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. Common
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    Relatively boring addition to an series with a habit of little to no innovation. Every copy of this sold is another nail in the coffin of gaming. While the engine is solid and the multiplayer is the same, it's suffocatingly similar to the prior games, and it stands up poorly next to BF3. For the sake of every gamer, and even for those who enjoy this series, don't buy it and do what youRelatively boring addition to an series with a habit of little to no innovation. Every copy of this sold is another nail in the coffin of gaming. While the engine is solid and the multiplayer is the same, it's suffocatingly similar to the prior games, and it stands up poorly next to BF3. For the sake of every gamer, and even for those who enjoy this series, don't buy it and do what you can to make them stop forcing out these bland, cookie cutter games.… Expand
  2. Doogiewoogie
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Its exactly like every other COD game fun, but repetitive. I don't understand how they can sell the same game year after year. For that reason alone I cannot recommend this game. It is essentially a glorified expansion pack that sells for 60$. Instead of releasing a new version every year they need to spend some time and improve the game. The multiplayer is good, but it could easilyIts exactly like every other COD game fun, but repetitive. I don't understand how they can sell the same game year after year. For that reason alone I cannot recommend this game. It is essentially a glorified expansion pack that sells for 60$. Instead of releasing a new version every year they need to spend some time and improve the game. The multiplayer is good, but it could easily be made better. The maps are way to small and feel like corridors in a dungeon. The guns are unbalanced and it is likely that you will only see a limited number on the map at anyone time. its a lazy effort, by an increasingly lazy game. Spend more time and make a quality product.… Expand
  3. Polska94
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Mw 3.0 is a massive disappointment. The level design in this game is the poorest attempt by any call of duty, survival mode is terrible and just bad in general the only good step forward are the kill streaks.. That is seriously the only good thing about it. It's not worth a 0 out of 10 on it's own but compared to what it should be then yes it deserves the 0.
  4. kackarot00
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    This is the exact same game as MW1, MW2 and Black Ops. No innovation whatsoever. Yawn... Waste of time going through the multiplayer as it doesn't feel as rewarding when it is the exact same experience AGAIN...
  5. rcXO
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Campaign (more like interactive movie) is was way way to short, still sort of fun.

    Multiplayer was the same as MW2, WAW and black cops. Black Cops is still better. Graphics were ok but only underage and uneducated gamers care about that, why am i even talking about it. For those that say its the same because it worked the first time, well how many more are you going to buy then? When does    Campaign (more like interactive movie) is was way way to short, still sort of fun.

    Multiplayer was the same as MW2, WAW and black cops. Black Cops is still better. Graphics were ok but only underage and uneducated gamers care about that, why am i even talking about it. For those that say its the same because it worked the first time, well how many more are you going to buy then? When does it stop? Will you keep buying the same rehashes just because the original was good? Its completely obvious this game was rushed and was only a money grab. Gratz to sledgehammer for cashing in though.    … Expand
  6. Falconburst
    Dec 21, 2011
    0
    Why the **** would anyone think to support this repost of a game? This is just a **** over-hyped over-priced map pack that is getting a lot more attention than what it deserves.
  7. chr0nicgamer
    Dec 21, 2011
    1
    Honestly I was once in love with CoD.I started playing CoD on the computer when I was 7 (15 now) and have since switched to console. I was a fanboy like no other racked 32+ days in CoD4 and still play it even today. MW2 left me frustrated with the glitches(Javelin mainly) that simply ruined the game. One thing I liked was that the mw2 was a bit of a change, they innovated some things.Honestly I was once in love with CoD.I started playing CoD on the computer when I was 7 (15 now) and have since switched to console. I was a fanboy like no other racked 32+ days in CoD4 and still play it even today. MW2 left me frustrated with the glitches(Javelin mainly) that simply ruined the game. One thing I liked was that the mw2 was a bit of a change, they innovated some things. Anyways, MW3 in my opinion is utter crap. There was no update on the engine, or innovation in the game. They failed to fix nagging issues from MW2 which have now carried over and are in fact worse. The balance of weaponry is pitiful in my view and the maps are absolute crap. When I first put in the disk I thought I was playing MW2. The graphics are the same, the weapon unbalance is the same, and the killstreaks are still overpowered. The campaign was predictable, quick action, stuff blowing up, and cinematic moments. Honestly, buy Battlefield, I'll be selling my MW3 soon, add me 360: Chr0nic STIDs… Expand
  8. Hiei987
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game is just another death knell of the FPS genre. Activision is riding previous success by releasing yet another clone that adds nothing progressive to the series. It's unfortunate that the massive amount of money they make is not being used to create something new. It appears this time they didn't even bother to update the graphics, despite the amazing graphics in their competitor'sThis game is just another death knell of the FPS genre. Activision is riding previous success by releasing yet another clone that adds nothing progressive to the series. It's unfortunate that the massive amount of money they make is not being used to create something new. It appears this time they didn't even bother to update the graphics, despite the amazing graphics in their competitor's Battlefield 3. There are many great games coming out in the following months, don't waste your money on this one.… Expand
  9. brucehustle
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    A 3 hour campaign with a terrible story. Retread multiplayer still with the same pipsqueak 12 years olds. Much like the Madden series, a complete lack of innovation. Do yourself a favor and spend your money on a game like Saints Row or BatmanAC or Skyrim were the developers work to earn your 60 dollars.
  10. Hugodastrevas
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The Single player it's so stupid i wanted to cry and the multiplayer it's ... well... fine i guess. But why am i playing this when i should be playing battlefield 3 i will never know.
  11. crun
    Nov 8, 2011
    3
    The game is plain bad. It's sad that with each game since CoD4, this franchise keeps going backwards. Lack of dedicated ranked server is awful. The biggest change when compared to MW2 is weapon leveling, lol. They just copy-pasted 90% stuff to their "new" game
  12. MadDad
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Deeply disappointed! I have played most fanchises of Activision who has - unfortunately degenerated to a pur cash generating machine completely neglecting their real clients, the gamers. Modern Warfare 3 is at its best a Modern Warfare 2 1.5. Activision, and this is for sure will not see me again.

    Buy Battlefield 3! Enter war and feel it.
  13. TheGregward
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    The quality of this game is not a factor-- the fact is that it's been done before. This offers nothing new to the market and offers no new directions to strive towards. Regardless of whether or not this game is good will not hinder the sales. I have extreme doubts upon anyone waiting for reviews to buy this game. If you're a fan, then you'll buy it.

    I personally don't see the appeal.    The quality of this game is not a factor-- the fact is that it's been done before. This offers nothing new to the market and offers no new directions to strive towards. Regardless of whether or not this game is good will not hinder the sales. I have extreme doubts upon anyone waiting for reviews to buy this game. If you're a fan, then you'll buy it.

    I personally don't see the appeal. So little of this is strategy based.    … Expand
  14. juvenal1986
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    MW3 is not really reality as everyone expected me BF3 wins in a landslide over MW3, copies made â
  15. mamaloney
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game should be called modern map pack 3. it is the exact same thing as Modern Warfare 2, but with new skins. Battlefield 3 absolutely wipes the floor with this game, get that instead.
  16. bozdvr
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    I've tried and I've tried COD MW3 but, there is nothing innovative about you. This game lacks the online game play of BF3 and it's predecessor Black OPS. I'm going to rate the overall game with graphics, game play online and campaign, and network reliability. Graphics I give a 2. I agree with another person who said this game looks the same as if it were made five years ago. After allI've tried and I've tried COD MW3 but, there is nothing innovative about you. This game lacks the online game play of BF3 and it's predecessor Black OPS. I'm going to rate the overall game with graphics, game play online and campaign, and network reliability. Graphics I give a 2. I agree with another person who said this game looks the same as if it were made five years ago. After all the hype I would expect graphics like BF3 or better. Game play online I give a 1. Same small maps, sniper killers who don't need to aim, and when you shoot a guy with a full clip he finally dies. Even the elite version is poorly designed. Campaign game play is a 4. Again, the graphics are dated, the AI is not very smart, and almost all the weapons sound the same. Network reliability I give a 10. I don't think I had a dropped connection yet. However, with graphics like that, there isn't much to render. lol So my overall score is 1.5 because the network connectivity is a non factor. Wake UP Activision! Produce a game worth playing. This one is going back.… Expand
  17. Nerdfuryz
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Absolute rubbish, same thing as Modern Warfare 2. Yes they made some gun advancements, but compared to other games it is about as good as your Nintendo 64 games. Do yourself a favor DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.
  18. R3T4RD_STRONG
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    This game is just plain awful. Graphics are terrible and maps are like mw2 and black ops maps had babies. I'm thoroughly disappointed with this game.
  19. youngmoe89
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    honestly I'm just tired of the bull****. i mean come on , this game makes millions of dollars every release and still no innovation. come on would some realism kill you. really, activision only cares about the money amd infinity ward sucks now so try again. or maybe not.
  20. Kohare
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Can't afford to purchase MW3? Don't worry! It's the exact same game as it's predecessor, only with a lackluster campaign and a disappointing finish. MW2 is superior without fail. Do yourselves a favor and return this abomination.
  21. Xandie
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Having played this it is just terrible. A more correct term for this is MW2.5. I mean this is totally what I was expecting, another clone with the same graphics as it was in 2006 and same same everything as the other Call of Duty's.
  22. hitman1398
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    damn i meant to put the rating at a 4. and for the most part i would give it a lower score but that would be out of how pissed I'm on how crappy this game is. If I used my emotions with the rating i would give it a 1 to show how bad the chopped and pasted the game and charged $60. And sorry to everybody for me giving the game a ten. had no plans on doing that but this is my first timedamn i meant to put the rating at a 4. and for the most part i would give it a lower score but that would be out of how pissed I'm on how crappy this game is. If I used my emotions with the rating i would give it a 1 to show how bad the chopped and pasted the game and charged $60. And sorry to everybody for me giving the game a ten. had no plans on doing that but this is my first time commenting on this website and forgot to move the scale. Is there anybody out there that can tell me how to change the rating for a comment I already submitted?… Expand
  23. SkipperPenguin
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Bait and switch...originally, ads said; pre-order and get 1 year of Elite for free...when I picked up my pre-order...I got zilch...not even a freaking poster. Are you kidding me? Every game rewards pre-orders...MW3 gave me nothing. As for gameplay...its a $60 map pack for MW2. In this economy, games should get better, not stale. MW3 feels like an old game with some spit and polish. NotBait and switch...originally, ads said; pre-order and get 1 year of Elite for free...when I picked up my pre-order...I got zilch...not even a freaking poster. Are you kidding me? Every game rewards pre-orders...MW3 gave me nothing. As for gameplay...its a $60 map pack for MW2. In this economy, games should get better, not stale. MW3 feels like an old game with some spit and polish. Not worth the money at all. I'll trade this in and keep Black Ops.… Expand
  24. fultz4
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I feel cheated. I feel like Activision got greedy and lazy. They took 2-3 years to make new maps, a couple new guns, and a made "zombies" with guns. And now there is ELITE!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME. I've been playing COD since the first game. I own them own. Elite is only Activision trying to bleed more money out of the franchise. If they cared about fans they would have included that into theI feel cheated. I feel like Activision got greedy and lazy. They took 2-3 years to make new maps, a couple new guns, and a made "zombies" with guns. And now there is ELITE!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME. I've been playing COD since the first game. I own them own. Elite is only Activision trying to bleed more money out of the franchise. If they cared about fans they would have included that into the game. This is all f#$#ed up. Congrats you created the highest priced map pack ever.… Expand
  25. jkenney
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    What a letdown. A zero is warranted for this game only because of how similar it is to a game made 2 years ago. The COD series is headed down the same path as sports games who add only a few minor features to their games so that they can keep some ideas for next year. This game should be DLC...not an entirely new piece of software.
  26. Dano1138
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Cut and paste of the old games. Story was butchered. Multiplayer died quick. No new creative content at all. I hope Call of Duty is shamed forever due to this trash.
  27. mclakers
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    Same game as MW, MW2. short campaign, about 5-6 hrs. I honestly thought it would be a lot better. I should of listened to everyone's users review. Just threw 60 bucks down the drain. I recommend a rental at most.
  28. Situations
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    If you own Cod4 then you don't need MW2 or MW3. In order for a game to be worth the $60 price tag it needs to be a unique experience that will last you more than a few months. It costs in the ballpark of $50 per year for XBL plus $60 per year for every COD plus $10 here and there for DLC (which is a huge customer rip-off in general) $50 for COD Elite (which is laughable)..taxes includedIf you own Cod4 then you don't need MW2 or MW3. In order for a game to be worth the $60 price tag it needs to be a unique experience that will last you more than a few months. It costs in the ballpark of $50 per year for XBL plus $60 per year for every COD plus $10 here and there for DLC (which is a huge customer rip-off in general) $50 for COD Elite (which is laughable)..taxes included we are upwards of $200 to play MW3 online for XBL. If this were the only shooter available then maybe I could understand but with Halo's, Gears, BF and countless others I just don't understand the Hype for this game. I enjoy CoD but passed on this. Id rather spend $50 on Halo Anniversary (which is an actual re-make) and the reason I bought an Xbox 10 years ago and XBL when Halo2 came out.… Expand
  29. PTiger
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Should've been MW2 DLC...graphics are mediocre...character models and animations are recycled...controls feel dated...producing these game far too fast...story is a michael bay cliche...I suggest giving BF3 a try
  30. Pygy
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This is basically the same as MW2! I wasted my money. I basically bought this game 2 years ago!
    They didn't add much, it's basically the same thing. They should have created a new engine.
  31. romper
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Nothing new in MW3 its recycled. Did not enjoy this one at all. If you have played this one you have played them all. New weapons and a few others changes that were implemented in the game do not equal a new game. What is going on here? How can you give this anything higher than a 5? Its a fail for me. Single player is ok but multiplayer is silly!
  32. DeconstruKt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I don't understand how its getting good reviews, it's pretty much a copy and paste job.. including the online.. even the Multiplayer remains unchanged.. just new perks/killstreaks and smaller maps.. Just the 5 hour campaign + a new mode

    I wish people actually gave it bad reviews so and not fall into the hype so IW would work on more innovative things, but the pressure from Activision for    I don't understand how its getting good reviews, it's pretty much a copy and paste job.. including the online.. even the Multiplayer remains unchanged.. just new perks/killstreaks and smaller maps.. Just the 5 hour campaign + a new mode

    I wish people actually gave it bad reviews so and not fall into the hype so IW would work on more innovative things, but the pressure from Activision for yearly releases has turned this into the new Guitar Hero    … Expand
  33. ninpo17
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    i bought it mostly to just play with friends, but this game is unbearably repetitive. i already feel like this is like all its predecessors, just lightly updated. it is not worth the $60, but im sure many will "lick activisions butt hole".
  34. firewilley
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Game only took 9 months to make, where as the average COD game takes 19 months to make, I knew MW3 wasnt gonna be great, maybe Modern Warfare 2.5, but didnt even do that. Call of Duty 4? nope, COD4 was better, this game should be considered Call of Duty 3.5. Multiplayer maps seem like the developers just threw stuff together, had no vision for maps, all together trashed game.
  35. wigzisonfire
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 2.5

    Simply this game could have been an expansion pack to the last.

    There is NO innovation in this franchise whatsoever. It is sad to see for the guys that exploded the modern FPS franchise, they have forgotten what it was that made them stand out in the first place.

    Remember your audience, do something to wow them and then you will get your scores and your sales back.
  36. Condemnation88
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    So I get up this morning and see that Glen Schofield from Sledgehammer games has asked people to PLEASE come to Meta and "Right the Wrong" "suspiciously low" user score for MW3... Hey Glen guess what ???? This is what you get when you charge 60 bucks for a 4 hour campaign and the same dam Multi-player as the last 4 games... So I came to "Right the Wrong" low score... and to make itSo I get up this morning and see that Glen Schofield from Sledgehammer games has asked people to PLEASE come to Meta and "Right the Wrong" "suspiciously low" user score for MW3... Hey Glen guess what ???? This is what you get when you charge 60 bucks for a 4 hour campaign and the same dam Multi-player as the last 4 games... So I came to "Right the Wrong" low score... and to make it appropriately LOWER... The masses have spoken. !!!… Expand
  37. drazat
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This is just a re hash of the last couple of MW games nothing in here that could not have been done with a map pack.Dont waste your time on this lazy re hash.
  38. bjaronik
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I can honestly say this is the worst Call of Duty game, it won't be long until Activision ruins another franchise like they did Guitar Hero. I didn't realize Call of Duty could be made even more mindless then other titles in the franchise. MW3 is MW2, where are the new guns? A price tag of $60 is absolutely ridiculous for a game that is simply a huge map pack. Battlefield 3 is farI can honestly say this is the worst Call of Duty game, it won't be long until Activision ruins another franchise like they did Guitar Hero. I didn't realize Call of Duty could be made even more mindless then other titles in the franchise. MW3 is MW2, where are the new guns? A price tag of $60 is absolutely ridiculous for a game that is simply a huge map pack. Battlefield 3 is far superior than this Call of Duty. No thought went into this game other than the artistic design of the maps. Then adding Call of Duty Elite, for a fee is where I draw the line. This is the last Call of Duty I will ever buy. Battlefield 3 has Call of Duty Elite, its called battlelog.battlefield.com and its 100% free.… Expand
  39. Maxxgold
    Sep 11, 2022
    4
    I initially gave this game a good rating and got upset with all the people leaving negative reviews. Well things have changed. Elite service which I paid 50 dollars for still doesn't work. The lag compensation is so bad that this game is just not fun anymore. I have a 25 up and 25 down with a 17 millisecond ping to the call of duty servers but for some reason Infinity Wards punishes peopleI initially gave this game a good rating and got upset with all the people leaving negative reviews. Well things have changed. Elite service which I paid 50 dollars for still doesn't work. The lag compensation is so bad that this game is just not fun anymore. I have a 25 up and 25 down with a 17 millisecond ping to the call of duty servers but for some reason Infinity Wards punishes people with good internet connections with something called lag compensation which gives the guy with **** internet service the advantage. Even when that's not happening the game is just utter garbage. I mean really ??? No dedicated servers for a game that is going to make over a billion dollars. I will never buy another Moderen Warfare game again.… Expand
  40. Mercarcher
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Normally Map packs for MW2 cost $15, this one costs 4x that amount and has a bug where your profile will be reset when you buy it.

    My advice, wait till its in the $5 bargain bin.
  41. Zxrtx_Gaming
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    The critics were paid by Activision to give this game a good rating so none of the critic reviews mean anything. The ones who you should be listening to are us. The consumers. The ones that actually have to save money because we don't have the money to just buy every game out there like those big companies do. And this game ladies and gentlemen, is just awful. Terrible graphics, boringThe critics were paid by Activision to give this game a good rating so none of the critic reviews mean anything. The ones who you should be listening to are us. The consumers. The ones that actually have to save money because we don't have the money to just buy every game out there like those big companies do. And this game ladies and gentlemen, is just awful. Terrible graphics, boring game play (worst than Black Ops), stupid cutscenes and the multiplayer is just the worse part about this game. Save yourselves $60 and spend it on games that are actually worth spending this holiday like Battlefield 3 or Skyrim. Those games deserves your $60, not this.… Expand
  42. darkfury23
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Can't even tell the difference between this and original modern warfare. There's a reason they come out with so many games and so many map packs...its because they want one thing, and it looks like an "S" with a vertical line through it.
  43. kwicky123
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game is the biggest waste of money ever I mean its got the same graphics same game play and plus the maps seem so familiar. No one get this game as the al is so s**t and there are so many noobs and campers it just feels like the same game
  44. dntshoot
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Its the same game as modern warfare 2. Save your money and Just buy that.the I feel scorelike I've scammed. The same predictable slow motion scenes, same multiplayer, lack of maps ass last time. I assume they are just holding the maps to release as 'downloadable content' in order to make more money off us. Shame on meta critic for giving them the score they did.
  45. Bsteiner36
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    The sound is horrible, the game play is horrible, the fun is negative, the excitement is none. This game is terrible. I loved BLOPS, and MW2, and COD4, they were all great. This game is exactly what a 13 year old on a sugar rush is looking for. Constantly being shot from behind, horrible lag, horrible hit detection. I want my money back. If you check gamestop they will give you $30The sound is horrible, the game play is horrible, the fun is negative, the excitement is none. This game is terrible. I loved BLOPS, and MW2, and COD4, they were all great. This game is exactly what a 13 year old on a sugar rush is looking for. Constantly being shot from behind, horrible lag, horrible hit detection. I want my money back. If you check gamestop they will give you $30 in store credit if you return the game before 1/7/2011. I am looking forward to that.… Expand
  46. callofdutysucks
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    wow this game looks like the same old **** as the last one, and the one before that, and the one before that, and the one before that! Why do they keep recycling this crap like anyone even wants to play this other than little kids! don't buy this game, spend the money on a loved one, or alternatively spend it on bleach to put in your eyes to go blind! That would be a better use ofwow this game looks like the same old **** as the last one, and the one before that, and the one before that, and the one before that! Why do they keep recycling this crap like anyone even wants to play this other than little kids! don't buy this game, spend the money on a loved one, or alternatively spend it on bleach to put in your eyes to go blind! That would be a better use of £40!!!… Expand
  47. infinitieva
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I got this game knowing it would be very similar to all CoD games but after playing for about 15 min I honestly felt scammed, its pretty much the exact same game....why an i paying $60 for a black ops expansion? I also bough battlefield 3, and while the game play is similar its greatly refreshed, CoD needs to go outside the box more...I think this will be my last CoD MWF game =(
  48. NotGunnaLie
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I'm not gunna lie, this game is highly disappointing. Also, I've noticed a trend in all the cod reviews. It's basically paid critics vs user reviewers. Obviously the paid ones are going to give the game a much higher score even though it's **** and the users are going to give the game the score it deserves.
  49. AlanPartridge
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    >2011
    >Paying full price for a map pack
    >ISHYGDDT

    If you enjoy paying $60 for the same recycled crap over and over then feel free to purchase this. At most, this should be a $15 map pack + campaign. Oh wait, this is Activision we are talking about here.
  50. AeroZeppelinIV
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Evolution of Call of Duty.

    Call of Duty: The Start CoD Finest Hour: The Fix CoD 2: The Upgrade CoD 2 Big Red One: The Awesome Multiplayer CoD 3: The First Sack Of **** CoD 4 Modern Warfare: The Game That Made History CoD World at War: The Zombies CoD MW2: The Game That Was Fun For 1 Day CoD Black Ops: The Made You Pissed CoD MW3: The First Game In History That Endorses Suicide    Evolution of Call of Duty.

    Call of Duty: The Start
    CoD Finest Hour: The Fix
    CoD 2: The Upgrade
    CoD 2 Big Red One: The Awesome Multiplayer
    CoD 3: The First Sack Of ****
    CoD 4 Modern Warfare: The Game That Made History
    CoD World at War: The Zombies
    CoD MW2: The Game That Was Fun For 1 Day
    CoD Black Ops: The Made You Pissed
    CoD MW3: The First Game In History That Endorses Suicide

    Battlefield 3 anyone?    … Expand
  51. FarmerGeddon
    Nov 13, 2011
    4
    Ok I played MW3 for around 7 or 8 hours when I gave it a score of 4. Now I've had around 30 hours on the game I'm still giving it a 4, my first instincts were . Ok the campaign is good and like being immersed in your very own action movie but multiplayer is where most people are going to spend their time and it just doesn't live up to the standards set before. The maps are all very similarOk I played MW3 for around 7 or 8 hours when I gave it a score of 4. Now I've had around 30 hours on the game I'm still giving it a 4, my first instincts were . Ok the campaign is good and like being immersed in your very own action movie but multiplayer is where most people are going to spend their time and it just doesn't live up to the standards set before. The maps are all very similar in feel, closed close combat maps with few open spaces and half the size of some of the MW2 maps, when playing with 12 to a team it is incredibly cluttered and teamwork is impossible. Larger maps with an emphasis on teamwork would have been an innovation I could have lived with but it's the same old running and gunning and the victories go to those with machine pistols and sprint. The much touted new weapons etc don't make that much a difference really because the maps are so small you only really need an auto and a quick trigger finger.
    Comparing it to BF3 is a waste of time as they really are totally different games, comparing it to it's predecessor MW2 or Black Ops more appropriate and sadly MW3 doesn't stack, MW2 is still a superb game and I regret trading in my copy of Black Ops for MW3.
    I would have been happy to pay 15 euro ($ 22) for this as an expansion but paying around 69 euros ($ 95) is a bit of a rip off to say the least.    … Expand
  52. Kagozuma
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This FPS has just released? In 2011? Let me laugh !! There is no evolution since CoDMW... Just a new campaign, heavier textures and new weapons, not a new game. More than $15 for this, it's just a joke ! There is no game development and no expensive work to release this game.
  53. Veteran360
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    After recently doing an article that examined how franchises are destroying innovation in the videogame industry, one of the most popular games in the industry has just launched that represents what was talked about in this article very well. Call of Duty is a prime example of one of the franchises that rely on its previous titles for sales. With the most recent release of Modern Warfare 3After recently doing an article that examined how franchises are destroying innovation in the videogame industry, one of the most popular games in the industry has just launched that represents what was talked about in this article very well. Call of Duty is a prime example of one of the franchises that rely on its previous titles for sales. With the most recent release of Modern Warfare 3 being a title that is equivalent to a large DLC package. To add on to this, Activision has already announced a new Call of Duty title release for 2012, in which I will be very surprised to see any type of innovation included. Call of Duty made its major break into the gaming world with the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. This is the first time the franchise underwent major changes, which in turn brought major changes into many shooters that are seen today. Now it seems that each consecutive Call of Duty title is simply giving us rehashed content, with the exception of Modern Warfare 2, which should be considered a legitimate sequel.

    After this franchise went mainstream and captured a large fan base it decided to simply feed repetitively off of these fans. If you were to put up a screenshot of Modern Warfare 3 beside one of Modern Warfare 2, most people could not tell the difference. The developers of this game even decided to directly import a building from Call of Duty 4 into Modern Warfare 3, you can take a look at the video in the section to the left. This game simply added a few new weapon attachments, some new maps, changed the game modes a little, and slapped a new title over the front of the case. This is the perfect example of how certain game franchises are ruining innovation in the industry. The only thing that the Call of Duty franchise has changed since the release of Modern Warfare 2 is its marketing campaign, which is the real reason the title is still so popular.    … Expand
  54. jameswoo
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    MW3 online is too fast paced and unbalanced. Faster than Black Ops and even MW2. Maps are too small and congested. Graphics look like crap compared to BF3, look worse than Black Ops too. Weapons sound tinny and surround sound effects are almost nonexistent, so it sounds worse than Black Ops too. MW3 single player is not much better, same tired running and gunning action with noMW3 online is too fast paced and unbalanced. Faster than Black Ops and even MW2. Maps are too small and congested. Graphics look like crap compared to BF3, look worse than Black Ops too. Weapons sound tinny and surround sound effects are almost nonexistent, so it sounds worse than Black Ops too. MW3 single player is not much better, same tired running and gunning action with no tactics required. Almost like watching an action movie with lots of explosions but not so interesting story. The good old Infinity Ward would not produce this piece of crap.… Expand
  55. Greenlemonade
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Sadly, nothing significant has changed since Modern Warfare 1.
    This is a shameless cash grab with nothing new to offer players. Everything added would hardly be worth a 20 dollar expansion let alone an 60 dollar game.
    If players would stop forking over their cash, then maybe Activision and other game publishers would release more interesting games. This game wasn't worth the time I    Sadly, nothing significant has changed since Modern Warfare 1.
    This is a shameless cash grab with nothing new to offer players. Everything added would hardly be worth a 20 dollar expansion let alone an 60 dollar game.

    If players would stop forking over their cash, then maybe Activision and other game publishers would release more interesting games. This game wasn't worth the time I spent playing it at a friends house as I wouldn't pay for this carbon copy.    … Expand
  56. Masterchocobill
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Same as it's predecessors. Nothing ground breaking, original or intuitive has been added to this latest outing. Activision really just are selling people the same again with slightly updated graphics. Same old modders, hackers and racist 12 year old kids playing online. Elite is a rip off that is not even working. Spend your money else where on a more deserving franchise that doesn't treatSame as it's predecessors. Nothing ground breaking, original or intuitive has been added to this latest outing. Activision really just are selling people the same again with slightly updated graphics. Same old modders, hackers and racist 12 year old kids playing online. Elite is a rip off that is not even working. Spend your money else where on a more deserving franchise that doesn't treat people like idiots. Repackaging the same game every year is not on.… Expand
  57. Freeshnik
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Developers are lazy bastards! Same engine for 4 year, even sound without changes! 2011 year on the street, but we offer us to walk on scripts, jumps on scripts, drive on scripts. story is ok, but all other aspects of game are trash.
  58. iJesseee
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Ever since MW2, the call of duty series has gone completely downhill. This terrible game is no exception. Although I've only played about 6 hours online, so far the game is a lot worse than Black Ops, and I doubt it will improve much even with a plethora of TU's.
  59. LucYan03
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Terrible, terrible game. The multiplayer is lackluster, especially if you have played 'Battlefield 3', you will feel like you've stepped back in time 6-7 years. The graphics are brown and grey and decay-esque, the gun sounds are horrible. The realism does not exist, there is no recoil on the weapons.. The maps are very very small and stellar. The only reason I gave this a 1 rating isTerrible, terrible game. The multiplayer is lackluster, especially if you have played 'Battlefield 3', you will feel like you've stepped back in time 6-7 years. The graphics are brown and grey and decay-esque, the gun sounds are horrible. The realism does not exist, there is no recoil on the weapons.. The maps are very very small and stellar. The only reason I gave this a 1 rating is because the single player story mode is worth that much. Torrent it, but do not under any circumstances buy this game.… Expand
  60. Kraut
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Worthless PoS, same EXACT lagfest as MW2, nothing changed at all, the maps blow, are WAY too small, and make absolutely NO sense. IW has destroyed a once great series.
  61. Velsuan
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    A great game, only if you haven't played to the others in the row. I give this game a 0 for the lame 'professional' reviewers who do NOT review the game but have an affair with Activision. A Shame!... In itself, the game could reach a good score... 7.5/10 for the multiplayers and 4.5/10 for the single player.
  62. xRadio
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    It's not really a surprise to anyone that MW3 is pretty much more of the same. The campaign follows the same formula that the past games have. The ending is really predictable, as well, and is almost exactly like MW2's.

    The multiplayer feels the same as MW2. The weapons and secondary weapons are essentially the same as in the past MW games, with a couple of new mediocre weapons. The new    It's not really a surprise to anyone that MW3 is pretty much more of the same. The campaign follows the same formula that the past games have. The ending is really predictable, as well, and is almost exactly like MW2's.

    The multiplayer feels the same as MW2. The weapons and secondary weapons are essentially the same as in the past MW games, with a couple of new mediocre weapons. The new game modes are alright, but nothing that I'd want to play for more than a few minutes. Overall, the multiplayer is enjoyable for a while, but it's pretty much just more of MW2. I really don't see myself playing this game for more than a month.    … Expand
  63. Splicer0
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    It's the exact same game they've put out the last 5 years! $60 for a mediocre expansion pack? This has got to be a terrible joke right? When does the fun part come?
  64. SmearierAnemone
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I watched the commercial for MW3 so that qualifies my ability to review this game. Are you people that give this game good reviews blind? Do you not notice that even the cutscenes graphics can't even compare to BF3's in game graphics? do yourselves a favor and crush up and disc to small bits and eat it, you must have already ate paint chips when you were born if you even consider this gameI watched the commercial for MW3 so that qualifies my ability to review this game. Are you people that give this game good reviews blind? Do you not notice that even the cutscenes graphics can't even compare to BF3's in game graphics? do yourselves a favor and crush up and disc to small bits and eat it, you must have already ate paint chips when you were born if you even consider this game playable.… Expand
  65. penemue
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I'm going to make this quick but I'm going to make a strong point. Call of Duty is everything that is wrong with the video games industry today. I'm not going to tell you that BF3 is better, because I don't play that either, and the only CoDs I've played is CoD2, and the original Modern Warfare. Anyway here is what I wanted to say. Since when is a game acceptable when it has one raceI'm going to make this quick but I'm going to make a strong point. Call of Duty is everything that is wrong with the video games industry today. I'm not going to tell you that BF3 is better, because I don't play that either, and the only CoDs I've played is CoD2, and the original Modern Warfare. Anyway here is what I wanted to say. Since when is a game acceptable when it has one race violently pitted against another, since when is a game acceptable to have you slaughter thousands of innocent people in broad daylight, since when is it acceptable for a game to have you mercilessly kill a terrorist in prejudice, without the right to a fair trial. Since when is it acceptable for a game to brainwash millions of our children into thinking that war, racism, and murder is the norm, that is an enjoyable pastime that each and every person should enjoy. Tell me Infinity Ward, when is it value for money for a campaign in a game to last less than 5 hours for the average player, since when do games have a final "boss" which consists of QTE only, since when do games care not for gameplay, and lead you through a script like a movie, care not for story and put you through the most generic terrorist attack story 3 times over, since when do the composers put barely any effort into their compositions... and the game I'm describing still sells 3.6 million sales in one day. Call of Duty now, to me is not a game, it is a piece of media that pushes the War Agenda for the country of America, it is the epitome of buying a brand, or a name and not a product, (i.e. Apple,) it is the perfect way to desensitize our kids, and make them believe that war is the norm, and that a hero is a man who kills another man in the name of patriotism. This game ensures that we put our future, and by that I mean our children, one step further away from our dreams of the likes of World Peace, or a unified world, because this game, and yes, many others like it have prepared them so, and put them in the state of mind that this is the right thing to do. I remember when a game was about traveling through an unknown world, meeting new characters along the way, battling inhumane beasts and aliens along the way, choosing how to change the world for the better along the way, all whilst being asked philosophical and psychological questions along the way, and making me a better person along the way. I don't know what to say in closing but I will say this, CoD is not a video game.… Expand
  66. Gunna
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    You must be kidding, Activision!
    First I was not sure if I play MW2 instead MW3.
    Why? Due to the AI and the Graphic! Both are really bad! I´m not a Battlefield Fan boy, but sorry look at the graphic of MW3 and than look at the graphic of BF3. If you see BF3 you think Mw3 released 3 years ago! Of course the campaign seems to be nearly the same as in Mw2... Maybe the multiplayer    You must be kidding, Activision!
    First I was not sure if I play MW2 instead MW3.
    Why?
    Due to the AI and the Graphic! Both are really bad!
    I´m not a Battlefield Fan boy, but sorry look at the graphic of MW3 and than look at the graphic of BF3. If you see BF3 you think Mw3 released 3 years ago!
    Of course the campaign seems to be nearly the same as in Mw2...
    Maybe the multiplayer will be a little more fun, but i guess it will disappoint me like the rest of the game...
    I really can not understand why all Critic Reviews are that good, maybe the tester just love mw2 and want to play the same again - for 60$ with a new cover...    … Expand
  67. KILRbuny
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    *This review only encompasses the multiplayer aspect of the game* Modern Warefare 3 is a huge step backwards for the series. Not just a step back from Black Ops, but a step back from Modern Warfare 2. Every facet of the game is recycled, save for one or two new game modes, which are just slight variations of other game types that add nothing to the experience. The few new perks only*This review only encompasses the multiplayer aspect of the game* Modern Warefare 3 is a huge step backwards for the series. Not just a step back from Black Ops, but a step back from Modern Warfare 2. Every facet of the game is recycled, save for one or two new game modes, which are just slight variations of other game types that add nothing to the experience. The few new perks only enhance the lazy, fearful method of camping in the multiplayer, making it all the more easy for campers (read as 99% of the community) to play the game their way, creating an unfair playing ground for people who want to actually play. Adding even more crap to the steaming dumpster pile this game is is the fact that almost all of the maps feature cluttered messes littering the world, making it impossile to get around with any sort of sense. I guess learning where all the little pieces of junk you can trip on can help, but doing so would not be easy or fun. The game itself is not unplayable from a coding point of view, but the way people play do.

    Not totally the developer's fault, Modern Warfare 3 leaves a lot to be desired. The game feels like a precursor to the original in terms of playability, and adds only features that grant cheap players the ability to play even more cheaply. Overall score: 2 out of 10    … Expand
  68. Agrenost
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    like every COD game, just a reskin of the previous & a complete wase of time. if u want a real multiplayer experience play battlefield 3 instead. i want my 70 bucks back.
  69. nwmn9386
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Too many good games out for you to waste $60 on this repack of MW2. Professional reviews do their best, but I feel they have to score it well. COD:MW and Madden are the same thing.
  70. smashbro35
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I'm disgusted with myself for buying this game. NO ONE should be rewarded for this kind of crap it's like someone selling you for full price a car you just bought. Would you do that?
  71. Article_Reader
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is horrible! I can't believe i didn't listen to my cousin, Instead of waiting for Skyrim to release on friday I said to myself "Hey it's modern warfare 3, it has to be good" But I was very disappointed; It's basically the same game just with a new storyline (which wasn't that great) and the same multiplayer with a few new game modes but what I hated about multiplayer was theThis game is horrible! I can't believe i didn't listen to my cousin, Instead of waiting for Skyrim to release on friday I said to myself "Hey it's modern warfare 3, it has to be good" But I was very disappointed; It's basically the same game just with a new storyline (which wasn't that great) and the same multiplayer with a few new game modes but what I hated about multiplayer was the horrendous map design. It's just horrible probably the worst collection of maps in the whole series; As for the graphics lets just say not much as changed it's just the same game with a few new weapons and game modes but with the same paint job

    I'm thinking about selling it to gamestop, I doubt I'll get even half of what I paid for but at least I can spend that money towards a game that is worth getting    … Expand
  72. Hobbinator
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MW3 was one of the most anticipated titles in years. I didn't get my copy until about 11:00 AM on November 8th, and the was STILL quite a long line at my local Gamestop. Well, after getting home and popping in my copy of MW3, can't tell you how disappointed I was. I can truly say this was the worst effort put in by a game developer for a game with this magnitude. This game is simply the same graphics as MW2, extremely weak story line, and basically nothing has changed on the multiplayer. It amazes me that all the major review agencies, i.e. IGN, Game Informer etc didnt have the grapefruits to give it an accurate review, but I guess at the end of the day its all about $$$$$. And now MW3 game developer Glen Schofield is asking people to go on this site and give it better reviews? Hey moron, how about you make a better game. I hope you will all join me as I go to Gamestop and trade in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3.… Expand
  73. HarveyD
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    $60 dollars for a map pack, a 3 hour campaign and for hundreds of 12 year olds to tell me a lot of things I didn't know about my mom. I can't believe this game still makes money. This game is quite pathetic, and Infinity Ward is very lucky that most of us don't work for game review companies. Please bring back the old console games that didn't focus on crappy multiplayer and release the$60 dollars for a map pack, a 3 hour campaign and for hundreds of 12 year olds to tell me a lot of things I didn't know about my mom. I can't believe this game still makes money. This game is quite pathetic, and Infinity Ward is very lucky that most of us don't work for game review companies. Please bring back the old console games that didn't focus on crappy multiplayer and release the same game every year. Games that focused on an amazing single player experience, because playing online with console buddies was unheard of.… Expand
  74. Golem25
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Activision has once again failed to make their latest COD title stand out. Because, frankly, this is the umpteenth time COD 4 has been repackaged, with little to no innovation. The same broken Multiplayer, the same try-hard 4 hour long story, and soon the same overpriced map packs. It is truly a disgrace, the way Activision keeps confirming their greediness, and lack of interest for theirActivision has once again failed to make their latest COD title stand out. Because, frankly, this is the umpteenth time COD 4 has been repackaged, with little to no innovation. The same broken Multiplayer, the same try-hard 4 hour long story, and soon the same overpriced map packs. It is truly a disgrace, the way Activision keeps confirming their greediness, and lack of interest for their customers. This hasn`t bitten them yet, seeing as a lot of COD-players are very, very young. Too young to stand up and say "I will no longer let myself be milked dry like a cow. I will no longer let this company ruin gaming by repackaging the same game over and over again, therefore being a bad example for the rest". And even when the fans are a bit older, they still have ridiculously low standards, considering they like replaying the same broken game, over and over, paying 60 Dollars every year.

    Because of this greediness and laziness, COD MW3 deserves a 0, but I`ll give Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games 1 point for the effort.    … Expand
  75. beundertaker
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    this game is such a piece of trash what a waste of $60. I basically paid for the exact same iteration minus a crappy 6 hour campaign last year Plus an even crappier 4 hour campaign. I don't know why I got suckered into buying this game (trash media hype) but can guarantee I'm not falling for this scam again.
  76. mASTERbLASTER1
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    The essence of the COD series has been watered down and has lost it's zing. For those who like boring sequels, this is for you. For those who like BATTLEFIELD 3, you know what I"m talking about.
  77. XxHighCxX
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    So popped in this 63 dollar disk, played the single player threw the morning in 4 hours then went to work. Came home hopped on multiplayer got to level master sargent person rifleman whatever then threw my controller in sickness at the lag, poor graphics, and the constant bullet hose everyone produces. So last resort was spec ops, still I played for 20 minutes and lost interest and tradedSo popped in this 63 dollar disk, played the single player threw the morning in 4 hours then went to work. Came home hopped on multiplayer got to level master sargent person rifleman whatever then threw my controller in sickness at the lag, poor graphics, and the constant bullet hose everyone produces. So last resort was spec ops, still I played for 20 minutes and lost interest and traded out this crap disk for Black Ops for something that holds its value, zombies. So i'm sorry if you bought this disk that is overpriced and holds no value, get it into gamestop soon and you may come out with 25 dollars for something that people take time to make. Might as well just put Modern Warfare 12 and next year it will be Whatever Warfare 13… Expand
  78. Lambomania
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty has been the same piece of garbage every year.
    Yet so many purchase it every year.
    The worst shooter I have EVER played.
    It's EXACTLY like Call of Duty 4.
  79. bronstigebeer
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Tried this game in a store on a console and was COMPLETELY convinced I was playing MW2 the entire time. this game is an insult to the gaming community, it's a digital Bigmac; it smells and looks pretty tasty but after you've had a taste you just want to puke.
  80. Slider257
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Activision and Infinity Ward continue their monotonous runs of the Call of Duty franchise with yet another experience that is nearly identical to the same iterations the franchise has been putting out for years. There is a clear case of "fanboyism" that allows this franchise to continue to perform as well as it does and that is simply because fans of the series don't care aboutActivision and Infinity Ward continue their monotonous runs of the Call of Duty franchise with yet another experience that is nearly identical to the same iterations the franchise has been putting out for years. There is a clear case of "fanboyism" that allows this franchise to continue to perform as well as it does and that is simply because fans of the series don't care about innovation, individualism or any other aspect of game design, they simply want to shoot loud guns and see gruesome kills. Call of Duty's publishers should be ashamed that they are clearly only interested in milking franchises for as much money as they could possible get from consumers. However the blame clearly lies in the consumers and the fact that some people are willing to lay down hard earned dollars on the counter for the same game recycled again and again. I for one am done with Call of Duty and will happily not be looking back.… Expand
  81. insurgent
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Beyond bad. Maps are too small. Too much clutter on most maps. Lag is ridiculous. Animations are a joke.

    I have been a COD player since COD 2 on PC, and have loved the franchise even though the complete rehash that was MW2. I hoped something would change. I was sadly mistaken.

    Battlefield 3, here I come. This stale piece of **** game is the death of a franchise.
  82. Doonkey80
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same old overly rehashed gameplay and story with shinier graphics..... really nothing new to experience since MW1.... Sad but true. I wouldn't pay 60$ for this if I were you.
  83. RaiderMX
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Really this game is Moder Warfere "3"; I cant believe its another game. It feels too much like MW2 DLC. The gameplay is equal, the history is very "cliche" and predictable, and the multiplayer is the same of the last 4 games... really? I think this "Call of Duty" will die like "Guitar Hero". I will save in my memory CoD 2 and 4. The others are only DLCs with a full-game cost.
  84. mors125
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game was a bit boring. Graphics engine seemed a little dated and Multiplayer kept crashing. I much prefer Battlefield 3. I also noticed that the xbox-360 version seemed to be a bit clippy, with the frame-rate dropping quite a lot. Compared to my friend's ps3 version the graphics were much worse too, with the textures being a real disappointment. Also the sound was very 'tinny'.
  85. SlumDogEpiphany
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I remember when a sequel to a game meant innovation. I remember when developers were judged based on innovation in addition to the quality of the game. Mw3 is a structurally solid game, and why shouldn't it be, it is the same formula since call of duty 4. So while the mechanics work well, they offer nothing new. It is the same game as black ops with a new coat of paint , and some new maps.I remember when a sequel to a game meant innovation. I remember when developers were judged based on innovation in addition to the quality of the game. Mw3 is a structurally solid game, and why shouldn't it be, it is the same formula since call of duty 4. So while the mechanics work well, they offer nothing new. It is the same game as black ops with a new coat of paint , and some new maps. There is nothing new here, If you are looking for a fresh experience then look somewhere else , maybe buy an indi game. If you are looking for the same familiar multiplayer you love from the series , than just save your money and go back to black ops. The game is simply a cash in , pure and simple.… Expand
  86. MeatBall
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Total over hyped trash, same game different year. Save yourself $60 and play the Call of Duty game you already have! This game should just be sold as a MW2 expansion pack. The game literally reuses textures and models from past CoD games, including CoD4.
  87. geoff300
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I have played every single CoD game including the one expansion and have to say this game is severely disappointing. It is the exact same game that they have given us for years now, nothing added, but still charge $60 bucks for. I am very, very glad I rented it, just so I can finish the single player campaign. Now, hate this all you want, but I am going back to Battlefield 3, anI have played every single CoD game including the one expansion and have to say this game is severely disappointing. It is the exact same game that they have given us for years now, nothing added, but still charge $60 bucks for. I am very, very glad I rented it, just so I can finish the single player campaign. Now, hate this all you want, but I am going back to Battlefield 3, an innovative, new game. Enjoy.… Expand
  88. ZombieRobot
    Mar 18, 2022
    4
    Honestly there is nothing new to this game. It plays exactly the same as all the previous Call of Duty games since Modern Warfare 1. The graphics are the same, the sound is the same, and worst of all the game play is exactly the same.
  89. Chrisoft
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    This is, quite simply put, a franchise jumping the shark. This is like Bungies halo 3 that ultimately the series never recovered from. Cut/paste practically everything about this game, from the map textures to the weapons. Throw a fresh coat of paint on the mp menu screen and call it good. So glad that I rented this game instead on buying it, and I feel sorry for all the people whoThis is, quite simply put, a franchise jumping the shark. This is like Bungies halo 3 that ultimately the series never recovered from. Cut/paste practically everything about this game, from the map textures to the weapons. Throw a fresh coat of paint on the mp menu screen and call it good. So glad that I rented this game instead on buying it, and I feel sorry for all the people who shelled out 60 bucks for what is basically a map pack. FYI I played BF3 so no comment on that. Hopefully Zelda doesnt let me down, or else this will end up being a pretty horrible year for video games.… Expand
  90. Danielstar98
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    MAKE A NEW **** GAME!! Did you learn from second chance? Did you learn from grenade launchers? NO! **** the developers you money whoring **** I'm not even sure if I'm writing a review for mw2 or mw3 because they're the same **** thing
  91. AlphaThreat
    Nov 29, 2011
    4
    Save your money and just pick up a copy of MW2 or Black Ops. They are much cheaper and pretty much EXACTLY THE SAME GAME. I never understood what people meant when they said, "COD sucks. Its the exact same game every year." I do now though because I have bought COD for the last three years. I enjoyed COD: MW and two years later MW2. Then I was convinced to buy Black Ops. I played itSave your money and just pick up a copy of MW2 or Black Ops. They are much cheaper and pretty much EXACTLY THE SAME GAME. I never understood what people meant when they said, "COD sucks. Its the exact same game every year." I do now though because I have bought COD for the last three years. I enjoyed COD: MW and two years later MW2. Then I was convinced to buy Black Ops. I played it but for not as long as I played MW and MW2. I will now only buy this game every two years so to not get burned out.

    Game Summary = Run around in a circle, in a flat square box of a level and shoot people till you die. Rinse and Repeat.

    Skip COD: MW3 this year and go for Battlefield 3 instead.

    Can't comment on the campain becuase it gets boring quickly and havent really played it.

    To end on a good note though....I really like the new Killstreak system. There are no three types of Killstreak systems. One is the normal one, two is one that persists through death but with weaker killstreaks, three is one that lets you get more perks with kills rather than killstreaks.    … Expand
  92. Babele
    Jan 3, 2012
    0
    MW3 is the usual game of war. Every year we play the same game. I do not take it anymore. There is need for some innovation. Not only in structure but also in graphics.

    Same game. Every year. Masterpiece? Please...
  93. dcfx1984
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The American economy is in crisis, the moral fiber of our society is crumbling and THIS GAME is the way hundreds of thousands of people choose to spend their free time. If the world ends in 2012, we will have asked for it.
  94. ScareCrow
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    They obviously recycled 90% of the code from MW2. It is obvious now the impact Infinity Ward leaving had on the development of this game. The fact that I stupidly purchased the additional $60 "Elite" subscription, which I cannot even access yet because they "didn't anticipate the interest" (yeah right) was a total waste of money. The very few new things brought to the table in this gameThey obviously recycled 90% of the code from MW2. It is obvious now the impact Infinity Ward leaving had on the development of this game. The fact that I stupidly purchased the additional $60 "Elite" subscription, which I cannot even access yet because they "didn't anticipate the interest" (yeah right) was a total waste of money. The very few new things brought to the table in this game are not worth the purchase. Hopefully the DLC they release will contain new weapons, new game modes (even old game modes would be nice, where the hell is my favorite mode hardcore headquarters??) but for the most part this game is just another stark example of the industry milking a franchise to death without innovating anything. It's obvious CoD has become the next Madden franchise, and i'd imagine that had a lot to do with why Infinity Ward developers all resigned in protest. Looking forward to whatever game those Infinity Ward guys end up making on their own. This will be the last CoD game I ever purchase.… Expand
  95. Melancholy
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    More proof the "pro" critics are being bought for favorable reviews. I tried getting into this one. I really did. But it boils down to being the same game as the last three before it. The maps aren't noteworthy at all, and the single player campaign is cheesier than ever and feels forced, and is finished in about 3-4 hours. It's another Halo 3 where it's all hype and no substance, backedMore proof the "pro" critics are being bought for favorable reviews. I tried getting into this one. I really did. But it boils down to being the same game as the last three before it. The maps aren't noteworthy at all, and the single player campaign is cheesier than ever and feels forced, and is finished in about 3-4 hours. It's another Halo 3 where it's all hype and no substance, backed by a rabid following of kids and teenagers who somehow find enjoyment in copy-paste installments.

    For claiming to be the most anticipated new title for 2011, all it feels like, and essentially is, is a $60 expansion for MW2. Save your money.    … Expand
  96. HeRoMoN
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This is the SAME DAMM game!!! this is a 20$ DLC not a full $60 game !!!
    This is the SAME DAMM game!!! this is a 20$ DLC not a full $60 game !!!
  97. H4rb1nger
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I'm not writing a full **** review.Why?Simple.It's one thing that they don't make a new engine for the game.But the fact that HUD, a lot of the reload animations, the way the guns handle, and just the way the game itself feels...Modern **** Warfare 2.All of it.Seriously.Plus, I am **** sick of MW2's gameplay feeling anyways, so this game is boring as **** to me too.Do yourself a favor andI'm not writing a full **** review.Why?Simple.It's one thing that they don't make a new engine for the game.But the fact that HUD, a lot of the reload animations, the way the guns handle, and just the way the game itself feels...Modern **** Warfare 2.All of it.Seriously.Plus, I am **** sick of MW2's gameplay feeling anyways, so this game is boring as **** to me too.Do yourself a favor and save $60...oh wait.I just read that 9.3 million copies were sold.Great job, **** a way to go.Well, I bet about 8 million of that was 6-13 year olds anyways, so I guess that doesn't really count.However, the rest, be ashamed of yourselfs.… Expand
  98. koblec
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Activision recycled the same buildings from COD 1 and 4. MW3 is simply a recycled MW2 and COD 4 bundle, all with a new logo, single player, and a $60 price tag.
  99. Tylerzzz
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    If you are getting this game for the online, don't bother save your money! Map design is terrible and it all feels the same from the last ones but even worse. The servers I'm on are rubbish and are completely over come with stupid killstreaks. Ever map is a maze and you constantly find enemies spawning behind you. The snipers are very good but yet the map design is so terrible there isIf you are getting this game for the online, don't bother save your money! Map design is terrible and it all feels the same from the last ones but even worse. The servers I'm on are rubbish and are completely over come with stupid killstreaks. Ever map is a maze and you constantly find enemies spawning behind you. The snipers are very good but yet the map design is so terrible there is nowhere to use them! A serious waste of money!… Expand
  100. anonVas
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Infinity Ward/Activision/that other company I dont really care about created quite an impressive singleplayer experience. Sure it's over the top as hell, but it was really surprising to see the effort put in to cinematic setpiece destruction. The story is quite farfetched and over the top, yet it delivers what fans would expect. The multiplayer:
    Ok this is the huge gripe I have with the    Infinity Ward/Activision/that other company I dont really care about created quite an impressive singleplayer experience. Sure it's over the top as hell, but it was really surprising to see the effort put in to cinematic setpiece destruction. The story is quite farfetched and over the top, yet it delivers what fans would expect. The multiplayer:
    Ok this is the huge gripe I have with the game. There was all this talk about overhauling how MP functions but really all I've seen is increasing the amount of carrot on a stick farming the game requires. Seriously, to place requirements on ATTACHMENTS just adds so much more of a grindy feel. Black Ops had the right idea, where you levelled up and unlocked guns and all you had to do was purchase the attachments you wanted. NOW you have to level up to get the gun, then level up the gun to get the attachment. WTF is that? That's a level of uneccesary farming stacked on top of going prestige.
    CoD Elite? wow it's the same thing as Bungie's stat tracking big deal, nothing new.
    Graphics, I find the game to look a great deal more polished than Black Ops which is good. But it really is no Battlefield 3/Crysis/Uncharted 3/etc. If your not expecting anything jaw-droppingly nice then I guess the graphics wont bug you. I have to wonder though, is reusing the MW2 enginge AND developing for 6-7 year old consoles really worth the sacrifice anymore?

    Sound: Really piss poor weapon sounds, just a complete recycling of MW2 sounds, which I disliked. Good thing about it though are the sound of footsteps which resonate quite clearly.
    -OK another good thing IW did was put a MUTE ALL function, which is perhaps the greatest idea EVER for the CoD series. THANK GOD for this mute all feature    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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88

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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