Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. asneakyfatcat
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I don't have words to describe the lack of effort put into this game, but I will try. Activision managed to recycle all of the structures and assets from previous games like it is some kind of virtual garbage dump. The engine is the exact same as Modern Warfare 2, they were so busy laughing to the bank that they even forgot to change the crash messege on the PC from MW2 to MW3. ThisI don't have words to describe the lack of effort put into this game, but I will try. Activision managed to recycle all of the structures and assets from previous games like it is some kind of virtual garbage dump. The engine is the exact same as Modern Warfare 2, they were so busy laughing to the bank that they even forgot to change the crash messege on the PC from MW2 to MW3. This game was not made for gamers, its only purpose is making a profit and creating brainwashed fanboys by churning out a game every 6 months so they do not have time to think. The critics clearly have not played the other games, or activision paid them off for good reviews. And don't even get me started ob the story *shudders*. The storyline is the same in every game, with no creativity or effort, and it is five gruling hours. This game is basicly a $60 map pack for MW2 (I loved that game, but after black op's came out I began to see the big picture). I would rather ride a public detroit buss around for 5 hours instead of playing this abomination, hell I would rather grind this game up and snort it instead of playing this game, at least a trip to the hospital will be exciting. Do yourself a favor, save your money and go buy a game that is worth your money such as used copy of MW1 or MW2, mass effect 1+2, skyrim, Ect. Oh, did I mention that that was only the single player? Don't even get my started about all the butthurt racist 12 year olds that you will be playing with, and all the extreme to the max try hard's. Im not even going to mention the small cramped maps and the spawning problems, it makes me feel like I am homeless and living in a cardboard box, from which I cannot escape. Also Soap and all the main charecters die (there I just saved you 5 hours of pain and suffering).… Expand
  2. Joeyride
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    a bunch of followers and twelve year old kids thinking their cool. such a gay game... it would be a good game if it was the first cod ever, nothing like BF3 of course but wow its lack of vehicles and destruction is depressing
  3. Hammertime
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Ok we all know CoD games have come out annually since MW, and we all know we cant expect much innovation even though there is a 2 year development cycle for each game. Treyarch does nothing to add to the series except resking the previous iteration. Usually MW is where we get the biggest step in innovating the series. But this one doesnt even pull from black ops yet pulls from MW2 and justOk we all know CoD games have come out annually since MW, and we all know we cant expect much innovation even though there is a 2 year development cycle for each game. Treyarch does nothing to add to the series except resking the previous iteration. Usually MW is where we get the biggest step in innovating the series. But this one doesnt even pull from black ops yet pulls from MW2 and just adds a few new guns/perks and maps, back in the day this used to be called an expansion and was usually around 20 bucks. For instance CoD:United Offensive, they added a great campaign (probably the greatest in the CoD franchise) and that lasted around 10 hours. They also added a full game worth full of maps. Newer weapons and they added vehicles, all of that for 20 bucks and that was 2 fold more content that the full MW3 game priced at 3 times the ammount of UO.… Expand
  4. los128
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I am glad I rented this game. There is barely anything new except for updated graphics little to no innovation in multiplayer, and seriously still no vehicles in multiplayer. Halo and battle front are innovative. I think they need to look at skyrim and see how much they did to make it different.

    To sum it up this US mw 2.5 with a 60 price tag. Nice new graphics little to no innovation in    I am glad I rented this game. There is barely anything new except for updated graphics little to no innovation in multiplayer, and seriously still no vehicles in multiplayer. Halo and battle front are innovative. I think they need to look at skyrim and see how much they did to make it different.

    To sum it up this US mw 2.5 with a 60 price tag. Nice new graphics little to no innovation in multiplayer.    … Expand
  5. XIGRIMxREAPERIX
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    The best 60$ coaster! Trust me if you need a good coaster for your pop while your playing a better game buy this. This game was not made 100% by IW. IW lost 1/2 their people so had to hire sledgehammer games to help them out.. Now COD has changed a lot over the years. However in my opinion its been for the worse. I could go on and on about the problems of the other games. However imThe best 60$ coaster! Trust me if you need a good coaster for your pop while your playing a better game buy this. This game was not made 100% by IW. IW lost 1/2 their people so had to hire sledgehammer games to help them out.. Now COD has changed a lot over the years. However in my opinion its been for the worse. I could go on and on about the problems of the other games. However im righting about this game. Heres my take. They made the MP maps bigger in doing so graphics seemed to go down. game is still horribly unbalanced. campaign is the same. Run around killing waves of bad dudes. I give it a 0 well b/c this game did nothing to better the series or the game industry.… Expand
  6. xXxXZ3R0XxXx
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    First off I would like to say this is nowhere a fanboy review against Call of Duty; played the original on PC, loved CoD 3 when everybody was ripping on it, supported CoD4 when everybody was saying Halo was going to be GOTY, played both WaW and CoD4 betas when they were closed to the public. That being said, one the successes that CoD has influenced on the FPS genres was lead by theFirst off I would like to say this is nowhere a fanboy review against Call of Duty; played the original on PC, loved CoD 3 when everybody was ripping on it, supported CoD4 when everybody was saying Halo was going to be GOTY, played both WaW and CoD4 betas when they were closed to the public. That being said, one the successes that CoD has influenced on the FPS genres was lead by the innovation the development team creates. Yet this year, even with bringing two new development teams to the mix, very few new game mechanics were brought into the game. Like a lot of people are saying how MW3 is just a map pack for MW2, the only real "new" aspect of the game is new maps and weapons. Weapon proficiencies is just a perk slot you earn for a specific gun and kill streaks are still the most emphasized attribute, more than playing the game mode. With all the drama involving IW you would think they would have dished out something spectacular this year. If you liked MW2, this game will keep you moving forward. Otherwise, this shall go down as one if not the biggest game let down ever. Sorry IW, I love ya but you don't get my vote this year.… Expand
  7. OtissoR
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is terrible. Looks like everyone else beat me to it and said it's the same damn game. The graphics are the usual CoD, game play is the same. Singleplayer is a forced pile of crap which is predictable as hell. The multiplayer maps just totally blow. The weapons perks and unlocks seem to have regressed from Black ops. I don't recommend this game unless you're a 12 year old kid whoThis game is terrible. Looks like everyone else beat me to it and said it's the same damn game. The graphics are the usual CoD, game play is the same. Singleplayer is a forced pile of crap which is predictable as hell. The multiplayer maps just totally blow. The weapons perks and unlocks seem to have regressed from Black ops. I don't recommend this game unless you're a 12 year old kid who has not played the previous CoD's. Total fail game. Battlefield 3 is the way to go.… Expand
  8. ChuGNutS
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Its a MW2 expansion pack. End of. XP/ranks/kill streaks = the decline of skill in FPS and the 'run round like a noob' 'spawn die spawn die spawn die' mentality that ruins this game. No tactics No skill its an arcade game that doesnt come close to the likes of Counter Strike.
  9. xxroachxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    lame game is lame and still the same it was 2 years ago / quickscoping brought back for the kids/
    aim assist ? might as well call it auto aim l1 snaps onto to any living thing/
    no skill needed/
    lol BO was better but people complained because they hated balance this game needs to go back to its root cod4/cod2 and make it simple and competitive

    rather than this **** they are putting out
  10. Tactica
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow, this did not turn out at all like I expected. I didn't want to believe it was just more of the same even though the signs were deffinately there. The franchise that has rules the FPS genre for years now has finally turned into nothing but a cash-milking machine.

    It pains me a little to say this, but... It is going back to the store.

    I can now (sadly) call myself a FORMER CoD fan.
  11. Consoleportfail
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    How are people still playing this horrible, horrible series. Same old pile of crap they release year in and out. And now they want to rip you off for another $60 for their elitefail service. Vote with your wallet; crush the turd that is the call of duty series.
  12. umop_apisdn
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    More of the same video game got old after the last one. How about trying some innovation for a change? I didn't actually pay money for this, and I certain I won't. I've had enough mediocre crap being sold for 60 dollars.
  13. DrVagax
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Just like my expectations... Nothing more then new weapons and new maps, i was waiting for a long time to seek out for a fresh new start and i already thought this would obviously not be the game.
    No the point
    Multiplayer experience most ways exactly the same other then some new weapons and maps. Single player has no in-depths of the true story and this is just the weakest excuse ever to    Just like my expectations... Nothing more then new weapons and new maps, i was waiting for a long time to seek out for a fresh new start and i already thought this would obviously not be the game.
    No the point
    Multiplayer experience most ways exactly the same other then some new weapons and maps. Single player has no in-depths of the true story and this is just the weakest excuse ever to rerelease MW 2
    By just putting a 3 on it with a different Box art, you might heard this all before and its true, its all the same stuff you have been playing in MW 2, even the engine!
    Do yourself a favor and buy Battlefield 3 or MW 2/Black-Ops and do not buy this expansive garbage    … Expand
  14. ma3ed
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    very short campaign and a poor multilayer. Why would someone pay 60 bucks to play this?
    To sum it up. Terrible game. Terrible fanbase. Terrible Devs. Terrible company. Simply dont get this game.
  15. Xbox_Trololol
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I have played and beaten the campaign and been playing the multiplayer and am up to about level 26. What I am sad to report is that all this game is another call of duty. There were few improvements that really changed the game. I don't like most of the multiplayer map. The adding of recoil hasn't changed the overall reaction when you get shot. All the game is whoever shoots first will winI have played and beaten the campaign and been playing the multiplayer and am up to about level 26. What I am sad to report is that all this game is another call of duty. There were few improvements that really changed the game. I don't like most of the multiplayer map. The adding of recoil hasn't changed the overall reaction when you get shot. All the game is whoever shoots first will win the fight 99% of the time. I will admit I love Battlefield 3 and have arguments with a friend between both games, so I'm sure this game play appeals to someone, but that someone is not me. When I initially started the multiplayer, I chose a M4 and I was being killed, spawn killed, and out shot left and right. My friend reminded me to play "call of duty style" which is sub machine gun and run around. Sadly, I turned my brain off to play this game. This game needs work, but I don't know what all they can do to make it better.… Expand
  16. whytefolkz
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This is Modern Warfare 1.6 (MW 2 was 1.5). Seriously this is just another expansion/map pack, with no real new content. I don't see how anyone could justify paying full retail price for this. Single player is the same ridiculous Michael Bay story that doesn't make sense and takes 6 hours to beat, and multi player is the same camping fest. Same old graphics engine, more There is nothing newThis is Modern Warfare 1.6 (MW 2 was 1.5). Seriously this is just another expansion/map pack, with no real new content. I don't see how anyone could justify paying full retail price for this. Single player is the same ridiculous Michael Bay story that doesn't make sense and takes 6 hours to beat, and multi player is the same camping fest. Same old graphics engine, more There is nothing new in this game that is worth paying for. The Treyarch Call of Duty titles at least had Zombie mode to make up for the lack of worthwhile content. The same cannot be said of Infinity Ward, as they push out the same game year after year.

    If you actually liked MW2, there probably isn't anything you will dislike about this game. But at least acknowledge that you are getting ripped off. This is the same thing Madden does: update the roster, tweak a few modes, and call it a sequel. The same thing Guitar Hero did: add some new songs and call it a sequel. Here's a newsflash: adding a few maps and weapons does not warrant a full priced sequel, especially when you release a new one every single year. The executives only let the quality of these games sink so low because they know people are going to buy it anyway. And so far, they've been right.

    I suspect at this point you might be tired of modern first person shooters. If you aren't, check out Battlefield 3. It isn't a perfect game by any means, but it at least is a step in the right direction for games. DICE chose to support their older games with DLC, prolonging their life, and took the time to develop an innovative and polished sequel, instead of rushing it out last year. If another modern FPS isn't what you are looking for, plenty of other games this holiday season deserve your money much more than MW3.    … Expand
  17. tmyerger
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Coming to this game is like paying for a $60 DLC pack. Not much has changed from the last game as far as gameplay. I wish that activision would go out on a limb and try something NEW with the COD franchise. Heck, I think a call of duty card game would at least show that they are trying. Maybe if they spent more than a year between iterations than it would show the public they are not justComing to this game is like paying for a $60 DLC pack. Not much has changed from the last game as far as gameplay. I wish that activision would go out on a limb and try something NEW with the COD franchise. Heck, I think a call of duty card game would at least show that they are trying. Maybe if they spent more than a year between iterations than it would show the public they are not just trying to make a boatloads of money by releasing a COD right before Christmas EVERY YEAR. I love a good FPS and COD games are generally silky smooth but I don't want the same game time and time again.… Expand
  18. Lorheim
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    As expected this is just a copy from the last game with no real improvements to the Multiplayer. Singleplayer has some new stuff but if that were the game alone no one would buy it anyway. Seriously, let's get behind the FPS craze please.
  19. Asfrina
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Worst addition to the call of duty series ever. Shame on I.W and even more shame on you Schofield begging for reviews. How sad can you get that you are relying on the brainwashed under-age kiddies who you brainwash with your extremely extensive advertising campaign to then ask them to bump up your score. I made the big mistake of purchasing this turgid piece of crap giving you guys a bitWorst addition to the call of duty series ever. Shame on I.W and even more shame on you Schofield begging for reviews. How sad can you get that you are relying on the brainwashed under-age kiddies who you brainwash with your extremely extensive advertising campaign to then ask them to bump up your score. I made the big mistake of purchasing this turgid piece of crap giving you guys a bit of leeway after the debacle that was MW2 and I should of trusted my gut and stayed away from the worst game, Not just F.P.S but game I have ever had the displeasure of disgracing my Xbox with,… Expand
  20. robertonunez
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Bad campaign, the multi is the same as MW2, recicled maps, zero inovation. the graphics as the same as the older MW2, no money is spend in enhanced the ip. bad . bad..maybe this game is a DLC from MW2..
  21. QUILTY
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Purchased this game because of fond memories of playing MW2 (the last int he series I have played). The game feels tired and there is nothing fresh about it. It is a solid, competent shooter, but one that has matured minimally. Online multiplayer has lost its competitive edge. It is absolute mayhem, the chaos is unrelenting and no matter what game-type you choose, players are sprintingPurchased this game because of fond memories of playing MW2 (the last int he series I have played). The game feels tired and there is nothing fresh about it. It is a solid, competent shooter, but one that has matured minimally. Online multiplayer has lost its competitive edge. It is absolute mayhem, the chaos is unrelenting and no matter what game-type you choose, players are sprinting sporadically all over the maps. There no satisfaction with any kill and the majority of deaths come from behind or a few seconds after you spawn, every one of them feel unjustified. It's just not a fun game.… Expand
  22. TheSolution1
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    If you have Modern Warfare 2 don't waste your money on this game. It is the same exact game with a different campaign. There is nothing Innovative about this game it is seriously Call of Duty MW2. Stop giving the developers 60 dollars for the same game.
  23. ennemidown
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Maps are very ugly, very small and very compact, a lot of campers, the sounds of weapons are bad, the MW2's sounds of weapons are better ... no, no, that's not a great game, that's a big joke, sorry guys !
  24. GridironCJ
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    The term "milking a franchise" is thrown around for series like Assassin's Creed and Guitar Hero, but why not for Call of Duty? This is a series that clearly gets milked the crap out of. This game gets a 0/10 to adjust for the inflated hype it received (which anyone with a brain could see lacked substance). What's changed this time? Not much. You've got a few new modes to multiplayerThe term "milking a franchise" is thrown around for series like Assassin's Creed and Guitar Hero, but why not for Call of Duty? This is a series that clearly gets milked the crap out of. This game gets a 0/10 to adjust for the inflated hype it received (which anyone with a brain could see lacked substance). What's changed this time? Not much. You've got a few new modes to multiplayer and a change in presentation. That's just about it. The singleplayer continues from the embarassing plot line from MW 2 and continues to prove that gaming devs can be some of the worst story-tellers of all time. The game runs under the same engine as every previous game, dating back to Call of Duty 2 from 2005. If you do a side-by-side comparison of Call of Duty 2 and MW 3, you will see how little progress has been made graphically 6 years later. Since the engine is still the same, the physics, AI, and everything else that goes into gameplay is still the same. This is clear laziness on the developers' parts and shows that this franchise is going nowhere fast. I own every Call of Duty except for Big Red One and MW3, and for good reason. This review contains to silly bias, as I've been a fan of the series much longer than 99% of its fans even knew the series existed, let alone played one of its installments. Take it from me, this series is dead and if you're a gamer with accelerating preferences, this is not the game for you. If you're wondering whether to purchase MW 3 or Battlefield 3, buy neither. Unless you have a high-end PC, Battlefield isn't the game for you either, as its console versions are a poor representation of the series. Unfortunately, the biggest concern with MW 3 is how it will impact the rest of the industry. Perhaps more shooters will adopt the Call of Duty model of shooters, and anyone with preferences like mine will give up on the genre all together.… Expand
  25. cloudyHaze
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    This is insane. Im trading this in because ive already played this game a few years ago. Cod4, WaW, CodMW2, BO, And CoDMw3 are all the same friggin game again and again and again just with different skins but the same graphics that our completely outdated. Ove four years...the game has remained the same. I hope the devs are listening because i dont want another friggin Cod next year, iThis is insane. Im trading this in because ive already played this game a few years ago. Cod4, WaW, CodMW2, BO, And CoDMw3 are all the same friggin game again and again and again just with different skins but the same graphics that our completely outdated. Ove four years...the game has remained the same. I hope the devs are listening because i dont want another friggin Cod next year, i want a break so they can actually improve and take this series in a new direction with new graphics and somthing to innovate the first person market. Look at the difference between battlefield bad company (which i didnt really like much) and battlefield 3 (which blew me away and converted me from Cod) i can fly a jet in that game, i can spawn at my base and not have to worry about enemies spawning behind me. I will only by another Cod if the evolve it, caus right now the only smart ppl who play Cod are playing Cod4.… Expand
  26. Active
    Nov 17, 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 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.… Expand
  27. lolmuffins
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Don't waste your money with this filth. Go on steam and buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 1. Much less expensive, and you get the exact same gameplay.
  28. wagnermoraes17
    Dec 20, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the reason mw2, BO, and? mw3 suck is because they flood the games with stupid **** that nobody wants. cod4 was good because it was straight-forward and simple

    If you're comparing it to the other Modern Warfare titles, it sucks. The graphics have somehow gotten WORSE since Modern Warfare 2. They made the maps bigger...which is a fail because Call of Duty is all about fast paced action, and there's nothing fast pace about trying to find enemies. None of the maps even seem well thought out...most of them are random buildings, cars and pipes randomly thrown all over the place. The game is just a mess. This is my last Call of Duty game and I'm strongly considering selling this game. I thought Black Ops sucked, but honestly, it was better than this game.

    No, this review is not because I suck at the game. It is based on the fact that I've played Cod 4, Cod 5, MW2 and Black Ops prior to this.    … Expand
  29. Snoopans
    Dec 21, 2011
    0
    I'm sad to say this game is crap. It is Modern Warefare 2 in a new box. The simple fact that not a single critic had a negative review of this game that is obviously just a marketing ploy by Activision to hinder sales of Battlefield 3. This game just isn't any good. Why do you think Activision is just spamming their sales figures. This game was more hyped than any Apple product everI'm sad to say this game is crap. It is Modern Warefare 2 in a new box. The simple fact that not a single critic had a negative review of this game that is obviously just a marketing ploy by Activision to hinder sales of Battlefield 3. This game just isn't any good. Why do you think Activision is just spamming their sales figures. This game was more hyped than any Apple product ever was. I have lost my faith in Metacritic Critics. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.… Expand
  30. chtibi
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same thing, just an expansion pack. The only thing this series is made for is the money now. 20 (TWENTY) DLC packs already confirmed. And ANOTHER Modern Warfare confirmed for next year. This has got to stop
  31. alpacmon
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    $60 for a map pack. Every single thing added in this game from the last one could have been downloadable content. I think all of the call of duty games suck (excluding the first) but I understand if you just enjoy the multiplayer. However, I don't understand why millions of people go out every single year to buy the same game. Do not tell me they added new stuff and changed it; it's the$60 for a map pack. Every single thing added in this game from the last one could have been downloadable content. I think all of the call of duty games suck (excluding the first) but I understand if you just enjoy the multiplayer. However, I don't understand why millions of people go out every single year to buy the same game. Do not tell me they added new stuff and changed it; it's the same exact game. It's sad that this is the most successful video game in the world. How far the game industry has fallen.… Expand
  32. codgamer360
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Honestly I'm amazed how disappointing this game turned out to be, it is honestly a copy and paste of mw2 with the cheap parts removed. I love COD so much but this game is not worth 60$ and is below the bar black ops set; it definitely doesn't deserve to remove Black Ops from the most selling game. I would of thought Infinity Ward would learn from Treyarch and make there games better but IHonestly I'm amazed how disappointing this game turned out to be, it is honestly a copy and paste of mw2 with the cheap parts removed. I love COD so much but this game is not worth 60$ and is below the bar black ops set; it definitely doesn't deserve to remove Black Ops from the most selling game. I would of thought Infinity Ward would learn from Treyarch and make there games better but I guess not. It's also pretty sad when Glen Schofield of the MW3 dev team asks people on twitter to give this game a better rating.… Expand
  33. beemer127
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3 sticks to its formulaic approach, using the same game/graphics engine as the "Call of Duty" games before it. I enjoyed the story, because it wrapped things up nicely, but their idea of releasing a Call of Duty game every year is starting to show its flaws. They have no time to truly innovate on gameplay mechanics, and even if they did they are to afraid of ruining a goodModern Warfare 3 sticks to its formulaic approach, using the same game/graphics engine as the "Call of Duty" games before it. I enjoyed the story, because it wrapped things up nicely, but their idea of releasing a Call of Duty game every year is starting to show its flaws. They have no time to truly innovate on gameplay mechanics, and even if they did they are to afraid of ruining a good thing to change gameplay too much. This means we - the fans - get regurgitated content year after year, and I quite frankly am not interested in that.

    What I AM interested in is a new call of duty game engine, a true cover system, and gameplay mechanics that will give me pause and think "wow, that was cool." The only reason why I bought this was for the multiplayer, to be honest, but I think I am going to hold off on buying any more Call of Duty games until they show me they can bring something different to the table. Scrap the old game engine. It has had its day, but its day is done. Put a new game engine in, and push yourself to innovate a tired genre. The folks over there at DICE are on the right track, I think.    … Expand
  34. IDemyXI
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys sucks.
    This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys sucks.
    This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys sucks. This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys sucks. This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys sucks. This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys    This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys sucks.
    This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys sucks.
    This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys sucks.
    This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys sucks.
    This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys sucks.
    This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys sucks.
    This game sucks, Activision sucks IW sucks all COD fanboys sucks.    … Expand
  35. caboose237
    Dec 20, 2011
    2
    terrible, just terrible, the campaign was the only moderately fun part. the multiplayer system rewards campers and hackers and such, if your tactical you get shat on. and then there's the 8 year olds in lobbies who try to troll you and intimidate you and the hardcore cod gamers who take it far to seriously in game chat. and the never ending messages of "hosting free sniper lobbies" I DONTterrible, just terrible, the campaign was the only moderately fun part. the multiplayer system rewards campers and hackers and such, if your tactical you get shat on. and then there's the 8 year olds in lobbies who try to troll you and intimidate you and the hardcore cod gamers who take it far to seriously in game chat. and the never ending messages of "hosting free sniper lobbies" I DONT CARE". I'l take battlefield3 and skyrim, and be on my my.… Expand
  36. Lonewanderer23
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game not only shows how much it sucks(which it really does), but it also really displays how much FPS games are beginning to suck. Call of Duty is already becoming a throwaway series that Activision always seems to eliminate once there is enough money made. This game has its moments but the singleplayer wasn't as mindblowing as Call of Duty 4's campaign. Also, I would like to noteThis game not only shows how much it sucks(which it really does), but it also really displays how much FPS games are beginning to suck. Call of Duty is already becoming a throwaway series that Activision always seems to eliminate once there is enough money made. This game has its moments but the singleplayer wasn't as mindblowing as Call of Duty 4's campaign. Also, I would like to note that they never changed their engine. Bad move. The graphics still look like how it was 2 years ago, or better yet 4 years ago. Yes, this game has horrible graphics and it is as if the game is an expansion to MW2. Sadly, the whole COD franchise is already becoming a series of repetitive map packs with a different campaign. The multiplayer also seems to have ripped off the idea of dogtags from previous Battlefield games. What's wrong, InfinityWard? Are your games all of the sudden losing its touch to the point where you need to copy from a bigger stronger franchise? This game is lucky to receive a 0 from me because I refuse to give it anything higher. The reason for this is because of how not only did this game disappoint me, but the whole damned franchise too. R.I.P. Call of Duty....… Expand
  37. RapidFireReaper
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I have played all previous Moder warfare titles including black ops and world at war (in between cod4 and modern warfare 2). I knew from that start the multiplayer looked the same but to my surprise they changed almost nothing. Even the sound effects are the same! are you kidding me!? Still running the quake III engine from 1999! All the texture models are the same expect shiner. However iI have played all previous Moder warfare titles including black ops and world at war (in between cod4 and modern warfare 2). I knew from that start the multiplayer looked the same but to my surprise they changed almost nothing. Even the sound effects are the same! are you kidding me!? Still running the quake III engine from 1999! All the texture models are the same expect shiner. However i dident fret i figured the campian is always epic right! NO! They basically held my hand down a straight path and then spoon fed me explosions. Sadly disappointed. If your a fan id wait for the bargain bin… Expand
  38. bluetoon
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I went in expecting very little and was still disappointed. Added nothing to the pre-existing formula so this gets a 0 for being a carbon copy of Modern Warfare 2, yet still asks you for $70.
  39. RexRaptor
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is not worth a single penny. Why do people buy this crap every single year? Wake up people, Activision is ripping you off. They say they work two years on this "masterpiece", but isn't it very clear they don't spend more than 6 months?

    This is just another generic first person shooter. There already way too many of them, and these guys are not helping. This game is not worth    This game is not worth a single penny. Why do people buy this crap every single year? Wake up people, Activision is ripping you off. They say they work two years on this "masterpiece", but isn't it very clear they don't spend more than 6 months?

    This is just another generic first person shooter. There already way too many of them, and these guys are not helping. This game is not worth your time or money. Buy Call of Duty 4 for 10 bucks instead, it's the same thing. Oh, and be sure to buy it used - Activision don't deserve your precious money.    … Expand
  40. pepodmc
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    como puede ser que un juego con estos graficos sean un juego de 2011?

    me parece muy mal que no usen un nuevo motor grafico, que no hayan querido innovar en nada, y encima la campaña es cortisima, muy mal, muy mal.....
  41. Hydrobradman
    Nov 27, 2011
    0
    My previous review was wrong. This game is **** sub par. MW2 was a much better multiplayer and campaign experience. This isn't even made by the same studio, because almost everyone at infinity ward was fired after and before mw2.
  42. roarmuffins
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    No innovation. Same game every year, simply a copy & paste job of Modern Warfare 2.

    Incredibally the gormless fans continue to lap it up. Please stop supporting Activision and their blatent aim at creating half-assed titles for maximum profit.
  43. Just1nsane
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I will not be a hater I will agree the campaign needs a touch but cmon people.I think black ops was the best in the COD series but this didnt deserve a 3.2
  44. Smuuthsmave
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    After playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 for several hours I got a strong sense of Deja Vu, and not the good kind. Everything is identical to previous installments, the game adds a minimal amount of content for a whopping sixty dollars (Not even factoring in the $50 a year COD "Elite" service.) CODMW3 is amazing in the sense that it seems to have no redeeming qualities, the graphics areAfter playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 for several hours I got a strong sense of Deja Vu, and not the good kind. Everything is identical to previous installments, the game adds a minimal amount of content for a whopping sixty dollars (Not even factoring in the $50 a year COD "Elite" service.) CODMW3 is amazing in the sense that it seems to have no redeeming qualities, the graphics are extremely poor and look identical to those in COD4. The gameplay has been stagnant for these 4 years as well. The Single player campaign is a laughable 3 hours long and consists of a story that resembles something a 4th grader would write up during study hall. The multiplayer brings nothing new to the table, it is nearly identical to all previous installments.


    If you are on the fence as to buy CODMW3 or not, don't. Go and play Black OPs or MW2 or MW and you'll be receiving the same exact experience. I'd recommend not touching this series at all.    … Expand
  45. EverydayIDecay
    Nov 21, 2013
    4
    Is there no longer any strategy in Call Of Duty? Just the let's make everybody feel like there good and they will like the game philosophy. Although in a way all the people that complained about camping had this coming. A game with no skill. Detail being even taken away on the maps to prevent this. Everyone who once complained about Call Of Duty should really be a fan of this. It's whatIs there no longer any strategy in Call Of Duty? Just the let's make everybody feel like there good and they will like the game philosophy. Although in a way all the people that complained about camping had this coming. A game with no skill. Detail being even taken away on the maps to prevent this. Everyone who once complained about Call Of Duty should really be a fan of this. It's what was asked for.… Expand
  46. DigitalReview
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    What a pile of ****. How can long can Activision honestly think they can get away with putting out a game, which is the same each year. Different skin, different maps, a few extra guns. But, everything is the same??

    Its a joke, this game looks like its from 2007, The franchise has never moved forward since MW2. Black ops, and now MW3. UPDATE THE GAMING ENGINE FFS They should of called    What a pile of ****. How can long can Activision honestly think they can get away with putting out a game, which is the same each year. Different skin, different maps, a few extra guns. But, everything is the same??

    Its a joke, this game looks like its from 2007, The franchise has never moved forward since MW2. Black ops, and now MW3. UPDATE THE GAMING ENGINE FFS
    They should of called this Modern warfare 2 (Map Pack name goes here!!!!) and charged people the price it deserves. RIP OFF DICE got it right !!    … Expand
  47. VIPER15
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Another year another COD another copy and paste cash in that was once a great game series. Gamers deserve better than the same old thing every year. I'm glad EA got the memo with Battlefield 3.
  48. BoTheMastaOfAll
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    The only good thing about this game so far is that because I got it at Wal-mart, I was allowed to return it. Played this game before so many times. It only has a couple of changes, but they suck. Can't even pick my own killstreaks, and they did away with the money system in Blackops. If you like to pay for things twice, this game is for you.
  49. VETJasper
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    This formula was old with MW2, and you guys are seriously trying to pass of another one. Maybe you could try something new, you know, like your competitors. Same graphics, same mechanics, same game.
  50. Krokan
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    The same graphics, the same sounds,the same old gameplay, worst of all weapons have no character at all. I played MW1 after this game and believe me the first game feels better. Dont listen to the critics, they are obviously hungry for Activision's advertisement money. Stay away from this game unless you havent played MW1 and 2 before. I still cant believe the praise this junk is gettingThe same graphics, the same sounds,the same old gameplay, worst of all weapons have no character at all. I played MW1 after this game and believe me the first game feels better. Dont listen to the critics, they are obviously hungry for Activision's advertisement money. Stay away from this game unless you havent played MW1 and 2 before. I still cant believe the praise this junk is getting from critics.… Expand
  51. Minderrx
    Dec 23, 2011
    1
    same as mw2
  52. ChrnoTodd
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    everything else is the same as all call of duty MW , CoD MW2, CoD WoW and CoD BO. This CoD iS THE SAME with another name. Activision, in one generation you make a CTRL + C CTRL + V of the same game and change the same.
  53. SmileyFrank
    Dec 12, 2011
    1
    Wow. This is the exact same game as mw 1 and 2.
    The only new thing is survival mode, which is pretty fun, found myself playing it for awhile, that's the only reason this is a 1 instead of a 0. The campaign is meh. The multiplayer............ It's the same exact gameplay as the other games, i don't know why people keep rating these games so high, the only cods I liked was 2,3,4, and 5    Wow. This is the exact same game as mw 1 and 2.
    The only new thing is survival mode, which is pretty fun, found myself playing it for awhile, that's the only reason this is a 1 instead of a 0. The campaign is meh. The multiplayer............ It's the same exact gameplay as the other games, i don't know why people keep rating these games so high, the only cods I liked was 2,3,4, and 5 because of zombies mode. Since then, they have been the same gameplay. Also, why can cod get away with this when ac can't? Assassins creed rev. got pretty low cause they didn't add that much, at least they added something! As far as I know this game (apart from survival mode or w/e it's called) has not changed AT ALL, the graphics are the same, most guns are they same, the gameplay is NO different. Don't waste your time with this game. Get a game that's good, like ac rev, skyrim (my first choice), or saints row.    … Expand
  54. MindSpaz
    Dec 29, 2011
    3
    This game is nearly EXACTLY like MW2, in every aspect. The online game play has only been slightly tweaked since the previous game and the overall game feels rushed and un-finished. The single player game play is once again, exactly like MW2, it feels rushed and boring. It's a lot of the same and there is not much to say. MW3 feels like a cash in to make some extra cash, because they knowThis game is nearly EXACTLY like MW2, in every aspect. The online game play has only been slightly tweaked since the previous game and the overall game feels rushed and un-finished. The single player game play is once again, exactly like MW2, it feels rushed and boring. It's a lot of the same and there is not much to say. MW3 feels like a cash in to make some extra cash, because they know that their players are going to buy their game. I cannot finish the single player because the levels are not fun, and they feel like a task that I NEED to complete just for the achievements. Same exact thing with spec ops mode, I feel like I need to beat all the levels just for that achievement score. Nothing more. Also, I am aware most of the people working on the game got laid off, and I feel sorry for those people, but, to put it simply, there are crews of 10 or less people who make much better games, in a shorter amount of time. It can't be that hard to put a new skin on MW2, because that's what this game is.… Expand
  55. Zkaar
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    They've promised a lot and gave us nothing. Call Of Duty series was over when Black Ops released, and now they do this? Same graphics of a Super Nintendo, poor physics, 2h30 of singleplayer, the plot involves russians trying to bomb somewhere, as always, and the multiplayer has a lot of lifeless people, lag and poor maps. Also Activision/Infinity Ward sent out a lot of giant bags of moneyThey've promised a lot and gave us nothing. Call Of Duty series was over when Black Ops released, and now they do this? Same graphics of a Super Nintendo, poor physics, 2h30 of singleplayer, the plot involves russians trying to bomb somewhere, as always, and the multiplayer has a lot of lifeless people, lag and poor maps. Also Activision/Infinity Ward sent out a lot of giant bags of money to the critics so they would do a good review. C'mon, how can critics rate it 10/10 and the people that played it rate it 2/10?… Expand
  56. Trebor_UK
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    All I have to say is, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!

    It is a complete copy and paste of MW2, with worse graphics in some areas. Seriously, I've played all Call of Duty games and this one has got to be the biggest disappointment of the year. The Graphics, physics, and gameplay suck! The Single Player is like a typical Michael Bay movie, just cliche after cliche and it spams you with lame    All I have to say is, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!

    It is a complete copy and paste of MW2, with worse graphics in some areas. Seriously, I've played all Call of Duty games and this one has got to be the biggest disappointment of the year. The Graphics, physics, and gameplay suck!

    The Single Player is like a typical Michael Bay movie, just cliche after cliche and it spams you with lame special effects like a building coming down. The story is weak too. The MP is the same as MW2 aswell. The game is exactly the same as MW2 just rehashed....no variation at all. Overall the game does nothing new, and is a lazy copy paste, so save your money and do not buy this.    … Expand
  57. Anton9090
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game supposed to be new & balanced yet i haven't seen any thing that's new or balanced. Its the same old formula over and over again. Dont waste your time on buying this crap. It's a copy paste of the same game.
  58. cis190
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    This game is crap they re-make the game over and over again and when I bought it I thought it was actually going to be something new!!! I'm a idiot, everything is from the game before it!
  59. 0verl0rd
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Battlefield 3 is far more superior to any Call Of Duty game in every way. It really makes me sad to see people are still feeding the biggest cashcow of all time. Skyrim I can tell you is probably one of the best games Iâ
  60. rojaz
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    Single player I would give 10/10. Perfect, no bugs, interesting story. Difficult on veteran so will get my hours out of the single player. However After I finish SP stories I rarely go back and head to multiplayer.

    This is where the game just doesnt do anything for me. If I had never played a single COD game online before I'm sure I would love it, everything that was great about the older    Single player I would give 10/10. Perfect, no bugs, interesting story. Difficult on veteran so will get my hours out of the single player. However After I finish SP stories I rarely go back and head to multiplayer.

    This is where the game just doesnt do anything for me. If I had never played a single COD game online before I'm sure I would love it, everything that was great about the older COD is still present and is great. But thats the problem, its just the same as the last few iterations. I want something new something fresh.

    Battlefield 3 seems to be doing this. However this might be because I never played the Bad Company games. The last one I had was MC2.    … Expand
  61. Gordein
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    To begin with, that I bought all releases of this series of games, and each new made â
  62. Xexion
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    How can you rate a game as a 0? When it is not a game.
    The game adds relatively nothing new:
    An over-the-top Michael Bays campaign (anywhere from 6-10 hours of gameplay) New Spec-Ops missions New Maps (albeit reusing assets from even COD4) New Weapons This isn't a game, this is an expansion to MW2. When you innovate too much in a sequel, you can lose players by not keeping the experience    How can you rate a game as a 0? When it is not a game.
    The game adds relatively nothing new:
    An over-the-top Michael Bays campaign (anywhere from 6-10 hours of gameplay)
    New Spec-Ops missions
    New Maps (albeit reusing assets from even COD4)
    New Weapons

    This isn't a game, this is an expansion to MW2.
    When you innovate too much in a sequel, you can lose players by not keeping the experience of the previous game
    When you don't innovate, your essentially selling the same thing two years later for $60.
    TLDR; let me copy from MW2 like MW3 is:
    SSDD (Same S**t Different Day)    … Expand
  63. robbieq
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Whilst it is not fair to say that MW3 is exactly the same as MW2, it's pretty much as close as humanly possible. Everything sounds, plays and looks the same. It's a re-release! I know you can't expect every game to be completely different from it's predecessor, but you would want developers to add something new. Yes, there are new game modes, but let's face it, no one will play them. TDMWhilst it is not fair to say that MW3 is exactly the same as MW2, it's pretty much as close as humanly possible. Everything sounds, plays and looks the same. It's a re-release! I know you can't expect every game to be completely different from it's predecessor, but you would want developers to add something new. Yes, there are new game modes, but let's face it, no one will play them. TDM and FFA and Domination will reign supreme and it will be the exact same experience all over again. Shame on you Infinity Ward.
    You had our hopes so high.    … Expand
  64. squiggly
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    same guns no hardcore freeforall best part of game is playing the campaign what were they thinking after all that hype ill keep playing black ops it looks just like number 2
  65. anon12
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game supposed to be new & balanced yet i haven't seen any thing that's new or balanced. Game feel like cod4 on crack **** maps are to small, hardly any new guns. If you have any cod game and want buy mw3 do your self a favor and save your money. Biggest disappointment of the year!! (please don't buy this game)
  66. vatuveiexpress
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    i have played this game many times before and the in game play is absouloutley hrrible! it really needs to get an upgrade as mw2 was about twice as good! i am a huge cod fan but battlefield just takes the cake for me at the moment
  67. Jacksonator
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    MW3 is really bad and lacks any improvements from MW2. Copy & paste is the short version of many reviews. Battlefield is by FAR the superior game. Don't get me wrong, i have played all the cod games and loved all of them except this and WAW. But bf3 is superior in every way and mw3 is a waste of money and time.
  68. Monkey74
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I have been a gamer from the very start of Games. I grew up watching Games progress and start to Pair with my imagination. I also have been playing COD from the start and have been a die-hard fan as well. MW3 has let me down, there is a old add-age " you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig"! From horrible spawn points to new words for old classes this game has done little toI have been a gamer from the very start of Games. I grew up watching Games progress and start to Pair with my imagination. I also have been playing COD from the start and have been a die-hard fan as well. MW3 has let me down, there is a old add-age " you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig"! From horrible spawn points to new words for old classes this game has done little to evolve and further position the COD franchise for the future. Seeing a score of 90 from a critic seems way to high, perhaps if fans like us speak up companies will strive hard to meet our needs as Gamers!!… Expand
  69. mupet0000
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 has disappointed me a lot. I've been a fan of COD since the original and I have enjoyed each game release with WaW probably being my least favorite until this came out. MW3 feels like MW2 with different maps and I find the multiplayer to be worse, I don't like the way the kill streaks work and I don't like the maps. The Single player is extremely short and completelyModern Warfare 3 has disappointed me a lot. I've been a fan of COD since the original and I have enjoyed each game release with WaW probably being my least favorite until this came out. MW3 feels like MW2 with different maps and I find the multiplayer to be worse, I don't like the way the kill streaks work and I don't like the maps. The Single player is extremely short and completely forgettable. The only thing decent about this is the Spec Ops but I find MW2's was better.… Expand
  70. DTM3000
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    This game has not been innovated on since COD 4, I used to be the biggest COD fan during the original modern warfare days, but the game has consistently gotten worse and has continued to dissapoint. Black ops had a glimmer of hope in it, but then MW3 took all the good things from black ops out...WTF??? (dolphin diving, currency system, wager matches) They also attempt to copy gears ofThis game has not been innovated on since COD 4, I used to be the biggest COD fan during the original modern warfare days, but the game has consistently gotten worse and has continued to dissapoint. Black ops had a glimmer of hope in it, but then MW3 took all the good things from black ops out...WTF??? (dolphin diving, currency system, wager matches) They also attempt to copy gears of wars popular horde mode but its uninspired and boring. Overall the game is severely lacking and is one of the worst in the series, do yourself a favor and steer clear of this game and pick up any previous COD game, its the same game for lower price.… Expand
  71. Veneox
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    To all the retards that have been giving this game a 10. It is a shooter. No shooters especially a copy and paste one should get higher than an 8. Fallout 3 is what a shooter should be.

    MW3 is just mindless shooting and running for people new to games. No innovation. 0/10 for lack of anything good.
  72. BloodSaint
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Looking at the critics score it is so simply obvious that craptivision bribed almost everyone of them. Don't support a game with ZERO innovation and the most out dated graphics for a modern game. Story is so cliche and predictable and PLEASE we are all sick of the Russians plot. Many glitches and clunky shooting with old maps 'copy and pasted' just destroys this game. DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED.
  73. VanAcaelus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    A glorified map-pack. There hasn't been any significant improvements made since MW2. This game is the product of Activision's greed not an attempt to improve the series as a whole. Sure, it raps up the story but that's about its only redeeming quality.
  74. jaydeezii
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Bought the game at midnight release, me and my friends were very keen on MW3 because MW2 was just so good and we were hoping a sequel would push the benchmark higher. Needless to say, we were incredibly disappoint - the game was very similar to MW2 and took a step back in many ways. Why would a company sell a half-assed game? I have no idea but its an insult to gamers, they expect us toBought the game at midnight release, me and my friends were very keen on MW3 because MW2 was just so good and we were hoping a sequel would push the benchmark higher. Needless to say, we were incredibly disappoint - the game was very similar to MW2 and took a step back in many ways. Why would a company sell a half-assed game? I have no idea but its an insult to gamers, they expect us to mindlessly buy every game of the franchise without even adding any innovation. I feel like I wasted my money. BF3 is much better.… Expand
  75. WSHere121
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Feels like a DLC for MW2 with more ingame lags. Worst reinstallment with short campaing. The grahics are the same, if not worst than MW2. The gameplay is the same with same weapons and barely a couple new feature. Definitely not worth the $70 retail. This is the last COD game I am buying.
  76. xemrex
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    no so much new stuff in game,unbalance,bugy,bad graphics and boring after playing couple hours
    single player is good if you are played cod4 and mw2 you will understand a lot of things
  77. TW15T3D
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I Loved MW1 & MW2, I also love BF games. But wow after playing MW3 I felt very disapointed, ok the single player is good but the MP sucks. It looks old and dated nothing new to make you want to play more. Mindless run & gun very boring. Activision must be laughing all the way to the bank, knowing that poor suckers like me and many others have paid out £40 or $60 for what is aI Loved MW1 & MW2, I also love BF games. But wow after playing MW3 I felt very disapointed, ok the single player is good but the MP sucks. It looks old and dated nothing new to make you want to play more. Mindless run & gun very boring. Activision must be laughing all the way to the bank, knowing that poor suckers like me and many others have paid out £40 or $60 for what is a new campaign and a map pack for MW2. I think this is the final curtain draw for COD, well for me anyway. BF3 for me is now the king of online shooters and for those who disagree are those who have never played a BF game or thoses who played a couple of hours of BF before giving up.… Expand
  78. Stravo
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    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. Not to mention you were able to play it with upto 3 other people that you know! Where's the fun in fighting endless enemies with only one other person? There is no fun in that. On toGame 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. Not to mention you were able to play it with upto 3 other people that you know! Where's the fun in fighting endless enemies with only one other person? There is no fun in that. On to multiplayer... the maps are the worst I have ever seen. The graphics are extremely dated, Battlefield 3 just completely slaughters this game. The textures are also horrendous! Everything about this game is re-used from Modern Warfare 2. This game doesn't feel fresh at all. All of the guns and skins are re-used... the menus as well... even some of the buildings and vehicles. The sounds of the guns are still bad, and some are the same as MW2. Battlefield 3 is just so much better. Sorry if the truth hurts. This game is just a bad DLC to a game that came out two years ago. Save your money!… Expand
  79. Easyshas
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Not impressed, laggy, hit detection issues, repetitve gameplay. Single player much as one would expect. Can be fun in very short bursts but there are far too many superior games out there for this one to be a keeper.
  80. Apathy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I already bought this game on 11/10/09. I would recommend passing on this game and going with something different. Either Battlefield 3 or Gears of War 3 would be great choice.
  81. dirtbag1975
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    1. Looks dated, color pallet is dull and washed out. 2. Sound is absolutely awful and annoying, all the guns sound the same.
    3. Run and gun brainless kill fest.
    4. P2P connection multilateral. 5. Maps are all mostly QC style and are annoying. It looks old, sounds old and is a major step backward after Black Ops. BW3 blows it out of the water in everyaspect. MW3 Single player is the    1. Looks dated, color pallet is dull and washed out. 2. Sound is absolutely awful and annoying, all the guns sound the same.
    3. Run and gun brainless kill fest.
    4. P2P connection multilateral.
    5. Maps are all mostly QC style and are annoying.

    It looks old, sounds old and is a major step backward after Black Ops. BW3 blows it out of the water in everyaspect.

    MW3 Single player is the games saving grace too bad it old took 3 hours to complete.

    Trading my copy in for something worthy.    … Expand
  82. pollux
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Same, Same, but not different. No innnovation here as it's exactly the same as MW2. You can only go to the well so many time before it run dry.
  83. nuthead53
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Stop taking continued loyalty for granted.
    Stop increasing prices for what is essentially the same product.
    Stop reselling DLC content which people already own and recharging them.

    Yes i've had a great time with COD over the years but something has to change.
  84. Gazw1
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same recycled garbage as before. May as well have been released as DLC rather than a full price game. Infinity Ward: True gamers are reviewing this low because they see through the rose tinted glass and find a lazy effort. You've been resting on your laurels riding on the fact that millions of casual gamers who dont read gaming websites and dont really care about pushing the envelope, willSame recycled garbage as before. May as well have been released as DLC rather than a full price game. Infinity Ward: True gamers are reviewing this low because they see through the rose tinted glass and find a lazy effort. You've been resting on your laurels riding on the fact that millions of casual gamers who dont read gaming websites and dont really care about pushing the envelope, will still buy your game because they dont know they're getting ripped off. Hopefully next time you will learn to innovate and bring something fresh to the table, then you may meet the praise you're hoping for.… Expand
  85. jdlmon3
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Ok honestly this game should have been a add on DLC. 60$ is a little much to ask in my opinion for this game. There is nothing different about this game except the number 3. It is in every identical to mw2. Menu and all. Ok the levels are different but that is it. For 60 bucks it would have been nice to see Upgraded graphics or something that makes this better than mw2. Stick with mw2 sameOk honestly this game should have been a add on DLC. 60$ is a little much to ask in my opinion for this game. There is nothing different about this game except the number 3. It is in every identical to mw2. Menu and all. Ok the levels are different but that is it. For 60 bucks it would have been nice to see Upgraded graphics or something that makes this better than mw2. Stick with mw2 same gameplay same everything. Save your money. Speaking of Money. You have to spend 60$/year to play this online cause of Xbox live. You are told to get the full call of duty experience you need to spend another 50/year for call of duty elite. Thats 110.00 on top of a 60$ game which now cost you 170.00$ Not worth it.… Expand
  86. Coolman2362
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Not much innovation here move along. If you've never played a Modern Warfare game before you're better off just buying Modern Warfare 2 for a cheaper price.
  87. spike_eddy
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Same old, same old, very lazy game production but its sucked up by millions of lemmings! Again massively short single player in favor of you making your own entertainment online. Other games are pushing the boundaries & moving forward whereby Cod appears to be resting on its laurels & demanding a higher price for the privilege. Just seems to be going downhill since it dumped its WWIISame old, same old, very lazy game production but its sucked up by millions of lemmings! Again massively short single player in favor of you making your own entertainment online. Other games are pushing the boundaries & moving forward whereby Cod appears to be resting on its laurels & demanding a higher price for the privilege. Just seems to be going downhill since it dumped its WWII roots. At this price users should be demanding a much longer single player & innovation. Summary: Stale… Expand
  88. Yamin
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Loved the series since i can remember and have logged a quite sad amount of time into it. As soon as i inserted the disk and began to play it felt abit like deja vu. Apart from the carbon copy menus i gave it a whirl on multiplayer the only real aspect i have ever turned to in the cod series and while nothing stands out as being particularly shocking the fact of the matter is i have playedLoved the series since i can remember and have logged a quite sad amount of time into it. As soon as i inserted the disk and began to play it felt abit like deja vu. Apart from the carbon copy menus i gave it a whirl on multiplayer the only real aspect i have ever turned to in the cod series and while nothing stands out as being particularly shocking the fact of the matter is i have played this same game for years. With Infinity Award losing alot of staff i had hoped that it would not impact quite so greatly but as i can see they must have had the creative minds behind the previous modern warfare success's. The Gears of war series has improved year to year and while not reinventing the wheel have been inovative. This however is sheer laziness and the developers actually asking for help from the community to bump up the score is laughable i would personally love my money back as i have not received the game they have so promised. If you have plenty of money to burn on a glorified map pack have at it.… Expand
  89. feras
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Ravager
    Nov 8, 2011
    3 I've played through the singleplayer and enough hours of the multiplayer to get a good idea of what the game is like. The singleplayer is terrible, like all of the recent games, but with an even sillier plot. This is forgivable however - who plays this game for the singleplayer? The multiplayer... well... its the exact same thing as the previous two. And to be honest,    Ravager
    Nov 8, 2011
    3
    I've played through the singleplayer and enough hours of the multiplayer to get a good idea of what the game is like. The singleplayer is terrible, like all of the recent games, but with an even sillier plot. This is forgivable however - who plays this game for the singleplayer? The multiplayer... well... its the exact same thing as the previous two. And to be honest, I'm sick of it. Surâ    … Expand
  90. simulant
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The new MW is the same as the old MW. Just pretend you are in a movie that consists of all the James Bond films' action scenes, randomly strung together, with a few war movie classics thrown in for good measure. I realize that this is probably all many people want but I prefer a game.

    For some reason, I'm especially bothered by MW3's continued, pretentious use of famous and    The new MW is the same as the old MW. Just pretend you are in a movie that consists of all the James Bond films' action scenes, randomly strung together, with a few war movie classics thrown in for good measure. I realize that this is probably all many people want but I prefer a game.

    For some reason, I'm especially bothered by MW3's continued, pretentious use of famous and out-of-context, quotes. Quoting MLK is especially perverse, and this is why I'll give it a score of 0 rather than the 5 or 6 it probably deserves. MP is still solid but hasn't changed much since MW1. A certain other shooter is leaps and bounds ahead now, both graphically and game play wise.    … Expand
  91. twiztedrver
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I got bored of this game 5 years ago. I can say that. Because nothings changed. Hell they cant even create a New engine to push the series forward. Im all for cyber warfare, See you on the BATTLEIFELD.
  92. yoda1103
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The garbage you've paying $60 every year is back and now it want to take another $50 for a service called Elite, what a rip off! MW3 is slapped together campaign, and a rehash of online feature. Stay away from games like this and get a quality game like Skyrim.
  93. flashwade
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Why am I supposed to buy this game? For a number? For an higher price? For the ridiculous longevity? Why people should buy a game that already has?
    That's no reason.
  94. Sungoku33
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    S.S.D.D I was a big Modern Warfare fan and I'm really disappointed in this game. Sucky spawn points, overpowered weapons, and the fact that dude is going on twitter whinning about a bad metacritic score fuels the fire even more!
  95. xhenri
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Horrible game, cancer destroying the gaming industry.
    Want to play MW3 for cheap? Go pick up a copy of MW2. It's the same exact game.
    Oh wait, new maps. I forgot.
  96. killiana1a
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Talk about Tony Hawking or Guitar Heroing another series. There is nothing new here that one has not played before in Modern Warfare 2 or Black Ops. Sure, you get updated graphics on a tired Modern Warfare engine and a few new doodads. Yet, nothing game breaking or innovative. This series is going the way of Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero. Two great series who were milked dry by annual releases.
  97. turkmanastan
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    The good thing that MW3 has going for it is the large array of maps. There are enough maps that you a person shouldn't get sucked into purchasing DLC over the next 12 months. Where the game fails is graphically. The maps work, but they feel very dated. Spec-ops is a great concept, but why is it limited to 2 players? Probably because the developers did not take the time to evolve the game.The good thing that MW3 has going for it is the large array of maps. There are enough maps that you a person shouldn't get sucked into purchasing DLC over the next 12 months. Where the game fails is graphically. The maps work, but they feel very dated. Spec-ops is a great concept, but why is it limited to 2 players? Probably because the developers did not take the time to evolve the game. I have not played the story mode, but Call of Duty is not about the story mode, but the multiplayer experience. It is a shame that gamers can buy Elite and get the locations of enemy spawn points.… Expand
  98. Kenji_de
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    damm i forget the real score ( 5/10 )
    It can be , that the change from IW to Sledgehammer are the problem.
    But for an 1,2 Billions IP this crap ........
  99. Radi0head
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have played all the CoD games and decided that I would get MW3 thru my gamefly subscription. As I expected, it is another mundane reproduction of MW with a lackluster campaign that was forgettable by the end. In fact, towards the end of the campaign, I questioned why I was even playing it because it was so boring. Moving on, I went on to multiplayer on live. Same uninventive BS withI have played all the CoD games and decided that I would get MW3 thru my gamefly subscription. As I expected, it is another mundane reproduction of MW with a lackluster campaign that was forgettable by the end. In fact, towards the end of the campaign, I questioned why I was even playing it because it was so boring. Moving on, I went on to multiplayer on live. Same uninventive BS with no substance and the same graphics as past CoD games. The CoD genre is stale and I am so happy that I didn't purchase this game. Off to some other poor sap you go! (Mailed it away today) Hopefully an enraged 12 year old finds it so he can flame people with his mic on live.… Expand
  100. Spinkick9000
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Why is this getting a zero? Simple. No innovation, no score. Good thing I've still got MW2 so I don't waste my time with this. 9.3 Million copies of MW2.5 got sold.
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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