Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. zedikk_on_ps3
    Nov 27, 2011
    0
    i will add more ... it seems everyone has the same problems ... MAJOR connection lag issues ... THEE most annoying way to die is to pump 7 bullets straight into someones chest and then just get killed ... watch their killcam and you don't even raise your gun. it seems that if you don't walk around with your gun permanently fixed to your eye then you don't have much hope of getting kills,i will add more ... it seems everyone has the same problems ... MAJOR connection lag issues ... THEE most annoying way to die is to pump 7 bullets straight into someones chest and then just get killed ... watch their killcam and you don't even raise your gun. it seems that if you don't walk around with your gun permanently fixed to your eye then you don't have much hope of getting kills, you can also knife someone, going through the whole knife motion, die, watch the killcam and see you didn't even take your knife out .. what the **** the respawns are stupidly placed, you get killed, spawn, first corner you turn you get killed by the SAME GAY SAD CAMPER that just killed you 2 seconds ago, only he's in a different corner. why spawn so close? can't have a grenade and a claymore at same time .. lame ... aiming down sights isn't nearly as quick as Black Ops ... i'll say it again though there's MAJOR MAJOR problems with lag, i don't know if they can fix it or not but i'm getting sick of watching killcams of enemys i had an amazing shot at, a full second of bullet pumping right on them, kill me to see me still running having not even raised my weapon ... LAME .... **** THIS **** GAME. it really is a load of WANK. people know it look at EVERYONE elses reviews ...… Expand
  2. sel2g5
    Nov 29, 2011
    2
    Quality, or the lack of it is my reaction to MW3. Whereas MW2 was just oozing it from the graphics, to the sound to the excellent multiplayer level design. Black ops (different dev team) as well this immediately struck me as terrible. The detail put into both cod 4 and its successor MW2 were incredible and represented the pinnacle of the shooter as we know it but greed and disloyalty haveQuality, or the lack of it is my reaction to MW3. Whereas MW2 was just oozing it from the graphics, to the sound to the excellent multiplayer level design. Black ops (different dev team) as well this immediately struck me as terrible. The detail put into both cod 4 and its successor MW2 were incredible and represented the pinnacle of the shooter as we know it but greed and disloyalty have pushed them sadly downward. I only hope that people still play continue to play MW2. I'm very dissapointed especially when I feel that a company is taking advantage of me by selling me junk. Wherever the core team of IW is please make a game that blows this out of the water you have been used and abused and now its time for payback. Another thing, the critics should be ashamed of themselves, this is a conspiracy.… Expand
  3. fabriciodfg
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    If I was looking for some expansion map pack I didn´t needed to pay for a "brand new COD"... This is a lack of any kind of respect with the consumer, and clearly, Activision doesn´t give a damn... they are making HUGE money on this garbage, thanks to the respect they earn with the other titles, next time I´ll rent it first, to make shure it´s not just anotherIf I was looking for some expansion map pack I didn´t needed to pay for a "brand new COD"... This is a lack of any kind of respect with the consumer, and clearly, Activision doesn´t give a damn... they are making HUGE money on this garbage, thanks to the respect they earn with the other titles, next time I´ll rent it first, to make shure it´s not just another deception... #notafanboy… Expand
  4. Bogartp_2000
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    Same game as COD4. I so want my money and the time back from my life. If you own any of the CODs don't buy this it's the same game we have been playing for 5 years now. FAIL
  5. HornetBurrito
    Nov 30, 2011
    0
    Such a bad game...Words cannot describe it. How people could actually be blinded so much by infinity ward's marketing that they would actually buy this trash game.. Honestly, I'd even consider Little Big Planet over this game. That would be a better use of the $60... No improvements from a game that was already bad enough.
  6. Off_The_Record
    Dec 1, 2011
    1
    PRO: Good weapon balance

    CONS: - Worst maps - Worst spawns by far - Worst camping by far (somehow) - Leaderboards don't work after prestige (somehow) This series makes millions of dollars and each game they put less and less effort into it. I truly don't understand how they can't correct the mistakes made in previous games, I don't care about the graphics and I don't care about making    PRO: Good weapon balance

    CONS: - Worst maps - Worst spawns by far - Worst camping by far (somehow) - Leaderboards don't work after prestige (somehow)

    This series makes millions of dollars and each game they put less and less effort into it. I truly don't understand how they can't correct the mistakes made in previous games, I don't care about the graphics and I don't care about making leaps and bounds changes to the game itself... just fix the glitches and mistakes from previous games and most people will be happy.

    The problems is they don't fix anything... most times they make it worse. How can a simple thing like leaderboards not work? they are in every game and they have had years to figure this out. Come on Activision.... seriously. STEP UP

    In conclusion this game has somehow again gotten worse.    … Expand
  7. mrgrupp
    Dec 1, 2011
    2
    The single player game is way too short. The maps are small and MW2 had many more hiding spots, climbable areas, or areas to jump onto. The graphics and game play overall is exactly the same as MW2. They should have just made this an expansion pack instead of a whole new game. You can't hide under tanks, climb on water towers, climb up cranes, or the roofs of most buildings. There is aThe single player game is way too short. The maps are small and MW2 had many more hiding spots, climbable areas, or areas to jump onto. The graphics and game play overall is exactly the same as MW2. They should have just made this an expansion pack instead of a whole new game. You can't hide under tanks, climb on water towers, climb up cranes, or the roofs of most buildings. There is a ballistic vest, but you die just as fast wearing it. Why can't we customize our clothing/gear layout? MW3 is really MW2.1. I'm glad I wasted my money.… Expand
  8. tvman5
    Dec 2, 2011
    0
    This game is junk. The graphics are terrible, I mean it looks just like Cod 4. Enemies spawn behind you like every 2 seconds then kills you, the only way to get a kill is to find a cozy corner and camp the maps are also extremely small. You run like a spaz and it's super unrealistic, I mean the guns sound like paintball guns and everyone's in one small space camping and t-baging eachThis game is junk. The graphics are terrible, I mean it looks just like Cod 4. Enemies spawn behind you like every 2 seconds then kills you, the only way to get a kill is to find a cozy corner and camp the maps are also extremely small. You run like a spaz and it's super unrealistic, I mean the guns sound like paintball guns and everyone's in one small space camping and t-baging each other while an army of 8 year old boys smack talk you. And MW3 stole the point system from homefront and the dog tags from crysis 2. I would not recommend this game to anyone. It's basically MW2.5. Compliments on the campaign though. And the A.I is really stupid. I like Battlefield 3 so much better.… Expand
  9. TheEmden
    Dec 4, 2011
    1
    Very disappointing to dedicated fans, it is modern warfare 2 with more lag and still little offline support such as bots in black ops. It is also very frustrating that the Devs are always making empty promises. (Second chance, Bots, etc) The game will likely only appeal to first time players of the CoD series.
  10. Skigropple_PS3
    Jan 1, 2012
    2
    I have Black Ops for PS3 as my first COD game, and this as my second, and frankly, this game SUCKS. At first, you think, hey this stuff is really cool, what with all the titles, pointstreaks, and survival mode. However, the more you play this game, the more you realize how good Black Ops really was. Lowdown: Survival mode was fun with friends, but was limited by two players and wasI have Black Ops for PS3 as my first COD game, and this as my second, and frankly, this game SUCKS. At first, you think, hey this stuff is really cool, what with all the titles, pointstreaks, and survival mode. However, the more you play this game, the more you realize how good Black Ops really was. Lowdown: Survival mode was fun with friends, but was limited by two players and was extremely laggy the times I tried it online. The mics sound quality sucks because of MW3, and constantly gets cut off. Theater was copy and paste from BO and had one control set-up(really, IW?). Hit detection allows you to get one shot kills one game and makes you use your entire clip to injure someone the next.(Not to mention throwing knives!) Elite makes you quit MW3 and start up a seperate program. Switching lobbies is slow and not smooth, especially for Theater mode. Spawn killing is horrible, as is knifing, which is doubly worse from BO. Maps are pretty small, and have a bunch of random crap on them so when you are rushing through the field you get shot at by a bunch of people hiding around that crap. You can't join other people's parties without an invite, and matchmaking just plain makes IW look bad against Treyarch. The only thing that kept me playing it was that I wanted to see if I could beat my friends to 10th prestige. Also, there are no Combat records like in BO, unless you get elite, and even then you can't compare it with your friends.However, I do have to admit that the Campaign was a blast to play. So for all you out there who are on the fence, I wouldn't say "goodbye Black Ops" just yet.… Expand
  11. ThisNameIsTaken
    Mar 12, 2013
    5
    I've never really been a big fan of recent first person shooter games and very rarely will i truly enjoy one. I had a friend of mine let me borrow this game for about a week. After trying this game out, it still did not change my opinion of recent FPS games. The single player campaign was pretty bad, while the online multiplayer was a mess. The storyline was (in my opinion) filled withI've never really been a big fan of recent first person shooter games and very rarely will i truly enjoy one. I had a friend of mine let me borrow this game for about a week. After trying this game out, it still did not change my opinion of recent FPS games. The single player campaign was pretty bad, while the online multiplayer was a mess. The storyline was (in my opinion) filled with boring characters, and average set pieces (the Eiffel Tower faling down was good, i'll admit, but there were just too many explosions throughout the whole campaign) and dull, grey environments (I know it's a war game, but even the cities in which the story takes place in aren't grey and dull).It was just a forgettable campaign. The multiplayer was the worst experience I had with the game, since most of the games I had joined were either extremely laggy, filled with screaming little kids, or the game not letting me in the match at all. The maps were also really forgettable. Seeing that i'm not a big fan of recent FPS', this review might seem a bit biased. Honestly, if nearly all gaming magazines and websites didn't constantly advertise it, I would even say it was rushed. So thats my opinion, thats its just a forgettable, mediocre game.… Expand
  12. mrnice
    Sep 26, 2013
    7
    The predecessor to this game has influenced the metascore of this one. The question is: Does it improve on MW2? In my opinion, it does so in MANY WAYS! First of all, the campaign is more spectacular. It feels bigger, and there are a few scenes so beautifully modelled that I think they're worth seeking out! (Hint: think about sailing on the river of a major city, with lots of activity andThe predecessor to this game has influenced the metascore of this one. The question is: Does it improve on MW2? In my opinion, it does so in MANY WAYS! First of all, the campaign is more spectacular. It feels bigger, and there are a few scenes so beautifully modelled that I think they're worth seeking out! (Hint: think about sailing on the river of a major city, with lots of activity and effects around you it looks grand!). I think the story is more sober. It continues on MW2, but the motivations are more exposed to the player. For example, there are high-importance hostages involved and the player is closer to the centre of the story. The multiplayer has at least one new game mode that makes it more interesting than MW2. 'Kill Confirmed' is a team deathmatch where kills only count if someone gets to the killed enemy and collects a 'proof' that the kill happened. This introduces an element of strategy and intelligence, because the bodies could be protected by enemies, and there's a payoff if you get hit right after you collected a proof or maybe two. You can also cancel enemy kills by reaching team member bodies. I thought this game was a cool improvement on MW2, but only as long as you're looking for more of the same, and EXACTLY that.… Expand
  13. Trojans05
    Apr 1, 2012
    0
    This game is awful. JUST like Modern Warfare 2 except a couple of slight changes. It's just boring and not worth the money that they charge for it. Do us all a favor and don't buy this piece of crap.
  14. IlikeCod
    Feb 13, 2012
    0
    This game is just unplayable. It's basically a DLC for MW2 that costs $60. The maps, guns, killstreaks are all just terrible, everyone camps online just to get killstreaks. Nobody plays the objective and every gun has Instakill built in, it's just so stupid. Black ops is much better, MW3 belongs in the trash.
  15. gayfield
    Feb 14, 2012
    1
    For those who think that MW3 will bring you fun and entertainment then look away. This game is so disappointing that you would just wonder "why the hell am I playing this game?" Not only that this game fails to deliver the excitement but it also puts you on an self inducing rage that would go on for hours and hours. I agree that it may have had potential but looking back on previous CODFor those who think that MW3 will bring you fun and entertainment then look away. This game is so disappointing that you would just wonder "why the hell am I playing this game?" Not only that this game fails to deliver the excitement but it also puts you on an self inducing rage that would go on for hours and hours. I agree that it may have had potential but looking back on previous COD games this game rarely puts on something worthwhile. MULTIPLAYER is the biggest let down of all, this game isn't really based on experience and skill but it looks like it's based on HOW GOOD your connection is, Note to ISP providers out there, this game will just ruin your day after playing it and is not recommended.

    Note to self: rent any COD game first.    … Expand
  16. Ichigo519
    Feb 22, 2012
    0
    This game is a REAL big disappointment. I have played every COD game that's ever made, and this game sits next to MW2 as the worst games I've ever played in my life. I would of gave this game a negative if I could. IW employees, if you are still trying to boost your score for this game, on metacritic (very sad btw) please merge with Treyarch and learn how to make a REAL multiplayer game.This game is a REAL big disappointment. I have played every COD game that's ever made, and this game sits next to MW2 as the worst games I've ever played in my life. I would of gave this game a negative if I could. IW employees, if you are still trying to boost your score for this game, on metacritic (very sad btw) please merge with Treyarch and learn how to make a REAL multiplayer game. It's sad that a company that copied your idea, made it better than the creators itself. For anyone thinking about buying this game, DON'T. Save your money for a better game like Battlefield 3. Everyone I've talked to said it was way better than MW3. Also it's more of a complete game rather than a rip off of MW2. If you want to play a COD games, stick with Treyarchs COD games. This game has way too many problems with it. First the spawning is outrageous. The spawn in this game goes by Revenge Spawning. Probably to stop camping, but it rather gives free deaths and free kills for your opponent. After you kill someone, don't be surprised that you meet the same person 2 seconds later. Online is way too laggy. Every patch they release makes the lag even worst. Their are also bad clipping issues. You get stuck onto items from the map like railings, boxes and rocks. This game is a money grabber. IW does not care about their fans. They have really lost their touch. All the good employees left. Thanks IW for making a really **** game. This game looks like you spent 2 minutes on it. That 2 minutes consists of copying MW2 and putting a new picture on it. There's a reason why the user score is the worst out of all COD games (check it out if you don't believe me). Anyone who thinks this game is a 5 and above, clearly has not even played the other COD games (which you should to understand). I don't know how you take a million steps back from MW1. IW you guys suck, and you need to know it. PLEASE DON'T MAKE ANOTHER COD GAME AGAIN, LEAVE IT TO TREYARCH.… Expand
  17. glider4
    Feb 29, 2012
    2
    MW3 is terrible and here is why
    1 survival uses mulitplayer maps
    2 spawning is aweful so there is no battle for territory. just people you killed spawning behind you 3 weapon balance is completaly rubbish 4 campaign is a giant movie in 1st person 5 splitscreen is complete rubbish (how can i be expected to unlock everything if i just come round to a friends house for a quick game?) 5    MW3 is terrible and here is why
    1 survival uses mulitplayer maps
    2 spawning is aweful so there is no battle for territory. just people you killed spawning behind you
    3 weapon balance is completaly rubbish
    4 campaign is a giant movie in 1st person
    5 splitscreen is complete rubbish (how can i be expected to unlock everything if i just come round to a friends house for a quick game?)
    5 LAAAG
    6 all the snipers are overpowered. Thats right, the horror known as quickscoping is back. Enjoy the kids with no lifes thinking they are pro cuz they did some stupid spin before killing somebody
    7 Graphics are really bad
    8 completaly stupid animations
    9 ITS THE SAME ITS THE SAME ITS THE SAME
    10 assassin/blindeye
    11 UAV spam
    12 almost nothing from Blops makes a return
    Good things
    1 Poinstreak system. thats it    … Expand
  18. B_Rad
    Mar 6, 2012
    0
    MW3 is MW2 with new maps. This is a utter disappointment to say the least. The guns sound like crap and everyone looks like a cartoon. I don't understand how anyone can enjoy to play this. It's baffles me. I bought it as soon as it came out, played it twice, then put it away. It's literally been sitting sense 2 days after it came out. What a Joke. This will be that last Call of DutyMW3 is MW2 with new maps. This is a utter disappointment to say the least. The guns sound like crap and everyone looks like a cartoon. I don't understand how anyone can enjoy to play this. It's baffles me. I bought it as soon as it came out, played it twice, then put it away. It's literally been sitting sense 2 days after it came out. What a Joke. This will be that last Call of Duty Series I buy until they totally retry everything.… Expand
  19. triggerfinger
    Mar 7, 2012
    0
    The sound on mw3 is appaling, and next to bf3 its just embarresing!....the call of dutys have been in decline since mw2, and when they inevitably release mw4, it will not be able to stand against bf3 in terms of story, sound and graphics.
  20. Liquid_Blue7
    Mar 18, 2012
    5
    I have friends that literally buy each coming COD for the sole reason that the next one will have new guns, perks, and maps. No care for plot or anything other than the multiplayer. Not that this isn't a good game since I've played a good chunk with friends...but it is a huge step down from Black Ops. The only thing 'fun' here is Survival Mode.
  21. mudgie0205
    Jun 25, 2012
    5
    Modern Warfare was lityerally the exact same game as MW2 in the multip[ayer, but not in the singleplayer, i think that the campaign is good but not as good as the MW2 campaign (Going to complete my review later.)
  22. MaidenEXP
    Nov 24, 2012
    6
    The worst Modern Warfare game with difference. The first was something so new, the second has made the best multiplayer of FPS since 2009, but this one... This game doesn´t offer something new, something with the power of make it different. His multiplayer mode doesn´t have any evolution from the second Modern Warfare, the campaing mode is exciting but unreal, and the Spec OpsThe worst Modern Warfare game with difference. The first was something so new, the second has made the best multiplayer of FPS since 2009, but this one... This game doesn´t offer something new, something with the power of make it different. His multiplayer mode doesn´t have any evolution from the second Modern Warfare, the campaing mode is exciting but unreal, and the Spec Ops are bored than the ones in the modern warfare 2. This game was made for sell a lot of copies, and it can´t sell as much as Black Ops. This was also the Call of duty I played less. I only reached 3 prestiges modes, with the 6 I made in Black Ops. One of the most dissapointing games I have played in my life...… Expand
  23. Jonathankira
    Jul 13, 2013
    7
    What seems to be a massive add on despite having a great story which you see a many memorable scenes from killing. cough..... and yea. the game was only purchased because i needed more guns and maps but ended up using this mainly to play infected and spec ops with my family and friends. seems to me a bit over priced to pay a game they didn't even refine
  24. Cole123
    Jun 19, 2014
    5
    Modern Warfare 3 is the biggest example that I can give of a Copy-Paste game. The Campaign continues the story of MW2 and it was still pretty good but didn't have the addicting factor that the other campaigns had (atleast not with me) but it still featured a great satisfying ending. The muliplayer is basically MW2 but with horrible maps, bad killstreaks, and a handfull of campingModern Warfare 3 is the biggest example that I can give of a Copy-Paste game. The Campaign continues the story of MW2 and it was still pretty good but didn't have the addicting factor that the other campaigns had (atleast not with me) but it still featured a great satisfying ending. The muliplayer is basically MW2 but with horrible maps, bad killstreaks, and a handfull of camping mp7,assassin tryhards. The game provides less fun and you get bored of it after a week.… Expand
  25. gamer2013
    Jan 6, 2013
    7
    good last year

    playing this now the gameplay is not that smooth good campaign

    rly fun survival mode soild spec ops missions

    and very fun multiplayer black ops 2 feels smoother but this game is more memorable and betetr if ur not a massive cod fan
  26. EliteReviews
    Jan 14, 2013
    7
    Modern Warfare 3 ended in a most satisfying, and comforting way. After seeing the death of some of my favorite characters, I am very glad to see the ending work out the way it did. I did not figure this game to be as good or better than Modern Warfare 2, considering it was better than Modern Warfare 3. The campaign of this game did not add as much as Modern Warfare 2 had in it, but it wasModern Warfare 3 ended in a most satisfying, and comforting way. After seeing the death of some of my favorite characters, I am very glad to see the ending work out the way it did. I did not figure this game to be as good or better than Modern Warfare 2, considering it was better than Modern Warfare 3. The campaign of this game did not add as much as Modern Warfare 2 had in it, but it was a most satisfying way to end the trilogy. It went beyond my expectations, but not nearly as close as any other Call of Duty game did. The multiplayer of the game is a different story. I generally hated the multiplayer which is why I did not get far in the online ranks of the game. This here was the turning point to my thoughts about Modern Warfare 3. To me, there were simply too many people that took the game more serious than it needed to be, especially for a war game. If they were playing Battlefield 3, I could see why they would be taking it seriously, it has much more fast paced action to it, a breath taking view of modern and urban war, and the detail to the game is tremendous. Especially the jets they put in it, but I am not here to review Battlefield 3, and this is not a comparison and contrast essay. I am here to review a game that did not amuse me in the multiplayer field as much as any other Call of Duty game did. I don't recommend the game that much to people who can't stand others who whine entirely like the game is real, and start using foul language, especially kids that should not be cussing at their age. - Collin

    My Rating: 7/10
    Trenton's Rating: 7/10    … Expand
  27. chrisjones914
    Jul 8, 2013
    5
    So many people love to hate on the Call of Duty series, and I'm starting to understand why! I mean don't get me wrong the campaigns are like playing your own action movie and who doesn't love that crazy addictive multiplayer? but when that is all that you bring to the table year after year, its gonna start to show the developement teams lack of idea's and the overall age of the games andSo many people love to hate on the Call of Duty series, and I'm starting to understand why! I mean don't get me wrong the campaigns are like playing your own action movie and who doesn't love that crazy addictive multiplayer? but when that is all that you bring to the table year after year, its gonna start to show the developement teams lack of idea's and the overall age of the games and mecahnics.… Expand
  28. Strike2
    May 1, 2013
    6
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is by no means a bad game in fact it is good but the problem is it is let down in some places that make it seem less fun then previous COD's. The campaign is good with great action moments and combat but its been done before. Spec Ops stages for some reason feel less fun then in MW2 and survival has huge potential but isn't as fun as zombies can be. TheCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is by no means a bad game in fact it is good but the problem is it is let down in some places that make it seem less fun then previous COD's. The campaign is good with great action moments and combat but its been done before. Spec Ops stages for some reason feel less fun then in MW2 and survival has huge potential but isn't as fun as zombies can be. The multiplayer to, arguably the selling point of COD just feels worse then BLOP's. The maps arent as fun and neither are the guns. I feel sorry for it in a way, it tries to innovate but it just isn't fun or exciting. Still good in many familiar places but just isn't there… Expand
  29. LostNexusGamer
    Jan 2, 2014
    8
    MW3 brought back some of the missing details from MW2. As MW2 fell into the deep end, MW3 ended bringing back up some of the missing detail from MW2. The campaign was a bit better, but still not the best in the franchise. The multiplayer was altered some but still brought the same Call of Duty experience. The only applauding part is the new Special Ops mode. With new survival techniquesMW3 brought back some of the missing details from MW2. As MW2 fell into the deep end, MW3 ended bringing back up some of the missing detail from MW2. The campaign was a bit better, but still not the best in the franchise. The multiplayer was altered some but still brought the same Call of Duty experience. The only applauding part is the new Special Ops mode. With new survival techniques and much more tactical responses, the Co-op mode is the outstanding part. MW3 brought back some of Modern Warfare's former glory, but most of it seeped away with the downfall of the franchise.… Expand
  30. 9anthony11
    Mar 29, 2014
    7
    This game was good, but the campaign was not that fun for me, whereas the Call of Duty: Black Ops campaign i enjoyed quite a bit more. But the multiplayer was the good part of the game.
  31. AndyClimax
    Oct 9, 2014
    8
    The setting and scenarios are familiar, but ramped up to 11 with a fantasy World War 3. The well-loved characters from the previous Modern Warfares are back (Soap & Price) but there is little connection felt with the others, particularly the new playable protagonist Yuri. Multiplayer is all that you've come to expect, which is both a good and bad thing.
  32. RanSBuzz
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    The only game from the entire series of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" that was the best. The special ops is addicing and the campain makes the playes actually interested to know the background of the charactes in the game. Yet the multiplayer just wasn't enough.
    what a Call of Duty game worth without it's addicting multiplayer?
  33. SAMMMM
    Nov 20, 2015
    1
    its a no buy. simply said, the game could easily put players in a state of claustrophobia with all of the close corner multiplayer maps. this is the worst of the call of duty's i've played. everything is bunched together on the map.
  34. reubz1123
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    Great fun game with new characters fun multiplayer and some people hate this game and I don't know why great multiplayer and fantastic single player and I may sound like a fanboy but I also play Battlefield. The only bad part is soap is dead :( fun game and I like the maps 100/100.
  35. GnArLY173H3aD
    Aug 25, 2018
    7
    It feels like with Modern Warfare 3, hype was the ultimate enemy. And it unfortunately won, but only by a hair.
  36. Berik
    Oct 4, 2019
    7
    Coming from Modern Warfare 2 in 2009, i bought this game on release in 2011 which high expectations to finish the epic campaign and play online again. What i got was something less, but still good.

    The story of Modern Warfare 2 ends with Soap killing General Shephard, but getting mortally wounded in the process. Modern Warfare 3 opens with you playing as Yuri, the most contrived    Coming from Modern Warfare 2 in 2009, i bought this game on release in 2011 which high expectations to finish the epic campaign and play online again. What i got was something less, but still good.

    The story of Modern Warfare 2 ends with Soap killing General Shephard, but getting mortally wounded in the process. Modern Warfare 3 opens with you playing as Yuri, the most contrived protagonist i've played in many games, protecting Price and Soap somewhere from Makarov's goons. The way this mission is written feels incredibly ridiculous, but is just a prelude of what is still to come.

    The campaign doubles down on over the top set pieces, visiting exotic locations and introducing last minute conveniences to the story. Seriously, why didn't they hire the writer of Modern Warfare 2? It seems as if the writer of this story took all the pieces from the first two games, jammed them in and decided to make them all meaningless in the large picture. World War 3 is a nonsensical joke, as Russia decides to invade Europe... because the president was kidnapped by terrorist? Chemical attacks against large cities, killing thousands of innocents?? That doesn't make any sense!

    You also play as a Delta Team with characters that have no distinct personality other than: 'Russia is bad, America is good.' Their deaths felt pointless, and i was rather laughing as the game tried to make this scene epic. Nice try, but you failed.

    To summarize the story: I was disappointed by the weak, predictable ending, last minute characters and overblown scenes. I would give the campaign a 6/10, it's average.

    However, Modern Warfare 3 shines brighter in its multiplayer and survival mode! Multiplayer is a step up from Modern Warfare 2, offering a more balanced PvP mode with fun weapons (trying out different weapons doesn't feel like a punishment) and a weapon leveling system. Community modes like Infected and Drop Zone were my favorite, offering a competitive mode without kill streaks and fun objectives.

    The survival mode Is my cup of tea, testing me harshly to find the best tactics to survive as long as possible while scoring points and playing with friends. Although i had to play the most of it with random people, i had a lot of fun with this mode. Beware of the epic juggernauts!

    Even though the campaign was a let down for me, i did end up enjoying the multiplayer and survival mode a lot. All together, i consider MW3 a good game, worthy of a 7/10.    … Expand
  37. PixelGamer115
    Oct 24, 2020
    7
    - Campaign: 7/10
    - Spec-Ops & Survival: 4/10
    - Multiplayer: 6/10

    .........
  38. Bruterake
    May 26, 2020
    9
    Mapas bons respaws horriveis, trocação de tiro boa e divertida menos de type 95 e fmg9 akimbo, modo extra divertido e a campanha é daora ta bem, um 9 fácil já que eu nunca joguei mw2 nem mw.
  39. binky-winkie
    Apr 2, 2020
    8
    The campaign was great, the multiplayer was ok and the spec ops were trash. SURVIVAL WAS AMAZING
  40. INU4SH4
    Jul 13, 2020
    6
    Not a bad CoD title but not the best by far. It's not as impactful as the previous Modern Warfare games but the single-player wasn't that bad. the multiplayer experience was decent but there were better multiplayer games at the time.

    Anyway, not an essential CoD title but it's a decent experience.
  41. Berellow
    Dec 1, 2020
    5
    For me this game is the best COD. I own this game for bunch of years now, when I play it i don't stop playing for weeks, I just i want to play every day.
  42. MPRF12345
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    Game's phenomenal.The only reason it has such a low rating is because people are just comparing it to its predecessors instead of just looking at the game itself.
    The campaign was incredible fun. Many differently styled missions that all end up in a pretty cool ending.
    Co-op is a lot of fun with friends.
    Multiplayer is the best I've played so far.
  43. scottysauce
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I have to say I was a huge fan of the previous COD games but this one is just more of the same old thing. I think I'm done with this game from now on and I may have to give Battlefield 3 a try from now on. I sure wish I could get my money back on COD but I will be trading this in for sure ASAP! The Game of the year you must be playing is Uncharted 3 and I'm in love with everything aboutI have to say I was a huge fan of the previous COD games but this one is just more of the same old thing. I think I'm done with this game from now on and I may have to give Battlefield 3 a try from now on. I sure wish I could get my money back on COD but I will be trading this in for sure ASAP! The Game of the year you must be playing is Uncharted 3 and I'm in love with everything about this sweet game.… Expand
  44. gamer666
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    complete garbage, same as mw2... and again the ps3 version receives a very inferior port, where they put the millions of $ they profit every year?
    Activision is such a lazy producer...
  45. Daluel
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Shame on Infinity Ward. This game, 52,50 $ its just awazing. Big remake of MW2 (graphics, gameplay). No CREATIVITY !!!! I repeat shame on Infinity Ward !!!
  46. amniwars
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    while im really trying to enjoy mw3 i honestly just cannot. its has LESS features than black ops which is outrageous. to list a few: no combat training, no more "advanced" scoreboard, HORRIBLE game chat between players (robotic and choppy), very laggy particularly on ps3 where there are a lot of frame rate issues, no party privacy settings, no online wager matches, no theater mode parties,while im really trying to enjoy mw3 i honestly just cannot. its has LESS features than black ops which is outrageous. to list a few: no combat training, no more "advanced" scoreboard, HORRIBLE game chat between players (robotic and choppy), very laggy particularly on ps3 where there are a lot of frame rate issues, no party privacy settings, no online wager matches, no theater mode parties, a worse theater mode in general, can't change different game audios (turn off music), no yy or triangle-triangle, and lastly BO's menu looked better. gameplay wise it is mainly personal preference. i feel that there is little skill involved in mw3, its simply a twitch shooter, whoever sprays first. in bo there were tactics involved, because damage was higher. im sure the campaign is wonderful, but us cod fans care more about multiplayer, and at this point it needs HUGE improvements. hopefully treyarch will add a new playlist to black ops so i can play that instead, or otherwise im waiting for cod9.… Expand
  47. TRauw
    Nov 26, 2011
    0
    OK. When I saw the User Score, I thought that it was just a whole bunch of Battlefield 3 trolls trying to take a big steamer on the CoD franchise. I'm a huge Battlefield fan so I thought "Yeh Lay That Cable!!". I loved the CoD Series from the first WW2 games to CoD 4 Modern Warfare & Modern Warfare 2. Then Battlefield Bad Company 2 came out & I never looked back or forward to Black Ops.OK. When I saw the User Score, I thought that it was just a whole bunch of Battlefield 3 trolls trying to take a big steamer on the CoD franchise. I'm a huge Battlefield fan so I thought "Yeh Lay That Cable!!". I loved the CoD Series from the first WW2 games to CoD 4 Modern Warfare & Modern Warfare 2. Then Battlefield Bad Company 2 came out & I never looked back or forward to Black Ops. MW3 showed me that like some of the comments here, They don't have any more fresh ideas, they never had the backbone to change anything or to shy away from 10 to 16 year olds that would beg their parents to purchase the game for them. Online is the same, with little change but a few more flashing words of BONUS. Guns sound lovely but don't pack the punch needed to make me feel I'm in the battle. Same old run and gun attitude, no squad feel at all. Same Block style atmosphere maps, WALLS, STAIRS, WINDOWS oh and plants and burnt out cars. Playing the game has just set it that I will never buy any of the CoD series again. I was so hoping that MW3 was going to change this for me but it hasn't. Thank you CoD4 for setting a bench mark for FPS and thank you Battlefield for having the guts to implement change. I give fealty to EA, DICE and the FROSTBITE 2 Engine. Well Played.… Expand
  48. robertonunez
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    It's very sad, that people give a developer credit for lazy work. Half of the sounds, equipment, perks, guns, and only one new attachment are in the game. 80% of the killstreaks are the same. And you always the get the felling "I have done this before". Survival is sorry attempted at zombies and fails flat. The same COD formula is use.

    that the same I think, is a MW 2.5
  49. Skull-o-mania
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    I get it now; I am a sucker to the capitalist machine that is Activision. I would not be surprised if the proceeds for this game are going to the legal team that is being built to attack the creators of the Call of duty franchise Jason West and Vincent Zampella. I am sure that Robert Kotick is rolling in my money right now laughing to himself. But now on to the game am I supposed to be toI get it now; I am a sucker to the capitalist machine that is Activision. I would not be surprised if the proceeds for this game are going to the legal team that is being built to attack the creators of the Call of duty franchise Jason West and Vincent Zampella. I am sure that Robert Kotick is rolling in my money right now laughing to himself. But now on to the game am I supposed to be to amazed by. There is an argument in the gaming world if Battlefeild or Modern Warfare 3 will beat out the other in the long run. From what I have played of both of them; I would like it if a third party came along and destroyed them both. What ever that means I don't know. Graphics: I can't complain. Some very stunning moments, but I did get some strange texture pops.
    Design: The reason I am giving this game a 4 is because at least there are somethings that do work. The twitch gameplay is what we've all come to expect from this developing company. Level Design: Signle player linear and boring. This is ridiculous, I just feel like I am being led by the hand and shown all the same enemy over an over. Multiplayer level Design: Are you kidding me. The release maps are all basic grid based square maps with some objects to provide minimal cover. There is something about all the maps that feel like claustrophobic hallways. Even the "open air" sniping maps seem small and cramped. Why can you not jump up on boxes that are knee height, but dumpster can be mounted easily?
    Controls: Nothing to complain about here. Sound: Nothing to complain about here.

    Conclusion: Next time when the hype is such that a company will spend good money two months before to promote the next "big" game. I will think twice. I think that consumers were thinking that this game was going to be some "new" an "amazing" experience that would keep there hopes up about the business. Unfortunately this game does not seem "new" the aspect of "amazing" seems to be some where in the past successes of this pony. Nostalgia is a good selling point.    … Expand
  50. themedorian
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The exact same game we've been playing for years. Totally overrated and worthless. I've owned two call of duty games now and I still can't figure out why people like this garbage.
  51. johnweythek
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    BOOOOO, it's like the pc version, but even worse graphics and you have to use analog sticks to move and aim. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
  52. DarthKa
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    If you have Modern Warfare 2 or Black Ops you don't need to buy this game, choose Battlefield 3 instead. Repetitive gameplay, old graphic engine, only a couple of new features but that isn't nearly enough to buy it.
  53. chris2892
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    @infinity123, all good game developers take all feedback very seriously, they have failed to use this feedback to develop there game on more than one occasion. Laziness is guaranteed to bring bad reviews and should be used to avoid further upsets.
  54. Wingzer001
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    MW3 is more of an addon for MW2. I cant believe this is a whole new game priced at the very maximum because its exactly the same as the last game, no actualy its worse. I prefered MW2 over this. Next time you release a call of duty game take it back to its routes because this is getting old and a complete waste of money.
  55. gyualmighty
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    I love the MW 1-2-3 Campaign!!!The only problem with MW3 and thats the biggest...the MULTIPLAYER!!! Its terrible,especially the MAPS!!! OMG what the hell happened with the big open spaced maps??? 18 players in ground war r playing on the same medium sized maps in sabotage. The MW2 multiplayer was the best.I thought the multiplayer in Black Ops was the worst,well until now. U can enter aI love the MW 1-2-3 Campaign!!!The only problem with MW3 and thats the biggest...the MULTIPLAYER!!! Its terrible,especially the MAPS!!! OMG what the hell happened with the big open spaced maps??? 18 players in ground war r playing on the same medium sized maps in sabotage. The MW2 multiplayer was the best.I thought the multiplayer in Black Ops was the worst,well until now. U can enter a very limited buildings..16 maps u would expect at least 10 good maps but there arent more than 2-3.All of them r so "busy" "crowdy". Respawning the same: players know after a few hours of gameplay where to go and wait for the other player to respawn,same when someone is using an air support,when a chopper is cruising around in the air u respawn in on open spaced and it kills u,not once not twice...Knife?! a bloody knife,how the hell is a knife faster then a bullet???????? and this is just a few mistakes ....sort this out guys,im a big fan as well,pre-ordered it,payed the full price which i think already expensive for a game,and this is what i or we get????… Expand
  56. davgav
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    I'm very disappointed. This is the same game, again. No better graphics, no better gameplay, no better multiplayer from MW2. No multiplayer across multiplatforms.
  57. augustoman
    Nov 19, 2011
    1
    This game it´s a copy paste of Modern Warfare 2, short an meaningless campaign.
    Multiplayer It´s a glorified DLC of Modern Warfare 2, same engine, same graphics, same everything
    I've been robed
  58. alcarfa
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    esto es el peor juego del mundo arregle la versión de ps3 y tal vez las calificaciones sean mayores es la peor version un port horrible un nuevo motor grafico urgente YAAAA
  59. yogi721
    Apr 20, 2012
    4
    COD fanboys, get ready because this one is going to sting. The Call of Duty series is back trying to restore the name of Call of Duty after what the past few games have been known as let downs. Spoiler alert: they failed. But first the good things about the game. While COD is the best selling game in history it is still one of the only FPS to run at 60 frames per second, this gives anCOD fanboys, get ready because this one is going to sting. The Call of Duty series is back trying to restore the name of Call of Duty after what the past few games have been known as let downs. Spoiler alert: they failed. But first the good things about the game. While COD is the best selling game in history it is still one of the only FPS to run at 60 frames per second, this gives an opportunity for COD to have a fast paced shooter filled with running and gunning. But yet all anyone does in this game is camp.... pity. but anyways the campaign that ended the modern warfare series was actually quite enjoyable but yet short. Now for the bad, still listening fanboys? COD has tried to use the same system over and over again but with more upgrades from the standard COD 4 game (the best cod ever) and its really starting to show. Its a shame they made a couple billion dollars with essentially an expansion pack. All this game feels like is modern warfare 2 with new maps, a few new weapons and features. The online community makes the online experience one of the most frustrating in gaming along with demon souls and ninja gaiden (games that are so hard its pointless for people who haven't played them). COD has turned into the mainstream game for all the kids out there. Its a lot like NIKE anymore, people buy it because its NIKE, the name of the brand means more than the quality of it. and while there are better FPS games out there COD will still be the best seller because the fan base is brand committed. Sorry COD but you lost a lot of your long time fans with your recent installments and I'm contimplating not buying the new cod when it comes out because I'm tired of being disappointed and then going on to play a real shooter like Battlefield.… Expand
  60. BIGNDIRTY
    Apr 7, 2012
    2
    I've never written any reviews on anything before, but was so disapointed in this game I had to join the ranks and speak up. Hopefully the developers will listen to what the gamers are saying! I was always more a Tomb Raider kind of guy, till a buddy got me hooked on shooting zombies in COD world at war, then later we both got Black Ops as well and I got addicted to the multi-player. Let'sI've never written any reviews on anything before, but was so disapointed in this game I had to join the ranks and speak up. Hopefully the developers will listen to what the gamers are saying! I was always more a Tomb Raider kind of guy, till a buddy got me hooked on shooting zombies in COD world at war, then later we both got Black Ops as well and I got addicted to the multi-player. Let's just say it left me spoiled for what followed. I shouldn't be suprised I guess, since I did play mw2 a bit and didn't really enjoy it. Black Ops was a step forward I thought, something different. A lot more little details which make it fun. The graphics, bright and rich colours, the sounds like hit markers I especially like, having COD points to buy upgrades rather than MW3 having to use a crap gun for what seems like eternity before unlocking an upgrade or attatchment and by then You've unlocked a slightly better gun anyway. It's frustrating! It is much more fun for me the gamer, when I can choose what to play with! The guns don't seem to improve much either, in MW3 . I was frustrated to spend so much time unlocking everything to find the first gun was just as good as the last. No reward for the effort it seems. All In all I agree with everyone else, MW3 is just an add on to MW2 and seems like a step back. I found it dull to play, dreary to look at, and more like work than a game. I dragged myself to level 80 to feel like I got some money's worth, and havn't touched it since. I just play Black Ops now. I'm hoping the next game will carry on where Black Ops left off, or at least give us some fun improvements like customizable characters or choice of pre- set character or a lazer beam attachment,..anything! I'll definitely try a demo next time before spending money on a new game I've already played!… Expand
  61. speedyzia
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same textures, same animations, releasing game too often, laggy. There is nothing positive about Call of Duty Modern Warfare franchise since Call of Duty 4 yet it's getting so high sales ? Why ... why why why, I really don't understand that. maybe it's becasue of multiplayer which doesn't require any sense of "skill" from player to score a frag, or maybe because it's paradise for campers,Same textures, same animations, releasing game too often, laggy. There is nothing positive about Call of Duty Modern Warfare franchise since Call of Duty 4 yet it's getting so high sales ? Why ... why why why, I really don't understand that. maybe it's becasue of multiplayer which doesn't require any sense of "skill" from player to score a frag, or maybe because it's paradise for campers, glitchers, cheaters and other weak gamers that think they are cool. Questions questions questions ... Luckily most of players are amercinas, that means there is still future for normal games for normal players, let the americans have their sh*tty game.… Expand
  62. Deitri
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game uses the same engine as Modern Warfare 2, doesn't show us anything new, the campaign is patethic, boring and way too easy, the multiplayer is more of the same (as I said already). Also, there will be alot of DLCs. Incredible, this game is probably the worst ever.
  63. Spliffy1
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    After i bought this game MW3 i felt like i just been ripped off and on top of all this i even bought into the call of duty elite i feel like real a dumb ass...... I shoulda just gave my one hundred and fourteen dollars to the bums around my town at least it woulda went to someone who needs it. This game is a port of MW2 with different maps and kill streaks. Im a hardore gamer but this is aAfter i bought this game MW3 i felt like i just been ripped off and on top of all this i even bought into the call of duty elite i feel like real a dumb ass...... I shoulda just gave my one hundred and fourteen dollars to the bums around my town at least it woulda went to someone who needs it. This game is a port of MW2 with different maps and kill streaks. Im a hardore gamer but this is a real dissapointment that these developers are just making games to make an easy dollar instead of quailty and making there harcore customers happy. i know its a business but come on really? Thank god i bought battlefield 3 and sky rim comes out tonight at midnight no more MW3 for me wasted my money ;-(… Expand
  64. Battlefield-3
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is absolutely terrible, if you're looking for a good shooter, I recommend Battlefield 3. Lots of little fanboys and infants that are in love with the series will cushion the score by voting 10/10, but in reality, the game deserves a 2.5/10 at best.
  65. dgp_1_
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    A sack of tripe, really. Glad I didn't pay for it. There's far more to be gained from watching a good HBO miniseries than sitting through this drivel.
  66. PyroCritic
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Same graphics, same weapons, same **** sound engine. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY, IF YOU HAVE MW2 YOU'VE GOT THIS GAME. Infinity ward should not try to fool the players and actually WORK on a game.
  67. LeonShepard
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Other than a few memorable moments there's little positive that can be said about this game. Singleplayer is where the 2 positives lay with the fight on the bridge in Paris and the way in which Makarov is killed, graphically the game is little to no improvement over 4 which was released way back in 2007. And MP is tragic. There's nothing positive to be said about this. A game where you canOther than a few memorable moments there's little positive that can be said about this game. Singleplayer is where the 2 positives lay with the fight on the bridge in Paris and the way in which Makarov is killed, graphically the game is little to no improvement over 4 which was released way back in 2007. And MP is tragic. There's nothing positive to be said about this. A game where you can shoot people through solid walls, kill someone with a knife from 5 or 6 feet away, but can;t kill someone with a predator missile because they happen to be sitting under a table umbrella is broken as far as I'm concerned. The maps have been created to combat campers but now instead of campers you've got gamers running wild with SMG's and you're constantly being shot in the back. And being shot in the back is probably the only consistent thing in the game seeing as how the weapon damage lacks consistency the way Ethiopia lacks nutrition. In the 14 years I've been gaming I don't recall ever playing such a half-arsed sequel as this. The fact this game made 700 million in 5 days just goes to show what power marketing truely is, because it sure as hell didn't make 700 million because it's a good game.… Expand
  68. boran69
    Nov 19, 2011
    2
    Trop de pub et de marketing pour un jeu qui n'ai pas mauvais en soi bien sur, mais pas assez travaillé. On se contente de pondre une suite et puis point. Pas mauvais mais pas envie de mettre la moyenne .
  69. AndyP96
    Jan 17, 2012
    5
    The current generation of gamers mainly consist of people who dislike innovation and are looking for the same thing over and over again. It is companies like Activision we can blame for the recent decline in the Japanese games industry we have unfortunately witnessed. CoD brought the sequelitis disease into gaming, which basically means a franchise bringing new installments annually withThe current generation of gamers mainly consist of people who dislike innovation and are looking for the same thing over and over again. It is companies like Activision we can blame for the recent decline in the Japanese games industry we have unfortunately witnessed. CoD brought the sequelitis disease into gaming, which basically means a franchise bringing new installments annually with no significant changes. Modern Warfare 3 is the third time the same game has been released, only with a few online changes that would prove little challenge to have released as DLC or a patch for the first game, and an even more absurd, generic plot ripped from a low budget action flick filled with painful cliches. It saddens me to see CoD do so well in an industry where a lot of hidden gems do not recieve such recognition, while they are ones who truly deserve it. If you are a mindless child whose pea sized brain can handle nothing more than easy to follow shooters with about 6 hours of true gameplay, then you may enjoy this mediocre game. If you are even remotely intelligent, then save your money.… Expand
  70. TheKerbinator
    Mar 17, 2012
    3
    I'm sure ive played this all before? Oh how im bored of this. Call of duty series needs a complete revamp, until then i will not be buying another. Battlefield series is leaving COD behind.
  71. UrbanSmurf
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    The multiplayer is not as good as Mw2 and although they have fixed some issues such as nube toobing and camping it feels much too similar to black ops to be worth the £45 that they are charging for it, the campaign was not actually that bad but 5 hours just isnt cutting it. If they had actually spent the time to develop this game properly it could really have had been veryThe multiplayer is not as good as Mw2 and although they have fixed some issues such as nube toobing and camping it feels much too similar to black ops to be worth the £45 that they are charging for it, the campaign was not actually that bad but 5 hours just isnt cutting it. If they had actually spent the time to develop this game properly it could really have had been very good but unfortunately it feels like a carbon copy of Black ops with some elements of mw2 in it for the sake of calling it a sequal.
    I have to admit that I'm dissapointed and have already gone back to Mw2. This will be the last cod game that I buy    … Expand
  72. FlightofStairs
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Is MW3 a bad game? No, not really. The graphics are slightly bland and the level design is pretty bad in some spots, but that's really it. Why is it a 3? It's a waste of money. Aside from the Survival mode, there is virtually nothing new. The HUD is even the same! Now, the HUD doesn't mean much but it does go to show that this game was pretty shoehorned because they didn't have anything toIs MW3 a bad game? No, not really. The graphics are slightly bland and the level design is pretty bad in some spots, but that's really it. Why is it a 3? It's a waste of money. Aside from the Survival mode, there is virtually nothing new. The HUD is even the same! Now, the HUD doesn't mean much but it does go to show that this game was pretty shoehorned because they didn't have anything to add to the HUD. Overall, it's a 3 out of 10 because it's no different than the last 4 CODS. If you want to spend 65 bucks, spend it on something worth while...like Skyrim. Now, I have yet to play Skyrim, but I can assure you it'll be a vastly different experience than MW3.… Expand
  73. Lambylamb
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    the most expensive MW2 DLC on the market is by and large a huge letdown, with identical graphics and gameplay, and identical issues as the game it was last year. and the year before that. and the year before that.
  74. nkohesiv
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    I have to agree with most reviews on here. Just more of the SAME crap year after year. While my wife and I thoroughly enjoy the Kill Confirmed multiplayer mode, and my son and I like the Survival mode, I really do not feel like I am playing a NEW game. I feel like I am just playing some expansion pack of MW2 (which was essentially an expansion pack of MW1). Sure, the new weapons areI have to agree with most reviews on here. Just more of the SAME crap year after year. While my wife and I thoroughly enjoy the Kill Confirmed multiplayer mode, and my son and I like the Survival mode, I really do not feel like I am playing a NEW game. I feel like I am just playing some expansion pack of MW2 (which was essentially an expansion pack of MW1). Sure, the new weapons are nice, but this is really just an overall crap game. The Survival mode is fun, but the fact that it is limited to just 2 players SUCKS! Infinity Ward makes the same crap over and over, and bringing Sledgehammer into the mix did not change ANYTHING! At least Treyarch's Black Ops felt like a completely different game and proper evolution from World at War. I did purchase MW3 and BF3 (have a house full of gamers), but once the newness of MW3 wears off, we will go back to playing Black Ops! Thank you Infinity Ward for pushing the FPS genre forward with MW1, but you SUCK for not contributing anything worthwhile to it since then!… Expand
  75. calmlestat666
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Just another rehash of a rehash of a rehash. Still utilizing the same engine from nearly 4 years ago, same mp component, just diff maps, with diff weapons, and a campaign that can be beat in a matter of a few short hours. Time for this franchise to start looking for a new direction.
  76. GGKong86
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same thing like Modern Warfare 2. I am getting sick and tired of the Modern Warfare series already. Little improvement is done to make the game better. If you played MW2 before, you are not missing anything much.
  77. Lambdadelta
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Absolutely terrible. It's just a moneymaking attempt, churning out the same game every year. Not having ranked dedicated servers is absurd; you're forced into more laggy p2p play where the host is favoured
  78. Javier19
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Rehashed garbage, Infinity Ward created this game, Activision destroyed it, they broke up Infinity Ward and put Sledgehammer games in charge

    Terrible game, avoid at all costs, see high scores from official reviews? Publishers pay them heaps of money to do PROMOS on their website, so they are inclined to get positive reviews, a reviewer on a website once lost his job for giving an honest,    Rehashed garbage, Infinity Ward created this game, Activision destroyed it, they broke up Infinity Ward and put Sledgehammer games in charge

    Terrible game, avoid at all costs, see high scores from official reviews? Publishers pay them heaps of money to do PROMOS on their website, so they are inclined to get positive reviews, a reviewer on a website once lost his job for giving an honest, low score to Kane & Lynch when his website was being paid to give it a promo.

    Oh and its so rehashed, there's actually an article proving the same building model from the now 4 year old COD4 where used in this game, despite it being one of the best selling if not the best selling franchise of all time, they are still so cheap.    … Expand
  79. zeromant
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    no ranked dedicated servers, re-made maps, small maps, the same peer-to-peer cra*p ... need more? the game is filled with hackers and the anticheat is sooo damn insecure, devs now dont give a damn for the community. kottic ruined this game, he has made every possible jew insult reallity
  80. eman1989
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    A pathetic attempt to con gamers into paying money for the same old hallow schlock. A soulless, artless, interactive cut scene celebrating jock bravado not worthy of release. I hate this game, and I sure as hell hate the people who play it incessantly. COD fans make the world a worse place to live in.
  81. Scray
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    If you put mw2 and mw3 side by side, you would not be able to tell the difference. Its still just the same recycled game that came out in 2007. Graphics are very dated, this does not look like a 2011 game. Multilayer is nothing new, get a few kills then call in an airstrike and boom you're done. Single player is a laugh, I don't even want to talk about it. If you are on the fence aboutIf you put mw2 and mw3 side by side, you would not be able to tell the difference. Its still just the same recycled game that came out in 2007. Graphics are very dated, this does not look like a 2011 game. Multilayer is nothing new, get a few kills then call in an airstrike and boom you're done. Single player is a laugh, I don't even want to talk about it. If you are on the fence about getting this game, don't bother, waste of time and money.… Expand
  82. Ace-davie
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    I speak in behalf of y group of 400 gamers that love COD in a country in south america. we're really dissapointed with this game. its a copy paste of the second version. big let down, but whats worst is that we cant even play it. the lag is too much, it's 3x what it used to be in B.O. i dont know if this happens in any other country. hope they do something about it. at least to play itI speak in behalf of y group of 400 gamers that love COD in a country in south america. we're really dissapointed with this game. its a copy paste of the second version. big let down, but whats worst is that we cant even play it. the lag is too much, it's 3x what it used to be in B.O. i dont know if this happens in any other country. hope they do something about it. at least to play it for a while, but i'm not gonna play and give away free kills to everyone.… Expand
  83. Rokea
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Take MW2 add new box art and there you go. same **** different day. So yeah if you like shelling out 60 dollars for a game you already have go ahead if not leave it on the shelf.
  84. zon21
    Nov 18, 2011
    3
    Bored of playing the same thing a few years ago. Besides, it is a game designed to steal money without stopping, with lots of dlc's and the horror for the industry called 'Elite'.
  85. Skyzod324
    Nov 19, 2011
    1
    Its a 60 dollar map pack. The graphics are simply poor compared to what games are looking like now a days. The game lay is largely the same. An activision refuses to do anything about the unsportsmanlike conduct in the multiplayer
  86. rej_CA
    Nov 19, 2011
    1
    MW2 - episode II.
    4 hour singleplayer campaign. Bland, flavorless multiplayer maps. You already played this game two years ago. This was a blatant attempt to produce as little new content as possible and still pass it off as a new game. True colors, Activision.
  87. elche206
    Nov 23, 2011
    2
    This game is a copy and paste of MW2 stop supporting these people. Lets force these developers to be creative! Gameplay seems dated but still sticks to its formula. Graphics are defiantly dated compared to other games that recently were released. 3rd person team tactical is missing. This feature brought something new to the table. Unfortunately this game has become a cash cow
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  88. kennedyx8
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    MW2 was the first multiplayer shooter I had ever played. I enjoyed it with my friends - it was a frantic good time for n00bs like us. Then I bought BLOPS and was fairly disappointed. I purchased BF3 and have enjoyed it immensely, but decided to get MW3 since my friends plan on getting it again.

    Spent a couple hours with it last night. I was skeptical of the outrage that people showed    MW2 was the first multiplayer shooter I had ever played. I enjoyed it with my friends - it was a frantic good time for n00bs like us. Then I bought BLOPS and was fairly disappointed. I purchased BF3 and have enjoyed it immensely, but decided to get MW3 since my friends plan on getting it again.

    Spent a couple hours with it last night. I was skeptical of the outrage that people showed over this so-called "$60 expansion" pack, but I'm starting to think they're spot on. The maps contain your standard third-world village, snow facility, construction site... really just re-hashes of the previous game's maps. The engine is more dated and the graphics are worse than the reviews let on. I was quite surprised, but it does not look like a game that was released in 2011. It's a shame that this will probably be the all-time best-selling game in a few months, because it certainly does not deserve that honor, but will be fun if you're looking for an arcade-style shooter rather than a simulator.

    I also never noticed the kids/swearing/slurs/degenerates quite like I did last night. Compared to the other games out there, its quite jarring and getting quite old. Or perhaps I'm just getting old.

    If you must have CoD, then this is a no-brainer, but if you're on the fence, you might as well stick with MW2 and keep prestiging (it's essentially the same thing) or move to BF3, like I did. It's really hard to recommend this at a $60, $50 or even $40 price tag.    … Expand
  89. StDismas
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Absolute crap. Don't buy this game or even rent it. I wouldn't even be willing to pay $10 for this garbage let alone $60. There's so much recycled stuff from sound to graphics and even the buildings
  90. MSGR7
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    Okay I would like to try to review this game from both angles as I still believe it deserves positives and negatives. Firstly I have spent quite a few hours really giving this game a go and I have concluded that I don't really like it. There are a number of issues with it so far, although I am sure many of them may be patched soon. Firstly the spawning is atrocious. You literally getOkay I would like to try to review this game from both angles as I still believe it deserves positives and negatives. Firstly I have spent quite a few hours really giving this game a go and I have concluded that I don't really like it. There are a number of issues with it so far, although I am sure many of them may be patched soon. Firstly the spawning is atrocious. You literally get killed and spawn right on the enemies shoulders, meaning you get killed over and over at your spawn. If that doesnt happen you spawn near the battle or right where you were just killed. Yes this happened in Black ops and people complained about the spawn too, but honestly it was so much better than this. At least in Black ops you spawned on one side of the map seperating both teams for a little bit before both teams went back to the battle zones to recommence the battle. Not only this but when using the Microphones to speak the quality is terrible, it was always perfect on Black ops and has always been terrible on both MW2 and now on MW3. It is also taking ages to find games, making me wait 20 minutes to join one, although again this happened with Black ops. The problem with this series is that the gameplay is to fast paced, the enemies are hard to identify, with enemy players disappearing and then reappearing out of nowhere to literally blow you away. Often an enemy magically appears right behind you after getting a few kills. The only way I have gotten my killstreaks so far is by camping a little bit and shooting from range. The maps are clunky and buildings are in odd positions, the maps don't flow properly at all. What happened to COD 4 and Black ops simplicity. They were so easy to store in your memory, for everyone, making gameplay fun. I see a lot of people and hear a lot of people complaining about the above on their mics mid game, so it isnt just me thinking that. Black ops seemed to cater for a broader audience, people who were not good at the game and people who were brilliant. Many of the best scoring MW3 players seem to be taking advantage of glitches within the game to get ahead of everyone else. Black ops is much more fun in that when you are not doing well you can sit back and try sniping for example, as the maps allowed this. It to me required skill to kill opponents where as this game is so fast its a case of luck. I was getting someawesome scores during one match with 40 kills plus on domination, but then followed this up with 30 deaths. It is so inconsistent and unbalanced. I do find the game fun though and recommend it to all COD fans as a temporary title to keep you going until major improvements are made. But don't expect this title to last long. Look at the vast improvement from WAW and Black ops and from COD 4 and MW2. We need new killstreak rewards, new maps, new locations, new guns, new gun sounds, new characters to control. Black ops was a great game because it was set in a different era, utilising different methods of warfare. I believe the Modern warfare franchise needs to end here and Infinity Ward need to develop a brand new series, set during a different time period, with brand new everything. I will however applaud infinity Ward for introducing point streaks, allowing say a player to get two kills and capture a flag and recieve a UAV etc. Also ranking your guns up is a lot of fun. I find myself wanting to play this game the most right now, but I honestly think that once I have given it a good month of gameplay, which I believe is fair, ill be back on Black ops having fun, even if I am not doing too well. To sum this game up and the whole engine in general, there is to much going on for the type of engine being used.… Expand
  91. refdxf
    Feb 10, 2012
    0
    Well, back to Modern Warfare 2 I guess. Modern Warfare 2 had better map design, weapon design, spawn placement, sound design, kill streak design and frankly weapon proficiencies are a step backward.

    Any fps should have to pass 2 tests: The pistol test. Can a great player win with a pistol? The unlock test. Is the game balanced enough to make a level 1 player be able to compete evenly?    Well, back to Modern Warfare 2 I guess. Modern Warfare 2 had better map design, weapon design, spawn placement, sound design, kill streak design and frankly weapon proficiencies are a step backward.

    Any fps should have to pass 2 tests:
    The pistol test. Can a great player win with a pistol?
    The unlock test. Is the game balanced enough to make a level 1 player be able to compete evenly? Proficiencies undo this.    … Expand
  92. xfamas
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    Multiplayer is good for a COD game; little changes I mean I am happy with the better balancing but seriously feels like a DLC, this is like Battlefield BC2 Vietnam. Only its $60 not $15, also about 2/3 down the campaign (main reason I bought the game loved MW story line) Infinity Ward gives you the middle finger and laughs at you by making one of your favorite characters die. Seriously? IMultiplayer is good for a COD game; little changes I mean I am happy with the better balancing but seriously feels like a DLC, this is like Battlefield BC2 Vietnam. Only its $60 not $15, also about 2/3 down the campaign (main reason I bought the game loved MW story line) Infinity Ward gives you the middle finger and laughs at you by making one of your favorite characters die. Seriously? I was expecting much more. Other than that the game is still decen… Expand
  93. frugalDonnie
    Apr 19, 2012
    5
    Just your average shooter. I got the game just for the online multiplayer mode with my new PS3. Nothing new or special it was just average. I dont recoommend people to buy the full price of the game, wait until the price drops, dont waste $60 on this.
  94. Tension
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I'm disappointed with this game. You would think, okay nothing is going to be as bad as MW2.. well MW3 is living proof that it is. The texture quality is like 360p, and at rare moments 480p.

    The maps are too compacted. There's no real opportunity for you to set up your equipment without an enemy coming to you within 10 seconds after you placed your equipment down. Within 20 seconds,    I'm disappointed with this game. You would think, okay nothing is going to be as bad as MW2.. well MW3 is living proof that it is. The texture quality is like 360p, and at rare moments 480p.

    The maps are too compacted. There's no real opportunity for you to set up your equipment without an enemy coming to you within 10 seconds after you placed your equipment down. Within 20 seconds, you'll encounter at least 2 to 3 enemies already. The flow of the game is not great.

    They reused the layout design which is pretty sad. On top of that, if anyone here remembers the CoD4 map Pipeline, they reused the building where you can go up and camp. They put that building in one of their single player missions. I have nothing good to say about this game. A waste a money. Go get yourself Skyrim, Saint Rows The Third, Battlefield 3 or even Duke Nukem Forever.    … Expand
  95. Hellbug
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    How do all of these MW fans not see what all of these "meaningless" reviews are pointing out? Don't any of you think it's messed up that these people are scamming people into buying the same gaming experience multiple times in a row? I'd be willing to bet most of those who are bashing this game are not BF3 fan boys (though it's obvious that many love BF3, but hey that is what happens whenHow do all of these MW fans not see what all of these "meaningless" reviews are pointing out? Don't any of you think it's messed up that these people are scamming people into buying the same gaming experience multiple times in a row? I'd be willing to bet most of those who are bashing this game are not BF3 fan boys (though it's obvious that many love BF3, but hey that is what happens when a good game is released), they are just able to objectively judge the difference between the previous MW franchise games, and this one released now. By the way, a new MW was announced for 2012! "Yippee skippee! I love getting scammed as long as my goldfish attention span has its hunger sated!"… Expand
  96. alx-ndr
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I pull 2.0 KDR easily and I still find this game **** I'm not even getting owned... it's just godamn awful. Black Ops was a very easy game, but at least it was fun. This game is about as fun as getting a tobasco enema.
  97. CuttlefishJones
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    The same regurgitated brain dead shooter as always. Infinite re-spawns and absolutely nothing new. They may have upped the graphics slightly but fall far short of Battlefield. You may as well stick with MW2 and not waste your cash on this dead end of a franchise.
  98. Chatopex
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    Its a 60 dollars DLC. Absolute unnecessary! It's mainly disappointing. There was so much hype for this game, but once you play it, it just feels like a really expensive map pack for Modern Warfare 2.
  99. TheDevilYouKnew
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    I created an account JUST to rate this game. MW3 is simply additional DLC and adds no value for gamers. There is no great leap or advancement in the style or game play, no new engine to wow us with graphics. Save your money
  100. TimeToKill
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    A copy and paste of all the previous modern wafere, one authenticates shame. And for this activision does he receive from us 70 Eur? For the same game year after year? With a campaign of 7 hours? We are speaking about a modern warfare 2.1, it is not mas that to say. Gentlemen of activision take measurements and offer us a game in conditions.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
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  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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