sound is very average, no different to any previous Call of Duty games, not at all inspiring, all the weapons bland and uninteresting.

    3. This game has the worst servers I have ever experienced, my internet connection is not great but it is sufficient for all online games I have played thus far besides this one. Never before have I been kicked from ten games in a row. Awful. Dedicated servers would do wonders here.

    4. The most clunky, poorly designed maps I have ever played on in a Call of Duty game, a lot are slow and poorly made with a complete lack of anything redeeming.

    5. FEELS THE SAME AS CoD4 and CoD MW2. Except worse. Terrible.    … Expand
  20. Narrh
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    You, people who downvote this game, are mentally retarded, or you are BF3 fangays. Please answer me, why are you so idiot? BF is not even the same type of game as mw3. In mw3 you are showing your skills, you train your reflex, ability to predict, to orient better AND think fast. In BF3 you are either camping with sniper, OR crushing into people with tanks, OR using this **** flashlightYou, people who downvote this game, are mentally retarded, or you are BF3 fangays. Please answer me, why are you so idiot? BF is not even the same type of game as mw3. In mw3 you are showing your skills, you train your reflex, ability to predict, to orient better AND think fast. In BF3 you are either camping with sniper, OR crushing into people with tanks, OR using this **** flashlight attachment which destroys whole game. Please **** OFF from mw3.… Expand
  21. WesleyS
    Nov 17, 2011
    8
    Good game ! I'm not going to compare this game with other games, it would not be a lot of fun if all games were the same.
    There are things that can be better but nothing is perfect. Never the less i enjoy playing this game.
  22. HeadMunky
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    In all honesty, this game looks more like an expansion pack for Modern Warfare 2. Even some of the most minor details have been carried over from Modern Warfare 2. Font, level up music, navigation, hud all the same or at least very very similar to MW2. Most perks and kill-streaks have been carried over from previous games. (some have been adjusted slightly but are very similar andIn all honesty, this game looks more like an expansion pack for Modern Warfare 2. Even some of the most minor details have been carried over from Modern Warfare 2. Font, level up music, navigation, hud all the same or at least very very similar to MW2. Most perks and kill-streaks have been carried over from previous games. (some have been adjusted slightly but are very similar and renamed). I honestly do not view this game as new, but just a $60 expansion of MW2. If that's what your looking for, then this is for you.… Expand
  23. Ben13
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Love it! Solo, spec ops and online are all brilliant! Survival mode is another great addition as well. Each to their own, i know this game isn't everyone's idea of what a FPS should be but it works for me!
  24. Sgt-Alex
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    this game is just awesome wtf 2.8 this game needs a 10+ 4al cod fans and other games pls like this its not because you never played de game that it is bad you wil like this game so hater pls give it a good score
  25. Monster_Rox
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Modern warfare 3 does not have a new graphic engine but i think that's not the point of a game, a game has to be fun, the single player mode is in my opinion really good, lots of action, nice missions.
    Multiplayer is the same as every other COD but other maps. The online mode is again in my opinion really good. its the first game in comparison to the other COD'S that i play online so many    Modern warfare 3 does not have a new graphic engine but i think that's not the point of a game, a game has to be fun, the single player mode is in my opinion really good, lots of action, nice missions.
    Multiplayer is the same as every other COD but other maps. The online mode is again in my opinion really good. its the first game in comparison to the other COD'S that i play online so many hours.
    So for me the overall score is a 10, Why ? single player is full of action, not a single time a lonely moment.
    and Multiplayer : The same as any other COD game but i like their online mode, and i think its one of the best.    … Expand
  26. mikediesel11
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    They pretty much stole there killstreaks from other games. They took the reaper idea, the helicopter that tags enemies manually, the remote tank etc. from the game HOMEFRONT. They stole the "advanced UAV" from black ops but somehow made it useless. when you watch the reaper kill cam it looks like the missile strike from medal of honor. They stole how killstreaks stack even if you dieThey pretty much stole there killstreaks from other games. They took the reaper idea, the helicopter that tags enemies manually, the remote tank etc. from the game HOMEFRONT. They stole the "advanced UAV" from black ops but somehow made it useless. when you watch the reaper kill cam it looks like the missile strike from medal of honor. They stole how killstreaks stack even if you die and how other actions count toward your killstreak from Medal of Honor and Homefront. just an unoriginal game. the guns do feel good though.… Expand
  27. JMitch
    Nov 28, 2011
    0
    There used to be a time where game sequels built from their predecessor and tried to improve the story, gameplay, customization, ect. But with the release of Modern Warfare 3, it seems the industry is going in a different direction. Modern Warfare 3 is without a doubt, the worst in the MW trilogy, I knew it was going to be complete dog **** but not this terrible! Like tradition, there isThere used to be a time where game sequels built from their predecessor and tried to improve the story, gameplay, customization, ect. But with the release of Modern Warfare 3, it seems the industry is going in a different direction. Modern Warfare 3 is without a doubt, the worst in the MW trilogy, I knew it was going to be complete dog **** but not this terrible! Like tradition, there is no story to the game, as well as no characters. This is probably my biggest problem with this series, putting little to no effort at all in the Campaign. The gameplay is very easy to sum up: THE SAME **** BULL**** THAT IS MODERN WARFARE 2! I **** you not, The gameplay is exactly the same as Modern Warfare 2, which is a **** disaster, unbalanced, uneven, raging, unfair bull****. The only thing I was remotely looking forward to was the Survival mode, it was pretty bad, not terrible or good, just bad. If this truly is the last in the Modern Warfare series, which it probably isn't, this is the biggest ****bal on Activision's hands right now. Overall, I hated this game, but I was not surprised when I did, its what I've come to expect from a dying series.… Expand
  28. barbeque86
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    This is the exact same modern warfare game that was released years ago. Very little has changed besides a few tweaks to multiplayer and spec ops. Fortunately for Infinity Ward the same from them isn't necessarily bad. It is still a very solid game whose only real downside is lack of innovation/change from their previous games. If you've played MW2 or even MW1 you've played this game. UseThis is the exact same modern warfare game that was released years ago. Very little has changed besides a few tweaks to multiplayer and spec ops. Fortunately for Infinity Ward the same from them isn't necessarily bad. It is still a very solid game whose only real downside is lack of innovation/change from their previous games. If you've played MW2 or even MW1 you've played this game. Use your money to buy elder scrolls: skyrim or battlefield 3 instead. overall a rather disappointing game that is no where near deserving of the hype.… Expand
  29. himynameissudip
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 certainly isn't a leap forward for the series and it's not going to win over any skeptics. However is it does refine on everything from the last entry in the series. The single player campaign wraps up the modern warfare as best as possible. The excellent COD multiplayer returns with some improvements and updates. The Co-op is much in improved and adds a hoard-mode to theModern Warfare 3 certainly isn't a leap forward for the series and it's not going to win over any skeptics. However is it does refine on everything from the last entry in the series. The single player campaign wraps up the modern warfare as best as possible. The excellent COD multiplayer returns with some improvements and updates. The Co-op is much in improved and adds a hoard-mode to the experience. This may not sound like glowing review but rest assured the game is excellent and for those who know what they're getting into, this game gives more hours more dollar than any other. Unless you hate COD for no reason, which is a lot of people, it's worth a look.… Expand
  30. Phenom557
    Nov 14, 2011
    7
    As a fan of both the Call Of Duty and Battlefield series of games I can honestly say this is a solid game. As usual, InfiniteWard releases a polished game with another compelling story that is easy to lose yourself in. The campaign is by far one of my favorites from the entire Call Of Duty collection and once again provides non-stop action with return of characters you know and care about.As a fan of both the Call Of Duty and Battlefield series of games I can honestly say this is a solid game. As usual, InfiniteWard releases a polished game with another compelling story that is easy to lose yourself in. The campaign is by far one of my favorites from the entire Call Of Duty collection and once again provides non-stop action with return of characters you know and care about. The graphics engine is becoming dated, although it has had some small tweaks, they are hardly worth noting. However, on the topic of multiplayer, the game holds holds true to its infamous formula, but as i'm sure everyone has heard or seen for themselves, changes little. A few new kill-streaks and the addition of the very unnecessary COD Elite service is definitely not worth the bragging rights. If your looking to charge gun-first into matchmaking, expect MW2 with new maps....... In comparison, Battlefield 3 has a far superior multiplayer experience, but if you want another blockbuster campaign fighting along side Captain Price, MW3 gets the job done.… Expand
  31. LittleMeow
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Really? Some of you just made a Metacritic account to give MW3 a 0? GET A LIFE. /rant


    MW3 is awesome, and very enjoyable. The campaign wraps up the story nicely, and the multiplayer is still as enjoyable as ever.
  32. DwT
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    this is the best call of duty game to date!.. I have no clue why so many people gave this such a low score. they all must work for Dice or have something against the Call of Duty franchise. This game is action packed from start to finish. Every second of this game had me hanging on the edge of my seat!..to give this game anything lower than a 9 is just plain crazy! I would recommendthis is the best call of duty game to date!.. I have no clue why so many people gave this such a low score. they all must work for Dice or have something against the Call of Duty franchise. This game is action packed from start to finish. Every second of this game had me hanging on the edge of my seat!..to give this game anything lower than a 9 is just plain crazy! I would recommend this game to anyone who like action and good story telling. Do yourself a favor if you have any questions about the quality of game, just rent it and see for yourself. I have played every call of duty game that has ever came out and can honestly say that this is the best one yet!.. I can tell you that I will be gladly sinking in a ton of time on this game in the coming months. the only flaw it has is that it is not in 3d yet! Had this game been released in full 3d, i'd of gave it a perfect 10. Great graphics, great flow, great gameplay, not sure what else a game needs to be great. it is rather strange that so many people gave this game such a low score on this site. I use this site as a barometer to measure new games that come out and because of this odd scoring, i doubt that i will give it as much clout as i once did! people need to get their heads out of their a$$'s and open their eyes!...… Expand
  33. TBrownjr87
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    This game is a product of a gargantuan hype machine. The game play, controls, weapons, graphics, and pretty much everything else remains the same as the previous installment. MW3 is an average FPS at best. If you think this game is anything revolutionary, you are a lemming. period.
  34. huwb85
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Haven't started single player or special ops yet but I hear their excellent, iv'e been completely glued to multiplayer since purchase on release day. So many great additions to MW3 online, there isn't really a bad map IMO, loads of fun, loads of pace, nice tweak to the killstreak system means anyone can now pick up kill streak rewards, all in all best COD game to date.
  35. CrusaderForever
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I'll help this suspiciously low meta critic score. It's so funny even with a low score MW3 will out sell Black Ops. I am a huge Battlefield 1942, 2, 2142, BC2 and 3 player. Loved all Battlefields especially BF3. I just wish all Battlefield players could enjoy the best of both worlds. It's a mistake to hate CoD just because it competes with Battlefield. I am proud to play both andI'll help this suspiciously low meta critic score. It's so funny even with a low score MW3 will out sell Black Ops. I am a huge Battlefield 1942, 2, 2142, BC2 and 3 player. Loved all Battlefields especially BF3. I just wish all Battlefield players could enjoy the best of both worlds. It's a mistake to hate CoD just because it competes with Battlefield. I am proud to play both and love both.

    MW3 is addicting, the maps are many and are extremely fun. The unlocks are amazing and seem like they will never end. This gives me such joy and motivation to keep playing. That is what makes CoD so special. Another aspect of CoD that I really enjoy is the Kill Cam. It helps me to see how I am killed so that I can improve and learn from mistakes. I wish Battlefield would add a Kill Cam. I am playing Domination religiously and I have had many good moments and went to bed around 2:30am last night.

    The best part of CoD is its controls and fluid game play. There is no chop chop in this game as it runs at a cool 60FPS. Playing Black Ops and then playing MW3 will show you the difference in the controls. MW3 has that solid flow to it compared to Black Ops cumbersome feel. I will play Black Ops and do ok, but with MW3's excellent control I do much better. Last night I went from level 8 to 18 in just a few hours. I know I have improved but I am able to track better in MW3 than Black Ops.

    Kill streaks are an incredible staple to the CoD franchise. The support strike packages are a welcome addition. They allow you to keep your kill streak alive even if you die. The assault strike package acts like the kill streaks from past CoD games which resets your kill streak when you die. I am not the best player by any means and will have a poor kill/death ratio. So this support strike package allows me to enjoy the kill streaks. So far I have spawned a UAV, SAM Turret, Remote Machine Gun Turret and a Stealth Bomber. The SAM Turret is cool because there are always kill streak planes flying over head. It's sweet to see missiles from your SAM Turret streak towards a Stealth Bomber!

    Speaking of missiles hitting Stealth Bombers or Helicopters, my rockets when locked hit the plane or helicopter but never seem to destroy it. I have hit a helicopter with a rocket and had it get extremely damaged and "Look" like it was going down but then stay in the air. I don't have another rocket so I cannot take it down. They should explode from one rocket IMHO or give me 2 rockets.

    My biggest disappointment is the knifing. This has gone unchanged and is still the fast air slash it was in the past. It would have been great to see a KZ3 or BF3 animated stabbing death. Other than that I don't have anything to complain about.

    There are 16 maps which I find very generous. They are from many different locations. I don't have a favorite yet as I am enjoying all the maps. I am sure over time as I learn the names I will enjoy my favorites. One thing I really love about CoD is that when you are killed it's so easy to get back in the action. It is unending and exhilarating.

    The audio is top notch falling a close second behind BF3's sound. The guns explode with realism along with the explosions. The planes and different kill streak sounds are amazing!

    IW and Sledgehammer did a great job. I don't feel like this is MW2.1 at all. This feels like a different game that has a lot to offer. They took a great formula and perfected it. This is the best CoD released yet. It is a shame that many of the CoD faithful have given a score of 0 when they are playing MW3 right now and really enjoying themselves. It appears that hypocrisy knows no bounds. I will be enjoying this one all year. Hopefully Treyarch can come back with a better effort than Black Ops. Zombies is amazing, but they need to do better on the CoD control feel and MP component.    … Expand
  36. rifter89
    Nov 12, 2011
    6
    As always I do enjoy playing the campaigns of the call of duty franchise, I think I am going to stay away from multiplayer this year just because i cant take the utter disappointing feeling I get from it. Plus the multiplayer really is not any different than the countless other call of duties they give us every year, i don't care what anyone says, its the same old boring concept thatAs always I do enjoy playing the campaigns of the call of duty franchise, I think I am going to stay away from multiplayer this year just because i cant take the utter disappointing feeling I get from it. Plus the multiplayer really is not any different than the countless other call of duties they give us every year, i don't care what anyone says, its the same old boring concept that people will complain about no matter how you tweak it. So although I really did enjoy the campaign and it was very good in my opinion, the ending was not so good. I wasn't satisfied with the ending, and it doesn't seem like the modern warfare franchise which is on its 3rd and most likely final game is really ending, it doesn't feel complete. Unfortunately it probably is.… Expand
  37. chinoyray
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Im giving this a 7. The single campaign is fun and exciting but the multiplayer feels like a dlc of mw2. Elite feels like a scam.
    Havent played more spec ops but its fun as always.
  38. JavierAD
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I consider this game as an excellent sequel. Its new features can be little, but sure it is an entertaining game. Note: Please people learn that there are other numbers which are not 10 or 0
  39. wafelkill
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3 was only made to MAKE MONEY!!! Are they serious?!?!BlackOps made 2.500.000.000$!! Where this money go? To develop new amazing engine? No... To improve anything in gameplay? No... So where ours money go? To **** EA corporation! For what BlackUps made this game should be FOR FREE!!My heart is bleeding when i see what happen to ours hobby;( Sad that now everybody wont to makeModern Warfare 3 was only made to MAKE MONEY!!! Are they serious?!?!BlackOps made 2.500.000.000$!! Where this money go? To develop new amazing engine? No... To improve anything in gameplay? No... So where ours money go? To **** EA corporation! For what BlackUps made this game should be FOR FREE!!My heart is bleeding when i see what happen to ours hobby;( Sad that now everybody wont to make money...not games:[â… Expand
  40. TheNewSpielberg
    Dec 27, 2011
    8
    The campaign is the exact same layout as the previous MW games, but there are some incredible set pieces that really show the full power of the Playstation 3, such as the Paris level. There is slowdown in some spots but these spots are very few and far between. The multiplayer is the same recipe as every other CoD game, so not much to say here with the exception of completely new guns,The campaign is the exact same layout as the previous MW games, but there are some incredible set pieces that really show the full power of the Playstation 3, such as the Paris level. There is slowdown in some spots but these spots are very few and far between. The multiplayer is the same recipe as every other CoD game, so not much to say here with the exception of completely new guns, perks and obviously maps. All in all, a game that could have been much better but is still worth playing in my opinion.

    N.B.: This is an honest review.    … Expand
  41. Ru3
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    The game is yet again a walk through huge setpieces that, unfortunately, have already been done before. The scenario harks back to Crysis 2 or Resistance 3 minus the aliens and chimeras. I don't believe it does anything NEW with single-player besides the continuation of a story.
    The multiplayer, however, is largely the motivation alot of people, including myself have and will have for    The game is yet again a walk through huge setpieces that, unfortunately, have already been done before. The scenario harks back to Crysis 2 or Resistance 3 minus the aliens and chimeras. I don't believe it does anything NEW with single-player besides the continuation of a story.
    The multiplayer, however, is largely the motivation alot of people, including myself have and will have for buying this game. Comparing it to modern warfare 1 and 2, it is much the same; however, if you've been playing Black Ops for the past year and want a fresh start, this is it. Multiplayer is based much less upon 'who can run around knifing the fastest' and more upon 'how can you best kill the other team?' It's much more fast-paced that MW2 from what I have seen, but is a whole different ballpark to Black Ops; an experience that won't let you run-and-gun and kill everybody just because you have the fastest reflexes.

    How do you judge a game? On graphics? The textures, colours, overall feel of the game is much better than, say, blackOps, but I don't think it's anything to be amazed about- at the very least, it does a bit better with framerate. Audio- I'm not sure if this is because of me being a former blackops regular, but the gun sounds seem a bit more... I don't know, iffy? More 'pewpew' than 'BLAMMM'..... I'm not sure how to fully express that.

    Single-player- a must ONLY if you really really care about the endings to a mediocre storyline

    Multiplayer- only if you care about chasing the majority of the multiplayer community who, whether they reviewed this game well or not, will be playing online and constantly saying 'THIS GAME SUXXX!'. Yes, the 12-year-old prepubescent idiots are there still, as are the cashed-up-bogans.

    Overall; Okay, the review is my own opinion of this game. I'm not going to say it's shattt because, like I said, I actually quite like to play. But I can also see how this game has shortcomings of its own. Between this and BF3, I'd play BF3 for the grand experience of a warzone; I'd play Call of Duty to be a one-man-army. Neither game is monumental, and neither should be GOTY. I give this game a 7/10 because, it's not the worst game in the world, it's not the most amazing game in the world, and yeah, I actually DO play this game.    … Expand
  42. Knicksfan7
    Nov 15, 2011
    5
    This game is alright. Is it worth all the hype? No, is it better than mw2? No cuz its exactly the same. Only thing new is the survival mode in spec ops which i actually really like, but thats it. This is just a really expensive map pack to mw2 and the maps arent even good. I onlygot this game because everybody i know is playing it, and i regret buying it ever since i started playing,This game is alright. Is it worth all the hype? No, is it better than mw2? No cuz its exactly the same. Only thing new is the survival mode in spec ops which i actually really like, but thats it. This is just a really expensive map pack to mw2 and the maps arent even good. I onlygot this game because everybody i know is playing it, and i regret buying it ever since i started playing, especially considering its the 15th now and its time for a good game and thats assassins creed, then im movin on to skyrim, save your money, this game is definitely not worth it. 4.5/10… Expand
  43. TheEverglow
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Just a complete joke. I can't believe this actually got released. It's just like a DLC patch for MW2... Battlefield 3 is way better. They actually made a good game.
  44. davenbettridge
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    The Call of Duty creators must be criticized for having the greatest opportunity in the industry with unlimited resources to only coming up with a half good product. CoD is value for money but is lacking in original creativity. The special Ops is well done, the story pretty much sucks (no excuses it sucks), and the multiplayer is the same as ever with little innovation. I do recommend MW3The Call of Duty creators must be criticized for having the greatest opportunity in the industry with unlimited resources to only coming up with a half good product. CoD is value for money but is lacking in original creativity. The special Ops is well done, the story pretty much sucks (no excuses it sucks), and the multiplayer is the same as ever with little innovation. I do recommend MW3 due its surface fun and value for money but it lacks to what should have been something much much more.… Expand
  45. TheMaximalist
    Feb 4, 2012
    6
    The multi-million award winning franchise is back with COD MW3. After the big Infinity Ward fallout last year we were not sure when we were gonna get the next MW game but just 2 years after MW2 they are back. The story once again is madly confusing but still has those epic Call of Duty moments. Really the story goes like this WW3, Makarov and explosions. I think I liked this campaignThe multi-million award winning franchise is back with COD MW3. After the big Infinity Ward fallout last year we were not sure when we were gonna get the next MW game but just 2 years after MW2 they are back. The story once again is madly confusing but still has those epic Call of Duty moments. Really the story goes like this WW3, Makarov and explosions. I think I liked this campaign better than the BF3 one because of those moments even though it is short. I played this on hardened and got through it in about 5 hours so that is sorta disappointing. Graphics wise MW3 doesn't disappoint but still they could have stepped it up after Battlefield. I think that also has to go with the sound grenades are the best example I died most in multiplayer because I could barely hear the grenade. Spec Ops is also back it has missions based around the story and a new survival mode which sees you fighting off waves of enemies and able to call in air support and but ammo, guns and grenades. It's nothing special but it will keep you occupied for a couple of hours. As always the longevity in COD comes from the multiplayer. Here is the downside with this game it is exactly the same 1 new mode some new weapons and exactly the same style. You may as well play MW2 because this just has a new skin attached. The new maps feel like copies also. Overall the MW3 provides a solid single player experience and very old multiplayer experience.
    The Scores
    Graphics=7-Modern Warfare 3 looks good but not as good as most current shooters
    Sound=6-The sound design sounds exactly like MW2 and that just is not enough
    Value=5-There is a good amount of singleplayer but the multiplayer is where the longevity usually is but not this time
    Story=7-Great moments but the story like the other games is way to confusing
    Gameplay=7-This is a raw barebones shooter with fun gameplay but no depths
    Overall=32/50-MW3 is now becoming a dated experience but provides some good fun.    … Expand
  46. ImpureClient
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Blah Blah..... Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Map pack. Did I mention map pack?
  47. DeLeon
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    this is just MW2.1... 5 hour campain, same multiplayer, this game should have been a $20 expansion.......................................................................generic and not worth it, wait until a price drop
  48. oldskoolgamer
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    It's just one big over priced map pack. Overhyped! No quality. Just gimmicks by Activision to get our money! The developers are obviously trying to duplicate Modern Warfare 2 sales by giving us more of the same. Where is the innovation?
  49. sinadoom
    Jul 14, 2012
    7
    MW3 SPEC OPS/SURVIVAL ONLY REVIEW. Based on playing spec ops and survival modes co-operatively in split-screen, I can say that Modern Warfare 3 does not fail in this department. Of course, the lack of staffing and time to produce this game has meant that, as with the multiplayer, a lot has been copied over from both CoD4 and MW2. However, the survival mode is something new- kind of a crossMW3 SPEC OPS/SURVIVAL ONLY REVIEW. Based on playing spec ops and survival modes co-operatively in split-screen, I can say that Modern Warfare 3 does not fail in this department. Of course, the lack of staffing and time to produce this game has meant that, as with the multiplayer, a lot has been copied over from both CoD4 and MW2. However, the survival mode is something new- kind of a cross between spec ops and zombies. It's very simple but still fun to play, but is not as gripping or addictive as zombies in World at War, for instance. You face attack helicopters, riot shield juggernauts, juggernauts, attack dogs and ordinary soliders. Unlike zombies though, the number of enemies per round does not increase; rather their difficulty and the types of enemies does instead. You can purchase upgrades such as weapons, attachments, perks, killstreaks and even a squad to help you by earning money, and XP ranks you up so you can buy better stuff once you hit the top level 50. You rank up in both spec ops and survival, and as with MW2's split-screen multiplayer, your progression and unlocks are saved in survival/spec ops. The good thing about survival is how you can play them on all multiplayer maps, so it's not like zombies where you have only a few to choose from. Whilst survival makes a genuinely decent addition to co-op, spec ops only manages to copy over missions from the campaign and ideas from both CoD4 and MW2. If you've played them two games, you won't be surprised by anything here. Some missions they've made the copy and paste VERY obvious (like Mile Highjack being a direct copy of Mile High Club). In terms of variety, there is a fair amount. There are a good mix of missions here, not all completely different from each other but an entertaining mix nontheless, with quality being the same as Modern Warfare 2's spec ops missions. The difference is that in MW3 each mission has criteria for high score, which may range from explosion kills, sniper kills, headshots, accuracy time, difficulty etc. What's more, each mission has leaderboards for both co-op and solo, which is nice because it gives them replay value which MW2 lacked. The missions themselves are your usual mix of firing range time trials, bomb defusals, objective collection/extraction, hostage rescue, providing cover for teammate in AC130 or sniping, stealth and just run and gun action. The missions themselves are actually pretty fun in co-op and the variety means that if you're bored of one playstyle you can easily try another mission or have a crack at getting a higher round on survival. Make no mistake, Modern Warfare 3 is by far the best Call of Duty game yet for co-operative gameplay, but I somehow feel that it's below Call of Duty standards. Don't get me wrong, it's just as good as MW2's co-op, but while Modern Warfare 2 pushed and raised the boundaries, Modern Warfare 3 hasn't really done anything new. There's nothing you'll be amazed by at all, and you will frankly laugh at some of their attempts when they blatantly copied and pasted some stuff over such as a building in the CoD4 Pipeline map in one of the spec ops levels. Once you've played the missions a few times though, you will get bored of them easily. However, due to the great variety you may find a few you like, so you could spend hours trying to improve your leaderboard ranking. Personally if it was me, I would much rather spend that time improving high scores in CoD4's arcade mode, as the levels were miles superior to any spec ops mission in MW3. Overall, it's a credible component of Modern Warfare 3 and if you purchased the game for a reasonable price you will not be disappointed. It's a solid co-op, but nothing new or mind-blowing. It's a safe bet for a co-op, but nothing special.… Expand
  50. TheProCritic
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Best Cod out yet. everything that is good about the other COD's and then some, it is a large re-hash of MW2, but the online is still very very very fun.
  51. shiropika
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Still an Amazing game exp, Still big explode,big war,more more and more,The game's plot is still so gets old, do not have new idea.the game evaluation and magazine evaluation radically different,To Activision
  52. RaycxellTorres
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I couldn't believe how lazy this game is....oh and i knew this game was gonna be a lazy excuse of a game,but i never thought it was this lazy.The game is a $60 map pack with an add-on story to up the price a bit.The game looks exactly like MW2,not kind of,not sort of,EXACTLY LIKE MW2.The story while a little tiny itsy bit of effort was put in to it,since shooters nowadays take about 3-6I couldn't believe how lazy this game is....oh and i knew this game was gonna be a lazy excuse of a game,but i never thought it was this lazy.The game is a $60 map pack with an add-on story to up the price a bit.The game looks exactly like MW2,not kind of,not sort of,EXACTLY LIKE MW2.The story while a little tiny itsy bit of effort was put in to it,since shooters nowadays take about 3-6 hours,it atleast had about 13 hours of single player...but the story isn't that special so that tiny effort doesn't leave an impact on me whatsoever.The multiplayer...OH GOD,THE MULTIPLAYER.I started it up..i got a match,the instant the match started to load i thought to myself "did i pop in MW2?".I have never seen such a lazy excuse for a game,i think BF3 had a bit more effort at least the multiplayer is better.All i'm gonna say if you're a kid or someone who likes wasting their money even though we are in an economic crisis,go ahead and buy this piece of crap.If you aren't,than stay away from this game and buy yourself something actually worth a damn to buy… Expand
  53. DIStroyinmasses
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Well, after you eventually get into a game after 10 errors!

    More and more each year, the publisher start to care less about the hardcore gamer (who got them here in the first place) & more about $ signs. This is Modern Warfare 1.9, everything is the same as Modern Warfare 2 apart from weapons , which still kinda feel the same but just look different. The maps are new but worse in my opinion.
  54. EnigmaReviews
    Jul 24, 2012
    5
    The Modern Warfare series has finally wrapped up. So how good is the last installment. Well if you've played the previous Modern Warfare you'll have an exact picture of what the new one is like. Nothing much if not anything at all has changed in this game. The story is uninteresting and the spec ops mode still didn't meet its potential. Th. Infinity Ward has added a new feature calledThe Modern Warfare series has finally wrapped up. So how good is the last installment. Well if you've played the previous Modern Warfare you'll have an exact picture of what the new one is like. Nothing much if not anything at all has changed in this game. The story is uninteresting and the spec ops mode still didn't meet its potential. Th. Infinity Ward has added a new feature called survival mode. This is where I give them credit. Survival mode is addictive and fun but at times it seems impossible. All though Firefight and Horde mode from the Halo and Gears franchise are still much better survival mode is still a great game mode. The multiplayer is where Modern Warfare 3 shines. But the multiplayer doesn't shine at all. Like all other parts of the game the multiplayer is still "been there, done that". Same guns and same layout nothing new there. Overall I'll give the game a 5/10 because back in the day this would be considered an expansion pack.… Expand
  55. Knightwing_J
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    I have bought every COD game since 4, and MW3 is the first time I have been disappointed with the game. Part of that may be my own issue, for having too high of expectations. Part of it may be the hype machine around the game. But I think a lot of it also has to do with the game itself. I buy COD for the multiplayer. I like the single player campaigns, I play them, I enjoy them, but I buyI have bought every COD game since 4, and MW3 is the first time I have been disappointed with the game. Part of that may be my own issue, for having too high of expectations. Part of it may be the hype machine around the game. But I think a lot of it also has to do with the game itself. I buy COD for the multiplayer. I like the single player campaigns, I play them, I enjoy them, but I buy the game for the multiplayer. If the games did not have that component I would not buy them, except maybe in the cheap bins. That being said, the campaign in MW3 is fine... good even. And I had fun playing it. Where the game really falls flat, is in the multiplayer. Specifically, the maps. The maps that are included with the game are terrible, in my opinion. I have no stats to back this up, but in the previous COD games, it seems like the maps were well balanced between interiors and exteriors. I am willing to bet that 80% or more of MW3's maps are exterior/outdoor based. There are a million buildings on the maps... but virtually none of them are accessible. And those that are, are little one or two room structures. In the Wall Street map "Downturn," there is NOTHING beyond a small hallway on the second floor of one of the buildings. On a map that takes place among skyscrapers, you get one hallway on the second floor of one building. This issue is repeated over and over in the game, with many of the maps having buildings that are not accessible, or only accessible is so much as they provide a short hallway to get to the next area of the map. In addition, there are virtually no windows or vantage points on the maps to look out from. In addition, the George Lucas effect seemed to be working its magic on the developers. Virtually every inch of every map is cluttered with... stuff. Barrels, cars, debris, crates, and other random junk. The idea that less is more, was clearly NOT in their minds as they designed these locals. Finally, and in conclusion, the game and the maps for multiplayer seem designed for one style of play, that being "run and gun," which is fine and does not make it a bad game for everyone, but it does make it a bad game for me. The game and maps are not balanced to all types of FPS gamers, especially those like myself that like to take things a little slower and are more methodical. It is disappointing that they took a series that had been really well balanced and shifted it so heavily to one type of gamer. I won't say that I will never buy another COD game again, or anything as hyperbole as that. But I will definitely not blindly pre-order the next COD (and especially the next MW) game as I did with World at War, MW2, Black Ops and MW3. I will wait, maybe see if a friend gets it and try it out before committing to it. And maybe not having a COD game I like this year will give me time to try Battlefield. I did not see the point in buying it since I was getting MW3, but for only $28 to $30 around Thanksgiving, I am willing to give that a try and see if maybe that is a better game for me this year.… Expand
  56. Toninho87
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    The latest chapter of COD knows a lot of movies already seen, the same graphics engine dating back to COD 4, one has the feeling of seeing a part of the new multiplayer maps to a simple copy and paste the material of previous chapters, the story single player really too short to be true, all seasoned with a sense of dejavu that never abandons us. Title one likes to play online, but doesThe latest chapter of COD knows a lot of movies already seen, the same graphics engine dating back to COD 4, one has the feeling of seeing a part of the new multiplayer maps to a simple copy and paste the material of previous chapters, the story single player really too short to be true, all seasoned with a sense of dejavu that never abandons us. Title one likes to play online, but does not innovate at all, too little to really earn the money in the market price!… Expand
  57. ReadySetReview
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    This game was a huge misunderstanding to all of the high kill low death players that are used to the game specs of modern warfare 2, the team from sledghammer and Infinity Ward came together and made what us mild players call "fair game" in the multiplayer aspect. People that give this game a no score don't appreciate what the creators have done for the finale of this awesome franchise. IfThis game was a huge misunderstanding to all of the high kill low death players that are used to the game specs of modern warfare 2, the team from sledghammer and Infinity Ward came together and made what us mild players call "fair game" in the multiplayer aspect. People that give this game a no score don't appreciate what the creators have done for the finale of this awesome franchise. If you don't like the game I hear gamestop is offering 30 dollars for the game since you guys think this awesome game is not worth it and go back to crap ops, if anyone is still playing it.… Expand
  58. LayManBuddah
    Dec 10, 2011
    5
    This game literally does not deserve anything above a 5. Ive been a fan of Call of Duty since it first came out. They've always innovated their craft and amazed me game per game with the exception of MW2 but this was seriously the last straw. Ive never returned a game before in my life and this popped that cherry. It looks exactly the same as MW2 and no new mechanics, sounds, or evenThis game literally does not deserve anything above a 5. Ive been a fan of Call of Duty since it first came out. They've always innovated their craft and amazed me game per game with the exception of MW2 but this was seriously the last straw. Ive never returned a game before in my life and this popped that cherry. It looks exactly the same as MW2 and no new mechanics, sounds, or even decent story to support it. Sure its multiplayer is fun as ever but the high does not last as long as it used to. after about 3 weeks since its launch I returned it. Im back to black ops and MW2 when I want to use modern guns. Although I have to add that the single player has some awe-some moments in it.

    Overall: I'd say rent it at redbox, beat the campaign (which is 4-6 hours) and try the survive mode. Save yourself 60 dollars on a game that feels like its worth 20.    … Expand
  59. Unknown22
    Dec 15, 2011
    5
    I'm been cod fan since cod4. But when I got this game. the campaign was ok. Spec ops was meh, but the multiplayer is terrrible. this game was alot worser compared to other cods. They are using the same formula and this look like another mw2 dlc. Yet this game had lacked improvement. This game is overall meh.
  60. 4newsit
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the culmination not only of a historical
    trilogy of video games in the landscape but also a sign of the maximum
    result that this series can give. His praise for the masterful direction and the pace of events that always take the high frenzy of the game, as well as the variety of gameplay during missions, do not hide a series of flaws that could be accepted    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the culmination not only of a historical
    trilogy of video games in the landscape but also a sign of the maximum
    result that this series can give. His praise for the masterful
    direction and the pace of events that always take the high
    frenzy of the game, as well as the variety of gameplay during missions,
    do not hide a series of flaws that could be accepted until
    recently, but in relation to the existing disparate competition, they declare the low quality of the product. The Campaign has lived in
    breathy, poorly supported by a fragmented narrative that
    It is useful to those who have never taken note of the previous chapters, with a final
    Epic really well orchestrated. The Multiplayer fray a little
    cards offering the always huge and vast park of arms and related
    upgrades, recovering the system run in the first Modern Warfare
    peppered the news already introduced in other chapters of the CoD series
    and increasing longevity have good, thanks to the fast-food style
    allows anyone to get into the match, and then play the game
    exit, then focusing on a model of game less tactical and reasoned
    ranging from the many maps and modes available. The missions to
    hoc such as Special Operations and Survival able to overcome the
    the absence of the Campaign in Co-operative and are of good quality. in
    Finally, a title recommended to all fans of the series are capable of
    close more than one eye on a product only from the reinvigorated
    spectacular events in the campaign and a long durability
    provided on the online games are fun and variety
    of innovation challenges.
    http://www.4news.it/9604-recensione-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3.php    … Expand
  61. Novelty987
    Dec 6, 2011
    3
    This was worth a $2.00 rent at redbox. I played the main story for about 2 hours and was already bored of it. I even tried multi player for less than an hour. These games are really starting to get tiring. I have no intention to buy this game. There is nothing fun about this game and if you look at the story and game play from an arm length away, it seems like a cheesy B-rated action flick.
  62. Edge27
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    I'm just posting a 0 because it pisses off the folks at Infinity Ward and IGN. SO big fat ugly 0. COD needs to go away and let better games be in the light. F*** Call of Duty.
  63. khalids19
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare series need to go or they need to revamp the whole series again cause it its current condition it currently sucks! nothing innovative
  64. tictok
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    So far I've only played the multiplayer for 8 or 9 hours, so this is based on that. I will get around to playing the campaign at some point, but really didn't buy it for that so can't comment on it. I paid £25 for the game from a certain retailer (as part of a deal) which I think is a good price and well worth it.

    I also own, play and really like other games of the same    So far I've only played the multiplayer for 8 or 9 hours, so this is based on that. I will get around to playing the campaign at some point, but really didn't buy it for that so can't comment on it. I paid £25 for the game from a certain retailer (as part of a deal) which I think is a good price and well worth it.

    I also own, play and really like other games of the same genre, so unlike some of the other reviews I will make this as fair and unbiased as possible in an attempt to be helpful.

    I've owned all the CoDs of the past few years on PS3 (since CoD4) and this is definitely the slickest, smoothest and fastest, although once I've prestige once I tend to start to get bored of them.

    The maps are great. They're varied and bigger than before. The MP part of the game flies. The graphics are slightly improved (think there's new lighting FX) with better textures and environments. It does feel very familiar, but for me thats a good thing and I believe people would be moaning if it were too different. For me, CoD should feel like CoD and this is definitely COD!

    Graphically, I'm always a little disappointed by any game (kinda feel like I want everything to visually be a generation of console better), but whilst this maybe isn't graphically the best game out there it does look truly great and should score highly on that front. It's also easy to spot things whilst running or panning and easy to see where you are going - not sure why but some games (Crysis 2, BF3) whilst maybe slightly better graphically seem far too visually busy and 'pixelly' for me making it nearly impossible to spot things and see where you're going... maybe that's more of a frame rate issue though as MW3 runs at a very smooth 60fps.

    If you don't own MW2 already this is definitely a must-buy and I'd score it with a 9+
    If you own MW2 then view this game as more of a technical and graphical along upgrade with 16 new maps and I'd give it a strong 8. You know what to expect before you play it.
    If you own Black Ops already, then I think whilst familiar, MW3 is definitely head and shoulders above Black Ops and I'd rate it with a 8.5.

    If you own BF3, then I think it would be a tough call to warrant buying this as well, although they are very different. To me MW3 feels much more like an adrenaline fuelled, arcade, high octane run and gun game and takes itself less seriously than certain other titles.

    Hope that helps!    … Expand
  65. Ischie
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    New comers to the Call of Duty series, I highly recommend this game to you all. It has an amazingly fun multiplayer. Super super superb fun!

    If I owned a previous Call of Duty game I would have felt the same as all the 0/10 reviewers. So, I really hope the next Call of Duty game is significantly different from mw3, otherwise I'll feel the same way next year. To me, as a new comer to the    New comers to the Call of Duty series, I highly recommend this game to you all. It has an amazingly fun multiplayer. Super super superb fun!

    If I owned a previous Call of Duty game I would have felt the same as all the 0/10 reviewers. So, I really hope the next Call of Duty game is significantly different from mw3, otherwise I'll feel the same way next year.

    To me, as a new comer to the Call of Duty series, this game deserves a 9/10. One less than perfect because there is always room for improvement.

    I highly recommend the game to new comers to the series. Haven't played the single player. The multiplayer is epic the same way as Halo Reach's is epic but with more guns and gameplay strategies. Love it!    … Expand
  66. WyattDWilliams
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    Well...Another year, another Call of Duty. What this game does well has always been the fun factor and that has not changed. The Single Player is Michael Bay-ish with huge explosions, crazy chases and limited story. The Campaign is short and forgettable with the overly used tragedies and mission. Go here, do this, fire fight, over-the-top event, repeat; For about 5 to 8 hours, depending onWell...Another year, another Call of Duty. What this game does well has always been the fun factor and that has not changed. The Single Player is Michael Bay-ish with huge explosions, crazy chases and limited story. The Campaign is short and forgettable with the overly used tragedies and mission. Go here, do this, fire fight, over-the-top event, repeat; For about 5 to 8 hours, depending on difficulty and skill.
    The Spec Ops and Survival modes are great fun with a friend. With the Horde like Survival mode and the Spec Ops mode is the same as Modern Warfare 2, time based mission that donâ    … Expand
  67. rissx
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I was a big fan of Black Ops, and this game looks and feels very different from it. The controls may not have changed, but the graphics are definitely better. It doesn't have any maps like Nuketown or Firing Range, which disappoints me a bit. the DLC might change that eventually. I haven't played the game very much since I got it 2 days ago, but I still love it. I am sure once I learn theI was a big fan of Black Ops, and this game looks and feels very different from it. The controls may not have changed, but the graphics are definitely better. It doesn't have any maps like Nuketown or Firing Range, which disappoints me a bit. the DLC might change that eventually. I haven't played the game very much since I got it 2 days ago, but I still love it. I am sure once I learn the maps and get a strategy down for Spec Ops Survival I will be playing marathon nightly sessions like I did with Black Ops, right up until a few weeks before this release. To those who would bash the game for "being the same" as the older titles, why change what has been successful? Plenty of EA games don't change but still come out with yearly updates... especially the sports games (FIFA, Madden, et. al.)… Expand
  68. BloodSaint
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Looking at the critics score it is so simply obvious that craptivision bribed almost everyone of them. Don't support a game with ZERO innovation and the most out dated graphics for a modern game. Story is so cliche and predictable and PLEASE we are all sick of the Russians plot. Many glitches and clunky shooting with old maps 'copy and pasted' just destroys this game. DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED
  69. Podunk_Bullfrog
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    One has only to play the Call of Duty games since World at War to see the budget for the game is largely dedicated to voice actors and marketing, with very little put into actual game development.

    This trend continues with Modern Warfare 3, a game that has already broke new records in sales just like its predecessors, yet shows no signs, while playing, that the game is more than a budget    One has only to play the Call of Duty games since World at War to see the budget for the game is largely dedicated to voice actors and marketing, with very little put into actual game development.

    This trend continues with Modern Warfare 3, a game that has already broke new records in sales just like its predecessors, yet shows no signs, while playing, that the game is more than a budget title from amateur developers.

    The campaign is over quickly. It has some fun moments, but it's so on rails it could be a Kinect game with very little tweaking.

    The online is the true disappointment. The netcode performs poorly under the best conditions, and the best conditions occur very rarely. The peer to peer network system, coupled with the poor netcode and matchmaking, make the online multiplayer a game of chance rather than skill. It really just boils down to who has the lag advantage.

    It's my opinion that releasing these games yearly isn't terrible in and of itself, but Activision has no appreciation for its fanbase, and they just under deliver over and over again, praying that their over the top marketing will net them the sales they want.

    These reviews of 0 are quite ridiculous, but so are the 9 and 10 reviews. The game contains a lot of content for your $60, but not one piece of that content is anything more than mediocre.    … Expand
  70. Tacoboy
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    I was hoping this game would prove me wrong. I was hoping MW3 would bring a lot of new features in the same way Black Ops did. Unfortunately a few tweaks here and there, a new gameplay mode, and the same game engine aren't going to cut it. The multiplayer is still fun, but that's not enough anymore. I'm hoping IW is working on a new engine.
  71. Gimpish23
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Honestly irrepressible how easily people are attracted to the bandwagon approach, the general lack of candidness makes me sad to raise children in the "Internet" generation. Glen Schofield (along with everyone else at IW and SH) you deserve better reviews and the quality of the game should speak for itself. Congratulations on a well made piece of modern popular culture and video game history.
  72. Mald93
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Mw 3 is a really great game, most of the critics are just saying its just the same thing as mw2 but its not. it may look the same but the game plays totally different. it is really fun and addicting. there are man games out there that look same as its predecessor but most of the people are just giving it a low score for the graphics. if you take ur time to read every low score review itMw 3 is a really great game, most of the critics are just saying its just the same thing as mw2 but its not. it may look the same but the game plays totally different. it is really fun and addicting. there are man games out there that look same as its predecessor but most of the people are just giving it a low score for the graphics. if you take ur time to read every low score review it says the same thing "same graphics" that's is totally bs. great game if you like fast pace fps.… Expand
  73. tommajski
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    One of the best ways i've heard Call of Duty described recently is 'similar to a sports franchise'. Every single year Fifa, PES, Madden and others are released as refined versions of themselves edging ever closer to a perfectly balanced formula. These titles don't re-invent the wheel, they don't need to. They do what they do well with a finesse that is enjoyed by millions of peopleOne of the best ways i've heard Call of Duty described recently is 'similar to a sports franchise'. Every single year Fifa, PES, Madden and others are released as refined versions of themselves edging ever closer to a perfectly balanced formula. These titles don't re-invent the wheel, they don't need to. They do what they do well with a finesse that is enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. Call of Duty is the sports game of shooting people.

    As the franchise moves on, the focus is clearly on the lasting experience of multiplayer. Nowhere is that more evident than in this years release of Modern Warfare 3. People who have played Call of Duty online before will know what to expect here, though this year the refinements have made it the best in the series so far. Subtle emphasis on teamwork can be found in game modes such as Kill Confirmed and the Stike Package system. These new tweaks encourage players to try out different play styles and to work together helping their team towards victory. It's a very encouraging and welcome move by Infinity Ward. The multiplayer on a whole feals much more balanced than MW2 and is a deeper experience than Black Ops. The amount of content in the game is fairly staggering when you consider the number of hours that can be lost to levelling your character, your weapons, completing challenges and upgrading your loadout. Combined with a solid 6 hour campaign that will be a good challenge on the harder difficulties, and robust co-op modes this really is a wealth of content.

    The Spec ops mode is back from MW2 and is far more robust than last time. The missions focus on giving players different roles (similar to Overwatch in MW2). This technique basically doubles the amount of play you can get out of these side quests as you can play them all as both roles. Survival mode is a welcome new feature that is Call of Duty's take on Gears of War's Hoard mode. Pitting you against waves of increasingly difficult enemies this sounds like 'Zombies mode with soldiers'. However, it si far from it. By killing enemiesy you recieve money to buy upgrades and more weapons / armour. Eventually you will hit a point where you can't progress any further and it'll be game over. However, the catch is that you level up in spec ops in a similar way to multiplayer. This means that as you return for a second round of survival, you will have increased your level and more robust defensive and offensive equipment will be availible to you, thus enabling you to progress further. It is this reward and progress system that has made call of duty so addictive, and with each iteration the teams involved are finding new and impressive ways to keep you hooked for the 12 months until the next installment is released.

    The final major change comes with Call of Duty Elite. A free service similar to bungie.net that enables you to track all of your stats over both Black Ops and MW3. You can study your performance on each map, compare yourself to your friends, assign custom loadouts (which appear next time you start up the game) and read up on all manner of strategies and tips. There is a premium version availible for $50 / £35 which includes all the map packs to be released for the whole year (meaning that you save money in the long run) and other premium content such as video guides.

    This is the most complete Call of Duty package that we have seen yet. With a plethora of game modes this will satisfy even the most hardcore of players. However, the tweaks to the multiplayer and the options to act as a support character and still feel like you make a difference to the match makes this game one of the most welcoming to new players as well. If you have played Call of Duty and are not exhausted of the formula then you should pick this up. If you've never played Call of Duty then there has never been a better time to get on board.    … Expand
  74. s1l3ntsh4d0w89
    Nov 30, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is mostly the same on both the 360 and the PS3 versions, but there are a few performance issues that must be noted.

    The open microphone system in online multiplayer on the PS3 cuts in and out semi-frequently. It's not enough to make anyone inaudible, but it is a slight annoyance.

    While the 360 boasts a whopping 60 frames per second, it feels and looks as if the PS3 is running at 45 to 50 fps. This isn't a huge deal, but if you notice the little details, you will notice this, though 45 frames would still be higher than most other games out in this category of modern first person shooters.

    The online connection between players doesn't seem to be as good as that of the 360's version either for some reason, though, it is hardly noticeable. Once again, only someone with a sharp eye who lives and breathes gaming would notice this.

    I still recommend this game whole-heatedly. Though, if you have the option to choose between owning it on the XBOX 360 or PS3, choose the 360 version. The slight differences make it worth choosing one over the other.    … Expand
  75. Shawbhoy
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Same old Call Of Duty of the last few years, same old problems, its a campers paradise as usual, server time outs are the frequent, its what you've come to expect. I had hoped that they would introduce ways of discouraging camping, they tried this with dog tags but the campers true to for keep camping. I've always been a huge fan of the franchise but you have to ask are they even tryingSame old Call Of Duty of the last few years, same old problems, its a campers paradise as usual, server time outs are the frequent, its what you've come to expect. I had hoped that they would introduce ways of discouraging camping, they tried this with dog tags but the campers true to for keep camping. I've always been a huge fan of the franchise but you have to ask are they even trying anymore. Brings to mind the battle between PES and FIFA, EA have just run away with it. I can see the same happening between COD and Battlefield 3 which would be a shame considering how much COD contributed to making FPS what they are today. TIME TO STEP UP COD… Expand
  76. warriorforjc
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The reason i bought this game is becuase the call of duty games last for a very long time. If your a gamer like me, then you play alot of games in a short time becuase you get bored easily. This game has alot of content and is very fun. If you have never played a previous modern warfare game, this game is a ton of fun and you should pick it up. If you have played a previous modern warfareThe reason i bought this game is becuase the call of duty games last for a very long time. If your a gamer like me, then you play alot of games in a short time becuase you get bored easily. This game has alot of content and is very fun. If you have never played a previous modern warfare game, this game is a ton of fun and you should pick it up. If you have played a previous modern warfare game, it may seem similar but is still worth picking up. If you love call of duty then this game is for you. If you start a product, and make a ton of revenue out of it. Theres nothing wrong with it. If it aint broke, dont fix it. Its sad that everyone tends wto focus on the negative side of things. But this game is definetally worth your time. And it will take much of your time beating it. The survival mode itself is awesome. Also, if you dont like the repetitive multiplayer, then the campaign still makes this game worth a buy. I am a person who shys away from hyped games, much like angry birds or facebook, cod is a hugely popular attraction. But even its hype and huge fan base could not shy me away from one of the best gaming experiances ive had in years.… Expand
  77. Amguitarman
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I can't believe the number of negative, b.s. reviews there is on this page. I'd be willing to bet anything that all of these 0 and 1 reviews are written by a bunch of Battlefield 3 fanboys who haven't even played the game. Yes, modern warfare 3 is pretty much the same game as number 1 and 2 . Is that a bad thing? In a word, No! Modern warfare 3 is like playing a Michael BayI can't believe the number of negative, b.s. reviews there is on this page. I'd be willing to bet anything that all of these 0 and 1 reviews are written by a bunch of Battlefield 3 fanboys who haven't even played the game. Yes, modern warfare 3 is pretty much the same game as number 1 and 2 . Is that a bad thing? In a word, No! Modern warfare 3 is like playing a Michael Bay blockbuster. Michael Bay movies are generally pretty lame when it comes to story elements, but I still enjoy them because of the edge of your seat action. That is the exact same reason I love Modern Warfare. There are tons of moments that leave you on th edge of your seat. I've only played the first three missions, and each one of them had a moment that dropped my jaw entirely. Whether it was racing through a fleet of Russian battleships as they explode around you, or getting a first hand experience of a plane crash, I was blown away by these moments. Concerning multiplayer, I can tell you that it's a huge improvement over modern warfare 2. In mw2 you couldn't turn a corner without being vulnerable from six different directions. The new maps seem to be much more organized, while still maintaining the verticality of mw2. And the strike packages are a very welcome addition. I am by no means a pro at this. So to have the ability to still be a help to my team, despite my less than stellar kill-death ratio, helps those of us that don't always get the high scores. In closing, I'm sure I will be labled a fanboy, or accused of working for Activision, but I don't care. This is a good game, and people are showing their appalling ignorance by blasting it with these unbelievable review scores. The first modern warfare game was fun, and this one is too. Has anything changed since 2007? Not much. But really, how much has Halo changed in the last 10 years?… Expand
  78. PaMu87
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Its a fitting end to a good trilogy. Saying that its the same stuff is like watching Lord of Rings and complaining about all the Orks and the Hobbits and the Swords. Yes its Modern Warfare 3, indicating that there have been two predecessors, but it kind of needs to be that way. And let it not be forgotten, that the Multiplayer is one of the best today in FPS gaming. Changing too much ofIts a fitting end to a good trilogy. Saying that its the same stuff is like watching Lord of Rings and complaining about all the Orks and the Hobbits and the Swords. Yes its Modern Warfare 3, indicating that there have been two predecessors, but it kind of needs to be that way. And let it not be forgotten, that the Multiplayer is one of the best today in FPS gaming. Changing too much of that would have probably been a very very risky operation (Think of Starcraft II, 10 years later and what changed apart from the Storyline? A handful of new units and Kickass graphics, not too much for such a long wait.
    I loved the first two and the third is a lot of Fun as well, a perfect ending for the Storyline.    … Expand
  79. meurix
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I personally don't like this game, but the user review score is so low that I have to give it a 10.
  80. Vald81
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    i am having a blast with this game. yes i wish the elite was up and running, but thats only cause i want to use the clan abilities. i think once all is fixed best COD to date
  81. Kairotic
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I'm sad at the Battlefield players on here who are giving this game a 0 just because they are fan-boys who like to piss and moan. I'm sure 80% of the negative reviews are from people who haven't even played the game. Grow up people, MW3 is still a great game.
  82. naknik
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    In one word? amazing! the campaign is awesome because the great plot and the great gameplay.
    After the fantastic campaign you can play in the great co-op or in the excellent multyplayer.
    In the co-op there is 2 optins: survivre mod/ regular co-op now i can tell you that the survive mod so fun that i can't bolive it is **** real! In all the waves the challeng get and that wesome! In    In one word? amazing! the campaign is awesome because the great plot and the great gameplay.
    After the fantastic campaign you can play in the great co-op or in the excellent multyplayer.
    In the co-op there is 2 optins:
    survivre mod/ regular co-op
    now i can tell you that the survive mod so fun that i can't bolive it is **** real!
    In all the waves the challeng get and that wesome!
    In the co-op optins it great, but if you have a friend is so so so excellent that you are going to pe in your panes!
    Now the best is of acourse is the MP, i olready palyed over 12- hours and i love every moment!!!!
    so after akl this review i hope you wil buy this great game!    … Expand
  83. saurabhchand
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    0/10 ??? Are u kidding me guys??That's bcoz u r truly a bf3 fan.BF3 is good (great)but mw3 is awesome.MW3's campaign is much much better, multiplayer is too awesome, great graphics, and one more thing....it is CALL OF DUTY. So just think once again on ur scores :)
  84. dqwtqtgsg
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm korean and I don't speak english. User Score is not real.
    This game is still modern warfare.

    I think, Battlefield 3 Fan need perspective to valuefree    … Expand
  85. Wallabychamp
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Modern warfare 3 is a great game that continues the great tradition of multiplayer. I support the franchise as well as the developers who give me hours upon hours of blissful enjoyment. The basic mechanics of multiplayer are the same and with good reason. If it ain't broke don't fix it. There's always haters when a new cod comes out. Be responsible and give it a fair mature review.
  86. Birko
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Modern Warfare 3 is not as bad as a lot of current user reviews suggest, in fact, if you're a fan of previous Call of Duty games there's still a lot to love. The campaign continues the exploits of Captain Price who still kicks the crap out of a lot of bad guys with great style, but comes up quite short clocking in about 5-6 hours. It is, however, filled with some great set pieces and goodModern Warfare 3 is not as bad as a lot of current user reviews suggest, in fact, if you're a fan of previous Call of Duty games there's still a lot to love. The campaign continues the exploits of Captain Price who still kicks the crap out of a lot of bad guys with great style, but comes up quite short clocking in about 5-6 hours. It is, however, filled with some great set pieces and good old shooting action that Call of Duty does so well. There's also a lot of content to be had in the special ops and multiplayer suites of the game which add a lot of replay value to the game. While it doesn't take any massive new leaps in the shooter genre, it's gameplay and controls are as fluid and fun as ever. The new survival mode, whilst not entirely original, works extremely well and is a welcome addition to the standard game modes on offer.
    Modern Warefare 3, while not making massive leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessors, is still fresh enough and certainly addictive enough that I'll be playing this one for a while to come.    … Expand
  87. Avatargen
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I'm a CoD fan since Call of duty 3 and from now on the only one that desapointe me is black ops put mw3 is a good game if you like mw2 you'll like it but there's little flaws where its not supposed to have. But in general the game is great and the graphique engine is better then previously. So its up to you.
  88. Shallot
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    As someone who was really disappointed in Black Ops, I was skeptical about MW3 just like a lot of you probably are. I can now safely say that with the additions of Kill Confirmed, Survival Mode, and the new level-up system, this is the best console shooter I have ever played. If you have a PC, you should probably stick with Battlefield because of the superior graphics, but on console,As someone who was really disappointed in Black Ops, I was skeptical about MW3 just like a lot of you probably are. I can now safely say that with the additions of Kill Confirmed, Survival Mode, and the new level-up system, this is the best console shooter I have ever played. If you have a PC, you should probably stick with Battlefield because of the superior graphics, but on console, Modern Warfare 3 is going to reign supreme for the next few years at least.… Expand
  89. CheckTheAccent
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    A nice round-up for the Modern Warfare trilogy in an incredible, cinematic and engrossing single player campaign mode. Multiplayer is the best it has ever been and the new Spec Ops levels and modes are awesome. Ignore the negative reviews from people who have most likely not played the game (they're mostly Battlefield 3 players that are upset that once again their favourite game has soldA nice round-up for the Modern Warfare trilogy in an incredible, cinematic and engrossing single player campaign mode. Multiplayer is the best it has ever been and the new Spec Ops levels and modes are awesome. Ignore the negative reviews from people who have most likely not played the game (they're mostly Battlefield 3 players that are upset that once again their favourite game has sold less than a Call of Duty game).… Expand
  90. rebenge
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Incredibly fun game. Incredibly fun game.Incredibly fun game.Incredibly fun game.Incredibly fun game.Incredibly fun game.Incredibly fun game.Incredibly fun game.Incredibly fun game.Incredibly fun game.Incredibly fun game.Incredibly fun game.Incredibly fun game.Incredibly fun game.
  91. itsmillertime75
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This is a great game. Follows the story and continues to improve upon Cod and the games they produce. I purchased and play because I like the genre of game and find it to be fun and exciting. The campaign is the campaign. Now a days unless its a RPG the main focus I believe is on multiplayer. Campaign graphics are great gameplay and controls are what to be expected if not improved overThis is a great game. Follows the story and continues to improve upon Cod and the games they produce. I purchased and play because I like the genre of game and find it to be fun and exciting. The campaign is the campaign. Now a days unless its a RPG the main focus I believe is on multiplayer. Campaign graphics are great gameplay and controls are what to be expected if not improved over MW2. Multiplayer is great fun and appears to be very balanced. My only wish would be the weapons system be more like black ops I prefer to pick and choose the weapons I want to use my way. But adding the proficiencies does add a lot to it. Overall great game and the people who are haters are just being haters. If you like the COD games you will like this game. If you don't like them you won't like it. Thanks.… Expand
  92. Gattsta
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Modern warfare 3 is a perfect blend of everything. Playing online day of release was amazing. I played for a good 9 hours in just the online and I had the only complaint I had, was the spawns were a bit buggy. You can't expect anyone to get everything perfect on the first try. The single player is awesome. It's a little short, but Call Of Duty is mainly a multiplayer based game. TheModern warfare 3 is a perfect blend of everything. Playing online day of release was amazing. I played for a good 9 hours in just the online and I had the only complaint I had, was the spawns were a bit buggy. You can't expect anyone to get everything perfect on the first try. The single player is awesome. It's a little short, but Call Of Duty is mainly a multiplayer based game. The cinematic's are amazing, and the graphics are phenomenal.

    Spec ops is done very well. The new survival mode is like the horde mode in gears, and presents the players with a challenge to stay alive and work as a team. The missions in Spec ops are also very well done. Presenting even some of the best players with a challenge, they're well worth going through.

    The visuals in the game are similar to Modern Warfare 2, but are still amazingly done. With the use of more colour in the maps, the visuals are amazing. Overall this game is very well done. I recommend this to anyone who fell in love with Modern Warfare 2.    … Expand
  93. Itachi17
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    You can be proud of one thing, the community of pigeons who buys this "thing".
    Yours DLCs price abused, maps with any originality, well done for taking over the buildings of COD MW, is it a little less work to do for a company of **** like you, who only think about filling up the balls with money of the players.
    Your graphics burn my retina ! Your engine is a Porsche ? Haha he's good for    You can be proud of one thing, the community of pigeons who buys this "thing".
    Yours DLCs price abused, maps with any originality, well done for taking over the buildings of COD MW, is it a little less work to do for a company of **** like you, who only think about filling up the balls with money of the players.
    Your graphics burn my retina ! Your engine is a Porsche ? Haha he's good for the scrapyard in this case !
    You remove the only improvement that had been done since MW, diving to lie on the floor.

    Hum, i am a soldier, i have a sniper in the hands of 10-12 kg and 20 kg of kit in the back, but i make a 360° and i kill an enemy without aiming ! Wow the quick-scope and this lightness, what realism !

    I'm proud of you, since MW without any news idea, and sales are amazing, great job ! I can not imagine your pride for this, crooks of first order !
    70â    … Expand
  94. adam10uk
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Single player is amazing!! Multiplayer still as fun as ever before - maybe not huge improvements from before but still an amazing game!! Give the game the credit it deserves!! Duke nukem got better user reviews than this!!
  95. LunaClipse
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    Where should I start hmm perks are not balanced. Support package is not balanced to many guns are from the second. Graphics are good love the new modes. Overall the game is good just but as good as i thought
  96. x_sleepercell_x
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I think it an immature disservice to the hard work of the staff at infinity ward, sledgehammer games, and raven software to simply write off MW3 with a one sentence review, and giving them a zero or a one; chances are you have not even played a few hours of the game yet, or given an opportunity to each of its modes. For those that are willing to invest a little more time, I thinkI think it an immature disservice to the hard work of the staff at infinity ward, sledgehammer games, and raven software to simply write off MW3 with a one sentence review, and giving them a zero or a one; chances are you have not even played a few hours of the game yet, or given an opportunity to each of its modes. For those that are willing to invest a little more time, I think there is a plethora of replay value hidden with the MW3 world. Survival mode is a very welcome addition, not to mention the fun to be had with the standard levels of Spec Ops. Although I would have maybe preferred 4 player for the survival mode, the feeling that is derived from battling it out with just one friend of yours is still very satisfying and has a high replay value. Multiplayer does feel slightly familiar to me, and the maps a little bit too condensed, but the strike packages are a real refreshment, as well as the ability to unlock weapon perks. Every single game it feels like your character is progressing, which is a good feeling overall. I do feel the game really does still need some work though, as the spawning system is still heavily flawed (I don't know how many times an enemy somehow has spawned directly behind me so far); as well as the inability to do simple things like climb onto a car, or any other reachable surfaces. I have been running often times and stopped completely in my tracks because my characters right arm must have bumped into a small object, which is a nuisance. Lag is also a huge issue (unless your able to afford stellar internet), I am supposed to be getting 7-10 MB a second, but in some games the opposing player doesn't even look like they have fired yet on my screen but I magically die and fell like chucking my controller across the room. When I actually do have a solid ping connection, it seems to run like most call of duty games before it. Another minor grip that i feel that black-ops got right, was during objective based matches like domination, when you zoom in inline towards a point, the A, B, or C, should fade out in order allow your field of vision to be unaffected if searching for an enemy. As a final note, the new game modes are fun (kill confirmed and team defender), and a welcome change of pace. I have not played the single player campaign yet, so my comments are more strictly reserved for Spec Ops and Multiplayer. The spawning issues, in my opinion, could be averted if we had a few bigger maps to choose from, as each of them feel slightly too small for my tastes. Though the map size may feel great to the run and gunners, its not for everyone. All in all, I am still satisfied with my purchase, as I have enjoyed the Call of Duty formula since the original Modern Warfare. I own battlefield 3 as well and will go back and forth between these two games depending on what style of combat I want to engage in for the day.… Expand
  97. gandalfb
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great game, singiel is perfect , multi too , I like mission of Special Ops Survival mode. Game better then bf3 :) Activision, Infinity Ward good work… Expand
  98. vinny4life
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Loved Modern warfare 1 and 2, and hasn't changed for 3. Graphics might be slightly improved but game play definitely has improved. Online play is even better and campaign was interesting but a good way to continue it. Campaign definitely improved since mw2 only had 5 hours of campaign play. Overall amazing game and deserves full marks.
  99. w0rtez
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I can guess what are the next titles of COD... Black Ops 2, Then MW4, and just use this formula its pretty easy (name+number+1) on all titles that's the only difference on this COD games... Last Number... Same Engine, with some tweaks so it doesn't look pretty obvious is the same sh*t over and over...
  100. yelledat2ofen
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This was a great expansion, thanks infinity ward you're really creative. It's nice to see that you make billions every year, and you don't even put the tiniest bit of effort to make it a better game, or go above and beyond. Thanks for settling for the expected, really makes you a great games studio. But hell, what can you do when you have to publish this crap every year?
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#17 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#16 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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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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