Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. hesh
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is a big joke like black ops , there is no improvement at all and the graphics are scary looks like the game is in 540p ,and 30 dlc comming soon Oh my god, yeah well i'm gonna stay on Battlefield 3.
    This whole game could've been a dlc of black ops
  2. LarryTheCuke
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Let me start by stating I am not a troll i firmly stand by this opinion after enough playtime to get me to first prestige and this game is an absolute insult to the people who have been standing by it for years now. You're probably asking yourself, "Why is this such an insult?", and the simplest answer i can give you is that aside from "strike packages" and "survival",nothing has changed.Let me start by stating I am not a troll i firmly stand by this opinion after enough playtime to get me to first prestige and this game is an absolute insult to the people who have been standing by it for years now. You're probably asking yourself, "Why is this such an insult?", and the simplest answer i can give you is that aside from "strike packages" and "survival",nothing has changed. I would put the value of this game at a expensive DLC for MW2. Despite the fact that the game has a new campaign it is incredibly short, I beat it on veteran in under 5 hours. Not to mention the fact that it is almost impossible to not see what is going to happen next, and just about every level consists of shooting hordes of enemy troops that come out of every alleyway, skylight, or some other incredibly obvious route of attack. In only a few levels are you doing anything else (I wont say what specifically but i promise you it is nothing new to this franchise). Getting back to multiplayer, the addition of strike packages is no significant feat and the incredibly unbalanced "support" strike packages destroy the experience, where it is a significant feat to get a juggernaut suit with the assault strike package, the support juggernaut suit doesn't get an M60 but instead a riot shield and USP which makes your very formidable regardless and you dont have to get every kill on a single life you can die as much as you like and on top of this objectives count towards whatever you have on this class. Lastly Spec Ops "Survival" is a very easy "copy paste" job of multiplayer maps with units spawning in waves and simply given the AI that is used in campaign which consists mainly of charge into the player and shoot. It feels like a feeble attempt to copy treyarch's success with zombies. Then your regular spec ops missions are recycled campaign maps with a few changes. Then off to the side of the game itself you have the "Elite" service which can run you just as much as the game itself, which as of now is very buggy and the lack of dedicated servers for multiplayer is simply being cheap (Don't we love it when someone rage quits from the middle of a game and he happens to be host and you lose all progress made during that match). If you're looking to buy the same thing you bought 2 years ago feel free but I implore you to not feed this shoddy remake, it simply isn't worth your time or respect.… Expand
  3. Zwartraider
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It has become painfully obvious how much of an uninspired, rehashed, cash-in the CoD series has become. This new installment adds nothing new to the formula of "click mouse to shoot bad guys". With assets being reused, membership fees popping up, it is really remarkable how the Modern Warfare audience still believes that this new product is worth the full price. My own playthrough left meIt has become painfully obvious how much of an uninspired, rehashed, cash-in the CoD series has become. This new installment adds nothing new to the formula of "click mouse to shoot bad guys". With assets being reused, membership fees popping up, it is really remarkable how the Modern Warfare audience still believes that this new product is worth the full price. My own playthrough left me disinterested after a few chapters. It's just following a guy and shooting up the place. I've done that before. This time it doesn't even look appealing, Battlefield 3 did a much better job in that department. Modern Warfare 3 is a disappointing result of mass production and can't offer anything more than it's predecessors have achieved.… Expand
  4. INTI7ARI
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Sorry MW3 this is the truth ..

    0/10

    This game is not worth money. It's the same as CoD 4, with only few changes. The graphics are dated because of the very old game engine. The only new thing, single player, is about 3-4 hours long and very linear and has annoying spawning enemies. Save your money for something else.
  5. ihatejews
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    this game has not changed at all. it's the exact same as it was before. get battlefield 3 instead or keep playing mw2 or black ops. lazy game developers reusing the same exact formula and most likely paid reviewers to give them high ratings
  6. uncharted
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    It's MW2.5 .......disappoint me, i be honnest, i enjoyed MW2 more and BLACK OPS too. The story is the same, the multiplayer too, ACTIVISION STOP ! Personnally i prefer BATTLEFIELD 3 on XBOX360.
  7. CODER
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Dear Mr.Glen Schofield

    Please go back and make a better game. Please don't use the same sounds, engine, visuals and much much more every year on year. If you want peoples money (even though you already got it) then please treat your costumers with some dignity. Now lets not talk about the horrible campaign that no one will ever remember or care about. But why not focus all your resources    Dear Mr.Glen Schofield

    Please go back and make a better game. Please don't use the same sounds, engine, visuals and much much more every year on year. If you want peoples money (even though you already got it) then please treat your costumers with some dignity. Now lets not talk about the horrible campaign that no one will ever remember or care about. But why not focus all your resources on the online mode which is what everyone is paying to play. You made 16 maps for this game on launch day and you think they are worth 60$?

    Go back to the drawing board and rethink your strategies. You think that Counter-Strike is what it is because Valve treat their costumers like you?

    Thank you!!! :)    … Expand
  8. 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.
  9. disapointed
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    this game is a joke, its like the other ones only worse. spawn kills are ridiculous, maps are weak, i have an high def 46inch screen and have trouble reading the lettering on the screen cause it was created what like 10 years ago. get a clue creators of this game. you blew it. sure you got me to buy this piece of crap because i had high hopes that you fixed the bs in the cod series, youthis game is a joke, its like the other ones only worse. spawn kills are ridiculous, maps are weak, i have an high def 46inch screen and have trouble reading the lettering on the screen cause it was created what like 10 years ago. get a clue creators of this game. you blew it. sure you got me to buy this piece of crap because i had high hopes that you fixed the bs in the cod series, you disapointed once again and made it worse. thank god for halo.… Expand
  10. letterse7en
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    MW2 exceeded all expectations that were set as a sequel to the first Modern Warfare game. MW3, rather than innovates beyond its predecessor, it simply imitates it. The game is full of "been there done that" moments. There are a few game modes that are new and fun for a minute, but overall the gameplay experience as a whole, whether you're playing campaign or multiplayer will leave youMW2 exceeded all expectations that were set as a sequel to the first Modern Warfare game. MW3, rather than innovates beyond its predecessor, it simply imitates it. The game is full of "been there done that" moments. There are a few game modes that are new and fun for a minute, but overall the gameplay experience as a whole, whether you're playing campaign or multiplayer will leave you feeling like "I waited 2 years for this?" MW3 offers very little to make this feel anything more than a $60 DLC pack for MW2. There's really nothing new to see here and it is really disappointing considering that we saw such huge improvement from COD: Modern Warfare to COD: MW2. What everyone wanted was a game that exceeded expectations, as MW2 did when it released 2 years ago. Instead it merely repeats the same formula and does very little to raise the bar that was set by MW2...instead it barley reaches the bar of its prequel.… Expand
  11. Weatherbox
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    The Game has arrived, what one am I talking about you ask?? The one where Activision Tony Hawks and Guitar Heroes itself to death.. This company is known for pumping out the same garbage annually as long as simple America is interested. Graphics are identical to the same crap we have seen, levels are just as linear, I mean come on with it. People stop buying it and pretending it isThe Game has arrived, what one am I talking about you ask?? The one where Activision Tony Hawks and Guitar Heroes itself to death.. This company is known for pumping out the same garbage annually as long as simple America is interested. Graphics are identical to the same crap we have seen, levels are just as linear, I mean come on with it. People stop buying it and pretending it is something special and maybe Activision will actually switch up the same broke ass formula, or better yet maybe they'll just stop altogether in hopes of finding the new ANNUAL GAME. RIP TONY HAWK GUITAR HERO AND HOPEFULLY THIS PIECE OF CRAP!… Expand
  12. awpitt13
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is horrible, you cant even create ranked custom games so that you can farm xp with your friends then be 12 years old and camp in corners and just win all day. How dumb. Also guys have guns and shoot at you, I need a game where the other players can't shoot back because I'm pretty bad.
  13. speedmartyr
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Okay so from a non biased stand point i believe that there was a lackluster attempt from sledgehammer and what is left of IW in re-purposing the good stuff from cod4 and mw2. i am strictly an online tdm kinda player and i logged hundreds of hours on the last few entries. I can honestly say that i am strongly disappointed with what i have seen so far from the MP component. The graphics areOkay so from a non biased stand point i believe that there was a lackluster attempt from sledgehammer and what is left of IW in re-purposing the good stuff from cod4 and mw2. i am strictly an online tdm kinda player and i logged hundreds of hours on the last few entries. I can honestly say that i am strongly disappointed with what i have seen so far from the MP component. The graphics are less than stellar especially for a game that rakes in half a billion dollars in the first month. there is no magic left in the series for me. the maps are alot smaller or atleast seem smaller than other cod entries. I have died several times to guys that i had the jump on and, had already dropped half a clip in. the game play itself seems very arcade esque and overall just not a very great installment for the series.… Expand
  14. bristow1984
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Really 45 for the same game so now i have paid £135 for one game and 2 expansion packs. Single player boring and way too short graphics ok but looking dated, multiplayer meh! The run and gun is getting old now maps are tiny compared to bf3 mechanics the same for 3 years now. I get it that if it aint broke dont fix it but not doing anything to it is. Joke i mean what are they spendingReally 45 for the same game so now i have paid £135 for one game and 2 expansion packs. Single player boring and way too short graphics ok but looking dated, multiplayer meh! The run and gun is getting old now maps are tiny compared to bf3 mechanics the same for 3 years now. I get it that if it aint broke dont fix it but not doing anything to it is. Joke i mean what are they spending the money on from the previous games. I really want mw3 to great but instead it is just ok. Bf3 gets my vote this yeah much mire authentic and worth the money based on just the multiplayer.… Expand
  15. argyllcampbell
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Just rented it, to test it out, and it's just the same old crap. Nothing original. Just trying to ride out the money train. Campaign is the same monotonous, "kill generic bad guys to get to the next scripted event", garbage. You can just play any other modern warfare to get the same multiplayer.
  16. AssassinFirenze
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    AWFUL! The same thing all over again!
    The story is just completely awful s everything else, including the blurry graphics.
    I would not recommend anyone to get this game. Better spend your money on The new Batman game, Gears of War 3 or Uncharted 3.
    0/10
  17. Mon0chromicorn
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    More like Modern Warefare 2 expansion. Jumping into the single player feels just like you've been here before. Nothing fresh which you would hope to expect. The graphics are not an improvement at all.
    Jumping into multiplayer will make you want to jump out once the attack helicopters start coming every second.
  18. Fartbum
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow the Online reviewers gave this mess 9's and such cause they fear they will lose "hits" and users on their websites that is the only explanation for the favorable reviews. This games is a 6-7 at best but I will join in on the "rising up" of gamers and give this a 0 . I was a COD only type guy (never even bought bad company 2) until this mess of a game was released its MW3 FRANKENSTEINWow the Online reviewers gave this mess 9's and such cause they fear they will lose "hits" and users on their websites that is the only explanation for the favorable reviews. This games is a 6-7 at best but I will join in on the "rising up" of gamers and give this a 0 . I was a COD only type guy (never even bought bad company 2) until this mess of a game was released its MW3 FRANKENSTEIN EDITION , same voice overs , chickens , cars burning the list goes on and on , Battlefield 3 is 10 times the game this heaping pile is , and guess what I bought the Mw3 console and the hardened ed and I'm still crapping on this mess why ? you ask? Cause it deserves it . Go online and chat to the gamers yourself . Most will agree this game is a HUGE disappointment . They will have to do something different next year or COD is in trouble . that is all .… Expand
  19. sierracharlie
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    It just seems so much like MW2. The changes that they have made I do enjoy, but overall it just seems like the same exact game. And I feel like the multiplayer maps are just too cluttered and they all seem very small and cramped. Just not feeling it as much as I liked MW2, BLOPS, and Battlefield 3
  20. dusty_thoreau
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Don't bother throwing your money away on this one. Thank god I rented it only. The multiplayer is absolutely atrocious, and the single player was blander than any first person shooter I've ever played. Really, I'm serious, don't waste your money.
  21. SideSwipe210
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    thinking about hopping off the MW3 wagon, i got many things that i don't like, but Battlefield 3 has it all, no run in gun, not that much camping, luckily there is no quick scoping, and the weapon are amazing, no weird ass add ons to the weapons like MW3 (Heartbeat sensor attachment) battlefield 3 you work in squads, not like MW3 you can be a camper and stay in one spot and keep on gettingthinking about hopping off the MW3 wagon, i got many things that i don't like, but Battlefield 3 has it all, no run in gun, not that much camping, luckily there is no quick scoping, and the weapon are amazing, no weird ass add ons to the weapons like MW3 (Heartbeat sensor attachment) battlefield 3 you work in squads, not like MW3 you can be a camper and stay in one spot and keep on getting kills with your gun that has weird ass attachments and weird ass perks, and well i could keep on going but i made my choice Battlefield 3 is for me not MW3 to repetitive.… Expand
  22. TimothyTickles
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    What a terrible 3rd effort to what was once a great part of the Call of Duty family. It doesn't help that the heart and soul of IW got the boot either. Its too bad Activision soiled the MW name with this game. I could write all the things wrong with this piece of garbage but if you read the other negative reviews they pretty much sum it all up nicely. Maybe if Activision keeps theirWhat a terrible 3rd effort to what was once a great part of the Call of Duty family. It doesn't help that the heart and soul of IW got the boot either. Its too bad Activision soiled the MW name with this game. I could write all the things wrong with this piece of garbage but if you read the other negative reviews they pretty much sum it all up nicely. Maybe if Activision keeps their dirty/greedy little hands out of the MW franchise we might see an improvement on the next title, but for now i will not be playing MW3 again....what a waste.… Expand
  23. 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...
  24. stereomarlowe
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    Rent this for the single player - I'm not a hardcore gamer, but I completed it within about 5 hours... After playing most of the recent COD games since MW1, this is truly indistinguishable from what has come before. It's hard not to be cynical when loyal fans are coerced into upgrading for essentially the exact same experience. Even FIFA doesn't have this gall. Deja vu.
  25. voz43
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    Black Ops this is not! MW3 is no where even close to being as good as Blacks Ops. I have not played much of the MW3 campaign or spec ops yet, so I will not comment on them. However the MW3 multiplayers is horrible. For starters the maps are the worst I have ever seen. I would say 12 of the 16 look exactly the same. No variety. Broken down, destroyed cities. And all of the maps areBlack Ops this is not! MW3 is no where even close to being as good as Blacks Ops. I have not played much of the MW3 campaign or spec ops yet, so I will not comment on them. However the MW3 multiplayers is horrible. For starters the maps are the worst I have ever seen. I would say 12 of the 16 look exactly the same. No variety. Broken down, destroyed cities. And all of the maps are so small, its ridiculous. The spawns point are just stupid. I cant tell you how many times I spawned directly in front of or next to an emeny only to get killed instantly. Just very poor map design in general. Makes Multiplayer not even fun. The leveling system, weapon upgrades, and perks are stupid. This is coming from someone who was borderline addicted to BO multiplayer. I am done with MW3 multi. I wll finish the campaign just to see what happen, and mess around with spec ops a little bit. But after that Im done with MW3. I will go back to playing BO, or better yet go buy BATTLEFIELD 3. Which I probably shoulda done in the first place. In my opinion Infinity Ward drpped the ball big time. Treyarch needs to make COD from now on.… Expand
  26. Jrichar3
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel like all they done was copy and paste mw2. Apart from a few new tricks with the Guns that's all they have done. Big let down and I will think twice before I buy another cod but then again what else is their to play. But mw3 is not the only game this year let the fans down… Expand
  27. danishrolls37
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I mean this game is getting low user scores for a reason!! people put your thinking hats on and stop contributing to this fraud. These people make a game every year? YOu know how they do it? they have rehashed EVERYTHING since cod 2 which was nearly a release game for the 360. They use the exact same sounds details and ideas. The only thing they make new about these games is theI mean this game is getting low user scores for a reason!! people put your thinking hats on and stop contributing to this fraud. These people make a game every year? YOu know how they do it? they have rehashed EVERYTHING since cod 2 which was nearly a release game for the 360. They use the exact same sounds details and ideas. The only thing they make new about these games is the alternating of genres if you will and also they put a new gametype every game. Other then that its a 65 dollar map pack that you all are buying!! There is no way a studio should be able to put out a new game every year if they are putting their heart and soul into it. STOP buying CODS… Expand
  28. Bigmanfrank
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    It feels like they could have provided everything through DLC. It's like Modern Warfare 2.5. Nothing innovative. Graphics haven't really been updated. It will get tiring and boring really fast. I put this on the PS3 version as well just to warn them.
  29. Eleut
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    That can i say... It's just MW 2.5, and nothing all. The same models of houses e.t.c. as MW2 and MW1 blows my mind! ))) The graphic and soun need to renew. it's 2011 now, guys - stop sale that **** from year to year! Yes, i was your fan, and COD was my favorite game - but it's die for me afer MW1. Let's work, guys - and give us a new COD with DX11, good sound and good net part of the gameThat can i say... It's just MW 2.5, and nothing all. The same models of houses e.t.c. as MW2 and MW1 blows my mind! ))) The graphic and soun need to renew. it's 2011 now, guys - stop sale that **** from year to year! Yes, i was your fan, and COD was my favorite game - but it's die for me afer MW1. Let's work, guys - and give us a new COD with DX11, good sound and good net part of the game (yes, yours p2p IWnet is **** And cheaters - why you can't stop that **** Why Treyarch can do it better, than you? Shame, guys! PS Sorry 4 my english, i'm from Siberia (yes, and then you sell your game by steam 4 RUS, and don't given them a choise to chouse RUS language - it's called наебаловка, i payed 2 times - then buy it in Steam, and when buy it in CD from "Ѕ Expand
  30. Remedylive
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    This game is nothing different from years gone by. Had a go and noticed nothing had changed apart from the graphics have been tweaked a bit more. But still millions of under 18's will have a lot of fun playing. I seem to know of more kids playing this game than adults, is it just me that has noticed this??
  31. GrimMisfit
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    I think that people are being way too hard on Modern Warfare 3. Granted, yes, it pretty much is like MW2.5, but I think everyone knew that just from it being talked about and all the trailers. So if that was going to be so much of a problem for you, you wouldn't have bought it in the first place. That being said, I think that Activision kind of shot themselves in the foot lettingI think that people are being way too hard on Modern Warfare 3. Granted, yes, it pretty much is like MW2.5, but I think everyone knew that just from it being talked about and all the trailers. So if that was going to be so much of a problem for you, you wouldn't have bought it in the first place. That being said, I think that Activision kind of shot themselves in the foot letting Battlefield 3 come out before Modern Warfare 3, knowing that they weren't bringing much innovation. After a couple weeks of playing BF3, I was sorely disappointed in MW3. But after giving it a few days, I warmed up to it, and it's as fun as any other Call of Duty game. Sure, they don't bring much new to the plate, but I bought it because I like Call of Duty games, not because I thought it was going to be some amazing innovative new game. So I think people should chill out. We knew it wasn't going to be innovative, and we knew it was going to practically be an overpriced expansion of Modern Warfare 2. If that bugged you so much, you wouldn't have bought it in the first place. Now you're here whining because you have buyer's remorse and you're trying to make yourself feel better by taking it out on the company.… Expand
  32. helomoto
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    biggest waist of money. i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it!
  33. knightmare
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    There are no words to describe how much of an insult this game is to the gaming community. Developers think because they're working on games for a prestigious IP they can shove any old **** down our throats.
  34. bones3131
    Nov 23, 2011
    2
    I've had this game now since release date. What a waste of money. I've bought the last 4 COD games and i feel really ripped off by this one. There's barely anything new about. Just an update. Should have read the reviews here before i went and spent 55 quid on it. Absolute mess of a game. This will be the last game in the series I will buy.
  35. charlie412
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Call of duty was one of the best gaming franchises, but as soon as they went into the whole wannabe tom clancy crap they failed miserably and all they produced was a generic shooter with a typical action story where you kill guys with questionable accents, a game called bodycount got released and when it failed the people subsequently lost their jobs, but people bought this becasue it isCall of duty was one of the best gaming franchises, but as soon as they went into the whole wannabe tom clancy crap they failed miserably and all they produced was a generic shooter with a typical action story where you kill guys with questionable accents, a game called bodycount got released and when it failed the people subsequently lost their jobs, but people bought this becasue it is cod, i reckon people giving this a 10 never played the origional call of duty, or call of duty 2, of they did theyd realise how little the gameplay formula has changed in 8 years, in fact id go as far to say that the origional call of duty and call of duty 2 were way better than this game, so activision i reckon in 2 years you will go into administration becasue you have killed the cod franchise with this game and its previous installment!… Expand
  36. JasonSuperior
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    It really does feel like a tweaked version of MW2.. Also feels like a map pack.. except for the fact that I'm pretty sure that they made all the maps by throwing darts at pictures of broken cars and buildings.. then they just said "yea that looks great".. the maps honestly are absolutely atrocious.. each one could have been named "junk city" or "hilly junk area" or maybe even "junkyardIt really does feel like a tweaked version of MW2.. Also feels like a map pack.. except for the fact that I'm pretty sure that they made all the maps by throwing darts at pictures of broken cars and buildings.. then they just said "yea that looks great".. the maps honestly are absolutely atrocious.. each one could have been named "junk city" or "hilly junk area" or maybe even "junkyard with extra junk"... Well congratulations.. you made your money.. just.. please.. for the love of god.. just be honest and don't throw so much hype in there like you are doing something so new and innovative when all it is is a copy paste of your last game...… Expand
  37. Shaft62702
    Sep 7, 2012
    0
    Not sure why it is gone but this game had a 2.8 overall user rating with over 5000 reviews. Its a bummer of a game with the worst multiplayer experience of any game to date. Random lag in every game. The better your internet, the worse it lags. Did Infinity Ward pay metacritic to delete the reviews? Strange.
  38. RascalNag
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Guys, I think Game stop made a mistake and gave me Modern Warfare 2 by mistake. But seriously, there are NO significant changes from Modern Warfare 2 or even Call of Duty 4. It's the same thing, over and over and over. No innovation whatsoever. I'll give them 1 point for having the ability to make millions off of doing nothing, though.… Expand
  39. ArdentPrayerX
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Is the same of the other Call of Duty. Also the graphics are the same of Black Ops. I played yesterday and the mode survival can't be compared with Zombies of Black Ops.
  40. Yandraker
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    The same game they have been selling us for the last 5 years, once again. At least in previous editions, the game was not original (it has never been), but now the amount of props, models, and other stuff reused is frankly amazingly big. It'd be ashamed if i was responsible of this franchise, they've been scamming us for years, making a game not for the love for gaming, or innovation, butThe same game they have been selling us for the last 5 years, once again. At least in previous editions, the game was not original (it has never been), but now the amount of props, models, and other stuff reused is frankly amazingly big. It'd be ashamed if i was responsible of this franchise, they've been scamming us for years, making a game not for the love for gaming, or innovation, but for money, and money alone. Every CoD game is a clone of the previous, and finally people have realized.… Expand
  41. TeeBrad
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    by far the worst call of duty ever made. i bought this with high hopes and this game is nothing but frustration. the maps all suck. im not a camper but there are door ways everywhere. its like swiss cheese, having people CONSTANTLY running up behind me. all people do is camp doors and in corners now. the gameplay feels like black ops 1.5 with a mw2 skin. the sounds are allby far the worst call of duty ever made. i bought this with high hopes and this game is nothing but frustration. the maps all suck. im not a camper but there are door ways everywhere. its like swiss cheese, having people CONSTANTLY running up behind me. all people do is camp doors and in corners now. the gameplay feels like black ops 1.5 with a mw2 skin. the sounds are all slightly modified from mw2, now having a higher pitched tone. the support set is retarded too. its uav palooza and some retard who is 20 and 40 can get a stealth bomber. wtf. i bought both bf3 and mw3 and bf3 has the far superior multiplayer experience. ive had the game not even a week and im already sick of it… Expand
  42. teiczer
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Its just cloned clone of clone of the eldest CoD. Is it ANY difference between thins game and CoD 4? I don't think so... The only good game those people made was Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. Only FIRST MoH... And the still feel like warfare gods. Shame on you people.
  43. remy87
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    Everyone has stated the obvious-Graphics are EXACTLY the same, story is boring, gameplay is the same... no real innovations whatsoever. This game to me has only become good when playing with a group of friends. It's sickening to see someone coming around a corner, aim down your sights and shoot them only to be killed by them, then when watching the kill cam it shows that apparantly theyEveryone has stated the obvious-Graphics are EXACTLY the same, story is boring, gameplay is the same... no real innovations whatsoever. This game to me has only become good when playing with a group of friends. It's sickening to see someone coming around a corner, aim down your sights and shoot them only to be killed by them, then when watching the kill cam it shows that apparantly they got a 5 shot head start on you. Or being shot at, running behind a wall, only to die from delayed and horrible hit detection. In MW I feel as if I should always bring a knife to a gun battle, it's ridiculous attempting to kill someone who is even remotely close to you, cuz all you'll see is a quick movement and then... death... a knife kill from 5 feet away... ask somebody in the military, if you're 5 feet away from someone, in order to "knife" them you'd have to lunge at them... unrealistic knifing. If you want to knife someone in MW then they need to add a struggle system, make people work to get knife kills just like we have to do with guns. How about this sweet flaw that has yet to be fixed: I die... I spawn and take 7 steps before being killed from behind... How about setting up designated spawn areas for both teams with NO spawn camping, hell if u need to, add turrets near each spawn that kill any enemy trying to camp around them, point is, get rid of spawn camping and get rid of enemies spawning behind us for easy kills! This game is frustrating on so many levels. I am in no way an elite player, but I consider myself a really good player, however, if you play with random people who know all the camping spots and know the hit detection and auto-aim really well, you will literally be destroyed and made to look like an amateur. Battlefield 3 is my game of choice between the two. I can play Battlefield with friends and myself, but MW3 is a game I only group up with friends for, that way, when I start getting pissed, somebody can crack a joke and keep the mood fun. So my suggestion, if you havent given BF3 a chance, go out and do so. The aiming is better, the maps are better, and skill truly shows in that game. In BF3 my KD is a 2.7 and I run and gun, in MW3 I am a 1.37.… Expand
  44. CrazyJoe28
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    It has a solid campaign but it's not worth the $60 price tag for a 6 hour campaign and the same old multiplayer since CoD 4. If your looking for a solid shooter experience then this isn't it, look elsewhere.
  45. tsenG
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    Trollololo, Sledgehammer Games Devs asking for help in Twitter to the CoD fanboys or Beliebers of CoD to raise the note of MW3 users on Metacritic, well for me this games is the same game from the first MW, using the same Graphics Engine form MW, the only changes are Weapons and the HUD, i like the First MW Game and a bit of the MW2 but, MW3? no thanks, Activition only want the money ofTrollololo, Sledgehammer Games Devs asking for help in Twitter to the CoD fanboys or Beliebers of CoD to raise the note of MW3 users on Metacritic, well for me this games is the same game from the first MW, using the same Graphics Engine form MW, the only changes are Weapons and the HUD, i like the First MW Game and a bit of the MW2 but, MW3? no thanks, Activition only want the money of the CoD Beliebers for launch another CoD in the other year with the same Graphics Engine, CoD series are becoming a Need for Speed, only want money money money, CoD series are Death, if you love CoD dont buy this.… Expand
  46. shookuh
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    $60 for recycled content, the same small maps and a 10 year old graphics engine. $50 more for a leaderboard service that's given to gamers for free with other games. Sounds like a scam to me.
  47. thecomedian06
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Terrible campaign, enemies infinitely respawn, and run past your AI partners just to kill you. The spec ops mode is uninspired and dull, and the maps for online multiplayer might as well have been a download map pack. Definitely not worth 60 dolars and its getting old really fast releasing a game year after year, running on the same graphic engine and not changing any of the gameplay mechanics.
  48. qfvwq
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    This game is complete garbage. The engine and various models are all from Call of Duty 4(a 4 year old game). The campaign is just a bunch of explosions and swearing, and it is practically a rail shooter from all the "set-pieces". There is no story, no challenge, and no fun to be found in this game. The multiplayer is a complete joke too. It's the same thing from past game only with newThis game is complete garbage. The engine and various models are all from Call of Duty 4(a 4 year old game). The campaign is just a bunch of explosions and swearing, and it is practically a rail shooter from all the "set-pieces". There is no story, no challenge, and no fun to be found in this game. The multiplayer is a complete joke too. It's the same thing from past game only with new weapons which feel the same as old ones. It is broken and laggy. The only reason i give it one point is for the co-op. I'm not talking about the missions because those are just parts from the campaign(which is horrible). Im talking about the survival mode which is just you fighting wave after wave of bad guys, and that is only fun for a little less than 10 minutes.… Expand
  49. GhekoWaR
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    This is by no means a great game. The single player is ok but nothing new but no one buys it for the campaign. The multiplayer is even more broken than Black Ops. Hit markers are awful and the games revolve around least lag wins. The maps are small and uninteresting with too much clutter to camp around in. Kill/confirm is a good game mode but all the games problems ruin the experience.This is by no means a great game. The single player is ok but nothing new but no one buys it for the campaign. The multiplayer is even more broken than Black Ops. Hit markers are awful and the games revolve around least lag wins. The maps are small and uninteresting with too much clutter to camp around in. Kill/confirm is a good game mode but all the games problems ruin the experience. Even when having a really good round I dont get the same enjoyment as I did in BO's as I assume my lag was less than my opponents. I have not even gone into theatre mode as nothing in any of my games has made me want to review it, which is a shame as i spent hours in BO's making cool videos to show friends on-line. It feels as though we have been sold MW2 with Black Op's online issues and as they never fixed BO's they will probably never fix this. Pity.… Expand
  50. MrBrown
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    A twitchy, fast paced arcade style online shooter component--if that is your thing--is the only highlight to this game. Otherwise, if you are playing it for the single player, this game has NO longevity. Call it novelty, but I absolutely loved COD4. MW2 made everything so fast paced and that trend continues with this game. Honestly, millions of fan(boy)s love this game. Maybe I'm the oddA twitchy, fast paced arcade style online shooter component--if that is your thing--is the only highlight to this game. Otherwise, if you are playing it for the single player, this game has NO longevity. Call it novelty, but I absolutely loved COD4. MW2 made everything so fast paced and that trend continues with this game. Honestly, millions of fan(boy)s love this game. Maybe I'm the odd one for not liking it. Again, if you have a military shooter fetish then there is nothing like it on the market, besides maybe Battlefield. Rent before you buy to see if it's your thing.… Expand
  51. Grantus921
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Wish I didn't have to pay 60 bucks for this game. It's the same game, which isn't bad, but I don't feel like I got my money's worth. Fun to play along side with your friends online, but then it doesn't look as smooth anymore.
  52. Alex524
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    little more than a map pack that activision has the gall to charge 60 bucks for. nothing new is brought to the table, in fact they took out stuff from black ops. the fact that they are charging full price for a game that has less ways to survive than its predecessor, the new multiplayer modes are to prevent the cheap gamer from being a winner in every mode and is a result of complaintslittle more than a map pack that activision has the gall to charge 60 bucks for. nothing new is brought to the table, in fact they took out stuff from black ops. the fact that they are charging full price for a game that has less ways to survive than its predecessor, the new multiplayer modes are to prevent the cheap gamer from being a winner in every mode and is a result of complaints than an original idea.… Expand
  53. Rolando
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    If you've played mw2 you'll have seen it all. Same loading screens. Same menus. Same guns. Same killstreaks. Same maps. Same graphics. Same game.

    And at £45 for the same game it's absolute robbery. Show them we won't put up with this and don't buy it.
  54. IXTRUxK1NGXI
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    I game feels to much like modern warfare 2 , i wanted something new not the same crap over and over again man this was suppose to beat bf 3 but i turned in cod and got battlefield instead
  55. h1n1viruz89
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    not impressed.... Copy and paste of mw2.... bought this for $60 shouldve been like 1200 msp.... atleast add some new innovation to the gameplay... hope the Creators read this and dont produce anymore crap....

    gamestop how much for a trade in... ?? (damn gave me $10)
  56. ihax4snax
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    While MW3 may be fun for 15 dollars I don't like to pay sixty dollars for map packs. Other than new maps all this game brings to the table is a campaign that doesn't know the word juxtaposition, new guns, and new perks. I remember when a sequel to a game used to be a new experience not a rehashed slightly prettier game. Overall just not worth it to the average consumer
  57. BravoDelta
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    A lazy game. A rehash of MW2 which clearly uses some of the same map features in MP. They seem to have reverted the MP to MW1 and left out the better bits of Black Ops. A poor implementation. This may as well have been a map pack. Looks like IW have ran out of ideas now. The maps are terrible. The voice comms are scrambled, the local search option has been removed, the dive to prone optionA lazy game. A rehash of MW2 which clearly uses some of the same map features in MP. They seem to have reverted the MP to MW1 and left out the better bits of Black Ops. A poor implementation. This may as well have been a map pack. Looks like IW have ran out of ideas now. The maps are terrible. The voice comms are scrambled, the local search option has been removed, the dive to prone option has been removed, and the mechanics of the game mean that the host advantage is significant making for some very frustrating games. Seems to have all the same glitches as MW2 at launch. People putting button images in clan tags, glitches to get under the maps, being able to use sniper rifles like one shot kill assualt rifles due to being able to 'quick scope'. These things should never make it out of testing. The couple of new game types in MP are good though, kill confirmed and team defender.
    As for the single player again this is poor. It's basically 80% cut scene. Just because you can control the player doesn't make it any less of a cut scene. Even played through on Veteran it's a breeze.
    The only redeeming feature seems to be survival mode. It's basically the MW3 version of Zombies. This would have benefited from allowing more than 2 players though.
    This is also the first title to integrate with Elite. That has been a complete disaster and over a week after launch it's still not working properly. How they expect people to actually pay money is beyond me. The fact that people are paying says a lot about the power of the COD franchise.
    Overall a poor and lazy effort. Absolutely no new ideas here, a rehash of MW2 with worse maps.    … Expand
  58. Solano
    Nov 19, 2011
    2
    Same thing*, different day. It´s been the same formula for what, seven sequels? Playing Call of Duty it´s like being in Truman Show - you are a mere spectator in a big budget Michael Bay show, always following someone who´s telling you what to do. The Call of Duty series is creating a whole generation of dumb players. What a shame.
  59. sykes
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    i cant believe i wasted my $$$ on this piece of #####.
    game plays the same feeels the same.
    this should be dlc rather than a full game. this is the last time you got my $$$ activition.
  60. mdgiants3
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Why is it so camp friendly? Why does so much stuff seem to get in your way (Player names,obstacles etc) Why are the perks so stupid? Why is rushing so nerfed? Why are bad players being rewarded? Why does knife never work? Why is it that when it does work i lunge 15 feet? Why do the controls not feel as free as they should? Why is drop shotting so overpowered? This is just the tip ofWhy is it so camp friendly? Why does so much stuff seem to get in your way (Player names,obstacles etc) Why are the perks so stupid? Why is rushing so nerfed? Why are bad players being rewarded? Why does knife never work? Why is it that when it does work i lunge 15 feet? Why do the controls not feel as free as they should? Why is drop shotting so overpowered? This is just the tip of the iceberg with all the problems. Single player was alright, but again it was predictable. Biggest robbery/ rip off in history. BO was so much better than this.. I was always preffered MW to Treyarchs games, but it looks like treyarch is the new one on top for the series. IW please never make another COD. You get a nice zero for this junk! : )… Expand
  61. vinChilla
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Activision doesn't care. Infinity Ward doesn't care. Treyarch doesn't care. Sledgehammer games doesn't care. The developers and publishers of Modern Warfare 3 seem to be very intent on not listening to the community whatsoever. Year after year, the next release of the new Call of Duty is so highly anticipated but every year, the game seems to disappoint. Why the gaming community evenActivision doesn't care. Infinity Ward doesn't care. Treyarch doesn't care. Sledgehammer games doesn't care. The developers and publishers of Modern Warfare 3 seem to be very intent on not listening to the community whatsoever. Year after year, the next release of the new Call of Duty is so highly anticipated but every year, the game seems to disappoint. Why the gaming community even supports this mutilation of this once great series is the only thing that surprises me. Gameplay is formulaic and unoriginal. The learning curve is incredibly low which leads to incredibly frustrating game mechanics. Killstreaks are overpowered and most perks only add to the problem. The game is literally just a remake of modern warfare 2 with several new skins. Maps feel hastily assembled and weapons don't give you the same feeling that firing weapons in Call of Duty 4 did. Ever since World at War, Call of Duty has not been on a steady, but very, very sharp decline. Coming from a member of the PC community, we have largely been ignored and tossed aside. Customization and modifications are impossible to accomplish anymore and everything that made Call of Duty 4 from a good game into a great game are missing from MW3. The only thing worth getting this game for is the Single Player which isn't amazing either. It has a very low replay value and lasts a very short 6 hours. The money you spend on this game could go to a great deal of other games that deliver the true gaming experience that many have been searching for in Call of Duty. Garbage publishers and garbage developers makes a garbage game.… Expand
  62. dasPANZER
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    The game is lucky it's getting a 1 out of 10. I'm currently in the process of running through the Campaign, and I keep thinking to myself "What's even happening right now?". I'm essentially playing it to get the achievements and get back to Battlefield 3. It's MW2 repackaged, same gun sounds, same computer animations, and same gameplay just in Africa instead of the Favella's of MW2.
  63. gamerslayer965
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This game is complete crap. It's like a giant map pack for $60!
    Plus, all they'll do is release another game next year! Save your money and buy Battlfield 3 instead.
  64. lbcxterritory
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    MW2 DLC... I will never stop asking, is this a dlc of the previous game or not. Same engine, same graphics. Why even buy a game that never updates, always the same, a bunch of hackers and a bad system called VAC...
  65. Jordan657
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    They said they took out the oped things like last stand, strong noob tubes, etc. But in return they add juggernaut and oped killstreaks. Also they say there is teamwork there is none just camping its a fun game for friends but the campaign is so bland. The only reason I even considered giving this a one is because of survival. Spec ops is terrible they don't even have the missions thatThey said they took out the oped things like last stand, strong noob tubes, etc. But in return they add juggernaut and oped killstreaks. Also they say there is teamwork there is none just camping its a fun game for friends but the campaign is so bland. The only reason I even considered giving this a one is because of survival. Spec ops is terrible they don't even have the missions that made it fun anymore.… Expand
  66. panzerwzh
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    Stop the "annual milking" of this franchise!
    At least pretend to show some respect to INNOVATION.
    1 is for the memory of COD2 & MW1--- from a guy who was a COD fan.
  67. Aerodyll
    Nov 22, 2011
    3
    This game would be awesome if it would only let me play it. Multiplayer has server issues that have completely crippled my ability to play the game, i may get into one game a day and even then im lucky if the servers dontcrash and wipe my progress. I have contacted Activision about this and they havent even bothered to help me or any of the other poeple with the same issues. In short thisThis game would be awesome if it would only let me play it. Multiplayer has server issues that have completely crippled my ability to play the game, i may get into one game a day and even then im lucky if the servers dontcrash and wipe my progress. I have contacted Activision about this and they havent even bothered to help me or any of the other poeple with the same issues. In short this game had potential but should not have been released in this state. Im not an unreasonable person but this makes me think f*ck Activision. I wont be buying any of their games on release any more.

    The single player is OK but nothing great, they basically rip off MW2 and lets not forget in MW2 they basiucally ripped off MW1. I got the game based on the previous games but honestly this time round they just copied the previous game and changed names and places. The ending is complete tosh too, I didnt even realise it was the end until the credits rolled. To sum up, average single player, great multiuplayer if it would only f*cking work. Overall I have lost faith in Activision and the COD series, I actually hope this is the last nail in the coffin as if they think they can get away with this they are even biger **** than I already thought they where.    … Expand
  68. DieSuperMario
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    I brought this game at launch and am a big fan of COD games, However saying that this game reminds me to much of MW2 to justify the £42 I paid. You can pick the 1st two games up for less than £14.
    The story is action packed with great set pieces (which COD has always done well) the Spec ops give the game added replay value. But I feel the online mutiplayer stuff    I brought this game at launch and am a big fan of COD games, However saying that this game reminds me to much of MW2 to justify the £42 I paid. You can pick the 1st two games up for less than £14.
    The story is action packed with great set pieces (which COD has always done well) the Spec ops give the game added replay value. But I feel the online mutiplayer stuff is better on MW1 & 2

    I was going to give this 7/10 however seeing many fanboys giving out 10/10 for no good reason I decided to do the same.....0/10    … Expand
  69. Titan11
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    After paying yet another £40 for the SAME game I won't be buying another. Modern Warfare 3 should be thought of as Modern Warfare 2.5. It is exactly the same game re-packed, yet CoD fans are happy to keep handing over the money. With all the money that these games make you would think they would actually use some to improve the game (for example, improving their engine). ThisAfter paying yet another £40 for the SAME game I won't be buying another. Modern Warfare 3 should be thought of as Modern Warfare 2.5. It is exactly the same game re-packed, yet CoD fans are happy to keep handing over the money. With all the money that these games make you would think they would actually use some to improve the game (for example, improving their engine). This game is completely deprived of any innovation. Games should be about pushing the boundaries of technology and attempting new things, instead they simply stick to the same formula and recycle the same game, yet get more millions and awards every time. Its games like Skyrim in which developers like Bethesda try and push the limits, increase innovation and thrive to not only simply tweak things but completely overhaul their engine, put their profits into making something new, more immersion and deep in order to create these stunning environments which capture the player and feel like an entirely new game. Though CoD isn't an RPG it could take some pointers from a company like Bethesda in order to not keep providing the same game but come out of the 'safe' zone and try to make something better/new. I think if this franchise keeps going like this it will meet the end of its product cycle. I for one will not be getting another, I already have one and some spare copies. At least its a good feeling knowing if Modern Warfare 2 breaks I have another copy of it (Modern Warfare 3).

    Bare in mind this review is only to make a point, I am sure much hard work goes into the campaign side of things (story, acting, etc) but my review focuses on the lack of 'new' features and innovation which equate to it feeling disappointing.    … Expand
  70. akirausa
    Nov 22, 2011
    1
    modern warfare 3 is a good game but he is so predictable. every years, we have the same game. looks exactly as modern warfare 2 and black ops, with the same gameplay and the same multiplayers and. the worst of all, it's elite.
    it is the biggest scam of the year.
  71. therealgiblet
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    I can't believe how much I looked forward to this and how after a few plays I just gave up - with a 'meh...'.

    Might of helped to keep those original Infinity Ward devs....

    Lame cash in - well done Activision.
  72. kambion667
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    I am resubmitting a review, because I accidentally gave this game a 10. I meant to give it a 3. So I'm giving it a 0. one hundred and fifty characters long huh... lets seeeeeee
  73. EFSABRE
    Nov 23, 2011
    1
    Disappointing in the fact that, at its best, MW3 is a revision release. The fans deserve better but that type of incentive means little to Activision and the developers now. For them, all that's required is to 'copy, cut and paste', tweak, call it a new release, and go cash checks! A selfish and lazy formula. We, the fans, built their empire and this is how they reward us. The effort isDisappointing in the fact that, at its best, MW3 is a revision release. The fans deserve better but that type of incentive means little to Activision and the developers now. For them, all that's required is to 'copy, cut and paste', tweak, call it a new release, and go cash checks! A selfish and lazy formula. We, the fans, built their empire and this is how they reward us. The effort is not going into making a better game, the effort is focused on the "cash cow" and Activision is milking it for all its worth. Shame on them.… Expand
  74. samman2902
    Nov 23, 2011
    1
    Went to the midnight release, and was excited to get this game. 2 hours in i realized i was playing MW2. Its just a expansion of MW2. Also the story is retarded.
  75. Zico001
    Nov 23, 2011
    4
    I'll preface this by stating that I was a COD lackey. MW and MW2 were gaming experiences I still relish to this day. Unfortunately I can't say the same about MW3. I am completely disappointed by the latest offering. With a franchise so ground breaking, it's a shame that the creativity process couldn't keep up. The story went from harrowing and exciting to predictable and cliche. The engineI'll preface this by stating that I was a COD lackey. MW and MW2 were gaming experiences I still relish to this day. Unfortunately I can't say the same about MW3. I am completely disappointed by the latest offering. With a franchise so ground breaking, it's a shame that the creativity process couldn't keep up. The story went from harrowing and exciting to predictable and cliche. The engine now feels stale. The multiplayer is where I encounter the biggest problems. The hit detection is atrocious to a point beyond frustration. It's no fun being killed when you're 5 feet around the corner. The spawning system is still laughable as I was easy pickings on many occasions. But my biggest gripe about this installment are the maps. Following up classic maps from MW and MW2 was going to be difficult but it feels like IW just didn't put forth the thought and effort into these. Yes they gave us a lot more maps but this is a classic case of quantity over quality. Many of the maps are breeding campers and hole up points. There are a few choke points but those few are really abused. All this just encourages you to avoid that part of the map hindering your overall experience. With these problems, the replay value takes a hit and I haven't played the game for over a week. A prestigious franchise as COD shouldn't be taking a backseat to other games but the lack of entertainment and innovation has forced me towards more enjoyable experiences such as Skyrim and Uncharted 3. I've even ventured back into Battlefield 3 to appease my FPS craving. It may not have the polish that MW3 has but I'm having a better time with it.… Expand
  76. kingjmbx12
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    This is one of the worst shooting games of this generation.Its basically MW2 with different skin.My friends fell in the trap that is Modern Warfare 3 and they are now trying to find somebody to sell it to.The single player is short and the multiplayer is filled with cheesers and campers.Its a shame that Activision cant use their 1 billion dollars to at least use a better graphicsThis is one of the worst shooting games of this generation.Its basically MW2 with different skin.My friends fell in the trap that is Modern Warfare 3 and they are now trying to find somebody to sell it to.The single player is short and the multiplayer is filled with cheesers and campers.Its a shame that Activision cant use their 1 billion dollars to at least use a better graphics engine.If you were planning on spending money on this game save your money and use it on something that'll give you more bang for your buck.… Expand
  77. cuedva
    Nov 27, 2011
    0
    Okay let me make myself clear first, I loved cod 4 and mw2, and i even liked WaW and Black Ops for a while, but this "game" is the worst piece of dog turd to ever come into contact with the gaming world. Activision has disgraced themselves once again by taking one of the greatest franchises of all time and completely destroying it just so they can make a few million dollars. Just likeOkay let me make myself clear first, I loved cod 4 and mw2, and i even liked WaW and Black Ops for a while, but this "game" is the worst piece of dog turd to ever come into contact with the gaming world. Activision has disgraced themselves once again by taking one of the greatest franchises of all time and completely destroying it just so they can make a few million dollars. Just like guitar hero and tony hawk, activision will yet again destroy an amazing series that has left a gigantic impact on the gaming world and then dwindle and dies because activision is a bunch of greedy old scrooges. Also when you run with a shotgun it looks like you're jerking it off.… Expand
  78. NovaRift
    Nov 29, 2011
    1
    I apologize to all the fanboys but MW3 really did not meet expectations. I was actually excited for some features of MW3 even though I do not like the CoD series since 4 but MW3 made me excited for the game. I was disappointed, the multiplayer is literally identical to MW2 with different guns. Yeah some features are nice, like the weapon levels and stuff but is it necessary? No, II apologize to all the fanboys but MW3 really did not meet expectations. I was actually excited for some features of MW3 even though I do not like the CoD series since 4 but MW3 made me excited for the game. I was disappointed, the multiplayer is literally identical to MW2 with different guns. Yeah some features are nice, like the weapon levels and stuff but is it necessary? No, I actually preferred the challenges more. The single player is barely the only redeeming quality. It was good, but not as epic as I was hoping. Oh well. Infinity Ward is the epitome of "if it isn't broke don't mess with it" yet MW2 was very broken.

    Oh yeah spawns.... I literally spawned in the middle of a gun fight 7 times in one match...    … Expand
  79. HNNNNNNNG
    Dec 2, 2011
    1
    You don't need to be good to make a game. Anyone can make a game if they're creative. However, copying and pasting the same exact graphics and gameplay into a game isn't really creative. I find myself hiding in shame when I hear people talk about MW3. Really, I liked Call of Duty back then, but over the years, it's the exact same thing. While it continues the plot, which could have endedYou don't need to be good to make a game. Anyone can make a game if they're creative. However, copying and pasting the same exact graphics and gameplay into a game isn't really creative. I find myself hiding in shame when I hear people talk about MW3. Really, I liked Call of Duty back then, but over the years, it's the exact same thing. While it continues the plot, which could have ended two games ago, it had potential to be a good game. That potential seemed to have vanished. Long story short: I don't like paying $60 for a Downloadable Content. MW3 seemed more like MW2.5 for me. The plot was very obvious and many elements of the game seem copy and pasted. I also found something on a website (Link below) about the desperation of the boss to try and boost up its score on this website. http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/11/14/modern-warfare-3-dev-attempts-to-boost-metacritic-score-via-twitter/

    People have opinions. Boosting opinions is cheating. Why are they being hypocrites?    … Expand
  80. Admiredk
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    the worst call of duty game ever!!! exact same as MW2 accept they made it so people can camp more. too many little places carved in the maps so people can hide. noob tubes need to go away along with riot shields. they need to make the killstreaks not as powerful (helicopters). Do not recommend buying. do not waste your money.
  81. addtheKILL
    Dec 24, 2011
    0
    r u **** kidding me..................... is this a game or a joke.......................... infinity ward why the hell u make these type of games................................ nd of course sledgehammer .................. feel like hammering into billion pieces ........................ really disappointed ..........................why did i buy this game................ppl were exited tor u **** kidding me..................... is this a game or a joke.......................... infinity ward why the hell u make these type of games................................ nd of course sledgehammer .................. feel like hammering into billion pieces ........................ really disappointed ..........................why did i buy this game................ppl were exited to get the game nd of course so many pre orders ............................ ill say mw3 is a rubbish nd if u buy it ........................ u r just keeping money in fire.................nd if someone talks about the campaign then plzz...............its so damm short ......leave bf3 or crysis or halo or killzone..............but this game really puts me off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111… Expand
  82. bitterroot1995
    Mar 14, 2012
    1
    Leave it to activision to release a new COD... EVERY FN YEAR! Seriously. First of all, its 100% the same as the crap before, with new maps, and worse graphics! The add ons and "elite" are overpriced crap. Most the fans hate this turd. The series needs to end, NOW. How many call of duty titles can they really make? Soon, there gonna make Spyro of duty, Crash of duty, or Skylanders of duty.
  83. thunderbug
    Mar 24, 2012
    4
    I have not even played the single player yet, and I don't plan on playing it, MW2 story went right out into crazy space and I cant see MW3 story being any better. With that in mind this review is based purely on the multiplayer Split screen and online. IMHO its a below average FPS, discounting the fact that its a repackage on MW2, the multiplayer is clunky with lag being more a decidingI have not even played the single player yet, and I don't plan on playing it, MW2 story went right out into crazy space and I cant see MW3 story being any better. With that in mind this review is based purely on the multiplayer Split screen and online. IMHO its a below average FPS, discounting the fact that its a repackage on MW2, the multiplayer is clunky with lag being more a deciding factor in victory than any relevant skill, there are crazy balance issues. the level system is boring and tedious especially when combined with the "gun levelling system" which is just a stupid filler idea to prolong game play, but the worst problem by a mile are the killstreaks, in this FIRST PERSON SHOOTER u get killed more often than not by a helicopter gunship or a bombing run, missile launched from a drone or some other weapon system completely unrelated to the term FPS, in the average game after doing some counting i found i get kill only 15% of the time by a gun, the rest is some form of air strike. To sum it up its too much bells and whistles and not enough FPS. If you want a FPS that is just that a First person shooter i would not recommend this game, if u want a skill less frag fest with enough helicopter gun ships, stealth bombers and remote control missiles to replace the car as the accepted mode of transport. more explosions than people and a game decided by lag not seen since the days of dial up then MW3 is for you, i got my copy for £25, but i had to pay full retail £44.99 i would have been so annoyed.… Expand
  84. rhetoricmonkey
    Nov 30, 2011
    3
    Fun on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 3 for multiplayer.
    Frustration on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 7 for multiplayer.
    Some weapons have been gimped instead of removed. Single player is the best part of this game, unfortunately I bought it primarily for the multiplayer. Floating network. Aka no dedicated servers so your experience depends heavily on your connection to the host player who has the    Fun on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 3 for multiplayer.
    Frustration on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 7 for multiplayer.
    Some weapons have been gimped instead of removed.
    Single player is the best part of this game, unfortunately I bought it primarily for the multiplayer.
    Floating network. Aka no dedicated servers so your experience depends heavily on your connection to the host player who has the best advantage.
    Hit detection, delayed kills.
    OMG spawns!
    Graphics look old but crisp; cleaned up MW2.
    A last note about this game is that it provides more frustration than my wallet can tolerate. I'll have to be hard pressed to buy the next title in this series.    … Expand
  85. MoeLester
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 2 repackaged as another $60 game.
    For the past 3 installments Call of Duty has been the biggest rip-off of the gaming universe, re-using textures, animations and even sounds. These games are nowhere near the $60 price they're advertised for. I hope to see this franchise halt at a dead stop as it's just stagnating.
    I sincerely hope Activision would go bankrupt for being a    Modern Warfare 2 repackaged as another $60 game.
    For the past 3 installments Call of Duty has been the biggest rip-off of the gaming universe, re-using textures, animations and even sounds. These games are nowhere near the $60 price they're advertised for. I hope to see this franchise halt at a dead stop as it's just stagnating.

    I sincerely hope Activision would go bankrupt for being a dirty publisher forcing developers to make games under such a short time span. They see customers as sheep that will buy anything and I will h ave none of it.    … Expand
  86. Thylkerisis
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Le jeu des boeuf et des wesh wesh, aucunes évolutions, pan pan boum boum, vive l'amérique.
    Un substitut pénien, certainement très efficaces pour l'armée de moutons qui l'achètera.
  87. MrCaca000
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    Pus pus pus pus pus pus that's how the freaking weapons sound in this game. Now, don't get me started on the actual game mechanics. *Flawless game* my ass.
  88. No_LiMiT
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Simply the worst game that ever came out. The dev guy asked on twitter for people to rate it up and for that alone it deserves to be downrated to hell.
    Story is bad, gameplay is same as in other ones, this could have been DLC to mw1.
  89. Blitz45
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    What is there to say about this milked out franchise? Will there be Mappacks 15 dollars a set? ofcourse we do not need to worry about that. But when you look at the total package modernwarfare brings you just have to realize the game itself has not innovated since MW1 MW2 was a good inceremental update but MW3 just seems to be more of the same. A underwater level, A chase scene. ThereWhat is there to say about this milked out franchise? Will there be Mappacks 15 dollars a set? ofcourse we do not need to worry about that. But when you look at the total package modernwarfare brings you just have to realize the game itself has not innovated since MW1 MW2 was a good inceremental update but MW3 just seems to be more of the same. A underwater level, A chase scene. There comes a point in time where the game becomes boring and repetitive. If i play MW1 or 2 and then 3 i realize that i am just playing MW 2.5. THe graphics are forgetable and its just plain a lazy release. The story is as usual boring, a 4 hour campaign is laughable and the multiplayer is just as broken as the first two.… Expand
  90. DMuhny
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Unfortunately, I'm going to have to give this game the lowest possible score. It looks and feels exactly like previous versions. There are no changes at all. The only new feature I could think of is that Kill Streaks work how they should have worked in the first place. Graphics are the same poor graphics of COD4 and MW2. The game is just all around not worth it. If a company wants to makeUnfortunately, I'm going to have to give this game the lowest possible score. It looks and feels exactly like previous versions. There are no changes at all. The only new feature I could think of is that Kill Streaks work how they should have worked in the first place. Graphics are the same poor graphics of COD4 and MW2. The game is just all around not worth it. If a company wants to make a new game...make a *New* game. Don't make a map pack and charge $60 for it. Only way I would recommend buying this, is if you can buy it used for less than $30. Ideally $20. I loved MW2, but the release of this game just offends me. I can't believe they thought they could get away with this. Oh well, there's plenty of other games out there right now.… Expand
  91. shez
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Boring and outdated in every single aspect, from the sound design, to the graphics and even the ingame menus, this game can't even dare exist agaist the other triple A competitors. You know what i'm talking about...It's more like...THE competitor.
  92. LocoElBob
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The same ole game on the same ole engine with the same ole gameplay, and at the same ole price of 59.99. YAY!!! Does Infinity Ward even bother to put effort into COD anymore?
  93. TENCESAR
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Disappointment in every way. This generation is saturated. It is a fact. But a number of Modern Warfare DLC I is a huge insult to gamers. The fate of the Call of Duty series is the same as PES: After losing in the evolutionary line basis using as a game years ago, lost ground to EA that at least tries to innovate with a new graphics engine and a proposal for a game more fun - focused onDisappointment in every way. This generation is saturated. It is a fact. But a number of Modern Warfare DLC I is a huge insult to gamers. The fate of the Call of Duty series is the same as PES: After losing in the evolutionary line basis using as a game years ago, lost ground to EA that at least tries to innovate with a new graphics engine and a proposal for a game more fun - focused on the simulation of war and numerous armed and able to drive vehicles. Not to mention, the destructible scenery, which in any MW3 ataqus thin wall resists the b52's. Do not buy this DLC. Activision help produce a game with responsibility and respect for the fans, not the mere hoax.
    Sorry my bad english    … Expand
  94. MB88
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Terrible game. Dated, incoherent, unbalanced and over priced. The single player is short but not short enough to make the holes in the plot disappear. And it lags terribly on the unbalanced, poorly designed multiplayer.
  95. MoneyWasted3rd
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game has the worlds best graphics, competing with minecraft with the best graphics as of now, it also has the best sound quality as it allows my ears to bleed out. Out of all CoD games this is the best, much better than its predecessors. Once i played it i realized this game is the worlds best it is so cool that the game has not improved since the last Modern warfare game, i "LOVED"This game has the worlds best graphics, competing with minecraft with the best graphics as of now, it also has the best sound quality as it allows my ears to bleed out. Out of all CoD games this is the best, much better than its predecessors. Once i played it i realized this game is the worlds best it is so cool that the game has not improved since the last Modern warfare game, i "LOVED" how the devs just copied and pasted, BRAVO to them. I believe this game is much better than Skyrim and other games that have actually taken the time to improve the quality, considering this game has improved so much i give the devs a rating of -10/10 the best possible rating.… Expand
  96. Astraya008
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    I admit, I prefer halo over cod. But I was extremely excited for this game! I got it at midnight, went home and threw it in. I beat the campaign. It was awesome. Wicked set pieces and there is always something going on. After that, I played what i was most excited for, spec ops. I played survival and liked it to a point. It was interesting and original but did not make me want to playI admit, I prefer halo over cod. But I was extremely excited for this game! I got it at midnight, went home and threw it in. I beat the campaign. It was awesome. Wicked set pieces and there is always something going on. After that, I played what i was most excited for, spec ops. I played survival and liked it to a point. It was interesting and original but did not make me want to play more. I enjoyed leveling up. But that was it. Then there was multiplayer. It's the thing I hate most about cod. I liked it the first game. But it's the same thing every game. Generally the same guns, generally the same gametypes, generally the same gameplay. I have to say it was innovative. I enjoyed it. But it was mw2 all over again. It's more like an update than a whole new game to me. Overall, highly disappointed. I recommend to buy this game just to eat it then throw up because you've tasted it before.… Expand
  97. Sigma89
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    I have been playing and enjoying cod since modern warfare so i wasnt really expecting any huge changes between this game and mw2 but even so this game didnt meet my low expectations. Right off of the start the menus and interfaces are almost identical to mw2, which isnt a big deal, but even the multiplayer looks and feels identical to mw2 excluding slightly different perks and even more opI have been playing and enjoying cod since modern warfare so i wasnt really expecting any huge changes between this game and mw2 but even so this game didnt meet my low expectations. Right off of the start the menus and interfaces are almost identical to mw2, which isnt a big deal, but even the multiplayer looks and feels identical to mw2 excluding slightly different perks and even more op killstreak rewards. This game does not justify the use of 3 it should have just been called patch update mw2.1. Cant justify the retail price for a four year old game slightly patched that i already own. Bottom line is that this games not even as good as black ops. Would not recommend this game to anyone...… Expand
  98. Geist
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I've now put about 10 hours into Modern Warfare 3 and all I feel is overwhelming disappointment. It's unfortunate that this series refuses to expand beyond the tired run and gun gameplay that it's known for. It has become a hard truth that as long as fans swarm in droves to buy what's popular, Infinity Ward and Treyarch will continue to churn out the same, rancid "if it isn't broke don'tI've now put about 10 hours into Modern Warfare 3 and all I feel is overwhelming disappointment. It's unfortunate that this series refuses to expand beyond the tired run and gun gameplay that it's known for. It has become a hard truth that as long as fans swarm in droves to buy what's popular, Infinity Ward and Treyarch will continue to churn out the same, rancid "if it isn't broke don't fix it" gameplay they have been spewing for years. This is nothing more than a giant map pack for Modern Warfare 2 with different names slapped on the same modes you've already been playing. Other shooters have already added so much more to the table. Battlefield continues to push the envelope with realistic physics and gunplay. Halo continues to explore new modes and different styles of play. Even games like Killzone had great things like the ability to lean in and out of cover. Modern Warfare 3 proves that the Call of Duty franchise has run out of gas and has nothing new to offer except millions of new dollars in Activisions pocket for the same thing you've bought 8 times already. Save your money, and if you must play, please do yourself a favor and rent first. Chances are you'll long for the glory days of Call of Duty 4 before your 5th hour of play.… Expand
  99. BARSI
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    same cod experience as the last two modern warfares, same storyline same action same buildings....
    http://www.finallevel.co.uk/2011/11/08/infinity-ward-recycle-buildings-on-mw3-straight-from-cod-4/

    also extreamily short single player, finished in one sitting.
  100. fishstick
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    ah, CoD.
    a game i've played since the first one, till the last one.
    i've always loved my CoD, but MW3? no. this is just THE perfect example of the thing what happens when a game becomes more about money, then about fun. I could imagine they think like: Hey! every child is going to get his parents to buy the new Modern warfare, so why not leave it the same? none of them will notice or    ah, CoD.
    a game i've played since the first one, till the last one.
    i've always loved my CoD, but MW3? no. this is just THE perfect example of the thing what happens when a game becomes more about money, then about fun.
    I could imagine they think like: Hey! every child is going to get his parents to buy the new Modern warfare, so why not leave it the same? none of them will notice or complain about it! CoD is a hype!
    this is a huge disappointement to me, and other "veteran" CoD players i know.
    the multiplayer is incredibly "old", it feels like im playing MW1/2 again, while i was hoping for something new, and truly unique to the CoD experience. the Campaign is reaaaally easy and linear, the story has cliches all over it, and the enemy's behave as stupid as ever.
    Also, the graphics are practically the same and the sounds dont sound intense or realistic.

    My CoD times are over,
    I want my 60$ back.    … Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Gamer Limit
    Jan 11, 2012
    85
    Ultimately, Modern Warfare 3 feels similar to it's brethren, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great game. The single player element is still exciting, and multiplayer has more options than ever – if you're a fan of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3 is a no brainer.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Dec 28, 2011
    84
    Modern Warfare 3, while still an excellent thrill ride in its own right, feels far too similar to MW2 or even Black Ops for my taste.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2011
    88
    I never expected Modern Warfare 3 to go toe-to-toe with EA's juggernaut this year, but it came out of the gates with a tour de force campaign and co-op mode. It loses points with a perhaps too-familiar multiplayer that caters to the juvenile on Xbox Live; though don't be mistaken, Modern Warfare 3 is one hell of a shooter and a highlight for a series that just won't die – no matter how much we wish it bloody would, at times.
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