Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 954 out of 8685
  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. khalids19
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    nice IW you know how to recycle games!!i will just sell my game......i somehow loved mw2 but not mw3 anymore...i thought everything would be new but same old Engine not enhanced even a bit!
  2. IroningBoard
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Sequels used to mean improving and changing the flaws of the previous games. All I see is a game that has been re-released and repackaged with a different title. The sad thing is, is that its flying off the shelves and people are singing its praises. The average user score for this game however gives me hope that people are finally realising that this lazy, incompetent developing is justSequels used to mean improving and changing the flaws of the previous games. All I see is a game that has been re-released and repackaged with a different title. The sad thing is, is that its flying off the shelves and people are singing its praises. The average user score for this game however gives me hope that people are finally realising that this lazy, incompetent developing is just not acceptable.… Expand
  3. kierrin1234
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
    Average User Score: 2.6 User Score 10 all you cod fanboys stop assuming there bf3 fanboys maybe they just hate cod and are sick of a game with no innovation and a game that has not taking a step forward sine cod 4 ive played mw3 for survival mode and going to swap it for skyrim cause its borng and the same as mw2 and i dont play bf3 i couldnt care less    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
    Average User Score: 2.6 User Score 10 all you cod fanboys stop assuming there bf3 fanboys maybe they just hate cod and are sick of a game with no innovation and a game that has not taking a step forward sine cod 4 ive played mw3 for survival mode and going to swap it for skyrim cause its borng and the same as mw2 and i dont play bf3 i couldnt care less about it but i still dont like cod are you going to call me a bf3 fanboy? but cod has brainwashed 25 million people in the world its at least to see people know that its not a good gameâ    … Expand
  4. xEaZYx
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    We have all played or at least seen all these recycled Call of Duty Games. They are only making money by the popularity, not the actual game itself. See guys, Activision pays many many many reviewers to go and write 5 star reviews for this trash, when in reality these reviewers most likely wont even buy the game themselves. Just think about it, activison has all this money, Now they're notWe have all played or at least seen all these recycled Call of Duty Games. They are only making money by the popularity, not the actual game itself. See guys, Activision pays many many many reviewers to go and write 5 star reviews for this trash, when in reality these reviewers most likely wont even buy the game themselves. Just think about it, activison has all this money, Now they're not just going to wipe their *** with it, (well maybe) but anyway they are going use it to get better reviews, so they can make even more money. now getting to the game itself. this game..........is basicly exactly the same as MW2. For example, the graphics and gameplay are EXACTLY the same as MW2. dissapointing. the only thing that was changed was the killstreak rewards and maps. and get this, the maps are even worse than they before. very small and maze like garbage. another great dissapointment. If you made the mistake of buying this trash, i HIGHLY, 100% recommend selling it back in to get BF3. BF3 is a great game that deserves real 4.5 to 5 star reviews.In BF3 the graphics are better, the gameplay is better, its MUCH more realistic. theres a Huge selection of weaponry and vehicles. Hey guess what? in BF3 theres none of those little 10 year old campers that dont have the skill to get on their feet and actually get real kills, because if there is one, you blow the whole freakin building down on them. the maps are also MASSIVE in BF3, but MW3, no the maps are tiny and terrible. When i played the beta in BF3, it was all glitchy but still fun, but then i played the real game, it was amazing. they fixed everything. well thats my comparison, this review is based mostly off of facts not opinions. so take this review into consideration and GO GET YOUR MONEY BACK!!!… Expand
  5. medorbust12
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    It's incredibly original and the story line is just amazing...I'm of course kidding. Please bring me something original in a modern age fps. Just shows that a whole bunch of money doesn't mean you will produce anything decent. Time to start looking at Half-Life 3 conspiracy forums again, lol.
  6. dooder
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I wish I hadn't purchased this game. I feel ripped off considering all the hype and big name actors in the commercials. I had very little time to watch video's other than trailers and I wish I had. The single player story was pretty good much like all the other MW games. However, the lack of new ideas and improvements is troubling. Much like Oil Companies the makers can do very littleI wish I hadn't purchased this game. I feel ripped off considering all the hype and big name actors in the commercials. I had very little time to watch video's other than trailers and I wish I had. The single player story was pretty good much like all the other MW games. However, the lack of new ideas and improvements is troubling. Much like Oil Companies the makers can do very little to improve and still command big profits. I think this series deserves to be knocked on it's ass in order for them to see that they need to bring more ideas to the table for the next installment.… Expand
  7. sfc89
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    what a disappointment. essentially just a map pack. the survival mode had promise but falls way short of the standard treyarchs zombies set. if you loved mw2, then play mw2. don't go and pay for another copy of it!!
  8. PopeDizzle
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Pile of Duty: Modern Borefare 3***Before you judge me I have completed the campaign and have over 5 hours of online play. ***Campaign***The campaign is ok...its just ok. Sure there are the OMG moments like all Call of Duty games but its nothing that stands out soon after the moment is gone. You soon begin to notice there are A LOT more NPC enemies then previous games. Because of this thePile of Duty: Modern Borefare 3***Before you judge me I have completed the campaign and have over 5 hours of online play. ***Campaign***The campaign is ok...its just ok. Sure there are the OMG moments like all Call of Duty games but its nothing that stands out soon after the moment is gone. You soon begin to notice there are A LOT more NPC enemies then previous games. Because of this the AI does not know how to respond. You will notice them all bunching up into a pile and you just mowing them down with whatever gun you have in hand. There simply is not enough cover for them. With that being said what kind of cover does that leave you. As for the story its nowhere near as Intelligent of a story that MW2 gave its MATURE audiance. In MW2 you actually cared about the characters. When main characters died it was an important event. Not just a "well yep it happened". By the way it took me 4h:30min to finish this campaign. ***Multiplayer*** This is the most disappointing aspect for me. I cannot stand it. To start the maps are like a maze they interweave and are FULL of corners, windows and ledges for people to hide and camp in. To be honest I don't understand why the developers would make the maps like this. Its encouraging people to spawn stand in the same spot and hope someone walks by. If you choose to not do this you will die. I guess their argument could be these are flanking routes. But for that to be true you have to spawn on the same "side" and move around. The spawning makes this impossible its completely random. You clear an area just to be killed by someone that spawned behind you and ran to a corner. There is no tactical aspect to this. Run run run die. Run run run die wash rinse repeat. The only other thing left to discuss is Survival mode...I'm sure they ment Horde Mode they must be mistaken. I already traded my copy in and will not waste my time or money on another game from this franchise.… Expand
  9. inb4BF3fanboy
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This **** sucks. This is nothing but a glorified $60 map pack. I was expecting something new and innovative but no. All I got was a crap remake of a 5 year old game. Duke Nukem Forever was better than this utter embarrassment of gaming. It's filled with war game cliches and the single player can be beaten in the amount of time it takes to drive back from wherever you bought it. TheThis **** sucks. This is nothing but a glorified $60 map pack. I was expecting something new and innovative but no. All I got was a crap remake of a 5 year old game. Duke Nukem Forever was better than this utter embarrassment of gaming. It's filled with war game cliches and the single player can be beaten in the amount of time it takes to drive back from wherever you bought it. The multiplayer is a total noobfest. Boosters, levels, etc, and everything else meant to keep brain dead sheep entertained. What happened to skills for kills? Don't waste your money on this garbage. Your money is better spent on porn and you can get that for free!… Expand
  10. asdfgh
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    It's not terrible by any means, however, it is frustrating to see a once great series that contains two of my favourite games of all time (CoD 2 & 4) fail to change. Yes, it's the same moderate quality textures, same unrealistic and pathetic gun sounds, same single player thats as linear as the line y=x., and that's a real shame. Activision's desire for a yearly release gives theIt's not terrible by any means, however, it is frustrating to see a once great series that contains two of my favourite games of all time (CoD 2 & 4) fail to change. Yes, it's the same moderate quality textures, same unrealistic and pathetic gun sounds, same single player thats as linear as the line y=x., and that's a real shame. Activision's desire for a yearly release gives the developers no time for any real innovation or enough time for a new engine, this is what lets down this game. It's no longer fun to pay for a brand new game, along with 3 compulsory map packs or the elite subscription if you wish to avoid being 'kicked' from MP games, its becoming greedy. The included maps are tacky, small and repedative from my experience on them, and alas, it is clear that IW haven't listened to fans as the dreaded 'Noob Tube' returns as an early unlock which is perhaps my least favourite thing about call of duty. Graphics (7.5/10): Perhaps not as good as MW2, but a clear step up from Black Ops, the engine however doesn't allow for the dynamic lighting that some rivals to this franchise and the textures are clearly copy and pasted from earlier games. As usual, the guns look great themselves, the few high quality textures are devoted to firearms which look much better than anything else, albeit, not quite as good as BF3. One thing I really like is the 60fps, it leaves the game play smooth at all times, and never seems to dip.

    Sound (1/10): Pathetic is the only way to describe them, unrealistic and completely wrong gun sounds return. There are also no dynamic sounds, so a sniper rifle on the other side of a map, 3 blocks away, sounds the same as if it were 5 metres away. Very, very dissappointing.

    Multiplayer (4/10): A quote from MW2: "Same stuff, different day", which is a perfect description of the multiplayer aspect of MW3....its nearly IDENTICAL! Some different guns, some not, same sounds, slightly redesigned maps, same game modes practically. There is a huge hype behind "Kill Confirmed" mode, which would be great for a communicating team, however, I'm told that this has been taken from Crysis 2 (not 100% sure on that) plus a slightly different version of CTF. These add little to the game. The same stupid killsteaks, including the annoying Juggernaught that appeared in spec ops last time. Again, in a few months time, be prepared to shell out the MS point equivilent of US$15/$AU23 for the first of 3 map packs that if avoided will see you kicked from every server (or $50 for the elite service). The maps too, all seem identical bar the NYC map, which, combined with the tiny size ( 6 players per team max usually and the playing area is tiny) leaves one bored VERY quickly. Ah yes, to allow for new and unskilled players, noob tube returns from its nerfing in Black Ops to again leave me wanting to tear my hair out in frustration. "Quickscoping", another frustrating 'innovation' has returned to haunt me, an exploit of the over-helpful aim assist. The P2P servers are a clear step down from dedicated ones, they limit the number of players and lag like hell in Australia, I hate it, it's not as fun as past games.

    Offline (3/10): Meh, another over the top, unoriginal story. Unbelievably short, finished on easy in 4 and half hours, contrary to most "professional" critics who say it takes 8. However, at least IW tried to do something new with a rip off of zombies along with some more co-op spec ops, however, no co-op will ever compare to Treyarch's Zombies. As a whole, the offline component appears half baked and tired.

    Overall, I was going to give this game 6 or 7 out of 10, however seeing as its part of a series, it is a rediculous copy of the last one, hence its low rating. The "professional" critics who raved so highly need to get a grip and loose their bias, as a once CoD fanboy myself, I am very disappointed and will be trying out BF3 in the near future as I return this 'new' game. A pathetic money grab, if you enjoy CoD, play MW2 or MW1, they're by far better than this.    … Expand
  11. icloud
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I played for 7 hours between on line and campaign mode and its kinda boring. On line doesnt feel right as all other call of duty games. One question I have is do the elite gamers have an edge on anything? I know activision would never say but some of the elite gamerse seem to have way more kills than everyone else. Just wondering??? Anyway very disapointed that I spent 60.00 onI played for 7 hours between on line and campaign mode and its kinda boring. On line doesnt feel right as all other call of duty games. One question I have is do the elite gamers have an edge on anything? I know activision would never say but some of the elite gamerse seem to have way more kills than everyone else. Just wondering??? Anyway very disapointed that I spent 60.00 on this and it feels like an upgrade and not new. Hope RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT makes a comeback with a great shooter IP. I recommend that you rent it first as I should have done. Go Skyrim… Expand
  12. Sh4dow_S33k3r
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Call of Duty: Modern Borefare 3 fails. Itâ
  13. Vagabond
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I will begin by explaining why I have given this game a 1 and not a 0 which it rightly deserves. I have given it a 1 because it is a game. What I mean by that is, time was spent to create it and it is still a video game so that means it deserves some credit in my playbook. Unfortunately for Modern Warfare 3, a 1 is all it gets and I will go into more detail soon. I simply want to get out aI will begin by explaining why I have given this game a 1 and not a 0 which it rightly deserves. I have given it a 1 because it is a game. What I mean by that is, time was spent to create it and it is still a video game so that means it deserves some credit in my playbook. Unfortunately for Modern Warfare 3, a 1 is all it gets and I will go into more detail soon. I simply want to get out a message out to Activision before I weigh the pros and cons of this game: Please remove the proverbial blindfold off of your eyes and open them before you start dishing out products which quite frankly suck. There, thats it. Simple and straightforward. Now, onto the review:

    What can I say about this game that is positive? Apparently nothing because it is quite obviously such a severe rehash that its impossible to see the difference between it or Modern Warfare 2. That is no surprise seeing as 90% of this game is recycled from previous iterations of the same crap. Buildings are recycled, weapons are recycled, animations are recycled, set-pieces are recycled (I will expand upon the "beating a dead horse" set pieces further into my review), and above all the story is recycled. Wait a second though...what story? There is a story in this game? The story is as effective at explaining what is going on around you as the explosions are to making you feel immersed....IT ISNT! What do we as gamers have to do to get a sequel which challenges preconceived notions about what it takes to make a good game? A good game doesnt mean recycling what works...it means having the balls to move into risky territory as soon as you get the gut feeling that your game is becoming stale. Why Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer didnt see this is confounding, but then again Infinity Ward is not Infinity Ward any more...it became CrapWard as soon as its founders were betrayed and ditched by cash money based Activision. I digress though because I am heading off topic. Regardless, Modern Warfare 3 embraces a familiar concept therefore which makes for nothing but an overdose of drama which does nothing to create wonder at the game's attempted positives which ultimately fail. I said I would go into set pieces earlier and that is what I will do now. I pose a question first though...did Activision hire Michael Bay to direct the game or something? Because I swear there are more useless explosions, on rails vehicle scenes and linear corridors in this game then there are bullets being fired throughout the entire game. We were given a movie, and charged a criminal 59.99 to watch it. Speaking of which, Black Ops is STILL that price....WTF?! Anyways, I close with commenting that this game doesnt deserve a 70 or 80 or 90 or especially 100. In fact it doesnt deserve anything but a 10 on a 100 scale or a 1 on a 10 scale simply because there is no risk in this game. Its a rehash, copy and paste of what we already have, and that is COD4 and MW2. The COD Elite service? Just another way for Activision to rip off foolish little kids who know no better other than to ask their even dumber parents to front the cash for that useless service as well in addition to regular Xbox Live fees. Oh and whats with the $100 price tag on the Hardened edition? Does it come with a gold chain signed by DMX? I sure hope so dog! Cause it aint worth nearly the price otherwise! People, continue playing MW2 and rest assured that you are playing the most up to date experience you can get, and please for the love of god dont be suckered into buying those $15 map packs...you are just encouraging crap ware development for years to come. Close your wallets, and perhaps these guys will open their heads.    … Expand
  14. tripleb2k
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Very disappointed. Black Ops was a let down and this game slips even further. If you've been buying COD games for the past few years, there's no need to pick this up. It isn't worth $60 hard earned dollars because it doesn't do anything to push the franchise forward. It plays the game, looks the same and offers the same multiplayer. Save your money for other fantastic games beingVery disappointed. Black Ops was a let down and this game slips even further. If you've been buying COD games for the past few years, there's no need to pick this up. It isn't worth $60 hard earned dollars because it doesn't do anything to push the franchise forward. It plays the game, looks the same and offers the same multiplayer. Save your money for other fantastic games being released this year. The multiplayer plays the same as the previous 4 COD games with a few twists. The single player is over the top again but a forgettable story. If you really want this game, try and wait for a sale. There are plenty of other fantastic games to buy this fall.… Expand
  15. 12ealDeal
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    A MW2 map pack, not worth the price of admission. Don't shell out the money to buy this game, and don't support the company that releases it. If I could rate this a negative score, like a -59.99 I would, because you might as well be throwing your cash down the drain.
  16. sasydude
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    The proper words to describe this game is half a blank page.
  17. PuffdatDr4gon33
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    CoD 4 Modern Warfare was my first venture in online gaming four years ago, and after spending a couple hours with the 3rd MW (8th in series) i'm pretty sure i've somehow entered a time machine and fired back up the EXACT SAME GAME! Same twitchy finger gameplay with no innovation at all. The only thing improved over MW2 is the nerfing of the noob tube! Thats it folks, 60 bucks for some newCoD 4 Modern Warfare was my first venture in online gaming four years ago, and after spending a couple hours with the 3rd MW (8th in series) i'm pretty sure i've somehow entered a time machine and fired back up the EXACT SAME GAME! Same twitchy finger gameplay with no innovation at all. The only thing improved over MW2 is the nerfing of the noob tube! Thats it folks, 60 bucks for some new lame maps and a nerfed noob tube......... Hope Gamestop has a decent trade in value because i'll be dropping this off tomorrow.… Expand
  18. mickeys40oz
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    the game isnt very good, its the same game with worse maps. the guns are crap too haha sledgehammer games should learn how to make good maps... i cant stand any of the maps on the game. and they have support class now which allows you to get killstreaks with out streaking, u can die and still rack up kills and get rewarded, makes no sense in my opinion. also the stupid developers are onthe game isnt very good, its the same game with worse maps. the guns are crap too haha sledgehammer games should learn how to make good maps... i cant stand any of the maps on the game. and they have support class now which allows you to get killstreaks with out streaking, u can die and still rack up kills and get rewarded, makes no sense in my opinion. also the stupid developers are on twitter beggin people to give it a higher score on here so wtf im not gonna rate it high because yur beggin on twitter. crap game, maybe next year they will give us better graphics and better maps.… Expand
  19. gambolingman
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Ign told me to come here and write a negative review.Just doing my part to help society. Since I have many more words and characters to use up; I start by telling you all the other games you should buy this holiday. Why not go out to your local dollar tree and find a lawnmower or even go to gamestop and buy something besides Mto the nearestIgn told me to come here and write a negative review.Just doing my part to help society. Since I have many more words and characters to use up; I start by telling you all the other games you should buy this holiday. Why not go out to your local dollar tree and find a lawnmower or even go to gamestop and buy something besides Mto the nearest gasailjdf;jasd;lkfjl;jasd;fjl;ksadjl;fgkjs;ldgjf;lsjdte then put on your sunglasses and light the cigarette then proceed to pouring lighter fluid on whatever stuff you just bought. THen give an amazing dialogue about how much you love america and how much you love to hike out in the wild and not worry about how society is slowly dying from an overstimulating media and television market. Next proceed to taking off your sunglasses and throwing your cigarette in a dramatic fashion into the flames. Then take off your sunglasses and say something cool like you can't "hurt anyone and anymore" or "I'll have what she's having" or "Prepare for your judgement day you terminator freak"YEEEAAAHHHH! Then watch as your copies of my little pony and hello kitty burn into smoldering ashes as the neighbors call the police because they realize someone is in their yard. Next as you're being whisked away to a detention facility or jail you can think about all the times you realized how boring your life has been for playing MW2 or even MW. Then you can start thinking about all the great things in life like chemistry or biology, studying plants or even studying birds and studying why there are so many species of ants in the wild or even studying why the earth spins the way it does. NExt we are going to talk about why chemistry exists it starts with the periodic table and blah blah blah blah blah blahblahbalhbabhlabhlbahlba, now that we're done with that we've reached the 2900 characters left mark. Which reminds me... Why is it that reviews need to have 5000 characters?>> All the big video game journalism companies can do it in way less time but here requires much more adequate thinking and things like why the need for cellphones or why is my brain hurting while I'm typing this at 12:00 am? I really don't know the answers but whatever I'm doing is really helping me learn how to type and I feel like typing words is fun and now I'm talking like a kid and have I mentioned that gold stocks are up? By the way you should invest in campbell's chicken noodle sl thing about beer is that it makes you stupid and why must I keep typing and why don't I copy and paste a review of MW3 from another website and just post it here so I can just stop typing because this is getting ridiculous. Sledgehammer Games' Glen Schofield has taken to Twitter to ask Call of Duty fans to support Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on Metacritic. "I don't usually do this but, if u like MW3 go 2 Metacritic.com & help our user score," writes Schofield. "It's suspiciously low. Be honest but help if u agree." Modern Warfare 3 is attracting a torrent of user scores of zero across all three platforms. The current user score (out of 10) is 2.7 on Xbox 360, 2.0 on PS3 and 1.5 on PC. ften very light and humorous. Men generally like to stay humorous because it is simply easier to communicate and relax that way. The samples that I have put up are meant to be entertaining to the listeners and the bridal couple. I hope that you like them Foolishly, has given me the great honor of being best man for him on this very special day. Let me just say how grateful I was to have been chosen to speak at such a joyous occasion, the wedding of ______and ______.Unfortunately, those feelings have now gone out the window and I stand here before you ... terrified.Before I hand you over to ______, I would just like to say a big "Thank you" to the bridesmaids because they have done a marvelous job in helping _____, and look fantastic!!!! In fact they are only eclipsed by ______ herself, who, I'm sure ask both (the bride and the grooms name here) to take part in my speech. Bride will you please place your left/right hand on the table. Groom will you please place your left/right hand on top of BrideÃ¢â… Expand
  20. mattariel520
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Sorry i rsted this pile of crap earlier and gave it a ten when it should have been zero. This game isnt even worth a rent. This was just a quick ploy to make a few hundred million dollars and call it a day. There dosent need to be a call of duty for a really long time. People are running out of stuff to come up with. Dont buy it seriously its a total waste of money.
  21. funnyman20
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    If you played one, you've played them all. Same thing. Get in line, everyone is buying this game. Its really sad actually. I had no expectations and was disappointed
  22. Slamo
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is absolute garbage, Its just MW2 but not as fun. The maps all suck, have played all of them now and there isn't a single one I like. There is no real improvements in graphics at all, the improvements they have tried to make by adding new perks and killstreaks have just made them worse. The gameplay in general online is much worse ive never got a previous COD before andThis game is absolute garbage, Its just MW2 but not as fun. The maps all suck, have played all of them now and there isn't a single one I like. There is no real improvements in graphics at all, the improvements they have tried to make by adding new perks and killstreaks have just made them worse. The gameplay in general online is much worse ive never got a previous COD before and immediately found it this difficult to get into, it just isnt enjoyable to play. It just seems to be a glorified map pack with a selection of terrible maps, I want my money back.… Expand
  23. GregPieter
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Bitterly disappointing - I felt as if I had just bought a map pack for MW2 at best, and an average one at that. For one of the largest, richest game franchises in the world, this is a really poor effort.
  24. LuckyWolf
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    My personal opinion is that people starting hating on Call of Duty when they introduced over priced map packs. They were too expensive and didn't have enough content for your money. For $15 you got 5 maps. I think the hate only got worse when people realized that they made a new Call of Duty Game every year and it didn't change much. I think we have the next "Guitar Hero" or "Tony Hawk" onMy personal opinion is that people starting hating on Call of Duty when they introduced over priced map packs. They were too expensive and didn't have enough content for your money. For $15 you got 5 maps. I think the hate only got worse when people realized that they made a new Call of Duty Game every year and it didn't change much. I think we have the next "Guitar Hero" or "Tony Hawk" on our hands.… Expand
  25. ReaganSMASH21
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Didn't I just play this game last year? And the year before that? And two years before that? It's sad that the Modern Warfare brand, which was revolutionary 4 years ago, is now just stagnant garbage.
  26. Regal
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same game as last time, barely different. Same combat, same story, same terrible community. This series of games is dragging the entire industry down. They should stop making these games.
  27. CaSsh
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    By the way, if ya haven't noticed already..ONLY the critics of companies that receive money, gifts and prizes from call of duty gave this game a 100 overall rating..

    ..p.s...I've never EVER played ANY battlefield games, strictly Call Of Duty..
  28. iMasterspy
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I didn't buy the game at the midnight launch but I got it the day after. The first match I joined I instantly thought omg I am playing MW2 again. But now it looked like the game was more noobified. The kill streaks are f*cked up and the perks too. Also the game is even uglier then mw2. MW3 is a big disappointment and I am done with the cod serie now.
  29. StreetSweepFan
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have played the greatest Game of all time and I can assure you that MW3 is no Street Sweeper. Mw3 has none of the variety and originality that Street Sweeper has. The Graphics are about the same but have none of the genius and beauty that Street Sweeper has in droves. And while MW3 has Streets it sadly has no Sweeping mode. Fail, Epic Fail.
  30. Grouiiik
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is exact the same thing than MW2, except the name...

    The campaign lasts only 3 hours and you will never play it again.

    Save your money for Rage or Skyrim.
  31. calmlestat666
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    rehash, no skill, nothing new, same old engine, absolutely ridicoulous, cash cow, activision, infinity ward, treyarch, sledgehammer, all of these devs should be ashamed. With the amount of money they are raking in you would think they would create a new engine by now. This franchise is garbage in my book. Will not touch and have not touched the COD franchise since world at war. Goodbyerehash, no skill, nothing new, same old engine, absolutely ridicoulous, cash cow, activision, infinity ward, treyarch, sledgehammer, all of these devs should be ashamed. With the amount of money they are raking in you would think they would create a new engine by now. This franchise is garbage in my book. Will not touch and have not touched the COD franchise since world at war. Goodbye COD, and GOOD RIDDANCE.… Expand
  32. black0ut
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This game is so overrated. Most of us played this in 2007 and they are selling the same 4 years ago and everyone buys it. The campaign is worse than the BF3 has (I liked BF3 singleplayer more). The story is like: us 3 ubersoldiers can win the WW3 without any problems. Its so unrealistic. I dont mean that water guns have more recoil than the ones in MW3 but the action is so absurd. Ofc BF3This game is so overrated. Most of us played this in 2007 and they are selling the same 4 years ago and everyone buys it. The campaign is worse than the BF3 has (I liked BF3 singleplayer more). The story is like: us 3 ubersoldiers can win the WW3 without any problems. Its so unrealistic. I dont mean that water guns have more recoil than the ones in MW3 but the action is so absurd. Ofc BF3 isnt real at all but at least less unreal than the MW3. Only improvement I saw (heard) is sounds. I dont blame graphic even that graphics. Even the menu is kept same.I dont like this game at all.… Expand
  33. mandicamille
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's quite sad that they repackage the same old thing with a sixty dollar price tag and expect you to buy into it as a new product. And then wine about the well deserved horrible user score. Too bad the so called pro critics are somehow blind to the fact that its simply MW2 with a few inconsequential upgrades.
  34. Armoredslayer
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Not impressed at all, outdated graphics, ok story, loaded with cheaters online, being able to run through hail of gun fire and knife people makes this another mistake purchase.
  35. ckyleburnett
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Logged about 10 hours into multiplayer. Absolute rubbish. This is a complete misstep for the series and utterly unforgivable. this is a horrid entry into the series. In one match i was playing last night, a sniper looks up into the sky to lob a grenade into the air..no problem there, but without bothering to even look down - he TAPS the L-trigger followed immediately by the fire button.Logged about 10 hours into multiplayer. Absolute rubbish. This is a complete misstep for the series and utterly unforgivable. this is a horrid entry into the series. In one match i was playing last night, a sniper looks up into the sky to lob a grenade into the air..no problem there, but without bothering to even look down - he TAPS the L-trigger followed immediately by the fire button. the view from his scope was looking directly up at the sky but somehow, the bullet managed to take a 45degree turn and result in a head show. Seriously - he was looking at the fricking sky!!! unreal, simply unreal. I have never felt so ripped off from a game in my entire life. DO NOT BUY.
    If you are a COD fan, stick to Black Ops - its far superior, or even Modern Warfare 2. The gameplay is not fluid and there is no real since of "flow" to the action. Enemies commonly spawn right next to you. Maps are extra small and none of them really stick out as being memorable.
    I haven't tried single player and very limited time with Spec Ops but what I have played i did like. probably the only decent parts of the game.    … Expand
  36. ALiEN
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I Bought MW3 , installed it to my xbox and went straight into the multiplayer
    After 5 hours I removed the disk , put it back in the case and sold it on Amazon.
    This game is MW2 with terrible maps and I mean really terrible maps. There isn't a single map that stands out . I am so disappointed with this half hearted rehash of MW2 , I wasn't a massive fan of BLOPS but it's a hell of a lot    I Bought MW3 , installed it to my xbox and went straight into the multiplayer
    After 5 hours I removed the disk , put it back in the case and sold it on Amazon.
    This game is MW2 with terrible maps and I mean really terrible maps.
    There isn't a single map that stands out . I am so disappointed with this half hearted rehash of MW2 , I wasn't a massive fan of BLOPS but it's a hell of a lot better than this tripe.    … Expand
  37. XQ99
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Its the same as cod 4 and mw2, same engine, same graphics, same structure, same gameplay the lot - there is nothing new about it other then some new maps and new skins oh and the dark green menu now. Story is ok but its all the same, PC version doesnt even work with xbox controller and any resolutions over 1024*768 the game tears and endges become jaggered. Its a full clone, Cloned OldIts the same as cod 4 and mw2, same engine, same graphics, same structure, same gameplay the lot - there is nothing new about it other then some new maps and new skins oh and the dark green menu now. Story is ok but its all the same, PC version doesnt even work with xbox controller and any resolutions over 1024*768 the game tears and endges become jaggered. Its a full clone, Cloned Old Data - now the new meaning for COD !!

    £45 for a new Map Pack - thats all it is;    … Expand
  38. SquishedGremlin
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    re-skinned, re-hashed, all been said before. Graphically similar if not the same as MW2, only thing that helps its case is the survival mode, that has earned all three stars I give
  39. RASKELL
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Just bought this game and already I am planning on returning it tomorrow. Everything about the multiplayer is terrible, the spawn system, the maps, the guns EVERYTHING. It is just MW2 all over again, I actually feel as though I have been robbed and conned.
    Nothing new here at all, if you have played MW2 then you have played this.
    Waste of money! Only positive I can say about this game is    Just bought this game and already I am planning on returning it tomorrow. Everything about the multiplayer is terrible, the spawn system, the maps, the guns EVERYTHING. It is just MW2 all over again, I actually feel as though I have been robbed and conned.
    Nothing new here at all, if you have played MW2 then you have played this.
    Waste of money!
    Only positive I can say about this game is that the single player is "ok" but seeing as I and many others only buy this for the multiplayer then it was a waste of money in my eyes. Never buying a call of duty ever again.    … Expand
  40. Sussudio666
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty has turned into a real terd. Maybe if they spent some of that marketing money on the actual product it wouldn't be the same reskinned piece of crap every year.
  41. billybob243
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same textures, same guns, same models, and same animations... This is virtually identical to modern warfare 2. They threw a **** game together. This game is **** **** keep 60 dollars in your wallet and buy a real game that developers actually tried on.
  42. Mephiso93
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Ce jeu me déçois énormément, pour ceux qui n'ont pas internet surtout ne l'acheter pas car en a peut prés 2H la campagne est fini. Ensuite voila le pire, le mode multijoueur, c'est juste une maps très très petite avec des campeurs planquer partout. La seul raison de l'acheter, est de jouer entre amisCe jeu me déçois énormément, pour ceux qui n'ont pas internet surtout ne l'acheter pas car en a peut prés 2H la campagne est fini. Ensuite voila le pire, le mode multijoueur, c'est juste une maps très très petite avec des campeurs planquer partout. La seul raison de l'acheter, est de jouer entre amis ou pour ceux qui sont accrocs a un point pas possible a l'histoire de MW2 ( j'en connais ), c'est de le prendre car c'est juste un MINI SUITE de ce jeu. De plus, le prix est énorme pour un jeu pareil, c'est carrément du foutage de gueule. Ceux qui disent qu'il est bien c'est surtout les campeurs qui doivent vous attendre déjà.… Expand
  43. truuth
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    games **** awful.
    UberMunkE00
    Nov 8, 2011 0 I have played all the CoD video games. This is the most disappointing one after BO and MW2. Looks exactly as CoD 4, with barely any change in mechanics and gameplay. The only good part is the story, but that is easily spoiled because it is so predictable. The graphics are the same as on CoD 4, which came out 4 years ago. Usually I do not care    games **** awful.
    UberMunkE00
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I have played all the CoD video games. This is the most disappointing one after BO and MW2. Looks exactly as CoD 4, with barely any change in mechanics and gameplay. The only good part is the story, but that is easily spoiled because it is so predictable. The graphics are the same as on CoD 4, which came out 4 years ago. Usually I do not care about graphics but this was just disappointing. I have played about 1h of multiplayer and I am totally sick of it! More campers than ever with a lot of 12 year old kids, way too easy to spawn kill, overpowered weapons etc. I could go on for a whole essay if I would have the energy to. There are a lot of glitches also, of course the game was just released but these are simple, easy glitches that should have been noticed instantly during the beta tests. The maps are all recycled with the same looks as earlier maps, nothing new. I am really disappointed mostly because I waited out in the cold rain for almost 12 hours with my friends and we really were expecting a good game. That this is not. Save your time, go play something else because this is not worth it. At least I can still sell this on eBay for 90% of the money.â    … Expand
  44. neogod1
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I should have known better when 3/4 of my friends went back to bf3 a day after modern warfare 2.5 came out, but when a friend said he'd sell me his copy for 30 bucks I figured w.t.h. Yep just like everyone says it's a map pack with a few class changes and another disappointing single player. Considering I am frustrated I paid $30 when they normally charge $15 for map packs I can'tI should have known better when 3/4 of my friends went back to bf3 a day after modern warfare 2.5 came out, but when a friend said he'd sell me his copy for 30 bucks I figured w.t.h. Yep just like everyone says it's a map pack with a few class changes and another disappointing single player. Considering I am frustrated I paid $30 when they normally charge $15 for map packs I can't believe they want more money for cod elite, and whatever the hell else they are inevitable going to charge for. Not to be a BF3 fanboy but when I bought my copy of BF3 I received a code for free dlc that is the size equivalent of a new game. I will stick with my extremely gratifying Battlefield series until Activision can come up with something that isn't so cookie cutter and cliche as mw3.… Expand
  45. datdudejohn315
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    The campaign wasn't that epic like the previews lead on .The Multiplayer wasn't all that hot. The online is to busy with UAV's and air power. There's hundreds of places that people camp in. The maps are huge it just wasn't worth the $65.00 i paid for it, I'm really disappointed with the game. I think Modern Warfare just became Guitar Hero the first 3 were great but they came out with toThe campaign wasn't that epic like the previews lead on .The Multiplayer wasn't all that hot. The online is to busy with UAV's and air power. There's hundreds of places that people camp in. The maps are huge it just wasn't worth the $65.00 i paid for it, I'm really disappointed with the game. I think Modern Warfare just became Guitar Hero the first 3 were great but they came out with to many to fast and made dumb changes. The game is the same old song and dance. The only think i liked was the fact that you got a kill for capping an objective.… Expand
  46. dvilla777
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Very, very disappointing. Barely any work put into this game at all. Spawn next to an enemy happens far too frequently and I seem to lose connection a whole lot. The game engine has barely improved since CoD4. They seem to sit back, do as little work possible and just rake in the money because it carries the Call of Duty name. That won't last much longer.
  47. phillyphill
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    If they fix the hit detection i may decide to play it again but for now it will sit in its case ill just keep playing battlefield. at least there i can see myself getting killed and now the guy had the jump on me.
  48. Stillsimon
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Like everyone else is saying this is MW2 with a few updates....... Purchased the game when it came out played it and first people where already raked 30??? What the and 2nd thing is the graphics are so 2 years ago this game should of been updated and not pushed out the User score is correct.
  49. villapark75
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Garbage, why buy this when you got the same game 4 years ago......talk about flogging a dead horse....
    Same old stuff, nothing innovative and pure lazy on the designers behalf
  50. DarrylShaw
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Just awful i hate cod - Darryl Shaw jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjbjhjhjljhiljhlijhijlijijlkjlijljklijlij
  51. champian1122
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game is nothing knew from what I've seen of it. I used to be a great mw2 fan and when i watched my roomate playing I thought he was still playing mw2...Same crap different year with these games. Do not waste your money on a 60 dollar map pack. Rent it or buy it wickedly old.
  52. Derceto
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    I give this game a 1 for the simple fact that it operates on each respective system. This is possibly the worst depiction of laziness in video game history. Another record Activision can proudly claim. If this game took two years to develop, then Sledgehammer and Infinity Ward should just be abolished. The worst disgrace is the positive reviews and sales just encourage more of thisI give this game a 1 for the simple fact that it operates on each respective system. This is possibly the worst depiction of laziness in video game history. Another record Activision can proudly claim. If this game took two years to develop, then Sledgehammer and Infinity Ward should just be abolished. The worst disgrace is the positive reviews and sales just encourage more of this junk to be released to further destroy what was once one of my favorite hobbies. How the video game market has fallen. Tragedy in the flesh right here.

    ~D~    … Expand
  53. eagle
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Well, i do have to say MW3 is almost same as MW2. But the single player has a pretty good story line, so it got a 5 rating from me. But the rest, like multiplayer are the same stuff. I would rather buy battlefield 3, which has better graphics and gameplay than MW3.
  54. Bolts
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I was cool with feeling ripped off with mw2.5, i thought i learnt my lesson, never again will they get my money after i shelled out $100aud for what is essentially dlc. then the developers come out online and beg for better rating on metacritic? no sir... this is what you get. people are upset with what you have done activision. learn from it don't beg fanboys to bouy your score
  55. GamerCorps
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    I have played all the COD games, I don't play BF3 because it does not appeal to me. The new Modern Warfare 3 just seems like a unfinished product. 90% of the buildings you cant go inside, you can't get on top of cars, the maps are too small, and their is crap laying everywhere that you have move around.

    I am very disappointed in this game. The spawning is the worst I have ever seen,    I have played all the COD games, I don't play BF3 because it does not appeal to me. The new Modern Warfare 3 just seems like a unfinished product. 90% of the buildings you cant go inside, you can't get on top of cars, the maps are too small, and their is crap laying everywhere that you have move around.

    I am very disappointed in this game. The spawning is the worst I have ever seen, the minute you get a kill someone who spawned behind you is shooting you in the back, the lag is horrible, I keep hearing something about lag compensation? whatever it is it made the game worse. Their are already 10th prestige lobbies!

    i am reading now how Sledge Hammer Games is begging people that like the game to go to Metacritic and give a good review because their ratings are so low, how pathetic is that? Their are loads of people on the Modern warfare 3 website asking for the developer to give them some feedback about all the issues and what their plans are to fix it, I have yet to see any response from the developer giving any re-assurance to their customers that it is being looked into.

    The reason why people are still playing the game is because it is new and they haven't given up on it yet, but if it doesn't get fixed it will be in that big metal box at Best Buy in front of the checkouts with a $9.99 price tag!

    The reason this game had record sale was because of the millions in crafty advertising, and the paid for critic reviews they get by giving out free game copies.

    I will hang on to my copy in hopes that Sledge Hammer an Activision step up to the plate and fix this, but if they don't, it will be the last product I buy from either of these developers.    … Expand
  56. Afrop
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    the media hype suggests that this is the most anticipated game of the year, and for me it was just that. now that I have played it, its also the most disappointing. Single player is over in very little time and muliplayer is more frustratingly broken than ever. quick scoping sniper rifles and assault rifles are king, any other weapon is pointless, the lag is shockingly bad and the maps arethe media hype suggests that this is the most anticipated game of the year, and for me it was just that. now that I have played it, its also the most disappointing. Single player is over in very little time and muliplayer is more frustratingly broken than ever. quick scoping sniper rifles and assault rifles are king, any other weapon is pointless, the lag is shockingly bad and the maps are small and cluttered, no doubt the publishers will churn out some rehashed maps from previous games and charge us a fortune for them.
    There is no balance to the game either, in order to win you need to use an assault rifle with a high rate of fire after that nothing else matters. I'd read that a dev from sledgehammer games has been begging for positive reviews, well he needs to as the game is simply not good. MW2 for me was awesome, but when playing MW3 you can tell that its not the same people behind the game.
    the cod series for me has now fallen into the annual sports game rehash category its nothing new or special and am surprised by the press reviews. For a game asking for premium cost, its far from premium value.    … Expand
  57. Meteor
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    an ok game, but just a re-hash of Mw2, dont see how they justfy the $60 outlay. this is rubbish. Bf3 has it faults many of them but this is maddness. yet stupid people will continue to purchase this crap over and over.
  58. fpsplayer
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Now almost everybody know:
    - too short and ridiculous single campaign
    - multiplayer very similar to previous CoDs
    - it should be rather DLC to MW2 instead MW3 title. For me it's waste of money and my LAST call of duty.
  59. MMillar
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The game is horrible ... it was promised it be the game of the year ... Following MW2 not Becoming the Worst COD game i've played ... i don't like BF i loved Cod but Activision really screwed up ...I feel the Game Devs didn't really push to try and be ahead of the curve with innovation They just wanted more money outta a game they rolled up out of other games BF/Black:ops/homefront intoThe game is horrible ... it was promised it be the game of the year ... Following MW2 not Becoming the Worst COD game i've played ... i don't like BF i loved Cod but Activision really screwed up ...I feel the Game Devs didn't really push to try and be ahead of the curve with innovation They just wanted more money outta a game they rolled up out of other games BF/Black:ops/homefront into one game than really trying to change the game with improvements like Gears did ... i never really played Gears like i do now with Gears 3 ... it falls short since it doesn't have Multi-weapons and killstreaks ...but i still have fun playing it ...which a game is about ... i can't get enough!!!!! i LOVED MW2 ... i only stopped playing due to the high priced Crappy DLC and modding but i had high hopes for MW3 ... i'm upset i waited for this and wasted money and will never be able to say ... like i do with some games ... IT WAS WORTH IT. -__-… Expand
  60. redialdj
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Well i Loved everything up to mw2. Bf3 now pwns All.

    Except skyrim. Which is amazing.

    In summary mw3 is horrible. Just a cashcow now. Uninstalled and returned
  61. Erionte
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    Son muy pocos cambios, la historia es muy predecible y muy corta la verdad mataron esta serie cuando salio el talento de infiniti war , el multi-jugador los cambios se me hicieron pobres los mapas están muy pequeños las armas están desbalanciadas , las special ops creo que es lo unico que vale la pena y todavia quieren que paguemos por elSon muy pocos cambios, la historia es muy predecible y muy corta la verdad mataron esta serie cuando salio el talento de infiniti war , el multi-jugador los cambios se me hicieron pobres los mapas están muy pequeños las armas están desbalanciadas , las special ops creo que es lo unico que vale la pena y todavia quieren que paguemos por el elite olvidalo prefiero un juego de mas calidad… Expand
  62. yu2buku
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I love COD and was utterly let down by MW3...its not that I expected anything truly innovative, but I at the very least, I expected to ENJOY the game play. In retrospect, I honestly would have preferred lighting $60 on fire and watching it burn rather than play this crap. This is basically a $60 map pack for MW2 with perks/streaks tweaked a bit...which isn't that big of a deal if itI love COD and was utterly let down by MW3...its not that I expected anything truly innovative, but I at the very least, I expected to ENJOY the game play. In retrospect, I honestly would have preferred lighting $60 on fire and watching it burn rather than play this crap. This is basically a $60 map pack for MW2 with perks/streaks tweaked a bit...which isn't that big of a deal if it weren't for the fact that ALL THE MAPS F'ING SUCK. Whoever made these POS maps should be fired--invisible walls, you can't really climb on anything, way too busy (how many burned out tanks and vehicles can you put in one map?), and too complicated (too many places for the campers to hide). I've never been angrier while playing a COD title and have never heard as many in-game complaints from fellow players as I have in the first few hours of playing this game. Gamestop, here I come.… Expand
  63. Rizz0
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    This game is everything that was wrong with MW2 and more, the game engine needs an overhaul, hit markers way off, the fact that no-scoping/quick-scoping can still be achieved makes it feel like Activision encourage it. Only one game mode added that's of any value (kill confirmed) and every good point about black ops ripped back out, this is truly Activisions two fingers to their own fans,This game is everything that was wrong with MW2 and more, the game engine needs an overhaul, hit markers way off, the fact that no-scoping/quick-scoping can still be achieved makes it feel like Activision encourage it. Only one game mode added that's of any value (kill confirmed) and every good point about black ops ripped back out, this is truly Activisions two fingers to their own fans, expecting them to pay full price for a 2 year old game and then adding insult to injury by charging for a service they call "elite". Brilliant single player? If you consider mind numbing set piece to set piece and a plot we gave up on after COD4. Save your cash, there's better games (of ALL kinds) out their… Expand
  64. jasonc
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    Another year, another MW game. Same old, same old. The gameplay has not changed, the graphics are dated, the story is predictable. The series needs to innovate. This game is not recommended, there are so many games in fall 2011 that your $60 is better spent on.
  65. kissmyash24
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    i really feel ripped off when I play MW3. I get that we wanted a game similar to MW2 but we did not want THE EXACT GAME. I have been a huge fan of the Call of Duty series since Cod 4 but i think MW3 is a step in the wrong direction. Issues that plagued MW2 can still be found in MW3. The hit detection is god awful, somehow when it appears I am around a corner i still die from gunfire, thisi really feel ripped off when I play MW3. I get that we wanted a game similar to MW2 but we did not want THE EXACT GAME. I have been a huge fan of the Call of Duty series since Cod 4 but i think MW3 is a step in the wrong direction. Issues that plagued MW2 can still be found in MW3. The hit detection is god awful, somehow when it appears I am around a corner i still die from gunfire, this also happened in MW2. The maps in this game are horrible. we wanted smaller maps...not small maps, all buildings, junk and broken cars everywhere with 10000 lines of sight. Lets talk about kill-streaks, i work my butt off to get these high streaks and they are so underpowered and easily shot-down. Air-support is pretty much useless now that point streaks can be earned through shooting them down. I was really looking forward to a NEW call of duty. Instead we got an expansion pack of MW2, new guns, some new crappy maps, and crappy killstreaks. The best part of this game was the campaign. I guess since they just took the MW2 multiplayer and put it in MW3 they had alot more time to focus on the campaign. I have a great analogy, MW3 is like the iPhone 4S, tons of hype for a new game, and something refreshing, but instead you get minor upgrades but the product itself is identical. IMHO save your money, BF3 is not good either. From one cod fan to another, i am truly disappointed.… Expand
  66. theoby
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Wow. 0 Creativity in this game. This is a REMADE of MW1 and MW2, same textures, same problems, even same buildings. Im a COD Fan from the first COD came to PC but this is ridiculous. This should be a DLC for the MW2 instead of being lauched as a new game.
  67. xxvmafiaxx
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I thought i put in the mw2 disc when i started playing this game, NO DIFFERENCE, Call Of Duty needs a MAJOR rethinking. The game is getting old, i mean comon activision, seriously!!!!!!!!!!!
  68. ninty42
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    This call of duty is the worst one I've played and I only take issue with the multiplayer component. I have played this game for one week and in this week I have experienced many matches lost due to bullet lag connections to the host being lost. The worst thing in this game is the camping if anything this game allows more camping than the past games there is just to many spots to sit andThis call of duty is the worst one I've played and I only take issue with the multiplayer component. I have played this game for one week and in this week I have experienced many matches lost due to bullet lag connections to the host being lost. The worst thing in this game is the camping if anything this game allows more camping than the past games there is just to many spots to sit and just pick people off with out having to put any effort in. Another thing that feels broken is the re-spawning which places you way to close to the enemies and vice versa effectively stopping you from continuing your kill streak . Despite having 2 studios working on this game you can actually notice the drop in quality now that half of the original infinity ward team has left activision this game was rushed and should of stayed in development for a longer time instead of pushing it out so quickly just to make money. The only thing i feel that this game got right was the the story and the spec op missions which are the only things I play right now because multiplayer is so unplayable. I will be selling this game really soon probably in the next few days and this is the last call of duty I will ever buy because it will never be the same as it once was. I really hope this franchise goes the way of guitar hero and just disappears and people forget about it.… Expand
  69. PH03N1X
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Familiar game play mechanics we have seen in previous Modern Warfare titles mixed with recycled graphics has begun to show its limitations in this iteration of the series. We have the giant explosive set pieces that we grew to love in this games predecessors, that used to leave us in awe wanting more, but now we find ourselves bored and weary of this repetitive formula that Activision hasFamiliar game play mechanics we have seen in previous Modern Warfare titles mixed with recycled graphics has begun to show its limitations in this iteration of the series. We have the giant explosive set pieces that we grew to love in this games predecessors, that used to leave us in awe wanting more, but now we find ourselves bored and weary of this repetitive formula that Activision has churned out. The younger generation will find themselves jumping straight into the multiplayer and turning a blind eye to the campaign for a few months to come, and will most likely be satisfied with screeching at other players for their superior play style and on the other hand, shouting 'noob' at the top of their voice when they've secured the game winning kill.

    For the rest of us, however, this is a different story. Where we find ourselves staring at what seems to be just a shameless copy of Modern Warfare 2, whilst complacent Activision and their new counterpart Sledgehammer Games are sleeping in their piles of money, not giving a toss about what the user base wants. I even think Sledgehammer's studio head, Glen Schofield, cry for help was just a stunt to get its loyal fanbase of under 16's to up its metacritic score to help him sleep in his piles of money at night.

    However, I can see some good coming from the biggest entertainment launch event of all time. I can see a revolution, where gamers will eventually stand up to the money making machines and say 'Enough is enough', and demand some innovation and ingenuity from the people that are making billions of dollars from their pockets. Maybe we will eventually see 'reviewers' actually giving a game an honest view based on the pioneering qualities of a game, rather than what the fan base, and studios, want to hear. Maybe we will see studios realising that using the same recycled code and graphics with the same linear storyline over and over, isn't productive (I mean, what else can they be doing with their time?) and needs to stop.    … Expand
  70. andy1828
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Picked this up on release after playing Black Ops last night to prepare. Guess what? It was the SAME GAME. So entirely disappointed, I can't believe they hyped up this game to have it be nothing more than a map pack released for $60 that runs worse online. all i have to say: great game!............NAT
  71. milk3333
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3? Really this should be called Modern Warfare 2.5 because I don't see that many changes at all the only new thing I see here are the new perks and just some new guns thats all. All the maps are boring and nothing special , the A.I is still messed up and retarded and your main character moves like a sloppy drunk douche! The hit detection issues are still there. The graphicsModern Warfare 3? Really this should be called Modern Warfare 2.5 because I don't see that many changes at all the only new thing I see here are the new perks and just some new guns thats all. All the maps are boring and nothing special , the A.I is still messed up and retarded and your main character moves like a sloppy drunk douche! The hit detection issues are still there. The graphics have barely improved at all there are just the same as MW 2. The campaign is still boring and repetitive and I really do not find myself caring for the plot at all it is all the same old boring crap. Ofcourse now you have the online multiplayer with so called dedicated servers, which are more laggy than any online game I have seen for consoles seriously even MW 2 had more dedicated servers. I actually really liked Call of Duty MW 1 because that game did something new and innovative not only for COD but the FPS genre in general but since than Call of Duty games have done nothing for me and have gone completely downhill. Instead of a full complete game this seems like an expansion pack DLC for Modern Warfare 2, it is not worth the money, save your money please… Expand
  72. DarksimX
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    I'd rate this game higher if they would learn to no put quick scoping into this game. It is cheap when a player can take down 3 people in 2 seconds without aiming down the crosshairs. IMO I'd give a negative score for this alone. Also it's bad enough with noob tubes in hardcore but to add a semi auto launcher is just crap. Please fix these and stop catering to a-holes that can't play aI'd rate this game higher if they would learn to no put quick scoping into this game. It is cheap when a player can take down 3 people in 2 seconds without aiming down the crosshairs. IMO I'd give a negative score for this alone. Also it's bad enough with noob tubes in hardcore but to add a semi auto launcher is just crap. Please fix these and stop catering to a-holes that can't play a game without being cheap. Also what's the point of claymores and Bettie's if you can get around them so easily with a perk?… Expand
  73. wolfman7173
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    OK, So Modern Warfare 3 comes out to much anticipation. Millions of people pre-order and buy this game in the first few days of release. This game is now the most grossing game of all time. And what did you get for your time and money. Well for most of us we got what we expected. The game is VERY similar to previous renditions. The game is so similar that many of who love the seriesOK, So Modern Warfare 3 comes out to much anticipation. Millions of people pre-order and buy this game in the first few days of release. This game is now the most grossing game of all time. And what did you get for your time and money. Well for most of us we got what we expected. The game is VERY similar to previous renditions. The game is so similar that many of who love the series are very disappointed in the fact so much has improved over the previous releases. You can go into much debate over the positive and negative of each title released. However, much to be said is that there was always things that improved. I would say that COD4 was a breakthrough and even MW2 was revolutionary in many ways. Black Ops brought us the "Currency System" of buying your perks and weapons and for some that was huge and a great add-on. But mainly you saw improvements that have become staples. Examples:
    COD4 - First "Modern" war shooter for the series and really moved the genre forward to that. Think of it this way, how many WWII shooters exist these days. World at War - Introduced us to Zombies and who would have though they would be so addicting. Modern Warfare 2 - Brought us back to the Modern shooter and added some much needed improvements to the game play (Except for Quick Scoping - which is short for "I cant aim")
    Black Ops - This brought us the Wager Matches and who would have thought playing games like Gun Game, Sharpshooter, One in the Chamber and Sticks and Stones would be so much fun. They also started the ability to Split Screen online. This was huge for those with families and multiple people wanting play at the same time.
    Modern Warfare 3 - Kill Confirmed and Team Defend which are nice and have their positives. I think everyone like the campers being gone in Kill Confirmed and Team Defend has its positives when playing with friends. So what else did MW3 bring us. "Survival Mode" - No wait, that is Zombies in the modern war style. "Wager Matches" - No, these came from Black Ops. "Split Screen" - No that was from Black Ops too. "Modern Shooter" - No, this is from several renditions now. So really all we got was two new game modes. Taking the same weapons and adding a few new ones with a little shuffling of the perks does not make a game. It makes an Expansion. Let's look at Multiplayer and see what we have. First of all the Balancing of Weapons is way out of wack. You should not be able to snipe someone from across the map with a LMG in 3-5 shots. That is not possible. You should not have people aiming down the sights and turning a corner and getting a head shot when you were barely spawned and they have no radar or UAV up. Can you say "Aimbot" and cheating? To see MW2 aimbots working with MW3 on release day says they didn't even think to fix them. I can't believe the developers don't surf the websites and download all of the aimbots and think to patch them so they don't work. The maps are the same scene over and over again. A city scene, a bazaar, a city scene, a warehouse, a city scene with a downed helicopter. Really? In the previous releases we have been to the jungle, a ship deck, warehouses, cities, container yards, training setups with plywood, etc. Lets have some imagination again. With the weapons so over powered, the cheats in use so early, bad map designs and bad spawn locations you get very frustrated with the game. I know, so you are doing good in the game and disagree. Well I am a better then average player. I maintain a typical 1.2 Kill/Death ratio in most releases and so far in Modern Warfare 3 I have a .5 K/D. I think there is something wrong in that. The real crazy thing is I have about a dozen friends (Online and in real life) that are similar players or much better and none of them have a K/D over .7 and are complaining about the same things. Some of them have K/D ratios above 3.0. Then take the leader boards for Accuracy in MW3, and explain to me how the first 250+ people have a 100% accuracy. How is that possible? There is nobody that good and they should all be checked for cheating. Since Elite records all games it should be easy to watch the game and see they cheated. Really 30-0 in a TDM game. Is that possible without a hack? Most will say it is not.

    Now you have the developers going on Twitter and asking "Fans" to come to Metacritic and "Boost" the user score. Really? If your product is good you will get a good score. Even if it starts out negative, as those who play it see its good they will balance out the score on their own. But if you have to ask your fan base to boost the score, you know you did something wrong. In my humble opinion, Activision screwed up in letting the two original IW developers go and they got a second rate person to handle the MW3 development team and such they got a second rate product. For me the release was something I looked forward too.    … Expand
  74. El_Capitan
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Single player was great, short...but great. Oh, but what about the multiplayer? The golden gem that keeps people buying COD?

    Someone obviously loved using the copy/paste tool because there were hundreds of models littered around the map making the flow of the multiplayer very difficult. Even for a person with a keen eye, it's difficult to keep an eye out when you have obstacles every    Single player was great, short...but great. Oh, but what about the multiplayer? The golden gem that keeps people buying COD?

    Someone obviously loved using the copy/paste tool because there were hundreds of models littered around the map making the flow of the multiplayer very difficult. Even for a person with a keen eye, it's difficult to keep an eye out when you have obstacles every other few cm in your way. The levels were really frustrating as a result of this.

    Stealthing is very hard. I'm not a camper but the UAV's coming in every second and heavy footsteps even when crouching made it very hard to approach an enemy comfortably nested in the corner. Because levelling up takes a long time, you don't get to unlock anything of any benefit until at least around level 40, which is probably about 12-15 hours of game play!

    Until then, you're a deer in the middle of a stampede, you're Simba in The Lion King (you know the sad scene where he is almost trampled). You're fubarred.

    I understand it is a different developer from Black Ops, but gee, they could have at least taken some good ideas. The matchmaking for one, the fact it doesn't constantly spawn you RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE ENEMY and then spawn them RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU at critical moments! I think I waited about 15 seconds a time to spawn and instantly be killed for about 6 or 7 times in capture the flag at one point!

    Oh, they didn't include locale match making too. It was great when I could play against people with connections closer by, when lag was less frequent and you could see enemies before they saw you. I'm in the UK and I'm guessing mostly Americans play this, which is great for them but not for us Europeans who have to send data to the states and back!

    What's with the support packages as well? Do we really need a UAV called in every few seconds?    … Expand
  75. Miadant
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Still **** .
  76. nematic
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    Just bad. The more I play it, the more I hate it. Its more or less a bad, rehashed version of all the prior COD games. Save yourself a few dollars and pick up Black Ops, MW 1 or MW 2. Regret ever spending money on this game.
  77. yankeerings
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    What a huge let down. I don't know what was worse, this game or the ending of "LOST". My friends and I are now playing BF3. Black Ops was way better then this piece of **** game, its just a $60 map pack for mw2. Pure laziness.
  78. Zeren
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    It's the exact same as the last 3. Nothing has changed, nothing has improved. Here are some words to full up the rest of the review. That wasn't enough? Ok. Here are some more words.
  79. Zyoret
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This got boring 2 games ago.

    The formula hasn't changed it all, it's not evolving at all, it is nothing new, nothing special, nothing significant beyond a fad of young teenage boys. Do not get, do not waste time or money.
  80. Dark_Knight1990
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    I have been a longtime fan of the Call of Duty franchise but this particular game has really disappointed me. I feel like Activision is just milking the franchise for all it is worth and killing it in the process. The formula for Campaign, Spec-Ops and Multiplayer are all the EXACT same as in previous iterations with the exception of the "new" survival mode. That new mode pits playersI have been a longtime fan of the Call of Duty franchise but this particular game has really disappointed me. I feel like Activision is just milking the franchise for all it is worth and killing it in the process. The formula for Campaign, Spec-Ops and Multiplayer are all the EXACT same as in previous iterations with the exception of the "new" survival mode. That new mode pits players against endless waves of AI. But hold on, they didn't even change the engine for Spec-Ops to allow for more than two people to play at once? Its shameful. The lack of innovation and change to one of my most beloved games has me questioning whether or not to buy the inevitable version next year. There is some fun to be had here, don't get me wrong. The multiplayer offers some fun times with friends, but its nothing you haven't seen before. The campaign provides a fitting, although predictable end to the story arc began in Call of Duty 4. These are the only saving graces to this otherwise unremarkable game however.… Expand
  81. MyCriticReview
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    Presentation
    An average presentation, with the best campaign in the series to date. But the campaign's story, gameplay, and sound are the worse of the franchise.
    Graphics Once again, graphics are one of the highlights of the game, with more detailed textures then ever before in the series. But texture depth and shadowing continues to not be touched even the slightest. Sound The music    Presentation
    An average presentation, with the best campaign in the series to date. But the campaign's story, gameplay, and sound are the worse of the franchise.

    Graphics
    Once again, graphics are one of the highlights of the game, with more detailed textures then ever before in the series. But texture depth and shadowing continues to not be touched even the slightest.

    Sound
    The music score is average for the gaming industry. Weapon sounds are the worst of the series and contain little to no depth. Sound blending is also poor and could use more options in menus. Voice acting is well done.

    Gameplay
    As stated in presentation, the campaign story is not very good, but the environments are varied and detailed. The developers should have taken some cues from the last game of the franchise and removed the action button prompt in cutscenes; it ruins the flow of the game. The multiplayer is well balanced, but contains so many lag related issues it is unplayable competitively. Spec Ops is improved with more missions and survival mode.

    Lasting Appeal
    Fans craving more of the same will be satisfied but with so many lag related issues in multiplayer, the lasting appeal is virtually gone.    … Expand
  82. silverbeard
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    After reading the "Metacritic" article posted on IGN. I had. No. Must. Do my part to discourage any sequels or prequels to this franchise. I must begin by saying i have not played this game. But i have played and purchased the previous 'Call of Duty' games. I hear all they changed was the "3" on the title. They even cut copied pictures from the previous title onto the jacket. Therefore iAfter reading the "Metacritic" article posted on IGN. I had. No. Must. Do my part to discourage any sequels or prequels to this franchise. I must begin by saying i have not played this game. But i have played and purchased the previous 'Call of Duty' games. I hear all they changed was the "3" on the title. They even cut copied pictures from the previous title onto the jacket. Therefore i give it 3 out of 10. It is the third in the series after all. Do not purchase. I have not. Or next year we will be playing "Call of Guitar Hero: DJ warfare 6"… Expand
  83. BillySpandex
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    The franchise has been going downhill since COD MW2. The irony is that COD4 was a breath of fresh air to the Call of Duty games. It moved away from the stale WW2 setting and promised to get us to care about Call of Duty again, and in fact it work, however then Infinity Ward copy and pasted COD MW2 and ever since we've been getting annual COD copy and paste games.

    COD MW3 (or as it should    The franchise has been going downhill since COD MW2. The irony is that COD4 was a breath of fresh air to the Call of Duty games. It moved away from the stale WW2 setting and promised to get us to care about Call of Duty again, and in fact it work, however then Infinity Ward copy and pasted COD MW2 and ever since we've been getting annual COD copy and paste games.

    COD MW3 (or as it should be called COD MW2 map pack 4) is predictable in its staleness, but what's surprising is to what extent game assets were recycled from previous games. This is in essence a very expensive map pack. The fact that this game is so popular does not bode well for the gaming community, and COD MW3 may just herald the beginning of an age of COPY and PASTE gaming.    … Expand
  84. A-Zar
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    This is the same game that I have been playing for the last 4-5 years. Why can't they make the game a little different instead of making it a yearly franchise? Even if they made the games come out every two years it would be much better.
  85. desensitized43
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    As someone who got in on the "Ground Floor" with CoD, I have played every single Call of Duty since Infinity Ward split from EA (and the MoH Series). In that time I was impressed by CoD, amazed by CoD2, annoyed by CoD3, before being totally astounded by CoD4: Modern Warfare. That game was fresh, innovative and it grabbed the initiative from the host of WW2 shooters that defined thatAs someone who got in on the "Ground Floor" with CoD, I have played every single Call of Duty since Infinity Ward split from EA (and the MoH Series). In that time I was impressed by CoD, amazed by CoD2, annoyed by CoD3, before being totally astounded by CoD4: Modern Warfare. That game was fresh, innovative and it grabbed the initiative from the host of WW2 shooters that defined that period. Since then, Activision have sucked the life out of this franchise with a number of boneheaded decisions like annualising the series, farming the title out to studios with no connection to the franchise at all, mistreatment of Infinty Ward's creative team who saw the project from "birth" to becoming the biggest game series ever. However, for me atleast, their single biggest mistake was to fail to innovate. This is basically a map pack from COD4, same graphics, same physics, same weapons, same character skins, same structure. I fail to see how they can possibly have spent 2 years and millions/billions of dollars on this game. For that kind of money there should be an entirely new engine for the game to bring this into the modern world. Instead of creating a truly innovative product Activision and whats left of Infinity Ward are happy to take your money, lots of your money and put out a substandard product thats so wide of the mark its silly. Don't waste your time, don't waste your money and for gods sake go and buy Battlefield or Skyrim as they are far more deserving of your money.… Expand
  86. k0re--
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    maps are crappy, the hit detection is a mess, the lag compensation system **** the game up. the perks are a mess. like it has been developped by a bunch of braindeads
  87. notownkiller559
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Man was this game crap. I cant believe i payed 100 bucks for this **** Its on sale ill get rid of it for anything. the campaign wasnt even worth it shorter then usual. man can they just stop making these. either way just my opionion there are alot better games to play like skyrim and revelations plus new counter strike coming out.
  88. ScorpioBlade94
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    I was looking forward to this until... I saw the trailer & EVERYTHING LOOKED THE SAME! INFINITY WARD & TREYARCH ARE SO LAZY!!! LOOK AT HALO & EVEN ZELDA & MARIO!
  89. Danteasdfgh
    Nov 23, 2011
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have played the entire camping by now and I got to say it is a medium good just because it's for my taste too short, the use a improve version the same engine used in MW2 so yes, I'm disappointed that they didn't improve the history, I like playing online but this shouldn't be the only reason why they pull this disaster out, the multilayer has improve and I'm giving that to COD, the sound, come on this doesn't sound real at all, a little improvement in that would be nice. But why they don't just launch the game as the older battlefield series without the trouble of camping, so let just finish with this with a small summary:

    Camping 2
    Multilayer 7
    Graphics 7
    Sound 0 just because didn't improve at all.

    so that is how I see things.    … Expand
  90. KingBishop9
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    Not worth the hassle. It's like they tried to put a game in a game that was never meant to have set game, you know? It doesn't belong in the Call of Duty franchise and it should never have had the number 3 in it, because it is a fake game.
  91. norcalnewbie
    Dec 1, 2011
    1
    The game has great graphics. The main gameplay of this game is the multiplayer. At this point in time the online play in broken. LAG compensation killed the game. It punishes people with good connection. Its pretty rediculus how you can put a ton of hit markers on a person and still get killed. When you walk around the corner and you get shot dead before seeing the person is anotherThe game has great graphics. The main gameplay of this game is the multiplayer. At this point in time the online play in broken. LAG compensation killed the game. It punishes people with good connection. Its pretty rediculus how you can put a ton of hit markers on a person and still get killed. When you walk around the corner and you get shot dead before seeing the person is another problem caused by lag compensation. I will revise my score once all bugs are fixed. But since the online game is unplayable I will be playing skyrim and forza 4 until then. This has to be the worst online play in any of the COD series.… Expand
  92. ringdrossel
    Dec 9, 2011
    1
    I played also nearly all COD games. There is one thing that gets worse and worse in multiplayer: Lag compensation. Never experienced this in another game:You will get killed for having a better connection because the engine estimates that another player having a worse connection then you has only to hit once and you have to hit 3x to land a kill. Also getting shot behind walls is prettyI played also nearly all COD games. There is one thing that gets worse and worse in multiplayer: Lag compensation. Never experienced this in another game:You will get killed for having a better connection because the engine estimates that another player having a worse connection then you has only to hit once and you have to hit 3x to land a kill. Also getting shot behind walls is pretty popular. This "feature" also enables bad things like lag switches promoting cheating to a whole new level. Just google it. This really sucks big time. No other COD had this big a problem with lag compensation. Good features introduced by Treyarch were simply undone: like flagpoints getting transparent when you aim behind it. Where are the contracts? Bad matchmaking. One who starts at level 1 directly plays against prestige level 4-5. Great fun. Also all explosives were reduced so drastically that grenades become more of joke. It lands directly besides your enemy but doesn't kill him. How realistic is that?

    The map design has already been explained by others. I will simply say that they really doesn't weight up against the Black Ops maps. The other stuff really looks like mw2: No big improvement here. The SP had more wow moments in MW2. Quickly played and quickly finished. No innovation here.    … Expand
  93. TheRelax
    Dec 23, 2011
    0
    Failed to deliver great new maps (compared to MW2), fluid controls (compared to Black Ops) or exciting new gameplay. Shotguns failed big time and so did survival mode. They don't even care about cleaning Xbox360 leaderboards from all the hackers. Quite possibly the last CoD from IW/SH I will buy.
  94. lalo12
    Dec 24, 2011
    1
    I have played all the COD games ,every single game had "something" that kept me interested but mw3 its a real joke to the franchise and i think it must be retired of the market , yesterday i was playing mw3 and i got bored so i started to play mw4, and except for the grafics, its the same!!!! this is the probably the worst game ever made by sledgehammer games
  95. ultimategamer69
    Mar 6, 2012
    0
    Same 'ol garbage game. Yes this is MW 2.5. This could've been offered as dlc. IW just rehased MW2 and made it more noob friendly. Being more of a hardcore gamer myself I was really disappointed this time around. The multiplayer is trash and here is why. The spawn system is atrocious. The lag compensation is ridiculous. The weapons are very unbalanced. IW had a chance to get this one rightSame 'ol garbage game. Yes this is MW 2.5. This could've been offered as dlc. IW just rehased MW2 and made it more noob friendly. Being more of a hardcore gamer myself I was really disappointed this time around. The multiplayer is trash and here is why. The spawn system is atrocious. The lag compensation is ridiculous. The weapons are very unbalanced. IW had a chance to get this one right and they failed miserably. Campaign and spec ops is pretty much identical to mw2. I was really hyped about this game, but after playing mp for about an hour I realized it was the same 'ol trash. Don't waste your money. Go play outside. You'll have a much better time.… Expand
  96. Tylerhan2000
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Horrible overrated game. Don't waste your money this time around, same game, butt-hurt story line, boring stuff. The Engine is noticeable, with no graphical updates from MW2 or even MW
  97. kiappariellos
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    il gioco e' ridicolo , dopo tre giorni di gioco e' gia diventato ingiocabile. quasi 750 ore spese sul multiplayer con Black Ops e appena 12 ore con questo. gioco mediocre
  98. Kozlow2k
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    A step backward in the series honestly. MW2 was better. Co-Op was a nice attempt, but just not enough substance to make it worth while. Multiplayer is also a negative. The new game modes are lame and they took out many of the new ones that made Black Ops at least tolerable. If you want to play a re-hash of MW2 with out any good maps then go ahead.
  99. BowserWowser
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Before I'm called a "TROLL" I would like to say I have owned every CoD from #1 on PS2 and liked all of em. I got Battlefield 3 at the Midnight Release played and loved the new engine, got MW3 release day and loved the gameplay when i got used to it, different from Black Ops. I grew up on great tactical shooters like Rainbow Six, Counter Strike,and Operation Flashpoint and Call of DutyBefore I'm called a "TROLL" I would like to say I have owned every CoD from #1 on PS2 and liked all of em. I got Battlefield 3 at the Midnight Release played and loved the new engine, got MW3 release day and loved the gameplay when i got used to it, different from Black Ops. I grew up on great tactical shooters like Rainbow Six, Counter Strike,and Operation Flashpoint and Call of Duty does not have that feel at all, choke points are easy as hell to control and the maps are super linear. The added verticality of the maps, do not change the style of gameplay from other cods. Campaign is meant to blow you away with its over the top Michael Bay action, but in the end the infinite spawning, been there done that story, and anti-climatic ending bring it down. The multiplayer is weak, yet fun and very enjoyable, but guns like the type 95, Scar-L, and ACR added with profiencies, become overpowered and completely unbalanced. The new Killstreaks are a plus, but IMO the maps Downturn, Village, and Arkaden have too much going on with debris to try and force an illusion on having them be non linear. Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer completely screwed over the free range of motion that your used too in MW1+2 and Black Ops, ur constantly getting stuck on Barrels pipes and pillars that stick out from the walls and ground, ending up in death. Graphics and sound are subpar that they cant even be explained and the 60 fps compared to bf3 30 fps doesnt make a difference idk why IW likes to brag about 60fps.

    Gameplay-4- Spec Ops shoould be 4 players, story isnt that much better than BF3, and Mp is always CoD forte.

    Graphics-0- Game looks just like MW2(2007), Crysis 1+2, BF Bad Company 1+2, BF3, all blow this engine out of the water. Physics are terrible, I would atleast expect Grenades to crack plywood in half.

    Sound-1- voice acting is ok, but the MP communication is terrible best to stay in Party Chat, and the gun sounds are terrible just copy and paste or Foley once again BF3 blows it out of the water.

    Lasting appeal-6- the prestiges and Spec Ops are going to keep you well going lol for a while

    Conclusion- Imo as Battlefield is the better game, Call of Duty is just as fun, but the lack of innovation and upgrades are bringing it down, and if Infinity Ward doesn't get rid of the Quake Engine and make a new one then this may be the final CoD worth mentioning, and Activision needs to stop with the yearly releases, or else people are going to get sick and tired. If not then Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Rainbow Six: Patriots, Halo 4, and Homefront 2 (now made by Crytek) are going to be chipping away at their Profits and along with Battlefield right in the Rear view it does not look good.    … Expand
  100. skyline5gtr
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This is exactly what happens when a game has a 1 year development cycle. This is a 60 dollar map pack nothing more modern warefare 2.5 that activation is charging 60 bucks for. The only way the developers will actually improve the game is if people stop buying it. Luckily i had a feeling this would happen and tried a friends first, very little new innovation few guns thats it. Literally a map pack
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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