Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 3,430 out of 5387
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  1. Barak01
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I loved it. Perhaps because i didn't buy any Cod that was released.
    I think that this score are not fair.

    but i think that they should change the graphics engine for the next game
    because this engine has been since the first MW
  2. Shion16
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Es un juego enorme, a gran escala, con accion por todos lados, muchos enemigos a vencer y y mucho que hacer.
    El modo multijugador es rapido, dinamico, los mapas son increibles, dificilmente ganaras campeando, todo se trata de estrategia y habilidad, y si eres capaz de comunicarte con tus compañeros te daras cuenta de lo mucho que mejora la experiencia multijugador.
    A mi me    Es un juego enorme, a gran escala, con accion por todos lados, muchos enemigos a vencer y y mucho que hacer.
    El modo multijugador es rapido, dinamico, los mapas son increibles, dificilmente ganaras campeando, todo se trata de estrategia y habilidad, y si eres capaz de comunicarte con tus compañeros te daras cuenta de lo mucho que mejora la experiencia multijugador.
    A mi me encanto y lo jugare probabolemente todo el fin de semana y quizas mas.    … Expand
  3. Marc2henripsnID
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    one of the Dev of IW is crying because of low scores well you guys didnt change anything
    you gave us the same game after 2 years like come on. next year another COD yet its going to be the same engine nothing new i wll skip the next one. i gave it a 7 because i wanted to know whats going to happen in the single player. i know it was predictable but at least it conclude the series. please    one of the Dev of IW is crying because of low scores well you guys didnt change anything
    you gave us the same game after 2 years like come on. next year another COD yet its going to be the same engine nothing new i wll skip the next one. i gave it a 7 because i wanted to know whats going to happen in the single player. i know it was predictable but at least it conclude the series. please get a new engine or get kill off COD. or next year i wll be back with "0" as score. yes if you got Black Ops or MW2 dont get MW3 save your money for something new or better. dont ask people to get BF3 either its boring as well. its up to you    … Expand
  4. Rikboone
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I am seeing a lot of COD hate going on here. I think the game is fantastic, the single player is explosive and the multiplayer is addictive, which w have come to expect from a COD game. Stop all of the hate
  5. Speedzero3
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is very well done, the multiplayer has become almost perfect.
    I can not understand the bad review ... It is much better than Battlefield3!
    There really is no error in the game and it runs very smoothly, but the graphics could be better.    … Expand
  6. Noots88
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The current scores on here are pathetic. You may not like the game but very few games deserve these kind of scores. Just because its popular and similar to the last installment doesn't warrant these scores. A good series is a good series and many very well reviewed games on here are equally as similar as cod is. It's childish, besides in its own right its a great game, deserves 9/10 butThe current scores on here are pathetic. You may not like the game but very few games deserve these kind of scores. Just because its popular and similar to the last installment doesn't warrant these scores. A good series is a good series and many very well reviewed games on here are equally as similar as cod is. It's childish, besides in its own right its a great game, deserves 9/10 but for obvious reasons to make up for the score I'm giving 10/10.… Expand
  7. bucket415
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    The game itself is just okay (graphics, new perk system, etc). The connection and hit detection is terrible. The game is broken at its most basic level. I have a 25 down and 3 up internet connection. I don't have this problem with other games. Just Black Ops and now MW3. I am a firm believer that their new stat tracking (now COD Elite) and theater mode is causing the lag. The dataThe game itself is just okay (graphics, new perk system, etc). The connection and hit detection is terrible. The game is broken at its most basic level. I have a 25 down and 3 up internet connection. I don't have this problem with other games. Just Black Ops and now MW3. I am a firm believer that their new stat tracking (now COD Elite) and theater mode is causing the lag. The data is constantly uploading, even during the game, causing lag and ruining the game. They could have easily gone to a slightly longer intermission and uploaded everything at that time. The PS3 Warhawk, which came out in 2007, records tons of obscure statistics all game long and they are uploaded after the match, during intermission.

    The maps are very bad. Too small, someone always behind you. Its no fun to do things right and get shot in the back anyway.

    I was hoping for MW2 connection and hit detection, as that was Black Ops biggest problems. I was looking forward to a more balanced version of MW2 and what we got was a mix of MW2 and BLOPs. Heavy on the bad connection. So I am done with the COD franchise. You just lost a guy that purchased every Call of Duty game ever, every map / expansion pack ever. You can shove "Iron Wolf" up your ass Mr. K. I hope Activision goes out of business. Selling junk like this...you should be ashamed. The reason your Metacritic score is so low isn't suspicious. It's because your game sucks.    … Expand
  8. Bossuk
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    A lot of negative reviewers are stating this is exactly the same as MW2, and in all honesty, I agree with them. It does make me wonder what the developers have spent the last 2 years doing as the graphics, models and guns are all identical to last time.
    However, saying that, it is still MW and if you liked playing the 1st and 2nd installment then this will be just the same.
    To give a score    A lot of negative reviewers are stating this is exactly the same as MW2, and in all honesty, I agree with them. It does make me wonder what the developers have spent the last 2 years doing as the graphics, models and guns are all identical to last time.
    However, saying that, it is still MW and if you liked playing the 1st and 2nd installment then this will be just the same.
    To give a score of 0 to this because of the similarity to previous incarnations is childish to say the least. It is MW, if you liked 2 then you'll like this, simple. It is still a great game, easy to pick up and play, the new maps are very much in favour of the running around like a headless chicken variety, so tactically, your options are very limited, but as a way to waste an hour or so with some mindless carnage, it certainly delivers.
    And it is better than BF3...unfortunately.    … Expand
  9. Cr0w_
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    all the people that are voting negative, what you are doing is wrong! i bet you didn't even buy the game, so... why ruined for the rest?! If you want to vote buy it then say what you have to say.
    For the game itself i play it for its multplayer because i really love this kind of multiplayer, the campaing i see it as a training ground to check all the weapons.
  10. Thenewbeat76
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The game is awesome. The campaign is unbelievable and the new multiplayer is a great new twist. Most of these bad reviews are coming from people that don't even enjoy the CoD franchise. If you loved MW2, get this game. The reason there are so many bad user reviews is because the true fans are too busy playing it right now.
  11. pearljamfan32
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    This game is MUCH better then anyone on here is saying. its a FPS so what do you expect. if your playing on PS3 or Xbox or playing a game that is built for a system and ported to PC you cant expect graphics to be that much better. yes, the graphics could be better then they are but not a whole lot. these systems(PS3,Xbox) are pretty much maxed out on what they can do. the systems areThis game is MUCH better then anyone on here is saying. its a FPS so what do you expect. if your playing on PS3 or Xbox or playing a game that is built for a system and ported to PC you cant expect graphics to be that much better. yes, the graphics could be better then they are but not a whole lot. these systems(PS3,Xbox) are pretty much maxed out on what they can do. the systems are outdated and need to be replaced so people need to remember that. people need to remember that this is a "reality" based FPS. you cant change that a whole lot and with the success of MW2 why would you want to change it a whole lot. why changes formula that makes a TON of money? yes, i admit this game was way over hyped but so is most games. when i buy a game i don't base it off of hype. If you buy a game because of hype you shouldn't be playing games. plus, my feeling is that most people that sit down to write a review is to bash it. from the looks of it hundreds of thousands of people enjoy the game judging by how many people were online last night. as for the campaign, if you buy a multi-player FPS for the campaign im sorry. by now you must know that these developers are more focused on the online play cause that's were the money is.… Expand
  12. badi75
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    bonjour excusez moi mais mw3 c est une merde vous avez trop pensez a largent des bonus de merde et des maps de merde on s est fait avoir en plus de ca vous voulez qu on paye les dlc grosse arnaque !!!
  13. pichudo100
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Masterpiece. So it's an expensive map-pack? Correct. However you won't find more people online playing a game with a more solid foundation and set of mechanics. Shame? Yes. Could they have done more? Yes x2. Is it still going to keep you hooked for months? Yes x3.
  14. Flex317
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Is the the greatest game to have ever come out, probably not. But it is by far the most fun i have had on a shooter recently. I have played BF3 and did not like it. I like the new modes, and look of the game. Also if it ain't broke why fix it? There was nothing wrong with the previous MW series! Not sure if all these 0's and 1's are just people trolling and hating on the developers. AtIs the the greatest game to have ever come out, probably not. But it is by far the most fun i have had on a shooter recently. I have played BF3 and did not like it. I like the new modes, and look of the game. Also if it ain't broke why fix it? There was nothing wrong with the previous MW series! Not sure if all these 0's and 1's are just people trolling and hating on the developers. At least these Developers are not like Capcom, release same versions of 1 game 3 times a year! WTF is that!! i.e. (Street Fighter IV)??? I love this game, all my buddies actually love it. A 10 for Fun!!… Expand
  15. jmoney3318
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I'm unsure as to why so many people are rating this game bad. Just completeing the Campaign last night i was on the edge of my chair the whole way through, Though the Veteran Difficulty could of been more challenging, the guns are a fantastic upgrade from previous games. Graphics seem to be the same as previous titles. But all in all the story was great and the gameplay had me feel like iI'm unsure as to why so many people are rating this game bad. Just completeing the Campaign last night i was on the edge of my chair the whole way through, Though the Veteran Difficulty could of been more challenging, the guns are a fantastic upgrade from previous games. Graphics seem to be the same as previous titles. But all in all the story was great and the gameplay had me feel like i was right in the action myself. Cannot vouche for online play yet, as i havent jumped into that gameplay yet so i can't give my review on that. I'm sure it will be just like the previous games with different maps and guns and style play and keep everyone occupied for months to come. All in all i love the game and glad i have it to add to my collection.… Expand
  16. Gups
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    The game is excellent, a campaign frantic and addictive multiplayer even to say who enjoyed the previous series, they will surely enjoy MW3. The only thing that sin is the graphics, they could have built a new engine for the game, just will not earn top marks for this reason but the game itself will remain a reference for the quality that the game offers.
  17. Mainsy27
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    A 2.3 average rating is a joke. This is much of the same with better balanced gameplay. Cod is renowned for its smooth solid gameplay and mw3 is no different. They have weighed up graphics and frames per second and have got this spot on. If it's not broken, don't fix it! Great addition to the cod franchise!!!
  18. Lucky715
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Reviewed it for 360 but I have it for both systems so I'm just spreading the love to the ps3 version. I was on ign and it is true about the suspiciously low user rating. Don't be discouraged by haters this games awesome. If you loved the rest you'll love this one. Answer the Call!!!! Ignore the b**ching.
  19. origin879
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Yes, this game feels like MW2 with a few tweaks. Yes, the graphics are dated - but you would never know it on the 360, battlefield actually looks much worse than MW3 on consoles (btw, I love BF3 too! :D ). Yes, this is the 'madden' of FPS's. But, let me give an example for my arguement: Counter-Strike is still one of the biggest FPS's in the world - after being out for over ten yearsYes, this game feels like MW2 with a few tweaks. Yes, the graphics are dated - but you would never know it on the 360, battlefield actually looks much worse than MW3 on consoles (btw, I love BF3 too! :D ). Yes, this is the 'madden' of FPS's. But, let me give an example for my arguement: Counter-Strike is still one of the biggest FPS's in the world - after being out for over ten years and never changing the formula. People like the way it feels and they wouldn't want it to change very much, if at all. Modern Warfare is the console version of that formula. It works, not because people are 'mindless drones', but because they love the gameplay and want a fresh look on the formula. New maps, graphical tweaks, and great gameplay could keep this game going for years.

    I could understand that some people are tired of call of duty, that's fine. I never really got into the other games too much - just played them on and off - but I'm having a blast with this game. Gameplay wise, this is by far the best 'feeling' game of the series, the controls just feel right. As for the maps, they are the best ones yet. If you are the type that likes to lay low in a building somewhere in a corner and camp... you might hate these maps. The maps are small and made for fast action. They all have a great 'flow' to them, many different routes to take, and many ways to either put yourself in good position to flank enemies or get out of a bad situation. There's also tons of cover, there's debris/objects everywhere, so there's many different ways to 'play' the areas of a map.

    All in all, an amazing iteration of COD, the best one yet. As you can see from the other reviews on this website, the hatred toward the call of duty franchise is unmatched - as of this writing, there are 863 'negative' reviews with only 215 'positive'... But, there are nearly two million people, just on Xbox Live, playing MW3 online at this very moment.

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  20. ncramos
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Same thing every year. Just a means to separate gamers (or their parents) from another $60+. Get Uncharted 3, you'll be doing yourself a favor. If you've played call of duty 1 thru 7 you've seen this before. My suggestion to Activision is to space these titles out. Give us something to look forward to and try and innovate beyond new perks and maps. All I know is I would encourage peopleSame thing every year. Just a means to separate gamers (or their parents) from another $60+. Get Uncharted 3, you'll be doing yourself a favor. If you've played call of duty 1 thru 7 you've seen this before. My suggestion to Activision is to space these titles out. Give us something to look forward to and try and innovate beyond new perks and maps. All I know is I would encourage people to let this one go and pick up a quality title like Elder Scrolls, Arkham City, Saints Row 3 ect...… Expand
  21. Jmarxer
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Honestly, I thought this entry was going to be weak, as I really enjoyed Black Ops and half of IW's staff had booked after the Zampella/West incident, but after picking it up, I am pleasantly surprised with how complete of a package it is. I'm not some troller thats gonna hate on BF3 or this game, but the arcade pacing of the multiplayer has always worked well for me. Sure, it may have aHonestly, I thought this entry was going to be weak, as I really enjoyed Black Ops and half of IW's staff had booked after the Zampella/West incident, but after picking it up, I am pleasantly surprised with how complete of a package it is. I'm not some troller thats gonna hate on BF3 or this game, but the arcade pacing of the multiplayer has always worked well for me. Sure, it may have a "been there and done that feel", but so do most summer blockbusters, and we still head to the theater, the only real complaint I have is that Activision is going to far with the damn map packs, sure they are trying to nickel and dime every player, but to try to pull a fast one with a game subscription, not a fan Activision, not a fan.… Expand
  22. kennofolds
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    WOW, im not sure what people were expecting when they purchased the game. I got what I expected and am enjoying the new maps, new killstreak system and the continuation of the story in single player. Not sure why people are giving this game a 0. Were you expecting Zelda or something? I am giving this a 10 to counter all the unjustified hate I am reading below.
  23. FrancoElTanque
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    I would give this game an 8 if it was simply as good as the previous versions, but I got to be honest it's not.

    My Gripes: -The maps are uninspired and too small in comparison to previous installments. Sniping should be pretty much overlooked. -The control sensitivity is not precise enough. At the lowest setting, I can barely turn my view. Just an adjustment above that and it's    I would give this game an 8 if it was simply as good as the previous versions, but I got to be honest it's not.

    My Gripes:

    -The maps are uninspired and too small in comparison to previous installments. Sniping should be pretty much overlooked.

    -The control sensitivity is not precise enough. At the lowest setting, I can barely turn my view. Just an adjustment above that and it's extremely sensitive, making it hard to aim. I never had this problem on MW2 or Black Ops. There definately needs to be some fine tuning.

    -Running around feels as though I'm skating on ice. Never got this feeling in the older games.

    -Character models look too similar. At one point, I'm running around in a map where both my teammates and enemies are wearing grey uniforms that look nearly identical.

    The game definitely feels like a poorly done DLC and I'm already wanting to sell it and put the money toward Skyrim. I've been playing CoD for years now and I always found it to be a superior game to Battlefield, until now. Go buy that instead if you want a great multiplayer experience.    … Expand
  24. spar
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Well I waited, went to the midnight release...and so far...I am really enjoying the game. Fine, its not as pretty as Battlefield 3, but its still fast and fun. I see people complaining about the lack of improvement of game mechanics...well I say if it aint broke why fix it. As far as the story being hard to follow....I had no trouble maybe people need to have their ADD addressed. The gameWell I waited, went to the midnight release...and so far...I am really enjoying the game. Fine, its not as pretty as Battlefield 3, but its still fast and fun. I see people complaining about the lack of improvement of game mechanics...well I say if it aint broke why fix it. As far as the story being hard to follow....I had no trouble maybe people need to have their ADD addressed. The game play doesnt always fit my particular style but thats ok...I'll learn to run around like crazy haha, I'm sure I'll devise a strategy, its all about adapting folks. The characters in the game are memorable and Im glad to see how it all works out(when I get to the end that is haha) Oh and a game shouldnt be judged by mp alone, I judge it more on story mode personally, if it has a crap story then who cares. I refused to play Battlefield 2 for 8 months after I got it cause I hated the story. Medal of Honor= awesome and the same with the MW stories so far.… Expand
  25. joker95
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Awesome game! So sad and a great twist. I love how they combined every loose end together from the first game and the 2nd one. There are some flaws like the incredibly short story but in the end the hype was worth it. Survival mode is my favorite thing in this whole package. It brings that feel from multiplayer and that zombies feel from blacks ops and world at war and i think makes itAwesome game! So sad and a great twist. I love how they combined every loose end together from the first game and the 2nd one. There are some flaws like the incredibly short story but in the end the hype was worth it. Survival mode is my favorite thing in this whole package. It brings that feel from multiplayer and that zombies feel from blacks ops and world at war and i think makes it better. With its own incredible ranking system it seems that no matter what i do, im always upgrading and it feels great. Spec ops is still hard and still more of the same just with different missions. Multiplayer really refreshes from the previous installments and it really is good. I love how every class has its own killstreaks and also the gun are very balanced. One other thing I other loved is the game modes and how to customize them!… Expand
  26. abra
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Please stop say , it's Mw2 . 5 ! MW3 it's an exelent game ! .. In French version , the voice are amaizing! It's better than Black Ops ! I'm sure 50 % who vote for Mw3 are Battlefield 3 Fanboy ! And their juste come here for kill Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3
  27. Moikyp
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Expectations were not met at all. This game is SO bad its unplayable and already on ebay by me. The campaign is a HORRIBLE story and barely followable. The graphics are great, that's it but they are even bad in a cartoony type way. The Multiplayer is really where this fails SO BAD. ITS cramped, at hyperspeed, childish and insulting to anyone who wants to play a challenging game. BAdExpectations were not met at all. This game is SO bad its unplayable and already on ebay by me. The campaign is a HORRIBLE story and barely followable. The graphics are great, that's it but they are even bad in a cartoony type way. The Multiplayer is really where this fails SO BAD. ITS cramped, at hyperspeed, childish and insulting to anyone who wants to play a challenging game. BAd graphics in MP, Horrible life expectancy good or bad player, the guns are cheap, the sound is amateur and its so clear this is just a cash cow. I can hear the execs saying just get something out and never checked it. Seriously compare this to BF3 or Uncharted3 for art, graphics, insight, the environment of play, the maturity level, the quality of gameplay and everything. MW3 tops out as one of the worst buys I have made for my PS3 yet. MOH Airborne was awesome compared to this. Seriously, if it had a MP worth anything, I'd still be playing. So bad, SOOOOOO BAd. 1/10… Expand
  28. Clown_Prince
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I give MW3 a 9. MW3 is an extremely beautiful game, not as "cartoonish" as Black Ops was. Everything in the game from the characters, to the weapons, to the environment is visually stunning. The sound in MW3 is just as good as the visuals. All of the weapons seem to have a more unique and realistic sound. I was also impressed with some of the new weapon customizations, which werent asI give MW3 a 9. MW3 is an extremely beautiful game, not as "cartoonish" as Black Ops was. Everything in the game from the characters, to the weapons, to the environment is visually stunning. The sound in MW3 is just as good as the visuals. All of the weapons seem to have a more unique and realistic sound. I was also impressed with some of the new weapon customizations, which werent as elaborate in some areas as Black Ops, but still great. The new multiplayer game modes are a welcomed addition to say the least. I did find that there were some "glitches" with certain things , such as the knifing, but its still overall extremely fluid. The story mode was fun to play through and quite interesting to see it all come together from the beginning to now . My only gripe is that the story mode was extremely short, between 3.5 to 4 hours depending on how you play. But lets face it, who buys a Call of Duty game anymore for the story ? Everything now is multiplayer, which is why I was so pleased with the story that they did do. Even on a primarily multiplayer game , they still took the time and energy to put together a great story, which I appreciate. So far the maps on multiplayer are decent, but nothing to thrill about. I definately look forward to the map packs to see what else they add to it all. Overall I love the game, with only a few shortcomings its definately another great leap forward in the COD progression.… Expand
  29. sponge4321
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    awesome game if you like action and shooters. You feel like your getting constantly rewarded in the multiplayer aspect and the single player campaign is like a summer blockbuster with amazing set piece moments that will make you double take at the sheer scale of them. If your looking for more of a realistic shooter or a more tactical one then you may want to look elsewhere such asawesome game if you like action and shooters. You feel like your getting constantly rewarded in the multiplayer aspect and the single player campaign is like a summer blockbuster with amazing set piece moments that will make you double take at the sheer scale of them. If your looking for more of a realistic shooter or a more tactical one then you may want to look elsewhere such as Battlefield 3. But where MW3 lacks in realism it massively advances in fun, you can end up playing hours on end when your battling with your friends and the controls are easy to pick up but multiplayer may take a bit of practice before you start to hit the high killstreaks. Overall its a fun game, easy to play and one the best shooters on the market. You won't be disappointing.… Expand
  30. TaxiTiger
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Ok, so it's Modern Warfare 2.5 but ask any fan and they'll tell you that's exactly what we wanted. The campaign is as entertaining as ever, multiplayer is improved with the new strike packages and the spec ops missions provide a good co-op experience. However, It is spec ops survival mode that makes this an essential purchase, we all wondered if zombies-with-guns-mode would work and boyOk, so it's Modern Warfare 2.5 but ask any fan and they'll tell you that's exactly what we wanted. The campaign is as entertaining as ever, multiplayer is improved with the new strike packages and the spec ops missions provide a good co-op experience. However, It is spec ops survival mode that makes this an essential purchase, we all wondered if zombies-with-guns-mode would work and boy does it ever, I can't remember the last time I played a game mode with such a big grin on my face, try it and see for yourself!… Expand
  31. Boiling_baron
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    I enjoyed the gameplay (even though there were no "gotcha" moments) and better than average storyline. Voice acting was great. Multiplayer seemed to be about the same as previous iterations. IMHO, a fun and solid game, even if it doesn't go to "11".
  32. gspenst
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    after waiting in line from about 7pm to the midnight launch, i ran home, plopped the disc into my xbox, and went to town. the main thing that i was looking forward to doing, was quick scoping. low and behold, the sniping system is now very similar to that of Cod 4 and MW2. the weapons classes are balanced. the gun collection and options will have people spending hours finding the setupafter waiting in line from about 7pm to the midnight launch, i ran home, plopped the disc into my xbox, and went to town. the main thing that i was looking forward to doing, was quick scoping. low and behold, the sniping system is now very similar to that of Cod 4 and MW2. the weapons classes are balanced. the gun collection and options will have people spending hours finding the setup that suits them. the maps are simplified yet overly stunning. from a level designer and environment artist, i feel like this game has been created to be extremely aesthetically pleasing. each map has its own feel to it, its own flow, and its own challenges. however, the maps seem to fall short on the amount of expansive maps seen in MW2. knowing the maps in this game is paramount to succeeding because of the smaller sizes. another drawback that i am seeing so far is poor spawn placement. i spawn too close to opponents or they will randomly spawn withing 3 yards of me. unfortunately, i have been seeing spam after spam of people giving bad reviews for the game. as a majority, i get the feeling that most people are unhappy because they are not playing very well. they are used to the black ops feel of the call of duty series and cannot compensate for the switch over. also, they are used to knowing every corner of the maps and are overwhelmed by the new maps. this people need to learn that becoming good at a video game, and GOOD video game, takes time. not a few days, but weeks of log-time. the style of play differences and the differences that i received from the two companies are explained in my game blog: http://hostelgforce.tumblr.com/

    if you feel differently, please let me know why. i love talking about games and i love making them. A good game designer plays good and bad games, but can explain why they are good or bad.    … Expand
  33. CronoSKev
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    First, Glen Schofield, users scores are not suspiciously low.
    Keep in mind that you had more than 1 billions of turnover for selling CODBO.
    I don't think the money was used to make this game. Poor graphic, NO RANKED DEDICATED SERVER, no evolution for the gameplay, short solo, corridors maps only. Upscaling in video settings (shame on you). It's a MW2's map pack, nothing more. What did you    First, Glen Schofield, users scores are not suspiciously low.
    Keep in mind that you had more than 1 billions of turnover for selling CODBO.
    I don't think the money was used to make this game.
    Poor graphic, NO RANKED DEDICATED SERVER, no evolution for the gameplay, short solo, corridors maps only.
    Upscaling in video settings (shame on you).
    It's a MW2's map pack, nothing more.
    What did you do with our money?    … Expand
  34. neiltlawson
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Its a shame so many people have to jump on here and slag off a perfectly good game. People should review a game based on honesty rather than hate. I mean seriously people rating this game like zero or 1??!! Anyway the game is a slight improvement on mw2, its quicker and frantic first player mean the campaign is over in hours. However as people buy the game for MP it simply cant beIts a shame so many people have to jump on here and slag off a perfectly good game. People should review a game based on honesty rather than hate. I mean seriously people rating this game like zero or 1??!! Anyway the game is a slight improvement on mw2, its quicker and frantic first player mean the campaign is over in hours. However as people buy the game for MP it simply cant be beat.

    I would seriously recommend.

    Enjoy and ignore the negative feedback, there cretins    … Expand
  35. elzorrodorito
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Fun game, the developers know their audience. After the departure of so many employees from Infinity Ward including the heads of the studio, I am sure I wasn't alone in wondering if this game would be able to reach the bar set by its predecessors. It may be fashionable to hate on this game, but if you enjoy the genre, if you finished MW2 wanting more, here it is. Multiplayer is moreFun game, the developers know their audience. After the departure of so many employees from Infinity Ward including the heads of the studio, I am sure I wasn't alone in wondering if this game would be able to reach the bar set by its predecessors. It may be fashionable to hate on this game, but if you enjoy the genre, if you finished MW2 wanting more, here it is. Multiplayer is more balanced, single player has been ramped up in the ridiculousness, I like it much, much, more than I wanted to after the less than amicable split between the Activison and West/Zampella. After having played every COD game developed by IW since the original, I was certainly upset that the final chapter of the MW series wouldn't have many of the original guys working on it, but as much as I dislike Activision, they gave this game enough resources to do it justice. It was almost an "all hands on deck" situation it seems. As much as I detest the pace of the release schedule, they have earned a bit of respect from me for not dropping the ball on this game.… Expand
  36. juansebas02
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Guys I Love Call of duty... U guys have been always the best( i always buy both Battlefield and COD, and stick with call) but u guys messed up. nothing new in this game. Good luck in a future ;)
  37. NinjaFlip11
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    As a long time PFS and video game fanatic- the negative reviews on here are inscrutable and fishy to me personally. MW3 is an amazing game in all aspects . The campaign was extremely engaging and completing the game it was very satisfying - I felt there was also a better sence of lighting and dark color elements which gave the game even a better contrast from the previous titles.As a long time PFS and video game fanatic- the negative reviews on here are inscrutable and fishy to me personally. MW3 is an amazing game in all aspects . The campaign was extremely engaging and completing the game it was very satisfying - I felt there was also a better sence of lighting and dark color elements which gave the game even a better contrast from the previous titles. Multiplayer is the most balanced version yet and is fast paced .. still dont know the maps that well yet but its epic so far ... sure there is bugs on the launch week as far as match making and servers being over loaded but that is inevitable with every game that comes out and im sure will be adressed with patching . I beleive this game is everything mw2 should have been and more I give it 11 out of 10… Expand
  38. pempam
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    il faut pas être aveugle pour se douter que la mauvaise note de la par des gens et vraiment de mauvaise fois,vue tout les gens qui disent avoir revendue mw3 pour passer sur bf3 on devrait voir ses ventes décoller....huuuummm bé non,à doit y avoir des menteurs...bref c est bien dommage car pour moi c'est 2 très bon jeu etil faut pas être aveugle pour se douter que la mauvaise note de la par des gens et vraiment de mauvaise fois,vue tout les gens qui disent avoir revendue mw3 pour passer sur bf3 on devrait voir ses ventes décoller....huuuummm bé non,à doit y avoir des menteurs...bref c est bien dommage car pour moi c'est 2 très bon jeu et complètement complémentaire ..
    Alors les gens qui pleurent l'innovation:vous attendiez quoi?une transformation pokemon en plus,un mw rpg....un call of et un call of et j espère qui le restera et deviendra pas un bf3 et vice versa.Apres je suis désolé mais les changement sont la,xp des armes,nouveaux atouts,le système assaut soutien ou spécialiste,l'équipement tactique,plein de petit détail super...
    Qualité graphique:oui le moteur est vieux,mais bon il pique pas les yeux,et loin d'être moche.
    Le mode solo:faut arrêter,c'est un bonus,t achète mw pour du online comme un bf3,perso y aurait pas de solo je l'achèterai pareil..
    Les points faibles:les cheateurs,apparament plus nombreux sur mw que sur bf,la y a des efforts à faire...
    En conclusion mw et bf sont 2 très bon jeu avec un système de jeu différent,je conseil les 2 même si je suis plus pour mw3,style de jeu que j'aime...bon jeu à tous    … Expand
  39. iZolio
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 logro mejorar bastante a lo que era MW3, el gameplay es exactamente lo mismo, las graficas mejoraron pero ahora el multijugador es mas balanceado, los killstreaks y perks estan bien combinados para no volver a tener a esos jugadores que parecian "Flash" y que acuchillaban como si estuvieran haciendo un Shoryuken hacia delante.
    No en si pudo superar a la joya de MW1, juego    Modern Warfare 3 logro mejorar bastante a lo que era MW3, el gameplay es exactamente lo mismo, las graficas mejoraron pero ahora el multijugador es mas balanceado, los killstreaks y perks estan bien combinados para no volver a tener a esos jugadores que parecian "Flash" y que acuchillaban como si estuvieran haciendo un Shoryuken hacia delante.
    No en si pudo superar a la joya de MW1, juego que estaba perfecto, que despues MW2 fue todo lo contrario, pero ahora MW3 te divertira mas y no solo te la pasaras haciendo corajes.
    El juego es mucho mejor que su antecesor MW2, juego que era una vil porqueria, solo a los camperos y a los que no sabian usar un control les gustaba, matabas de 2 balazos con una submachinegun silenciada de extremo a extremo de mapa, los killstreaks eran demasiado fáciles de conseguir y bastante ventajosos y sin mucho con que defenderte, los mapas eran unas miniaturas.
    En fin, fanatico de MW1 compralo ahora mismo.
    Fanatico de MW2 y Halo abstente y mejor quedate en esos juegos como marica campera que eres.    … Expand
  40. Sc0rPi0n59
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Overall, i think this game is great! I haven't tried the single player yet but the Survival and Multiplayer are awesome! In recent weeks I've become a fan of BF3 as well, but both games offer completely unique experiences. In terms of multiplayer only, MW3 is great for quick and tight action-packed but sometimes lone-wolf games with lots of customizations available and killstreak rewardsOverall, i think this game is great! I haven't tried the single player yet but the Survival and Multiplayer are awesome! In recent weeks I've become a fan of BF3 as well, but both games offer completely unique experiences. In terms of multiplayer only, MW3 is great for quick and tight action-packed but sometimes lone-wolf games with lots of customizations available and killstreak rewards unmatched by any other game. Every player can succeed and get all sorts of rewards and progressions to keep them coming back. I would've liked to have seen more of an improvement in graphics (which is where BF3 takes the cake hands down), but if you liked MW2 then you'll love this game. With all the new customizations, new maps, and new killstreak rewards attainable by all types of players, this game is great and I'd totally suggest it to anyone who likes FPS games.… Expand
  41. Maxkev11
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is a type of game whether you hate it or love it. The game isn't all that perfect but its great. The multiplayer for MW3 is really fun, because they add more modes to play and leveling system is more better. What really takes the cake is the NEW Spec Ops survival mode; its fun and addicting . But kind of sucks since its only goes up to 2 players only. TheCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is a type of game whether you hate it or love it. The game isn't all that perfect but its great. The multiplayer for MW3 is really fun, because they add more modes to play and leveling system is more better. What really takes the cake is the NEW Spec Ops survival mode; its fun and addicting . But kind of sucks since its only goes up to 2 players only. The story mode........well its not really important unless you wanna find out what happen in Modern Warfare 2. My conclusion for this game is that sure it runs in the same engine but a least sledgehammer games gave it an upgrade with more lighting effect. But at least it still goes 60 per frame.… Expand
  42. Wimote
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Like many people I was worried about how MW3 would fare given that Infinity Ward practically remains itself in name only now and because they brought in Sledgehammer, a company I have never heard of, to help finish it up in time. In fact, I hadn't even planned on getting the game until I bought Battlefield 3 and was so horribly disappointed that I had to see if I could get my shooter fixLike many people I was worried about how MW3 would fare given that Infinity Ward practically remains itself in name only now and because they brought in Sledgehammer, a company I have never heard of, to help finish it up in time. In fact, I hadn't even planned on getting the game until I bought Battlefield 3 and was so horribly disappointed that I had to see if I could get my shooter fix from MW3.
    Before I begin I should state that I play CoD for the multiplayer. The only CoD campaign I finished was that of the first MW, so my review is based on that aspect, not the campaign (though I have played a bit of the campaign and it looks like I might finish another one.) At the outset I was disappointed in MW3. The maps seemed convoluted and poorly designed, with no open areas and nothing but corridors. Even using the theatre mode to fly through the maps didn't give me the "oh I get it now" feeling that I got from doing that in Black Ops. I instantly chalked it up to a bunch of noob game designers aping Infinity Ward and failing miserably to catch the feel of their level designs and I was crestfallen. How could both shooters have been such disappointments? Nevertheless, I stuck with it and before long, something clicked. I can't tell you what it was, but suddenly maps started making sense, it felt very much like CoD, and I started bagging more kills than I ever have in CoD matches. (I really do suck at these games.) The addition of Kill Confirmed is fantastic. I've never played a shooter that did so well at forcing team members to act like they were a team (and by the way, why aren't more of you playing this mode??? There is something wrong with you.) On top of that having three options for killstreak rewards is EXACTLY what I've been wanting since I started playing these games. Finally, people who have lives outside of CoD can actually earn a killstreak reward. Now that I've learned some of the maps and I'm building classes that I enjoy this game feels very much like a proper successor to the first two MW's; the new IW and Sledgehammer did very well. There are some issues (at least with the PS3) that need to be worked out, such as the occasional game breaking lag, and connection issues during matchmaking. But these are all things that can be patched at a later date. Overall, this is a good game and, though I never thought I would be saying this, it is the clear winner in the MW3/Battlefield 3 match up. If you're on the fence, buy it. I suspect most of these poor reviews are just Battlefield trolls. There is just simply no way that every professional reviewer is wrong. The real MW fans are playing MW3, not writing bad reviews online.    … Expand
  43. pwood
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is the purest form of Modern Warfare. The one we've been waiting for. Here's why. First off it's smooth. Super smooth, a 60 frames per second makes this game look crystal clear. A little sharper graphics, that are tough to spot at first, but once you see the first car explode you will know exactly what I mean. Buildings collapse when you hit them with a missile from the chopper,This is the purest form of Modern Warfare. The one we've been waiting for. Here's why. First off it's smooth. Super smooth, a 60 frames per second makes this game look crystal clear. A little sharper graphics, that are tough to spot at first, but once you see the first car explode you will know exactly what I mean. Buildings collapse when you hit them with a missile from the chopper, balconies collapse when you man the mini-gun. The water looks real, trees and grass blow as a storm approaches, and I actually stopped more than once to look around at the sky and the sunset. It was that beautiful. Bigger scale. MW was about a few guys in Russia, MW2 was about defending the eastern states in the U.S. MW3 is about the entire world under attack. And you feel it. Cool set pieces for firefights that are multi-level transitional. Not just where you've got guys on the second story (and stay there) and guys down low (and stay there) you've got people running up and down stairs using the environment. One time i saw an enemy running towards me, and I was thinking "what an idiot this dude's gonna get shot in the face, stupid A.I.," only to see him actually running up to a car, he opens the car door, and hides behind it! I was blown away. A beef i had with Black Ops was that sometimes it felt like a shooting gallery. You would walk forward it would "trigger" the enemy spawn, they line up in a row, and you kill 'em, and move on. But here i felt like there are people everywhere and all the time! And there's always this rushed feeling of progression, where if you try to camp and kill everybody someone yells, "C'mon we gotta keep moving!" So you didn't feel like you had to kill everyone, but that the mission was more important. A major improvement is the feel and sounds of the guns. They feel great, and I can't tell if it's extra vibration in the controller or what, but it's different. It's crisp. I love breach scenes. i swear I'd buy a game where all you do it breach every room. Now before you declare me a CoD fanboy, remember, this is all just the campaign I've been talking about! I haven't even touched the multiplayer or the special ops missions/survival. Those are what will ensure that you will never need to ditch the game just because the campaign is over. This game is loaded and if you can put aside the "it's cool to hate on modern warfare" fad that seems to be all the rage, you'll be blown away at this masterpiece. I love Modern Warfare 3 and I don't care who knows it. P.S. Airplane level FTW!… Expand
  44. CHACALO
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Lamentablemente no fue lo que esperaba, mismo gameplay, menús copiados de sus anteriores juegos, incluso edificios son sacados de estos... la campaña es buena pero no tanto como sus anteriores entregas... el spec ops survival? pff una vil copia del modo horda de gears of war... nada novedoso, los mapas feos chicos y lleno de campers... la verdad desilucionadoLamentablemente no fue lo que esperaba, mismo gameplay, menús copiados de sus anteriores juegos, incluso edificios son sacados de estos... la campaña es buena pero no tanto como sus anteriores entregas... el spec ops survival? pff una vil copia del modo horda de gears of war... nada novedoso, los mapas feos chicos y lleno de campers... la verdad desilucionado espero poder devolver el juego o venderlo a alguien esperaba mas fue mucho hype por nada.… Expand
  45. Zenigame96
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    All of you haters can gtfo. This is a solid game. Sure it doesn't revolutionize the genre the same way CoD 4 did, but it's still fantastic. The campaign mode is excellent, keeps you on your toes, and fun to watch the cinematic experience. The multiplayer is more accessible than EVER for noobs and vets alike (of which I have been BOTH), and Spec Ops is a lot of fun as well. The only co-opAll of you haters can gtfo. This is a solid game. Sure it doesn't revolutionize the genre the same way CoD 4 did, but it's still fantastic. The campaign mode is excellent, keeps you on your toes, and fun to watch the cinematic experience. The multiplayer is more accessible than EVER for noobs and vets alike (of which I have been BOTH), and Spec Ops is a lot of fun as well. The only co-op experiences I have enjoyed more were Left 4 Dead and Demon's Souls.

    Take your hate camp somewhere else.    … Expand
  46. TrisJames
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I was waiting for BF3 and MW3 and bought both as they are 2 different beasts....MW3 delivers on the high octane action, great frame rate and superb multiplayer while BF3 is all about team work and warfare in large arenas with vehicle combat thrown in. DONT COMPARE THEM. MW3 excels with its levelling system for both Player and Weapons levelling and the community is the biggest on any otherI was waiting for BF3 and MW3 and bought both as they are 2 different beasts....MW3 delivers on the high octane action, great frame rate and superb multiplayer while BF3 is all about team work and warfare in large arenas with vehicle combat thrown in. DONT COMPARE THEM. MW3 excels with its levelling system for both Player and Weapons levelling and the community is the biggest on any other fps, the levels are a great mix in terms of open areas and closed space and keeps multiplayer pace and your adrenaline high. Yes....the graphics aren't as good as BF3 but with multiplayer and epic single player set pieces, MW3's graphics are soon forgotten. MW3 seems to of past expectation in terms of game quality, but it is still the same recipe of fast paced shooting and a great multiplayer and single player experience. You know what they say.....if it aint broke......don't try fix it. I love BF3 but i don't review a game based on another, i review a game based on its experience and MW3 makes me sit down and lose hours in front of the TV which is why you buy a game, if it does this then it has succeeded in what the developers set out to do. Throw in the new elite service, which when its up and running (eventually) will be a spot on service wether or not you subscribe or use it as a free service. ill give MW3 a 9.5 out of 10 which i round off to 10. its exceptional and should not be missed.… Expand
  47. nitro11
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Very good,polished game.addictive multiplayer with great new maps and powerful new guns,revised killstreaks and perks.MW3 improved apon MW2 and black ops
  48. rsjay22
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    this game is .... GREAT mw2 was great this is a revised version , it had you all hooked and this one will as well. if you all moan its an expansion take a look at the fifa series , you all go and buy because you don't want old stuff you want new and this is the new MODERN WARFARE so go get it go play it and go and enjoy it !
  49. thanks4urmoney
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    As an Activision shareholder, I'd like to thank all you idiots rating the game a 0 or 1 with complaints like "this game is exactly like MW2 or Black Ops, I didn't like those games, don't know why I would like this one, but I bought it any way and what a surprise it's no different". Thank you for your $60. I don't think I'll like FIFA soccer, so you know what I'm gonna do? Not buy it!As an Activision shareholder, I'd like to thank all you idiots rating the game a 0 or 1 with complaints like "this game is exactly like MW2 or Black Ops, I didn't like those games, don't know why I would like this one, but I bought it any way and what a surprise it's no different". Thank you for your $60. I don't think I'll like FIFA soccer, so you know what I'm gonna do? Not buy it! The fact that people have bought MW1, MW2, WaW, and Black Ops, complained about all of them, but still go out and buy MW3 is a testament to the brand's power. Oh, and the game is awesome by the way.… Expand
  50. ssp_87
    Dec 5, 2011
    7
    ha all the troll qq. This game may be a bit of a rehash but it is def not worth a fail score. All these trolls rage but will play 60+ hours a week....RAGE TROLLS RAGE!!!!!!!!
  51. thelastgamer
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    NFINITY WARD O DESACTIVISION A LA HORA DE DE HACER EL TITULO PARECE QUE NO SABIA QUE ES LA "INNOVACIO"
    TAMPOCO NO SABIA QUE LOS GRAFICOS SON MAS IMPORTANTES DE LO QUE CREEN
    Y QUE SACAR UN TITULO CADA AÃ
  52. hasn
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    All I want to know what they were doing during the past two years, with the appalling number of teams of developers, but still the same game of 2007, I still love the game, but no longer am awed as before,I hope to listen to the fans next year.
  53. cshadow02
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Wow does anybody else notice that basically every bad review has the same argument It's like they are using the same formula to bash on this game on purpose .....Honestly I was impressed with MW3. I haven't put it down since I got it Tuesday and if this is the formula that millions of players love so be it. So please spare me the idea that this game has pissed off so many people to scoreWow does anybody else notice that basically every bad review has the same argument It's like they are using the same formula to bash on this game on purpose .....Honestly I was impressed with MW3. I haven't put it down since I got it Tuesday and if this is the formula that millions of players love so be it. So please spare me the idea that this game has pissed off so many people to score so low on this website when every other site has outstanding reviews. I hope that this isn't sabotage by hired protestors ...... That would be a new low in the game industry.....… Expand
  54. difiore87
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    New year, same Hogwash. I suggest buying a copy of MW2 for $5, you're essentially getting the same package here. Some recommended substitutes? Well you certainly can't go wrong with Gears of War 3...
  55. Cookiedood
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is basically mw2.5 wait wait, but that is exactly what I wanted from mw3
    After black ops I was burnt and was wary about cod but the chance of more cod based on mw2 I'm in.
    The only issues I had was matchmaking at first but they have patched on the fly which I love. Cod elite is my problem and everyone else's but all been given 30 extra free subscription so I'm happy too wait. The game    This is basically mw2.5 wait wait, but that is exactly what I wanted from mw3
    After black ops I was burnt and was wary about cod but the chance of more cod based on mw2 I'm in.
    The only issues I had was matchmaking at first but they have patched on the fly which I love.
    Cod elite is my problem and everyone else's but all been given 30 extra free subscription so I'm happy too wait.
    The game is spot on and I cannot recommend it more    … Expand
  56. Larryofarabia
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    People are stupid. This game is not. Those who give the game a rating of 0 were clearly not loved as a child and deserve 0 attention. Just buy it. Campaign is the best I've seen in a shooter.
  57. gouki12
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I bought both Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 because I'm a big Warfare-Shooter fan and i don't really have a favorite Franchise. Well i didn't, now i do. The Problem with the Call of Duty Series is that, at some point, it turned into a unstoppable hype fueled by the masses. And it was quite profitable for Activision. So what did they do ? Change as little as possible so people don'tI bought both Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 because I'm a big Warfare-Shooter fan and i don't really have a favorite Franchise. Well i didn't, now i do. The Problem with the Call of Duty Series is that, at some point, it turned into a unstoppable hype fueled by the masses. And it was quite profitable for Activision. So what did they do ? Change as little as possible so people don't get scared off, but enough to keep people motivated to play. After Modern Warfare, with the release of Modern Warfare 2, i thought - Yeah that's as far as it should go - but along came Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2. And "nothing" has changed, and by nothing i mean nothing fundamental, because that, again, would be too much of a risk. If you played Call of Duty the last years, this episode won't give you any kicks, same old formula in the campaign, same old formula in the multiplayer, same old engine, and that's getting old. Battlefield 3 on the other hand, even through its flaws, seems much more refreshing and appealing. It doesn't bore me, because i haven't been playing Battlefield 3 for ages. But i have been playing Modern Warfare 3 for years now. No more.… Expand
  58. desertxrose1982
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    actual quote from Robert "Bobby" Kotick (Activision CEO) regarding making games: ''franchises that have the potential to be exploited every year on every platform with clear sequel potential and have the potential to become $100 million franchises" has "worked very well for Activision Blizzard"...this describes MW3 perfectly. Activision did it with the tony hawk series, guitar hero, & nowactual quote from Robert "Bobby" Kotick (Activision CEO) regarding making games: ''franchises that have the potential to be exploited every year on every platform with clear sequel potential and have the potential to become $100 million franchises" has "worked very well for Activision Blizzard"...this describes MW3 perfectly. Activision did it with the tony hawk series, guitar hero, & now call of duty. If you want to play MW3, simply write a "3" on any of your existing CoD disks with a marker. The game is stale. Weapon models are exact copies from previous games. UI is identical. The campaign can be beaten in a mere 4 hrs for even rookie players. the mountain dew/XP tie in is SHAMEFUL. $60 can go a long way for a good, quality title. Don't let activision 'exploit' you with the bought off game reviews for complete rehash garbage. RIP CoD.… Expand
  59. YNA
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's amazing to see how much has changed throughout the years in the gaming industry, but at the same time it is sad to see how meaningless the term innovation has become.
    The COD series are well known for their fast paced gameplay experience, a ridiculous addictive multiplayer and a descent singleplayer that will keep you going.
    There is nothing to say about this game and that's the    It's amazing to see how much has changed throughout the years in the gaming industry, but at the same time it is sad to see how meaningless the term innovation has become.
    The COD series are well known for their fast paced gameplay experience, a ridiculous addictive multiplayer and a descent singleplayer that will keep you going.

    There is nothing to say about this game and that's the main problem I have, it's been 5 years since the fourth entry in the series made its way to the seventh generation of consoles, and nothing but a dated engine with the same gameplay mechanics that have been recycled over the years make up for a good game in 2011.

    In conclusion, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is just another COD game that will have a one year life spam. All it's glory will be forgotten when the next entry will form part of the COD family, sadly this isn't good for gaming, and as a gamer myself I have to give what think this game deserves.    … Expand
  60. tantao2583
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Modern warfare 3 es una copia exacta de MW2 y el sonido y las graficas no sirven. Batlefield 3 es mejor en todo. Me parece que MW3 fue creado a las millas para contrarestar la salida de Batlefield pero no lo lograron y ha sido toda una decepcion para los fanaticos.
  61. Ripred49
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I do not care if you love the cod series or hate it, I want you to read this and do what I am asking you. I'm not asking for you to stop buying the game, or start buying the game, I am only asking you to do a simple comparison of two call of duty games (not mw3 and mw2.)

    Look at COD 3, look at COD4. Do the same thing with COD4 and MW3. Compare the differences between both pairs of    I do not care if you love the cod series or hate it, I want you to read this and do what I am asking you. I'm not asking for you to stop buying the game, or start buying the game, I am only asking you to do a simple comparison of two call of duty games (not mw3 and mw2.)

    Look at COD 3, look at COD4.

    Do the same thing with COD4 and MW3.

    Compare the differences between both pairs of games. There is a HUGE AMOUNT of difference between cod3 and cod4, but barely any difference between cod4 and mw3. They have 4 games worth of changes and it still didn't amount to the huge amount of changes between cod3 and cod4. Do something like that, Infinity Ward, or Treyarch. This game is only good if you have never played any of the Call of Duty games before, otherwise IT IS THE SAME EXACT THING with about 6 changes. They even took buildings straight out of Call of Duty 4 instead of making new ones. It is an absolutely awful and cheap game that the developers probably spent about 1 week of their time on in the whole 2 years that they had to work on the game. The worst part about the game though, is the super crazy cod community who thinks that there is nothing better than cod, and they have no variety. It isn't just in video games either, these people are never trying anything new, they are the ones who complain about everyday things like food because they never try anything new. The worst part about these people is that they actually try to argue that this game is better than BF3. In some areas, yes, but overall BF3 is indefinitely and quite obviously the SUPERIOR game. I have played cod for a long time, but recently it has just been boring playing the same game over and over again, so I switched to Battlefield, and even BFBC2 is better than MW3. Don't waste your money, and don't pay attention to critic reviews, the good ones are all bought and paid for. This game is the same crud rehashed over and over again. I bet the developers didn't spend one week on this, maybe on the maps and re-skinning guns that they have probably had since MW2 but didn't put them in that because they decided they could make another game with it. Whether you like it or not, this game is going to get SUPER boring SUPER fast. I hope that this is the call of duty game where developers realize they can't be lazy, I hope the next cod game is as exciting as COD4, but... unfortunately, it probably won't. Hopefully this is the end of lazy work or the end of the Call of Duty series because as far as I'm concerned different people are getting credit for something done 4 years ago.    … Expand
  62. MaineMeta
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is great. It should not be bashed on as much as it is. It might be a little similar to the other games, but it's got the same name, doesn't it? It is an excellent improvement over MW2, and as much as people might play it for it's addicting multiplayer, the singleplayer is quite fun, too. And for those of you who may attempt to say that I am a COD fanboy, I have played every Halo,This game is great. It should not be bashed on as much as it is. It might be a little similar to the other games, but it's got the same name, doesn't it? It is an excellent improvement over MW2, and as much as people might play it for it's addicting multiplayer, the singleplayer is quite fun, too. And for those of you who may attempt to say that I am a COD fanboy, I have played every Halo, Call of Duty, and Battlefield game. I'm not giving this a 10 because it deserves it(I would give it a 9). I'm giving it a 10 to help it come back fairly from the Battlefield fan's onslaught. I strongly recommend this game to any first person shooter fan.… Expand
  63. hobohunterz
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best overall call of duty yet, online is great as well as the offline. Only complaint is that online maps are a bit small even in comapirson to others in the series.
  64. BeastM0d3
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    First of all, I l have played every call of duty made excluding World at War. I love all of them in different ways excluding CoD 3 which was horrible. MW3 is an amazing game with tons of new features. The interface is almost identical to MW2 between screens. No biggie. The graphics are slightly better with better animations. Overall i think the game is a lot more fun than MW2 and soFirst of all, I l have played every call of duty made excluding World at War. I love all of them in different ways excluding CoD 3 which was horrible. MW3 is an amazing game with tons of new features. The interface is almost identical to MW2 between screens. No biggie. The graphics are slightly better with better animations. Overall i think the game is a lot more fun than MW2 and so far more fun than Black Ops. What is up with the audio though? Letâ… Expand
  65. brian043
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is an absolute let down. The campaign mode was a huge disappointment, with almost nothing unique to offer. Just like the multiplayer, except more bad guys and annoying messages telling you that you died. "You were blown up by a grenade!" Yeah, no **** The multiplayer is horrid as well. Games are near impossible to connect to, with every 3 out of 4 games either lagging out or notThis game is an absolute let down. The campaign mode was a huge disappointment, with almost nothing unique to offer. Just like the multiplayer, except more bad guys and annoying messages telling you that you died. "You were blown up by a grenade!" Yeah, no **** The multiplayer is horrid as well. Games are near impossible to connect to, with every 3 out of 4 games either lagging out or not even getting started because "the connection to the server" timed out or whatever. This game was so over-hyped, so blown out of proportion and didnt deliver **** Its almost like this whole game had minimum effort put into making it, so they could maximize profits by charging people 60 dollars for a re-hash of a game that came out two years ago. Shame on you infinity ward, shame on you.… Expand
  66. craig12girvan
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    What the hell do people actually want them to add to the game? over all i think its a great game with LOTS of NEW stuff. Dont see how u can give this a 0/1 (think they may just be BF3 fan boys)
  67. 8aa
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    The game sucks very dissapointed,looks the same as the second graphics are not nice,all is the same,and the 2 worst things are the mic sound when speaking on the mic sucks ,and also the server you cannot get in a game fast sometimes it takes 15 min 20 min to get in .shame on you infinity ward
  68. FFDannyB
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    (PS3 Version)
    The game has everything I wanted it to; an awesome multiplayer experience, a co-op mode that has been improved in many ways from MW2, and a campaign mode full of the nonstop action set pieces we've come to expect from the series. Perhaps the best part is that all of this plays out at a smooth 60fps with crisp graphics- something I found lacking in the PS3 version of BF3.    (PS3 Version)
    The game has everything I wanted it to; an awesome multiplayer experience, a co-op mode that has been improved in many ways from MW2, and a campaign mode full of the nonstop action set pieces we've come to expect from the series. Perhaps the best part is that all of this plays out at a smooth 60fps with crisp graphics- something I found lacking in the PS3 version of BF3.

    Multiplayer has been tweaked since the last game and is just as good as ever. It is not a complete reinvention of the series, but to be honest that isn't at all necessary when it plays this well. The perk system will have its fans and detractors; personally I like it however sometimes I do wonder if it rewards people that have invested time into the game slightly too much over someone who has just started playing. This is due to everything leveling up over time including weapons, weapon modifiers, perks, equipment ect. On the flip side it keeps you playing and it is not a requirement to prestiege once everything has been unlocked.

    Spec Ops is back once again and the new wave mode in the form of Spec ops survival, alongside missions that can be played both Co-Op and solo make this an awesome part of the game. I found that some of the missions were changed when I played them solo which was good as there are now leader-boards that allow you to track just how well you are doing vs the rest of the world.

    Campaign won't give any real surprises gameplay-wise if you have played a previous entry in the series, however as with the multiplayer mode why fix it if it ain't broke! The levels are quite engaging and I felt the characters had a little more to them this time around when compared with MW2. The inclusion of a few new weapons and some cool set pieces meant that I was happy to play through this to the end.

    Overall an amazing game that is easily worth your money!

    After buying BF3 a week ago I can see how the games are both very different, however I can't see why there is a need for BF3 fans to rant about how MW3 is a bad game. Both have areas where they excel over the other however in my personal opinion MW3's 60fps smooth gameplay, better visuals, inclusion of split screen co-op and online multiplayer, and survival mode are just some of the reasons I prefer it over BF3. I find the lack of vehicles to be a good thing and as someone that is not part of a large clan, the team based structure of BF3 can sometimes get annoying when I am matched with a bunch of Noobs against a clan of Vets. To everyone that has given this game a rating of 0..grow up, you may not like it but to deserve a 0 a game would have to be literally unplayable! rating a game out of 10 does not mean "Give 10 for good or 0 for not good"! In reality I would give this a 10 and BF3 an 8 (On PS3 as I believe BF3 performs slightly better on PC and could get more).    … Expand
  69. mryaww
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    MrYaww here, unfortunately agreeing with many of the negative remarks about the game it seems more like a 'Map Pack for MW2" then it's own completely NEW game. Several of the maps seem to be the "out of map" areas of MW2 " (Overground, Rust, ect...) a clear example of the no extra effort put into the game is the fact that diving is NON Existent, do the leftovers at @InfinityWard not playMrYaww here, unfortunately agreeing with many of the negative remarks about the game it seems more like a 'Map Pack for MW2" then it's own completely NEW game. Several of the maps seem to be the "out of map" areas of MW2 " (Overground, Rust, ect...) a clear example of the no extra effort put into the game is the fact that diving is NON Existent, do the leftovers at @InfinityWard not play Black Ops; Diving is a great feature put I'm sure it was "Tons" of extra work. My main annoyance is the awful connections. There's times that I go thru 5-8 pre-game lobbys and just get kicked out just as I believe the round is about to start, uurrrggggg. I've also noticed during Multi-Player if it's all good and you decide to back out of a pre-game lobby it will be hard to get back into a game without having to backup all the way to the Main Menu. Also, the whole ELITE no/poor connectivity thing is truly disgracefull the way you expect the public to "Pay and Not Play" just distasteful. If your a MW2 fan then it's playable at times but I'll second guess putting away Black Ops & MW2 in storage. #YeeHaww @MrYaww… Expand
  70. Nico001
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Awsome game. If you don't like the type of game of CoD don't buy the game. People are arguing : OH THE KNIFE IN THE AIR GET ME KILLED. Yeah. That's CoD.You're reaction are so useless. It's like if you buy pfk and you get pissed because it's not good for health.Come on.

    Awsome game , **** haterz.
  71. Leoftw
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    great game! the mp improved,more fun then mw2,the sound of the game improved also.
    pepole that give 0 or 1 points for this game what are you doing?! or you just fanboys or something.
  72. Amettam
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is a non-stop action thrill ride. I hate the use that way over used explanation for an action title, but it fits so well. The single player's action experience is unrelenting you are thrown into one amazing action sequence after another. The multiplayer experience is just what you would expect out of a Call of Duty game. The issues most players had with MW2 seems to have beenThis game is a non-stop action thrill ride. I hate the use that way over used explanation for an action title, but it fits so well. The single player's action experience is unrelenting you are thrown into one amazing action sequence after another. The multiplayer experience is just what you would expect out of a Call of Duty game. The issues most players had with MW2 seems to have been fixed for this newest game, and with the addition of new game modes, and kill-streak packs, this game is a definite increase over MW2. For anyone who loves the Call of Duty franchise, especially the Modern Warfare games, this is a definite must have!… Expand
  73. Glennab10
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I love this game , ITS AMAZING im very satisfied with this game i LOVE it , i love multiplayer and how they work on that, this is the best multiplayer game OF HISTORY :D:D:D the think about the different types of player ando now i can play with my friends and we enjoy a lot because they are not to good on FPS but they use support pointstreaks and they help me a lott, and i cant wait toI love this game , ITS AMAZING im very satisfied with this game i LOVE it , i love multiplayer and how they work on that, this is the best multiplayer game OF HISTORY :D:D:D the think about the different types of player ando now i can play with my friends and we enjoy a lot because they are not to good on FPS but they use support pointstreaks and they help me a lott, and i cant wait to play single player, i have school tomorrow and i cant play, but yesterday i play a lot!!! it was truuly AMAZING , and the survival mode is UMBELIAVABLE , i hope you to continue creating games like this, CANT WAIT FOR TOMORROW THAT ITS FRIDAY TO PLAY FROM NIGHT TO MORNING . By: Glenn Abbott , From: Dominican republic… Expand
  74. booty_juice30
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Really people??? Honestly the game is pretty good, and maybe even better than modern warfare 2. I think there are a lot of haters writing reviews (bf3 fan boys). But this is honestly how I feel about the game...
    1. Graphics are just as good as modern warfare 2... maybe getting a little dated, but still 60fps looks pretty seem-less. 2. The campaign has always been weak in my opinion, and    Really people??? Honestly the game is pretty good, and maybe even better than modern warfare 2. I think there are a lot of haters writing reviews (bf3 fan boys). But this is honestly how I feel about the game...
    1. Graphics are just as good as modern warfare 2... maybe getting a little dated, but still 60fps looks pretty seem-less. 2. The campaign has always been weak in my opinion, and nothing has changed. Still a waste of about 4 or 5 hours.
    3. If you ignore all the racists and 13 yo on multiplayer it is just as fun as it has always been. The features and options are still top notch, and it is infinitely better than black ops multiplayer. I've heard complaints about map design, but once you get adjusted to the new layouts they are pretty good. So bottom-line buy the game if you like the other 2 modern warfare games, and if you didn't like them don't buy it. It is a fun multiplayer game with a bad campaign mode (7.5/10)    … Expand
  75. stock_bandit
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    First, for those that rate the game a 0 or 1, it's by far not that bad. I haven't played the single campaign yet, and most likely never will because it has never been that great, it's a waste of a day, and COD is built for online multiplayer experience. I will agree that the multiplayer online is a lot like MW2. I mean the map selection is different, but you can tell almost every map wasFirst, for those that rate the game a 0 or 1, it's by far not that bad. I haven't played the single campaign yet, and most likely never will because it has never been that great, it's a waste of a day, and COD is built for online multiplayer experience. I will agree that the multiplayer online is a lot like MW2. I mean the map selection is different, but you can tell almost every map was taken from MW2 and changed around a bit. The gun selection is the same. A gun added here and there but nothing major like a complete weapon overhaul. I must say I like the new option you have online as far as the way you customize classes. I must say my review is geared my toward users looking to play online as I do not play this game in campain mode so my review is 85% online play. There are a few new death streaks which are pretty neat, and also killstreak rewards. Prestige is now level 80 so that's the highest yet of a COD game so far I believe. Modern Warfare was 55 I believe. All controls are the same, and gameplay is the same (speed, graphics, sound, etc.) Overall I give it a 7.0 because 1. there is always room for improvement. 2. a point deducted for lack of map variation and graphic enhancements and 3. not much better than MW2 and dissapointing, I was expecting more. Well there you have it. If you want an multiplayer online game to play with a friend, make time go by fast, buy MW3. If you're looking for good solo campaign go out and buy Battlefield 3. Just sayin'.… Expand
  76. CODKICKSBFASS
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Short and sweet.....Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is an AMAZING game. Both the single player and multiplayer are so much better than Battlefield 3 will ever be............ The game is very well done and is a BLAST to play.....LONG LIVE CALL OF DUTY!!!!!!!
  77. braveman1907
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game. I can say that because I actually played it. I like the new point/killstreak system. It really benefits the objective based game type player.
  78. cosmafx
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Under the circumstances I think this game came out very well. I'm just waiting until the franchise moves over to the experienced and fully devolved company, Sledgehammer.
  79. Dennievan
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It is dissapointed in MW3, I mean I dont feel the experience like when I play MW2 or Black Ops, Black Ops is my first choice tho.. WHERE HAVE YOU PUT THE SOUND???? the sound seems so low and quiet, you cant even hear your footstep nor when u reload, and pretty much almost all guns sounds like silencer, I mean I need some rock action man!! multiplayer is almost the same like black ops withIt is dissapointed in MW3, I mean I dont feel the experience like when I play MW2 or Black Ops, Black Ops is my first choice tho.. WHERE HAVE YOU PUT THE SOUND???? the sound seems so low and quiet, you cant even hear your footstep nor when u reload, and pretty much almost all guns sounds like silencer, I mean I need some rock action man!! multiplayer is almost the same like black ops with different maps.. However the only thing that get me going is some of the campaign storyline and the spec ops.. Other than that I have no idea. They should at least put the sound back on like black ops where you can hear footstep and all.. I would go for 8.5 but 9 would be fair.… Expand
  80. Magemasher
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    The most accurate way I can describe Modern Warfare 3 is "competent, but dull." The game tries very, very hard to be exciting, edgy, and shocking, but it fails on every level. While the set pieces are bombastic and loud, they carry no weight and have no emotional attachment to them, making them fall flat. What worsens this problem is that the game has absolutely no sense of pacingThe most accurate way I can describe Modern Warfare 3 is "competent, but dull." The game tries very, very hard to be exciting, edgy, and shocking, but it fails on every level. While the set pieces are bombastic and loud, they carry no weight and have no emotional attachment to them, making them fall flat. What worsens this problem is that the game has absolutely no sense of pacing whatsoever. My playthrough took exactly 4 hours and 33 minutes and frankly the game would have greatly benefited from some slow moving filler to balance out the explosions. Good pacing requires valleys to go with the peaks, otherwise it all feels like one long, incredibly boring plain, which describes MW3 in a nutshell. There are no moments in the game that get ones blood pumping, no moments that evoke any particular emotion, and the script is bad on top of it. All of this is exasperated by the fact that the graphics and sound design are bad to the point of laughable. The gun models look barely better than some PS2 games, the explosions lack volume, the textures are muddy and low-res, the character models are just bad, no easy way to put it, and worst of all the sound design is compressed and unimpressive. I played on a 5.1 surround sound setup and while games like Killzone push the limits of graphical and audio fidelity and action in the genre, MW3 has felt content to go witht the absolute barest minimum of effort and it shows, and the game suffers because of it. The multiplayer offers no solace either. Simply put this is one of the shallowest, most vapid multiplayer games I have ever played. There is absolutely zero depth to the gameplay and no thought has been put into higher level play tactics, in fact, through its egregious killstreak system it actively discourages higher level techniques and play, and instead works to recreate the constant explosions of the single player game, and everything suffers because of it. Unavoidable deaths are a constant, both from getting hit by overhead killstreaks as soon as you spawn, and then from the laughably bad spawn system that often has players spawning in the middle of groups of enemies giving them free kills. Its broken to the point of worrisome. Did anybody actually play this tripe before release? All of this games depth has been put into the loadout system, which boils down to finding the most overpowered weapon and using that, negating any depth that could have arisen. Since there is no teamwork, no teammate reliance, and no interdependence the game is as shallow online as a teaspoon in death valley. The lack of distinct classes and good team modes really hurts the online's replayability and the hardcore gamer will find its lowering everything to the lowest common denominator nothing short of insulting. This is not a game for you if you like shooters. This is not a game for you if like new things. This is not a game for you if you like innovation. And this is certainly not a game for you if you like balance and good gameplay. This is also not the game for you if you're looking for good graphics, sound, and story. If you want any of those things I suggest getting a better game, like Killzone 3. I cannot recomment MW3 on any level, as if miserably fails on ALL OF THEM. However it gets +2 points on my review for at least working without glitches, bravo sledgehammer, your bugtesters are the most talented people on your staff.… Expand
  81. robred82
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    CoD Modern Warfare 3 is basically like Modern Warfare 2 but with a little bit better graphics and a the story continues. It's a great story and I really enjoyed it, so if you liked MW2 you should get MW3 too. It is much better than Black Ops! And what Ninja said is absolutely true. Never change a winning team! So why changing a game that works absolutly perfect? Everybody loved MW2 so whyCoD Modern Warfare 3 is basically like Modern Warfare 2 but with a little bit better graphics and a the story continues. It's a great story and I really enjoyed it, so if you liked MW2 you should get MW3 too. It is much better than Black Ops! And what Ninja said is absolutely true. Never change a winning team! So why changing a game that works absolutly perfect? Everybody loved MW2 so why should they change anything??? I bought MW3 because it is like MW2! If you don't like that just don't buy it and wait for a different CoD title or get CoD Elite! That are my thoughts about this. And a lot of BF Fanboys here, I think.… Expand
  82. RUNEtheMICK
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    First I'll start with the CONS: This game was completely new and refreshing for the first fifteen minutes of gameplay until I started realizing all of the multiplayer online maps consisted of maps that were uneventful and lacked creativity. Another fault of the game is your inability to jump on anything but a car or dumpster in the wide open, there really is no room for sniping on any ofFirst I'll start with the CONS: This game was completely new and refreshing for the first fifteen minutes of gameplay until I started realizing all of the multiplayer online maps consisted of maps that were uneventful and lacked creativity. Another fault of the game is your inability to jump on anything but a car or dumpster in the wide open, there really is no room for sniping on any of the maps. I'm not sure if it's just me or anyone is feeling how slow the character runs even with "Extreme Conditioning" active- I find my thumb aching from pressing too hard as a habit to make him run faster, highly annoying. The single game seems to be interesting albeit the same dream it seems I had in MW2 where you get babied along the missions. I wish the game was faster, more creative, and had more interaction with your surrounding on multiplayer. It also seems too "cartoonish" like Black Ops, not realistic like MW2.
    The Pros: You get to vote on which board to play next which is a cool concept on multiplayer, The Vault allows you to look at how you did on multiplayer gameplay. There are new games to play like Kill Confirmed that add a new dimension.    … Expand
  83. fuzzDET
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Welcome to MW3, aka MW2.5. Wheres the innovation? Why are we paying $60 for a game that is just a repackaged MW2? Why do we support a company that has a ton of map packs ready for DLC, but withholds them because they want us to pay for them? Why do people buy COD ELITE for $50? Bad game is bad. But, i can understand why crappy players love this game so much, they make it more andWelcome to MW3, aka MW2.5. Wheres the innovation? Why are we paying $60 for a game that is just a repackaged MW2? Why do we support a company that has a ton of map packs ready for DLC, but withholds them because they want us to pay for them? Why do people buy COD ELITE for $50? Bad game is bad. But, i can understand why crappy players love this game so much, they make it more and more noob friendly every series. MORE INNOVATION PLOX!

    -fuzz    … Expand
  84. delirious_nomad
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    It does feel familiar which is OK. I think the MP maps are too small and too fast and twicthy (zero immersion). I don't care about graphics and these are fine. It should have been a $40 add on and not a full retail game. Looking back at Metacritic scores... I had no idea so many CoD games have had scored so lowly in the past.. A real reflection of peoples disdain since the core teamIt does feel familiar which is OK. I think the MP maps are too small and too fast and twicthy (zero immersion). I don't care about graphics and these are fine. It should have been a $40 add on and not a full retail game. Looking back at Metacritic scores... I had no idea so many CoD games have had scored so lowly in the past.. A real reflection of peoples disdain since the core team responsible for CoD in the first place left. I look a tit this way... I wouldn't want someone to write Stephan King books other than Stephan King...… Expand
  85. eddypdx
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    God I wanna kill myself for buying this game. The stark contrast between what the paid critics rated this game and the rating of the paying customers should be evidence enough to figure out how much this game blows. Do yourself a favor and get Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for a fraction of the cost. Same engine. same menus, pretty much same everything. it's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2God I wanna kill myself for buying this game. The stark contrast between what the paid critics rated this game and the rating of the paying customers should be evidence enough to figure out how much this game blows. Do yourself a favor and get Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for a fraction of the cost. Same engine. same menus, pretty much same everything. it's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 with new maps.… Expand
  86. taoweini
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Adding my voice to the Zero crowd, I find it to be shameful to have zero innovation in such games, this is not a FIFA game you are not constrained. Also because what Activision Blizzard did to infinity ward was just nasty.

    (p.s I own MW1 MW2 and rented BOps)
  87. slyazafox
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    MW3 is such a let down. The single player is more of the same,an over the top cinematic with fast paced gameplay but it was far to short and easy even on veteran. The multiplayer, which is normally the strong point of the franchise was below poor and seems like a step back from MW2. All the maps are small, seem very similar and look bland and boring and it doesn't have the infinity wardMW3 is such a let down. The single player is more of the same,an over the top cinematic with fast paced gameplay but it was far to short and easy even on veteran. The multiplayer, which is normally the strong point of the franchise was below poor and seems like a step back from MW2. All the maps are small, seem very similar and look bland and boring and it doesn't have the infinity ward feel to it, feels more like a treyarch game. The only aspect of the game worth trying was spec ops survival mode which is fun otherwise the game is just average.… Expand
  88. Kanchelsis
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I pre-ordered both BF3 and MW3... And, i can not see differences between MW2 & MW3... THIS IS THE SAME **** GAME. The only new feature is the system to get screwed in the long term with cod elite...
  89. codfan234
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Absolutely disappointed in this game. It is nothing but a recycled game with the same stuff from mw2. Its amazing that activision continues to rob people of their money by creating the exact same crap and charging people 65 dollars. MW3 is basically mw2.5. It is so similar that it feels like your playing mw2. People continue to throw their money away because of the name call of duty.
  90. batmanarkyam80
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Activision can shove mw3 right up there you know what. You have so many fans who love call of duty and you make an identical game because you know it will sell millions of copies no matter what. Activisions Bobby Kotick is a greedy idiot who ruining the game industry. I will never buy another cod game since there are game developers out there that deserve better like Naughty Dog.
  91. metras
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hello Modern Warfare 2.5... Feeling like someone re-boxed an old mission pack addon for MW2 somewhat. Other than some slightly polished graphical updates, it's all same 'ol, same 'ol so far... disappointed with the whole game.… Expand
  92. dalkar
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    "Hello Modern Warfare 2.5... Feeling like someone re-boxed an old mission pack addon for MW2 somewhat. Other than some slightly polished graphical updates, it's all same 'ol, same 'ol so far... disappointed with the whole game. " Right
  93. mors125
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game was a bit boring. The graphics engine seemed a little dated and Multiplayer kept crashing. I also noticed that the ps3 version had very poor sound quality compared to my xbox version, with the sound getting crowded and scratchy when there was a lot of action on screen. The character models and textures were a real disappointment, particularly compared to Battlefield 3. MyThis game was a bit boring. The graphics engine seemed a little dated and Multiplayer kept crashing. I also noticed that the ps3 version had very poor sound quality compared to my xbox version, with the sound getting crowded and scratchy when there was a lot of action on screen. The character models and textures were a real disappointment, particularly compared to Battlefield 3. My advice, unless you are desperate to find out what happens the the russians, wait for next years version which should run on an updated graphics engine.… Expand
  94. Radesito
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    Nothing new. As every year we get the same game, just that for more and more money. In addition, the company wants to pull out money for an application, which should be free.
  95. kingdom59
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    alors, moi je suis vraiment déçu, infinity aurait du nous sortir des graphisme de ouf, un mode Multi qui evolu réellement, avec et pas du copier coller, réchauffé!!!!!! 70â
  96. seeafish
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    If you actually like it when a publisher spends 2 years to re-release the same game without ANY technical improvement whatsoever, by all means buy MW3 and enjoy it.
    As a gamer and a consumer, I've come to expect quite substantial improvements in sequels to previous games, especially sequels to successful hits.
    All of the sequels this year (Uncharted, Gears of War, Resistance, Killzone,    If you actually like it when a publisher spends 2 years to re-release the same game without ANY technical improvement whatsoever, by all means buy MW3 and enjoy it.
    As a gamer and a consumer, I've come to expect quite substantial improvements in sequels to previous games, especially sequels to successful hits.
    All of the sequels this year (Uncharted, Gears of War, Resistance, Killzone, Batman, Dark Souls, Skyrim, + MANY others) have at least attempted, and in most cases succeeded, in upping the quality of various aspects of their game.
    What about MW3 then? Zero, nada, zilch! Same graphics engine, same physics, same poor lighting effects. This stuff was barely good-looking in 2009's MW2, let alone now where other games have caught up SO MUCH.
    I don't play BF3, but cannot deny how amazing it looks. Uncharted 3 even refined its graphics over the previous one. Batman Arkham City made an environment that is so huge it will take you weeks to cover. MW3? Another 5 hour campaign with piss-poor visuals and same old gameplay.

    And while it's fair to say that the CoD formula is what we should expect for each new instalment, I don't expect to find the SAME BUGS THAT WERE PRESENT IN 2007 FOR MW1!!! Seriously, 4 years and 4 CoD games with the same bugs, same AI issues, same graphics, same sounds. If the "CoD formula was PERFECT", then they could re-release the sahem thing. It's not!

    I'm selling mine without even finishing the campaign....    … Expand
  97. cochise313
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I don't understand how this game was in development for two years when it's the same as mw2. This is sad that this game has not changed. I'm happy i got this from gamefly instead of buying it.
  98. sonvady
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MW3 multiplayer is too good. Most accurate and smoothest multiplayer of all time. Campaign is very dramatic but superb. The only thing which needs improvement is graphics. Battlefield 3 has better graphics than MW3 but that doesn't mean MW3 is sh** still kicking ass with it's superb campaign and addictive multiplayer… Expand
  99. outbackchris
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Horrendous! 5 hours to complete the single player and nothing new from MW or MW2. Multiplayer is also a total copy paste from the previous versions. Exactly the same just new maps. V Disappointed. Not sure how IGN or Gamespot can give this btw 9 and 10!!
  100. thomasf98
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 is little more than another $59.99 map pack for Call of Duty 4. It's really time that Activision did more than just employing 2 game developers to move building around on maps, change some textures and some minor tweaking of features and then calling it a new game. So lame.
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#17 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#16 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Push Square
    Feb 10, 2012
    90
    There's a tangible insistence from gamers that this series needs to evolve, but it seems unwarranted when it still leads the FPS class. The engine's definitely in need of an overhaul, but when it comes to thumping set-pieces and addictive multiplayer design, Modern Warfare 3 is still in a league of its own.
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  2. GameSpot
    Feb 1, 2012
    85
    By sticking to the series' strengths, Modern Warfare 3 delivers some of the best competitive, cooperate, and single-player shooting in the business.
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  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Jan 4, 2012
    90
    As a complete package, Modern Warfare 3 takes the cake. [Jan 2012, p.67]
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