Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. AkarnisGath
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Yet another mod of CoD4 they are releasing to take money from uninformed players. This game brings *nothing* new, fun or interesting to the industry, it just perpetuates the boring respawnfest that is allowing real innovation to happen. I genuinely played it looking for reasons why it's any different from the last 3 identical titles. I honestly couldn't say I found a thing. Hopefully thisYet another mod of CoD4 they are releasing to take money from uninformed players. This game brings *nothing* new, fun or interesting to the industry, it just perpetuates the boring respawnfest that is allowing real innovation to happen. I genuinely played it looking for reasons why it's any different from the last 3 identical titles. I honestly couldn't say I found a thing. Hopefully this trend blows over so progress can be made int he industry.… Expand
  2. Billyheel
    Mar 21, 2012
    4
    The previous score I had given this game was an 8: This game is uninspired, uneventful, and it feels like "we've done this before." Bad deja vu, a train wreck, and an embarrassing online service that feels stale. The single player campaign is the first in the Modern Warfare series that I didn't find interesting, not even in the slightest. The sound effects of the guns are too similarThe previous score I had given this game was an 8: This game is uninspired, uneventful, and it feels like "we've done this before." Bad deja vu, a train wreck, and an embarrassing online service that feels stale. The single player campaign is the first in the Modern Warfare series that I didn't find interesting, not even in the slightest. The sound effects of the guns are too similar to each other and it feels as if the guns you shoot have no power to them whatsoever. The explosions are either over-the-top, or small and insignificant to the point that it looks and feels cheap. The A.I. is also terrible with either super-human killers or enemies that walk towards you, waiting for you to mow them down. The online service, what COD is known for, is not done well at all this time around. There is no advantage for doing well, the game doesn't reward you accordingly, and the entire community wants to cheat instead of play the game fair. The Spec Ops missions aren't as fun this time around, and they feel rushed. The graphics are touted as better, but this is not the case. The graphics seem to have a grainy filter over them, to give the effect of a "war-hardened" game. This game was rushed, and it shows. With the first two installations of the MW series warranting a 10 and 8 from me, respectively; this game falls very short of that. No longer fun, not creative, and not balanced; Modern Warfare 3 is one of the worst games I have played in a long time. Don't waste your time, money, or life on this game. Not worth the $60 price tag, and I wouldn't pay $20 for it. Terrible, terrible game.… Expand
  3. J-P-M
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    wow it's funny how far a terrible game can get with money. Titles like these are what ruin the gaming experience for 80% of people. What happens to the online of every other incredible game... it gets abandoned for this silly excuse for a AAA title ROFLCOPTER and this is suppose to be the BF3 killer hahaha!!! =]
  4. Apocryphea
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Being in the industry myself, i want to put this critique forward.

    I feel the necessity to bring this down because medias are once again supporting and overhyping and rating a product that is essential and exactly the same since CoD 4. What has this game really brought new to the industry's table? Nothing. No innovation AT ALL. A subscription plan? That's not really new, battlelog offers    Being in the industry myself, i want to put this critique forward.

    I feel the necessity to bring this down because medias are once again supporting and overhyping and rating a product that is essential and exactly the same since CoD 4. What has this game really brought new to the industry's table? Nothing. No innovation AT ALL.

    A subscription plan? That's not really new, battlelog offers the same features for free, and this is nothing but a cash grab aimed at zealous CoD fans who are unable to see anything else but this pathetic excuse of game, and Activision knows they can do this to fund their product that is in decline, as it's possible the last resort for it to stay alive.

    The production values of this title are an aberration for what video games truly stand for - an Art form. Call of duty is no longer an art, it's merely a shovelware, or something more reminiscent of an yearly sports game; rehashed content, with little or no values or effort put into it. A quick cash grab.

    The majority of it's fanbase put the community of gamers to shame; they are mostly close-minded and patriotic - Zealous should i say, about the game. There isn't really anything special about it and they can't see beyond that.

    Oh and let's not forget the actions from activion, when they screwed over the people who create this franchise.    … Expand
  5. tRuCk3r_JaY
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Yawn... yet another, same as before cod. I plead with people to play BF3, its superior in every way. The levels are much bigger, has vehicles and lots and lots of guns! The fact that EA spent the time building a new engine to bring something new to the table says a lot. COD is for the kids, BF is for the real FPS fan imo. Activision please do something original with the next cod game in aYawn... yet another, same as before cod. I plead with people to play BF3, its superior in every way. The levels are much bigger, has vehicles and lots and lots of guns! The fact that EA spent the time building a new engine to bring something new to the table says a lot. COD is for the kids, BF is for the real FPS fan imo. Activision please do something original with the next cod game in a years time!… Expand
  6. I8YourMama
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I made this account in attempt to aware others, this game is seriously not worth $60. Its just a new campaign (which only spans 4 hours) and new maps. I would wait for the price to drop or to just get skyrim or something instead.
  7. wpg
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Came to write this review in response to the dev tweeting about why the score is so low. Maps are a HUGE mess the weapons feel cheap and don't really do much damage. Graphics are dated and belong in 2007...... This game and map design was designed for twitch fighting and quick scopes. I gave it a 1 for the weapon progression and that's about it. Game is on ebay as we speak. Way to ruin aCame to write this review in response to the dev tweeting about why the score is so low. Maps are a HUGE mess the weapons feel cheap and don't really do much damage. Graphics are dated and belong in 2007...... This game and map design was designed for twitch fighting and quick scopes. I gave it a 1 for the weapon progression and that's about it. Game is on ebay as we speak. Way to ruin a great game to cater to the few quick scope kids.… Expand
  8. Apotheos
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Unfortunately, MW3 proves the haters right, showing that Activision and the Dev team is comfortable with doing little-to-nothing to innovate all the while strolling down its same formulaic route of annually adding almost nothing but new guns and maps, even going so far as to sport the same engine. All of the content could have been packaged into some other form of content pack and fitUnfortunately, MW3 proves the haters right, showing that Activision and the Dev team is comfortable with doing little-to-nothing to innovate all the while strolling down its same formulaic route of annually adding almost nothing but new guns and maps, even going so far as to sport the same engine. All of the content could have been packaged into some other form of content pack and fit comfortably and humbly; Yet unfortunately all parties involved chose to create a new uninspired soulless husk of an installment adding nothing to the game industry but its typical, all too expected "Michael Bay" shenanigans and charging full price to cash in on a yearly recycle of a franchise.… Expand
  9. Conrad56
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Worst Game ever. No difference. No change. Just wasted 120 bucks on this useless game and got bored of it in day terrific ay? in my opinion don't buy this game. If you want a cod game worth playing get black ops richer multilayer, nice campaign ( MORE LONGER THAN MW3 CAMPAIGN ) and best survival mode called zombies which to be honest will get you bored in a month which is more better than MW3.
  10. cheesepoof420
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    It upsets me that this game will sell more than Uncharted 3 and Skyrim. No innovations, revelations, or gratification. You should not even veer towards contemplation to buy this game, a rent at best to enjoy the sight of all of our major cities getting blown up. (because that's what people like these days) Acitivision I have much respect for you as developer,but it's time to give up on aIt upsets me that this game will sell more than Uncharted 3 and Skyrim. No innovations, revelations, or gratification. You should not even veer towards contemplation to buy this game, a rent at best to enjoy the sight of all of our major cities getting blown up. (because that's what people like these days) Acitivision I have much respect for you as developer,but it's time to give up on a franchise, for entertainments sake. Your wallets will remain happy.… Expand
  11. gasman442
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Nothing new to this game. I feel like each map has something in common with maps i have played before. It feels like modern warfare was put in a blender and this is what was served.
  12. ToastyMarcov
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    More of the same... Those who control the release of CoD should stop selling these games for full price and should sell them as an expansion pack because that is what it is. This is not worth the $60 they ask you to pay...
  13. flubberbrat
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    congratulations Robert Bowling for taking everything good about the multiplayer for MW2 and Black Ops and totally screwing it up. All of the bugs of MW2 and NONE of the features or configurables of Black Ops. Well done. Totally broken multiplayer experience. A round of applause, please, for the man that could take a winning recipe and actually screw it up and get away with it.
  14. Lovable
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    same graphics, same **** seen it once ok, seen it twice mehhh, seeing it the third time?! FCK OFF INFINITY WARD, stop making games if you cant even improve from the previous 1, jeez fcking morons .
  15. RuthlessZA
    Dec 20, 2011
    1
    Fairly enjoyable but they keep making the mistake of making the last chapter irritating hard, decide what is veteran and stick with it. Played Battlefield 3 and that got a rating of 8 from me
  16. Xolo187uk
    Dec 20, 2011
    0
    They literally LITERALLY did not change a thing from MW2. Same weapons. Same streaks. Same perks. Same graphics (not even joking) Same **** cluttered maps with random fire on the streets. Autoaim is SO strong even on multiplayer that you can aim 10 inches away from someone and it'll still hit them. Same audio down to the rank up music. Even the same **** tags and loading screens. THE SAME.They literally LITERALLY did not change a thing from MW2. Same weapons. Same streaks. Same perks. Same graphics (not even joking) Same **** cluttered maps with random fire on the streets. Autoaim is SO strong even on multiplayer that you can aim 10 inches away from someone and it'll still hit them. Same audio down to the rank up music. Even the same **** tags and loading screens. THE SAME. ****. LOADING SCREENS. Blackops wasn't this **** rehashed even. It is seriously just MW2 with a new story, and honestly did you even play for the story?… Expand
  17. kiramelo5454
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I can not put into words how repeatative and boring this series has gotten! Everything is being re used, same formula same everything. Now someone might say to me if it aint broke dont fixer it. well let me tell u this is the 5th game of the same shi* nothing has changed nothing i think i saw the same building model from cod4 so save your money! this is the same as the rest of the gamesI can not put into words how repeatative and boring this series has gotten! Everything is being re used, same formula same everything. Now someone might say to me if it aint broke dont fixer it. well let me tell u this is the 5th game of the same shi* nothing has changed nothing i think i saw the same building model from cod4 so save your money! this is the same as the rest of the games that came before it if u wanna play this play black ops or mw2. I dont know how legit reviews can give a game like this 9.5 or even an 8.5 this a an fing 5.… Expand
  18. Dufflad
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Ok, I got this expecting just another Call of Duty game and was really happy with the final product. After Black Ops, I wasn't to pleased with the series, but Infinity Ward didn't make Black Ops, so I thought I would give CoD another shot. Being a fan since Finest Hour, it's been great watching the series erupt into what it is now (Devs can thank me later) and it deserves a lot of theOk, I got this expecting just another Call of Duty game and was really happy with the final product. After Black Ops, I wasn't to pleased with the series, but Infinity Ward didn't make Black Ops, so I thought I would give CoD another shot. Being a fan since Finest Hour, it's been great watching the series erupt into what it is now (Devs can thank me later) and it deserves a lot of the money, not so much the hype though, no game deserves this amount of hype imo. However, the campaign is great, the multiplayer is just as good as ever, if not better, and Survival mode is sweet if you have friends unlike me. Their only mistake is not putting much work into it so it seems. It's not hard to do what the Call of Duty series does nowadays compared to a game like... oh say.. skyrim. But Comparing the two is just moronic. I personally can't find anything wrong with this game that wasn't wrong with either of the other modern warfares. So, as a FPS, this game has exceeded my expectations as always and will be the only FPS in my library for a while. Sorry Battlefield fans, BF3 disappointed me.… Expand
  19. Ins3ktz
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    What a terrible game.

    I thought the series was bland and boring from the start, but this? This takes it to a new dimension of failure.

    Congratulations Infinity Ward, you've created the only shooter in history that is worse than your previous work, MW2.
  20. pyromcr
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Where do I start on this game. The campaign is just as stupid as every other COD but the real reason people buy COD is for the multiplayer. Well, if you thought MW2 and COD4 had bad multiplayer, STAY AWAY! This is the WORST multiplayer I have seen in a game in a long time. The hitboxes are the size of a car and it seems like the enemy team is calling in EMPs every 5 seconds. I sold thisWhere do I start on this game. The campaign is just as stupid as every other COD but the real reason people buy COD is for the multiplayer. Well, if you thought MW2 and COD4 had bad multiplayer, STAY AWAY! This is the WORST multiplayer I have seen in a game in a long time. The hitboxes are the size of a car and it seems like the enemy team is calling in EMPs every 5 seconds. I sold this game back in about 4 hours, it took three hours to beat the terrible single player and I was enraged after a hour of multiplayer. THIS IS THE WORST COD GAME EVER MADE!… Expand
  21. pluslei
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Confirmed for copy pasta textures, copy pasta sounds, copy pasta game-play, copy pasta engine, copy pasta guns, copy pasta models, more 12 year old children, linear campaign.

    COPY PASTA THE GAME.
  22. Alvagore
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    Do not buy this game, is more of the same, stick on MW2 or Black Ops.
    the only thing of this game that worth is the single player, for that i give it a 3.
  23. Roy9030
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I thought MW2 was as low as an FPS game could go but then they come out with this outdated garbage that could be confused with MW2 DLC. Then they go to the extent of tweeting a request, actually it sounded more like begging, for their fanbase to rate this game higher on Metacritic because it's receiving low ratings... maybe it's low because it sucks and deserves every 0 here. **** campaignI thought MW2 was as low as an FPS game could go but then they come out with this outdated garbage that could be confused with MW2 DLC. Then they go to the extent of tweeting a request, actually it sounded more like begging, for their fanbase to rate this game higher on Metacritic because it's receiving low ratings... maybe it's low because it sucks and deserves every 0 here. **** campaign (as usual) and the same cookie cutter multiplayer with unbalanced gameplay, don't buy this game.… Expand
  24. crotchduster84
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    wow i'm so glad i didnt buy this game i played it last night at a friends house. i havent enjoyed a cod game since cod3 with this game which is a spin-off of a spin-off which is the same crap and nothing refreshing about the game i think its money well spent that i bought battlefield the day it came out because it was refreshing, but it was no bad company i did go in open-minded but not towow i'm so glad i didnt buy this game i played it last night at a friends house. i havent enjoyed a cod game since cod3 with this game which is a spin-off of a spin-off which is the same crap and nothing refreshing about the game i think its money well spent that i bought battlefield the day it came out because it was refreshing, but it was no bad company i did go in open-minded but not to high and got what i ordered another carbon copy repeat.… Expand
  25. Francymike91
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    MW2 costs $30 less than this recycled game and there is no difference at all, you should go for that. I regret a lot to have bought this thing. Good job Infinity Ward (sarcasm).
  26. Jamus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Game is bad, same old crap. Games like this don't deserve the funding. Go support a dev who has new fresh ideas. If you support crap you're going to keep getting it. Vote for your games with the money you spend. Kids won't get it but anyone old enough to understand or give a damn, do something about it. Don't be a fricken drone.
  27. Accuracy
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    This game is a joke seriously, it's giving the video game industry a stereotype that this is all gamers play. This game is overshadowing better titles that actually feature innovation, and creativity. This game is the same repackaged **** over and over again. This isn't a game, it's DLC.
  28. Xsplicit
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    The first thing that struck me playing this game was just how shamelessly similar everything was to Call of Duty 4.. and 5.. and 6.. and 7 for that matter as well. This goes beyond simply re-using the same 13 year old quake 3 engine; the art direction, textures, weapons and environments all seem to have been re-used. The only innovation amounting to a slight reskin in a different colour.The first thing that struck me playing this game was just how shamelessly similar everything was to Call of Duty 4.. and 5.. and 6.. and 7 for that matter as well. This goes beyond simply re-using the same 13 year old quake 3 engine; the art direction, textures, weapons and environments all seem to have been re-used. The only innovation amounting to a slight reskin in a different colour. While this might allow Activision to churn out a game every year, it's gotten to the point where the franchise feels stale and tasteless. There were times I wondered if the level designers competed with each other over how many explosions and collapsing buildings they could cram into each level, and it's clear to see the drop in quality after Activision prudently fired the majority of Infinity Ward's developers. Setting aside the linear on-rails progression, the casual hand-holding and the 4 hour completion time - I can deal with those annoyances, as long as the game is fun and engrossing. Unfortunately Call of Duty 9..or whatever number they're on now isn't. Throw in the weak, unrealistic gun sounds, the whack-a-mole rudimentary AI, unremarkable missions and the generic 'America saves the world all over again' storyline and you're dealing with quite a turd. How reviewers are giving this game a perfect 10/10 is honestly beyond me, and why this game (and this game alone) retails at 10% above the price of every other game confounds me even further. I would honestly rather play through the original Call of Duty again. At least that game provided an emotional attachment, as it wasn't based on pure fabrication.… Expand
  29. Number11
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    You cannot be serious.
    Fans of the series have been anticipating this game for quite a while, and those fans have gotten is a heap of lackluster crap with nearly the entirety of it being a recycled MW2.
    This is not a game, it's a garbage can with "MW" written on it.
  30. Dyslexicon
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I've been playing COD multiplayer ever since they changed the game with COD4 MW. I then played MW2, Black Ops, and MW3 now. Well, I can't help but feel like I wasted way too much money on the hardened edition. Unless their new maps coming through DLC are a lot better than the ones they've included on disc, then this game has problems with me. Not to mention there's no real worthwhileI've been playing COD multiplayer ever since they changed the game with COD4 MW. I then played MW2, Black Ops, and MW3 now. Well, I can't help but feel like I wasted way too much money on the hardened edition. Unless their new maps coming through DLC are a lot better than the ones they've included on disc, then this game has problems with me. Not to mention there's no real worthwhile changes to discuss. The new killstreak system isn't that drastic a change, and doesn't do much to change the game. It only slightly adjusts the individual users experience with the game. I hate to say it, but Black Ops was the better game for many reasons including: Better maps, better modes, and an overall fresher take on the series. If anyone out there needs to know what shooter to pick up this holiday season, then my honest answer is Battlefield 3. They delivered a smart, and deeply rewarding multiplayer component this year that improves over its predecessors in every way. It's also worth mentioning that the community behind BF3 is much more mature and tolerable on the whole when compared to the 'typical' **** hole COD player. I'm giving it a 2 because the survival mode is entertaining. Of course, we've all played horde modes before, and that modes fun will not last forever. At the end of the day, this game just didn't try hard enough. The teams responsible were spread too thin, and in my opinion, they rushed the product out for holiday release and wasted the potential it could have been with more time and thought.… Expand
  31. k-bake-
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I have nothing against this game. It's built for fun and that's what it delivers. But It's just sad that they take a great game, change the maps and some guns and a new campaign and slap a "3" on the box and people go nuts. The CoD franchise ended for me when major star players left Infinity Ward after MW2. That's when the series started to get milked for all it's worth, much like whatI have nothing against this game. It's built for fun and that's what it delivers. But It's just sad that they take a great game, change the maps and some guns and a new campaign and slap a "3" on the box and people go nuts. The CoD franchise ended for me when major star players left Infinity Ward after MW2. That's when the series started to get milked for all it's worth, much like what Activision did with Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk series. The only problem with this series is that it's based on a very popular genre, the FPS. Once people start getting annoyed of shooting, there is really nothing to turn too. The market is already flooded with FPSs and I'm afraid we are at the spike in terms of intrest in FPS games because of it. And thanks to Activision and their CEO who doesn't even play games himself, we could see an end of a great genre, much like what happen to platformers 10 years ago.… Expand
  32. pingu53
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    What the **** did you all expect? a new and original game? you idiots will keep buying this **** and these guys will keep bringing em out because people are dumb and will pay Ã
  33. SacredJefe
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Modern Warfare 3 is the exact same game as Modern Warfare 2. That's not to say it's a bad game. In fact, that's far from the truth. MW3 is a fine game that will appeal to the same people who enjoyed MW2. However, there is not enough content in MW3 to justify it being released as an entirely new game in the franchise. Very little has changed from MW2 and the original MW. The graphics,Modern Warfare 3 is the exact same game as Modern Warfare 2. That's not to say it's a bad game. In fact, that's far from the truth. MW3 is a fine game that will appeal to the same people who enjoyed MW2. However, there is not enough content in MW3 to justify it being released as an entirely new game in the franchise. Very little has changed from MW2 and the original MW. The graphics, impressive in 2007, are lack-luster and dated now, kill-streaks are still too big a part of the game (as they have been ever since MW2), there isn't enough emphasis on gun-on-gun gameplay, and the single-player is the shortest in the series (which is a shame considering I am someone who has enjoyed the storyline in the franchise). Simply put, MW3 adds barely anything new to the franchise and everything IW and Sledgehammer did add could have been patched or added into MW2.… Expand
  34. tanay
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    the game is not bad but the xbox 360 cannot handle the game.
    poor graphics on xbox360,and poor gameplay also.
    when i have played this game on ps3, i was really thrilled.
    online is not as good on xbox live than on psn.
    Looks like call of duty has gone with the wrong lead platform.
    PS3 it should have been.
    xbox 360 really sucks to the core
  35. peck1234
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Boring story, graphics are just TERRIBLE muddy looking. SAVE YOUR $$$. Nothing more than a simple Michael Bay Film. This game is absolute garbage. The campaign just felt absolutely forced and was completely forgettable by the end of it. Spec Ops is trash because zombies in WaW and Black Ops was just so much better.
  36. girafffy
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game is so bad that I signed up for an account on this website just to write a negative review for it. As someone who loved Cod 2 and Cod 4, this was a major disappointment. I thought I would give the Cod series one last chance after **** MW2 and Black Ops, but this is literally the same game as MW2. It's way too fast passed, to the point where the only way to get a high killstreakThis game is so bad that I signed up for an account on this website just to write a negative review for it. As someone who loved Cod 2 and Cod 4, this was a major disappointment. I thought I would give the Cod series one last chance after **** MW2 and Black Ops, but this is literally the same game as MW2. It's way too fast passed, to the point where the only way to get a high killstreak is by camping in a corner. In addition to that, the game has become even more about who sees the other player first/ who has the better connection. There's hardly any skill involved. I wish the Cod 4 servers never got **** up; that game was far superior to any title after it.… Expand
  37. eightinches
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    yep it's my first review. so what. i played cod since cod 3 and i can say this is by far the worst i've ever played. why? well coz it's not a new game. it is modern warfare 2. they took out all the good things that black ops had going for it. the hit detection is not good (no surprise) and i know a lot of IW fanboys will be disapoint with that. one thing i can say is thatyep it's my first review. so what. i played cod since cod 3 and i can say this is by far the worst i've ever played. why? well coz it's not a new game. it is modern warfare 2. they took out all the good things that black ops had going for it. the hit detection is not good (no surprise) and i know a lot of IW fanboys will be disapoint with that. one thing i can say is that prestiging is pointless coz you need to reach really high levels just to get your guns to function properly. switching out to secondary guns is tedious. the maps are done pretty poorly imo and cod elite is going to promote spawn camping. why? coz you can study the spawns. WTF right? what a useless thing to add to a game. it's just going to make the game more unfair as will the stacked killstreaks. running is very akward and the shotguns suck. spec ops is no where near the level of zombies despite it being more complex. i played the game for 8-9 hours and honestly i can say i will stick with black ops. might even return it unless they patch some stuff out in upcoming weeks.… Expand
  38. throwawaypl0x
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game... this game is more like an expansion pack than a sequel. Really. So few new features, bland maps, recycled weapons and content, a mildly updated engine from years ago, etc. After seeing what it has to offer, I wouldn't even sell this game for more than $10 as I'd be living with a guilty conscious that I just completely ripped off the buyer. Take a hike MW3, your run in theThis game... this game is more like an expansion pack than a sequel. Really. So few new features, bland maps, recycled weapons and content, a mildly updated engine from years ago, etc. After seeing what it has to offer, I wouldn't even sell this game for more than $10 as I'd be living with a guilty conscious that I just completely ripped off the buyer. Take a hike MW3, your run in the market should have ended long, long ago.… Expand
  39. Eralyax
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is a big joke! 60â
  40. Raficoo
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    to sum it up all in one word: MW2.5
    The only thing that has been added to the game was a new campaign, some weapons and a "weapon-progression" system. The graphics is still the same, lame old repetitive sounds from MW2(just new for the weapons) and still the same ol Run-n-Gun idea from COD 4.
  41. Vll
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Been playing for five hours. I'm sure they will respond by making a brilliant innovative game next time, but with this release COD has got stale for mine
  42. Skinshifter
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Resumed in 3 words. Copy-paste game. Is a waste of time and money having a game which has not been improved. Sorry to the fanboys of COD, but Infinity can not beat EA and DICE online entertaiment, you gotta recognize it.
  43. MotoNack
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    As it says right in the games description, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." It really is a direct sequel, and that is putting it lightly. This game is all about staying tried and true with popular belief. If you own Modern Warfare 2, then you should feel like your picking up right where you left off asAs it says right in the games description, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." It really is a direct sequel, and that is putting it lightly. This game is all about staying tried and true with popular belief. If you own Modern Warfare 2, then you should feel like your picking up right where you left off as this is basically an over the top DLC, with no innovative content to be seen. If you like playing the same game since 2007, be my guest.… Expand
  44. Broofist
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    What happened to fps games? Are the critics playing the same games we are? I was disappointed with bf3 on the pc last week because of the terrible interface and dumbing down of gameplay. MW3 just didn't change anything except making you play on crappier maps. Not sure which one is screwing its' customer's harder. Wait for this to go down in price. Like way down. And seriously whereWhat happened to fps games? Are the critics playing the same games we are? I was disappointed with bf3 on the pc last week because of the terrible interface and dumbing down of gameplay. MW3 just didn't change anything except making you play on crappier maps. Not sure which one is screwing its' customer's harder. Wait for this to go down in price. Like way down. And seriously where are the real critics in this industry. It's just sad. Just because trailers are epic? You need to sit down and actually play these games out.… Expand
  45. RogueMaverik
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    MW 3 is, like most say, nothing more than MW 2.1. Though it has the familiar feel of past CODs, which makes it easy to jump right into multiplayer, it also feels to familiar. It's good for a game to be similar to the past installment, yet this game is nothing but the last game. Its a double-edged sword. The multiplayer is the same old thing. Nothing more to say. Play MW 2 but add differentMW 3 is, like most say, nothing more than MW 2.1. Though it has the familiar feel of past CODs, which makes it easy to jump right into multiplayer, it also feels to familiar. It's good for a game to be similar to the past installment, yet this game is nothing but the last game. Its a double-edged sword. The multiplayer is the same old thing. Nothing more to say. Play MW 2 but add different maps and a couple new guns, that's all it is. At this point the only thing keeping the series alive is the new update to Spec Ops which I found very enjoyable, yet not enjoyable enough to prevent my eyes from bleeding over this so called "story". The story is nothing more than a Michael Bay movie with the production fees equal to the of the cost of Bill Gates house. And I'm talking about his house that makes NASA look like preschoolers playing with some Legos. The story doesn't waste anytime in shoving you straight into battle. You walk down some streets, shoot some guys, explosions, repeat. By the time you get through a few more levels a "big" plot point occurs which is supposed to "shock" the gamer. It doesn't. The characters are very stiff in every way, which doesn't help the story at all. When characters are supposed to feel sorry, they sound the same. When there supposed to feel relieved, they sound the same. I'm looking at you Price. All in all, no matter how much we hate it, the odds of the CoD series dying soon is about as likely as Activision admitting they have enough money and they don't need anymore.… Expand
  46. billybob52
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    Campaign is great the best of the series. BUT WHAT WERE THEY THINKING WITH THE MULTIPLAYER?. The music is pretty good with the game but the graphics are terrible! EXACTLY THE SAME AS MW2! Spec ops is the same old same old and the survival mode is okay but nowhere near as good as zombies. And its only for 2 people. They added next to nothing for the multiplayer and i had to check to makeCampaign is great the best of the series. BUT WHAT WERE THEY THINKING WITH THE MULTIPLAYER?. The music is pretty good with the game but the graphics are terrible! EXACTLY THE SAME AS MW2! Spec ops is the same old same old and the survival mode is okay but nowhere near as good as zombies. And its only for 2 people. They added next to nothing for the multiplayer and i had to check to make sure i didn't put in the modern warfare 2 disc by accident. But seriously though this game does not deserve a 0. I greatly enjoyed its campaign. BUY BATTLEFIELD 3 INSTEAD! Battlefield 3's multiplayer is much better but its campaign cannot compare to this. If you want campaign buy this if you want multiplayer buy Battlefield 3.… Expand
  47. kasteno_
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I'll be generous and give this a 1! It blows, I started playing CoD when MW2 came out, I loved it, BO came out, same thing. I then made the mistake pre-ordering this garbage and liking the CoD 4 copy I got with it better...I played on Pipeline in CoD 4, in the Africa Mission in MW3, there are 3 or 4 recycled buildings. There is absolutely NO innovation whatsoever. This is truly MW 2.5 ifI'll be generous and give this a 1! It blows, I started playing CoD when MW2 came out, I loved it, BO came out, same thing. I then made the mistake pre-ordering this garbage and liking the CoD 4 copy I got with it better...I played on Pipeline in CoD 4, in the Africa Mission in MW3, there are 3 or 4 recycled buildings. There is absolutely NO innovation whatsoever. This is truly MW 2.5 if anything. This game is now the dog for Activision, losing the original developers [insight] for Infinity Ward was Activisions biggest mistake. Now all they care about is the money since fat, 10 year old kids will be buying it and insulting complete strangers with their "MAD 360 No-Scope." DO NOT BUY!!… Expand
  48. TrianglechokeVt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game represents everything that is wrong with gaming today.Bought the game and was let down in no time,i'm glad that others can see it too for what its worth.People can say what they will about everyone being fan boys or trolls,take your pick.At the end of the day its the utter truth that game is copy and paste of previous titles that were sub par.Go spend your money it this crapThis game represents everything that is wrong with gaming today.Bought the game and was let down in no time,i'm glad that others can see it too for what its worth.People can say what they will about everyone being fan boys or trolls,take your pick.At the end of the day its the utter truth that game is copy and paste of previous titles that were sub par.Go spend your money it this crap economy on games that company's still care about.Halo is constantly slept on and in every way is a more polished product,always has been,hopefully always will be now that 343 is taking over etc..etc. This game sucks and is clearly meant for the people who have no care about quality or blood sweat and tears that are put into games period.… Expand
  49. Zsolt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Roommate recently bought this game and I can;t help but think that it is the most expensive map pack ever. I feel bad for my friend I hope he can return it.
  50. modernborefare
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is about as entertaining as driving a rusty nail through my genitalia. I.E. it isn't called modern borefare for a reason. Seriously don't recommend the game.
  51. moemurdee357
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This the same game i bought when i purchased modern warfare 2 little changes have been made. They are using the same engine there are no innovations in this game. In fact its worst you dont have the freedom to pick wat ever killstreaks u want its set by classes and the worst part is that they took out 3rd person team tactial an addition to the game that really set it apart from otherThis the same game i bought when i purchased modern warfare 2 little changes have been made. They are using the same engine there are no innovations in this game. In fact its worst you dont have the freedom to pick wat ever killstreaks u want its set by classes and the worst part is that they took out 3rd person team tactial an addition to the game that really set it apart from other shooters. A total dissappointment!!! Thanks infinityward and sledgehammer for rerapping modern warfare 2 and tricking ur fans into buying the same product twice… Expand
  52. ZANGE7SU
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    call of duty 4: modern warfare with new maps.
    same engine same weapons same modes with the exception of survival mode that is zombies but with human enemies.
  53. mnl1121
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    It really is sad where the COD franchise has went. It was great and fun with COD4 and MW2 was fairly good. Then it just went downhill. The greedy guys at Activision really killed the franchise when they decided to release it year after year (yeah its sad, they are all laughing all the way to the bank).

    Just because it sells so much and everyone from an 80 year old to a 10 year old plays    It really is sad where the COD franchise has went. It was great and fun with COD4 and MW2 was fairly good. Then it just went downhill. The greedy guys at Activision really killed the franchise when they decided to release it year after year (yeah its sad, they are all laughing all the way to the bank).

    Just because it sells so much and everyone from an 80 year old to a 10 year old plays it doesn't mean it is good. COD is the reason why other companies are failing to bring innovation. Sequels used to mean innovation. Thats the case anymore. This is a sad time for the gaming industry.    … Expand
  54. butternut86
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    Call of Duty 4 Modern warfare was an amazing game. I loved it. It was a ton of fun with great multiplayer. Modern Warfare 2 was similar to COD 4, but still pretty good. This game is a carbon copy of the COD games that came out before it.

    Activision doesn't bother to make a new game engine. It continually copies the same game year in and year out. I'm tired of spending 60 bucks for a    Call of Duty 4 Modern warfare was an amazing game. I loved it. It was a ton of fun with great multiplayer. Modern Warfare 2 was similar to COD 4, but still pretty good. This game is a carbon copy of the COD games that came out before it.

    Activision doesn't bother to make a new game engine. It continually copies the same game year in and year out. I'm tired of spending 60 bucks for a carbon copy of a game I played last year. I said to myself I would never buy a COD game again after Black ops. I'm tired of being fooled by activision. I DID play this game at my friends house. A lot of my friends are still under Activisions spell. They don't realize they are getting ripped off. The game is essentially the same as Modern Warfare 2. The campaign is the same, and so is the MP. The survival mode is new, but nothing special. PEOPLE NEED TO STOP BUYING COD GAMES SO ACTIVISION WILL MAKE A NEW GAME ENGINE!!!!

    If people keep buying COD games that reuse the same engine, Activision will keep making a carbon copies of their games. We need to send Activision a message and teach them a lesson that we won't fall for their money hungry tactics anymore. From this moment forward, promise yourself that you wont:

    Buy a Carbon copy of a COD game. DON"T BUY NEXT years COD!!

    You wont pay 15 dollars for four maps

    You won't wait online at midnight to buy a rehashed game

    The list can go on and on.. but the bottom line is, Activision will keep using their customers if they keep buying this crap. Stand up and don't take it anymore. As gamers, we deserve better. Activision hasn't changed their engine since 2007. Thats complete garbage.    … Expand
  55. BoostedTerp
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Don't reward lazy development. This is the same game as MW2, which is the same game as MW1. Nothing will change until the lemmings stop buying this every single year.
  56. Vanguardus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is the same thig has COD MW2, if you already have it, there is no need to buy this one.If you played one, you've played them all. Same thing. Its really sad actually. I had no expectations and i was disappointed
  57. TimothyThe3rd
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Activision is the worst thing to happen to the planet since Disney Channel. I think I'll stick with Arkham City, Gears of War 3, and Uncharted 3. Thank god I rented this and didn't waste my money on a $60 package of DLC.
  58. Haristo
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    5 HOURS ! this game has 5 HOURS ! and surely the worst 5 hours you'll ever get in a video game this year. this incoherent ridiculous scenario written by a 10 YO child fusing Michael Bay and Rolland Emmerich styles is just cliché and boring. The scenario suck asses and makes the missions dull, even though they already are because there's no innovations whats'o'ever in this5 HOURS ! this game has 5 HOURS ! and surely the worst 5 hours you'll ever get in a video game this year. this incoherent ridiculous scenario written by a 10 YO child fusing Michael Bay and Rolland Emmerich styles is just cliché and boring. The scenario suck asses and makes the missions dull, even though they already are because there's no innovations whats'o'ever in this game. The weapons are stupid and silly. the WTFest I've got is an Automatic SNIPER with two scopes on it, which doesn't make any goddamn sense. I won't talk about the multiplayer because it is EXACTLY THE SAME AS MODERN WARFARE 2, which was EXACTLY THE SAME AS MODERN WARFARE 1. In fact, this is the exact same game, with a different (and **** and MW2's story was crap) scenario, a direct sequel nonetheless. Character Development as its stupidest : Russians and bad guys has beards, frenchies has accents and are cowards, Americans are gawds sent to free everybody from teh bad guyz... avoid this piece of garbage like pest. I'm glad I've borrowed it instead of renting it or buying it, I'd rather to wipe my ass with a 100$, then junk it, than buy this game with it.… Expand
  59. UltimateZero
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    For starters, I LOVE MW 1&2! As for MW3, I have never been so disappointed with a game purchase in my life. Other detractors of this game will tell you that this is the same game as MW2 with new box art etc. BELIEVE ME when I say. This is NOTHING like MW 1&2, and not in a good way. MW3 is in every way a HUGE step backwards from everything established with the first 2 games of the series.For starters, I LOVE MW 1&2! As for MW3, I have never been so disappointed with a game purchase in my life. Other detractors of this game will tell you that this is the same game as MW2 with new box art etc. BELIEVE ME when I say. This is NOTHING like MW 1&2, and not in a good way. MW3 is in every way a HUGE step backwards from everything established with the first 2 games of the series.

    IMO, I felt W@W & Black Ops were rushed, unfinished, unpolished, & poorly made, & all the negatives that were in those two games, have resurfaced in MW3, and then some. A whole lot of and then some. I'm not going to go into all the problems, but trust me. It may look like a MW game, it may sound like MW, heck, it may even smell like MW, but this trash doesn't deserve to hold the title that has come to represent an overall excellent gaming experience as far as FPS go. Once you get into this game & checking under the hood, You'll see things don't work like they should. So, so many things are just "off" and broken.
    Everyone is intitled to their opinions, but to all game reviewers that have said "This is the best Call of Duty yet." I'm sorry but either you're Full of Poop, got paid for your endorsement of this game, or have never played a video game before in your life. Yeah, I'm attacking journalistic credibility I'm so P.O. right now.

    I've never bothered to write a review about anything, but I am so letdown, so regretting that I bought this garbage, & so disheartened with the C.O.D. series at this point, I have to say something & hope someone will listen. I know a lot of people worked hard to make this game, but bottom line, obviously the heart & soul of the IW crew that made Call of Duty: Modern Warfare such an event in the gaming world, left due to the fallout with Activision, and they took with them the know how & quality of the series. As well as my interest & desire to play another Call of Duty game. I will NEVER buy another Call of Duty game. EVER! I WANT MY MONEY BACK!    … Expand
  60. Jah2222
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Wow!!!! Can you say " watered down " ??? When does modern warfare 3 come out? Because this is modern warfare 2.5 with worse maps... Nice copy and Paste job!! Less is more sometimes!!!
  61. paperjon
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I have never felt so ripped off in my life, this game feels and looks old. If you already own Mordern warfare 2 then dont buy this which is basically modern warfare 2.01. Copy and paste story dated engine. This game is out selling everything in a year which is filled with so many good games, honestly even if your a Call Of Duty fan dont buy this its nothing new.
  62. Remzhaffeyle
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Rediculous scumbags resold same game over again. This is a perfect example on how greed is ruining this country. Rip off every person by reselling the same product secretly and charging 50 bucks for the add on crap? 15 for a map pack that's reskinned old maps? Seriously?
  63. brunnels
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I have owned every call of duty since the very first release. I must say this franchise has really fallen. I dont know what the bigger joke is, that the developers think they can get away with releasing a 60 dollar map pack, or that kids are so naive these days to buy 60 dollar map packs. After this i wont be returning to the Call of Duty franchise until the developers get their headsI have owned every call of duty since the very first release. I must say this franchise has really fallen. I dont know what the bigger joke is, that the developers think they can get away with releasing a 60 dollar map pack, or that kids are so naive these days to buy 60 dollar map packs. After this i wont be returning to the Call of Duty franchise until the developers get their heads out of their rear ends and make an actual fresh game.… Expand
  64. iaarong
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I would never normally do this but MW3 is more of the same. Single player is repetitive and not worth wasting time to finish. Multiplayer is the same run and gun around like an idiot. It does something like run, run, die, shoot, run, die, die, die, shoot. I feel like I have no control of what's happening around me. Same look, same feel, same game. Waste of $60.00.
  65. Woppet
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Exact same **** as last year. Should have been released as DLC not another game.
    Activision are driving this franchise into the ground the same way they did with guitar hero.
    You can't just keep repackaging the same game and expect gamers to be non-the-wiser.
    Your days of fooling people are up Activision, even hardcore fans are beginning to see through you.
  66. chaos4499
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This is pretty much the same experience that you have been experiencing since COD4. The engine is really showing its age and the gameplay has become extremely stale because it is the same experience all over again. Also, art pallet consists of nothing but bland browns and greys. If you are a die hard fanboy then, naturally, you will love MW3 but otherwise I am sure you can find somethingThis is pretty much the same experience that you have been experiencing since COD4. The engine is really showing its age and the gameplay has become extremely stale because it is the same experience all over again. Also, art pallet consists of nothing but bland browns and greys. If you are a die hard fanboy then, naturally, you will love MW3 but otherwise I am sure you can find something else better worth your $60.… Expand
  67. ChorleyDom
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I've been playing COD since Call of Duty 3, and this is by far the worst edition of the game I've ever played.
    The maps are tight and enemy spawning comes from all angles, so expect to be shot in the back a lot. Any element of skill has been replaced with explosives - that's in both single and multiplayer. The game only gets points for me with it's survival mode - stolen from Treyarch's    I've been playing COD since Call of Duty 3, and this is by far the worst edition of the game I've ever played.
    The maps are tight and enemy spawning comes from all angles, so expect to be shot in the back a lot. Any element of skill has been replaced with explosives - that's in both single and multiplayer. The game only gets points for me with it's survival mode - stolen from Treyarch's zombie mode.
    The game is dated in every way - graphics, design and playability. It's a massive fail.    … Expand
  68. ebeytin
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I cannot believe the hype for a game that is basically the same thing over and over again. Sorry but I played this game 3 years ago, nothing new. Graphics are dated, I have seen better, sounds are just pathetic and don't get me started on the horrible campaing mode. Save your cash if you already have Cod 4, you will not miss out on anything.
  69. T4GARRETT
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Be advised if you not a massive fan of MP this is rental. Very short campaign locations different but little else. This is an insult to anyone looking for a decent single player experience. MW1 was the pinnacle I'm afraid. Also I'm informed by friends elite does not work.

    This lazy development process needs to be stopped. My advice is rent to find out if it is for you or not but with other more worthy games out there such AC, Skyrim and Skyward sword to name a few this poor effort is an afternoon rental at best.

    Same sh*t different number after the name.    … Expand
  70. bigsby_major
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    You're paying Ã
  71. iJnani
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This is obviously MW2 with some new perks/weapons and maps. The graphics are horrible. Words alone just cannot describe how bad this game is so i'll leave it to this.
  72. Grababi
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Always the same, **** game. Ridiculous price, practically non-existent single player... guys, you should change job. I hope this will be the last CoD.
  73. Gopherbeans
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow, this is the same game they released 4 years ago. lets see ....crappy single player, but great multi-player... I only play single player games and games that only take 4 hours should be downloadable for $15. so for $60. this game sucks.
  74. bandanaunion
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    People are wrong to say that this is just like mw2. That game and cod4 were great games. Played them both a lot. When I brought this game home and loaded it up I went into shock as I could not believe what I was playing. All the colours are pale grey or orange, and the graphics bleed and pixelate. The soldiers do not even look like soldiers, they look like R2D2. They're way too tall andPeople are wrong to say that this is just like mw2. That game and cod4 were great games. Played them both a lot. When I brought this game home and loaded it up I went into shock as I could not believe what I was playing. All the colours are pale grey or orange, and the graphics bleed and pixelate. The soldiers do not even look like soldiers, they look like R2D2. They're way too tall and skinny and dressed in sci-fi gold uniforms. They waddle around like cheap action figures and it looks nothing like human movement. The guns shoot like laser guns and sound like powerless laser guns. And not a bit of recoil on the weapons.

    And the maps. Maybe the most important part. The previous 2 installments had some great maps, if there were weak maps they certainly were not broken. And they contained some element of modern design, within cities or landscapes where modern warfare would occur. They were not very realistic maps but contained thoughtful design. The maps of mw3 could not have been a map pack, they are terrible, it is a completely different game. The maps are a random assortment of pipes and corridors. There is no scale to the soldiers and the corridors are nothing like anything you'd ever imagine for modern warfare. Every map is exactly the same. Take the smallest black ops map, add 4 more corridors for every three, and make sure it is a random assortment of industrial junk. There is no thought to the maps whatsoever and no skill involved in the game because of it.

    This game is like stepping back into time to poor Halo knockoffs. There is nothing resembling Modern Warfare here. For those that complain of BF3 fanboys, well, the point is obvious. BF3 offers the best multiplayer gameplay since Left 4 Dead. As for a modern warfare game BF3 offers human soldiers, scaled environments, balanced maps, strategic structuring of teams, and vehicles. MW3 offers R2D2 warfare, no strategy, and consumerism. It is obvious which game is better, and there must be comparisons to BF3 because it is the best warfare multiplayer to date. MW3 only gets such great reviews because of Wall Street business tactics. It's an absurd joke on all of us who spent money on this game. I should have purchased Man vs Wild or something.    … Expand
  75. kstephens330
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    After playing this game, i cant see what all the negative scores are for.. this game carries on from MW2 and it does this amazingly! the multiplayer is fast paced (which i like) and easy to play but not easy to master due to competition! The best part of the multiplayer is that they have nerfed the "noob tubes" that was the worst part in any call of duty game
    .
    overall this game could    After playing this game, i cant see what all the negative scores are for.. this game carries on from MW2 and it does this amazingly! the multiplayer is fast paced (which i like) and easy to play but not easy to master due to competition! The best part of the multiplayer is that they have nerfed the "noob tubes" that was the worst part in any call of duty game
    .
    overall this game could possibly have been better but i would still score a 10/10.

    Great ideas, great add-ons, Fantastic game    … Expand
  76. locomotive
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    ignore my previous post... accidently gave a 10.should have 0 instead

    here we have 3.1 user score. lets make it even lower with facebook and with other site as well. this is modern warfare 2.5 facebook account.. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Modern-Warfare-25/261512393895588 i like.....
  77. sickone111
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    Modern Snorefare 3... Same damn game as all the others. If you truly are not sick of this formula by now by all means play the game but truly it's the same game reskinned. Terrible if you ask me.
  78. sticmann
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The game uses the same formula as many previous call of duty titles, which gamers and critics alike are becoming bored with. Infinity Ward and Treyarch need to step up the game next year or gamers will move on. Had enough of these games and peoples obssession. Done with the review its a shame to see big budget repetitiveness games like these overshadow quality titles out there.
  79. Kelsar
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    This should be a map pack, not an actual game. Nothing new, Easy enough for pre teens who rage about not being able to play rambo on BF3. I feel sorry for the people who bought the elite version of the game, Glad i was able to play it before buying it.
  80. Genyamamoto
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Same twitch shooter which is just an expansion of MW3. As good as broken. Maps are ridiculously small giving players an average of less than 25 seconds of alive time. A very poor excuse to a competitive FPS game. Also call of duty "elite" is also broken.
  81. JayHawk_III
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    After reading the reviews & watching game play on YouTube I have a hard time disagreeing with the massive negative comments. This game hasn't changed at all, it graphics are the same as all the other COD games pryor. It would be more embarrassing for me to have this games achievements on my list, than it would having Viva Pinata's. At least with Viva Pinata I would probably be entertainedAfter reading the reviews & watching game play on YouTube I have a hard time disagreeing with the massive negative comments. This game hasn't changed at all, it graphics are the same as all the other COD games pryor. It would be more embarrassing for me to have this games achievements on my list, than it would having Viva Pinata's. At least with Viva Pinata I would probably be entertained with something new... The only way I would even consider purchasing this game is if the world ran out of toliet paper & I needed to use the instruction manuel to clean myself...… Expand
  82. Aristane
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    i dont know about the rest of you but i'm getting tired of devs just repackaging a game with upgraded graphics and charging full price for what amounts to just a multi player. what ever happened to an engaging story that made you feel something for the characters.
  83. adam1121
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    I may have only played the game's multiplayer, but let's get serious here. Why do 90% of people buy this game? For the multiplayer. I'd say that the multiplayer can be split into two parts: the weapons, upgrade system, and gameplay and the maps and servers. I am overall pleased with the weapons and the killstreaks and such, although they do seem a bit worse than the MW2 system, so i giveI may have only played the game's multiplayer, but let's get serious here. Why do 90% of people buy this game? For the multiplayer. I'd say that the multiplayer can be split into two parts: the weapons, upgrade system, and gameplay and the maps and servers. I am overall pleased with the weapons and the killstreaks and such, although they do seem a bit worse than the MW2 system, so i give those a 5. The maps and servers however are terrible. The lag is tremendous because there are no dedicated servers and the maps are the worst of the past 4 COD games. They are flat with no multi-level fighting and awfully cluttered. Overall they are a disaster and receive a 0, therefore this game rates a 2 on my scale because it doesn't deserve to be rounded up.… Expand
  84. Baked831
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Game is Call of Duty. Nothing new. Mainstream **** Look at other game sequels, flourishing with new forms of innovation that bring to a title. This game has turned into something very similar to TV shows. The first few were good, gets pretty crappy afterwards.

    Played out.
  85. ggabenavarroo
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    This is MW 2.5. For years now the call of duty franchise has been shipping out the same game year after year and making millions off it while games like Battlefield 3 put so much work into their games only to be outsold by a game we've all been playing since 2008.
  86. mikeintosh
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    It is difficult to recommend this game if you own virtually any recent version of the CoD series. Game play and graphics quality is virtually unchanged. The single player campaign is somewhat better than previous versions, it is not the greatest FPS story or campaign.

    The new survival mode is interesting but directly comparable to zombies on CoD Black Ops. Otherwise online play is    It is difficult to recommend this game if you own virtually any recent version of the CoD series. Game play and graphics quality is virtually unchanged. The single player campaign is somewhat better than previous versions, it is not the greatest FPS story or campaign.

    The new survival mode is interesting but directly comparable to zombies on CoD Black Ops. Otherwise online play is largely unchanged except for the maps.    … Expand
  87. Krankstar2K
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    Why a 4 .. The multiplayer is said to be all the best put together , however in comparisson to MW2 the levels feel very generic . What happened to awesome levels like Terminal , Estate , Afghan .. pretty much all the MW2 lvls without the expansions were pretty great .. they had places to hide and be "tactical".. MW3 maps are trash , not fun .. they all have the same feel .. everything hasWhy a 4 .. The multiplayer is said to be all the best put together , however in comparisson to MW2 the levels feel very generic . What happened to awesome levels like Terminal , Estate , Afghan .. pretty much all the MW2 lvls without the expansions were pretty great .. they had places to hide and be "tactical".. MW3 maps are trash , not fun .. they all have the same feel .. everything has invisible walls .. even bushes. This game really just feels like a expansion with tweaked multiplayer. I spent alot of time on MW2 , and even WaW and BOps , however am having a very difficult time forcing myself to play it. The single player is of course sort of neat .. but mainly only because of the special wow moments of the destuction happening in the background such as the falling of the eiffel tower. None of course is really interactive. The rest of the game is just shoot and take down a swarm of unrealistic AI enemies which are set to come when your player reaches a point or until to reach a set point to make them stop and continue with the story. Then as if a 60 Dollar price tag wasnt enough .. you can purchase a 50 dollar 1 year membership to basically get the expansions when games like Battlefield will have the first expansion and its free which is releasing in December. So just for the basic version plan on dishing out 110.00 Bucks to play everything. Modern Warfare 3 is a okay game .. however you can see the difference in quality from when Infinity Ward was truley a sole company and when the leftover Infinity Ward and SledgeHammer games get toghether and put out a "sequel"… Expand
  88. Crisrael
    Nov 16, 2011
    1
    But what is it? I do not fool me again again! Every year, take a game and the only thing they change is the subtitle, nothing but care about money. But who cares about the users? right?
  89. texasallstar
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I have given this a 0 because of the complete lack of innovation in the cod series. This is completely ridiculous. I can not believe that they have still not changed anything. Especially when it comes at the same time battlefield 3 breaks records. How does cod respond, with the exact same game they have shipped us 4 times in a row. This game is for idiots, its completely retarded. Here isI have given this a 0 because of the complete lack of innovation in the cod series. This is completely ridiculous. I can not believe that they have still not changed anything. Especially when it comes at the same time battlefield 3 breaks records. How does cod respond, with the exact same game they have shipped us 4 times in a row. This game is for idiots, its completely retarded. Here is your score 0… Expand
  90. YoChalz
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    This game seriously brings nothing new to the table for Call of Duty, it's almost as if it's an expansion from MW2. At least the transition from Modern warfare to MW2 had new innovation but, when you look at the transition from MW2 to MW3 you see nothing new. Don't get me wrong, CoD is a solid shooter but, being a sequel and looking at the overall game you're paying 60 dollars for, itThis game seriously brings nothing new to the table for Call of Duty, it's almost as if it's an expansion from MW2. At least the transition from Modern warfare to MW2 had new innovation but, when you look at the transition from MW2 to MW3 you see nothing new. Don't get me wrong, CoD is a solid shooter but, being a sequel and looking at the overall game you're paying 60 dollars for, it isn't worth it and Infinityward/sledgehammer should be ashamed that they even released a mockery like this to the gaming industry. The Graphics are poor being the second sequel, the game play is dull and repetitive, the story is so cliche and feels like you could see whats coming from a mile away. They haven't fixed any of the problems that were apparent in the last two games and I feel like they never will. This game is no 9.5 (ign) and it sure as hell isn't an 8-7-6 either. This game at the most is a 5, but it deserves a 0 for the lack of an attempt to make a good game. What made Halo's multiplayer so good? Innovation, how about you take a look at your rival Bungie for once IW/Sledge', you might make a great game like you did with CoD4.… Expand
  91. shadow822
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Appalled by review scores. Battlefield gets ripped on the fact that they added a singleplayer mode to what is essentially a multiplayer only game, just as an addition to add value to the game, yet Activision gets away with this crap every year. It's all about the money, and they're making a lot of it.
  92. failedagain
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Bad game is bad.

    Why are they chargin £50 for this? The same rehashed crap that was released years ago. £50 for a terrible map pack, not to worry they will release some more packs in a few weeks costs £15.
  93. BlimBlamer
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    Although Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is without doubt a very good game, it feels more like a expansion than a full game. It's basically Modern Warfare 2 with a new campaign and new multiplayer maps, graphically nothing has changed, in short: it lacks innovation. While that's good for the hardcore CoD fans, it's disappointing to the rest, that such a "cheap" game still turns out to beAlthough Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is without doubt a very good game, it feels more like a expansion than a full game. It's basically Modern Warfare 2 with a new campaign and new multiplayer maps, graphically nothing has changed, in short: it lacks innovation. While that's good for the hardcore CoD fans, it's disappointing to the rest, that such a "cheap" game still turns out to be one of the most successful games of this year...of course many sales are accounted to the good name and reputation of "Call of Duty" and more soever "Modern Warfare" and "Infinity Ward". I say Activision has to step up it's game and stop with the annual cheap CoD sequels and make something worth our money. If I were a gamer, not sure whether to buy MW3 I'd go and buy MW1, which is cheaper, had it's original creators working on it and has less problems than MW3.
    Many people like to say: Why improve on something that is already good?
    To that I say: There's always room for improvement, no game's perfect.    … Expand
  94. solid_snake3656
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Well not a whole lot has changed from the previous COD's, besides a couple new mp modes. Thankfully I picked up both, cod mw3 and bf3, but it looks like i'll stick with bf3.
  95. TimothyVillar
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I've been an avid player of FPS shooters for a while now. This game is utterly atrocious. After playing some Black Ops (which I mildly enjoyed, if that at all. I was in it for the zombies, but nevermind that) in preparation I was perhaps a tad excited for MW3. I don't think CoD's multiplayer has been entertaining ever since they initiated it in CoD3, but maybe this time it would be decent,I've been an avid player of FPS shooters for a while now. This game is utterly atrocious. After playing some Black Ops (which I mildly enjoyed, if that at all. I was in it for the zombies, but nevermind that) in preparation I was perhaps a tad excited for MW3. I don't think CoD's multiplayer has been entertaining ever since they initiated it in CoD3, but maybe this time it would be decent, good, maybe even fun. I plopped it in and... Well it's garbage. Complete and total garbage. In fact calling MW3 garbage is insulting garbage, because garbage is better than MW3.
    I'll start out with the multiplayer. After playing some story mode to get use to the controls to see if they were any different (not really) I went in and started playing some multiplayer. It's the same thing I've been playing for a good couple years, except somehow worse. The killstreak turned pointstreak system is idiotic and I was skeptical at it's unveiling, but seeing it in action truly made me cringe.
    Each option is bad, one being overpowered (you don't lose points after death), one ho hum (the traditional kill streak system, but more boring), and the other idiotic and inconceivable (you gain perks every kill, HOW THOUGHT OUT).
    I could go on how imbalanced the system and game is but it would be more of the same. This game is disgustingly terrible and a waste of money. Please save your hard earned cash (or your parent's, in that case, you will probably LOVE this "game") for something else. Or maybe just burn it, it's a better way of throwing away money.    … Expand
  96. MisterElectric
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game is utterly terrible, it's jingoistic, ugly, barely different from its equally terrible predecessors, and an overall wretched mess. I wish I hadn't purchased it. I'll be returning my copy shortly for some trade-in credit, with a good 20 dollars still lost. Never again.
  97. ryanb213
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    terrible. same old same old garbage. wake up players. I bought this title with the intention of getting a game that was worth $60. Turns out that it was just a waste of money. Activision should have just released this game as DLC for MW2, because thats basically what it is. Don't waste your money with this game.
  98. iShank
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Same old stuff, same $60 price tag, different name. Enough said. Didn't expect much, didn't get much. Campaign is pretty good, better than the BF3 campaign, but the BF3 MP destroys the MW3 MP.
  99. Mutto
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    MW3=MW2. Same shirt different day. I feel really sorry for the developers on this one because a lot of gamers will be upset about paying $65 for a 5 hour campaign and recycled multiplayer.
  100. ScottosMaximos
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    First things first: I don't buy these games for 'campaign' or 'singleplayer' as I like playing against humans as opposed to bots. And I was actually very disapointed with MW3: The Muiltiplayer maps are all small and not as well thought out as Black ops or MW2 (I know nuketown was popular but only because it was the only small one which reminded people of unreal tournament) and its lessFirst things first: I don't buy these games for 'campaign' or 'singleplayer' as I like playing against humans as opposed to bots. And I was actually very disapointed with MW3: The Muiltiplayer maps are all small and not as well thought out as Black ops or MW2 (I know nuketown was popular but only because it was the only small one which reminded people of unreal tournament) and its less tactical and more constant running. Secondly all the good changes which were made to blackops are lacking (like when you knife someone from behind) or dive! its also a shame thue 'design your own emblem' didn't transfer across from black ops to mw3. The game is lacking is detail of after game stats in things like domination. How many did we capture? and finally, the graphics and realism now appear dated in comparison to Battlefield 3 (which is surprising considering they stole the 'weapon level up' idea from the battlefield games) - destructable landscapes might bave been good!

    IF it wants to be kill kill kill based as opposed to objective based then why didn't it have a gears3 or Halo (Horde) type mode ?! Such a shame!    … Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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