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. M3taG4m3r
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    First, I want to say I was previously a die- hard cod fan; would buy NO other game. But this, this is just frustrating. The one point I gave is only for the campaign. The multiplayer is trash. EVERY SINGLE MAP is close quarters. You die so quickly, most of the time you can't even see the killer before you are dead. Honestly, one corner after the next. Its whoever sees who first... And ifFirst, I want to say I was previously a die- hard cod fan; would buy NO other game. But this, this is just frustrating. The one point I gave is only for the campaign. The multiplayer is trash. EVERY SINGLE MAP is close quarters. You die so quickly, most of the time you can't even see the killer before you are dead. Honestly, one corner after the next. Its whoever sees who first... And if you thought the spawns in MW2 were bad, you are going to be downright infuriated with this game. You can literally watch a person spawn in front of you, and one second you are facing the enemy spawn and the next they are quiet literally ten feet behind you. Call of Duty was the only game I ever played. I loved Modern Warfare 2. However for this game, I'm getting pretty close to saying I hate it.

    Besides maps and spawns, this game is more Like a Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 1.8, not even two. If you hadnt ever played number 2 or 3 before, you would have thought mw2 was newer. They were too lazy to even keep Black Ops' changes. They didn't even keep the fact that the amount of points you get off assists depends on the damage you inflict. Its back to a set 20 points again!!! And as for last stand, If you put a person in last stand, and then a teammate kills them from there, that teammate gets the kill! The were soooo dependent on the mw2 format that the didn't even bother going back to make the changes that black ops made for the better.

    I always thought Treyarch made the trash call of duties, but Activision, I want them back. Badly.
    ...At least they tried, and I appreciate that... I just feel betrayed on this game...    … Expand
  2. Retrodose
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's using the same engine as the previous titles. Pumping COD games out every year is not the way to go. It may as well be called Modern Warfare 2k11.
  3. kingchar1es
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Hey look a 60 dollar map pack.... returning this crap for skyrim A.S.A.P. you guys killed guitar hero... your killing world of warcraft and now you are running COD into the ground.. typical activision. the difference between this and the last modern warfare 2 is about the same as the difference between madden 2010 and madden 2011... barf..
  4. BAMFGeeko
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This game is just a revamp of Modern Warfare 2 gone horribly wrong. They took all the good things about Modern Warfare 2 and tossed it into the garbage. However, they kept the terrible components (ie. grotesque hit detection, terrible explosion radius, quick scoping, etc.). They spent so much time working on the graphics that they forgot that mechanics and game-play mattered... Sure, it'sThis game is just a revamp of Modern Warfare 2 gone horribly wrong. They took all the good things about Modern Warfare 2 and tossed it into the garbage. However, they kept the terrible components (ie. grotesque hit detection, terrible explosion radius, quick scoping, etc.). They spent so much time working on the graphics that they forgot that mechanics and game-play mattered... Sure, it's fun to play, when you're 8 years old and have never experienced the true gaming the rest of us are used too. Go and buy a good First-Person Shooter like Crysis 2, Battlefield 3, or one of the other plethora of games that aren't produced by Activision.… Expand
  5. Marleyklus
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I already played this game, it was called Modern Warfare 2, and that was a pile of **** too. They really just need to stop with this series and get creative, now I'm not just a CoD hater, I love CoD4 and World at War, and can't forget CoD2.
  6. DatOneGuy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Absolute **** 0/10. Do Not Buy. The developers as bad as the publishers on this one, they're all just bad. The developers also tweeted asking for higher scores, **** them, this piece of crap needs to die, it really does. the entire franchise has been terrible, especially Modern Warfare and up.
  7. Blitzpower2
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The biggest P.O.S ive ever payed $100 for. (australian) It feel's bad it doesnt look good. its so similar to mw2 it is just wrong. how did this even take a whole year to release its the same game that was made in what 2009? I wouldn't call this a sequel.
  8. tasmanianguy
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty Weak Warfare, same mutton dressed up as lamb, like going to Thailand, finding the girl of your dreams and waking up with a lady boy and finding you're the one who has been screwed
  9. soulphane
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    I'm very disappointed with this game. It seems more like an addon to MW2 than a brand new game. This is a game that's probably better rented than bought. Took less than 12 hours to finish the single player on the hardest difficulty. Multiplayer is pretty much more of the same action as before. The game basically equates to an xp wipe for multiplayer with a few minor changes. Of course nowI'm very disappointed with this game. It seems more like an addon to MW2 than a brand new game. This is a game that's probably better rented than bought. Took less than 12 hours to finish the single player on the hardest difficulty. Multiplayer is pretty much more of the same action as before. The game basically equates to an xp wipe for multiplayer with a few minor changes. Of course now you have the ability to spend another 50 dollars for some additional multiplayer perks and maps.… Expand
  10. Superflyhomeboy
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Its like Deju vu all over again. its basically the same as MW2 which was the same as MW. Try something new Infinity ward!! or whoever developed this game...
  11. PU3RTO_R3CON
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    When you put this against Battlefield 3 ....battlefield will take it every time bc they had the guts to innovate and come up with some of the best graphics and best multiplayer ever! But modern warfares campaign was amazing and kept me interested and on the edge of my seat. If you compare MW3 by its self it is a solid game but it feels like an expansion of mw2. Very disappointed infinityWhen you put this against Battlefield 3 ....battlefield will take it every time bc they had the guts to innovate and come up with some of the best graphics and best multiplayer ever! But modern warfares campaign was amazing and kept me interested and on the edge of my seat. If you compare MW3 by its self it is a solid game but it feels like an expansion of mw2. Very disappointed infinity ward. Very disappointed!… Expand
  12. MartinP217
    Nov 13, 2011
    3
    mw3 is a fun game to play, don't get me wrong; but it feels more like an expansion pack than a new game. I feel as if the creators of the game really half assed this one. Most, if not all of the callsign titles and emblems are recycled from mw2. Most of the guns are the same, or slight variants on those from mw2. The only good thing I can say about this game that is new is the survivalmw3 is a fun game to play, don't get me wrong; but it feels more like an expansion pack than a new game. I feel as if the creators of the game really half assed this one. Most, if not all of the callsign titles and emblems are recycled from mw2. Most of the guns are the same, or slight variants on those from mw2. The only good thing I can say about this game that is new is the survival mode. Someone called this game mw2.5, and I couldnt agree more.Same game. Bought the hardened edition and I feel like I was ripped off.… Expand
  13. directorLK
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    All the negative user reviews really speak for the quality of this game. I have been an avid follower of CoD games like many others and MW franchise really impressed me the first time around and even MW2 was an improvement in terms of storytelling and epic scale battles. I guess everything has its peak and MW2 was definitely the peak of this franchise. MW3 felt bland with no innovationsAll the negative user reviews really speak for the quality of this game. I have been an avid follower of CoD games like many others and MW franchise really impressed me the first time around and even MW2 was an improvement in terms of storytelling and epic scale battles. I guess everything has its peak and MW2 was definitely the peak of this franchise. MW3 felt bland with no innovations compared to its predecssors and the plot couldn't be more linear and straight forward. There are no choices that will change the gaming experience the second time around. The original guys who quit from Infinity Ward must be laughing at the quality of this game. I would highly recommend skipping this if you haven't bought it yet. I wish I could ge a refund.… Expand
  14. Seminole425
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    Felt Like I played the original Modern warfare from the start. Minimum effort was put into creating this game. I will trading this in for ANYTHING else. Waste of money.
  15. skypace
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    This is the same old COD! There is nothing new, other then few modification and a rubbish story. Why they don't sale these as DLCs (oh! wait it's money I forget). I loved COD 4. It had something new, something refreshing and now MW2, MW3 is nothing but just a Copy and Paste. If this is the future of FPS then this is very sad..
  16. thelightfang
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    This game, while it is essentially another CoD game, sucks. Yes, they used old elements in the game. Yes, they changed very minor details. However, they didn't change anything for the better. The Campaign and Special Ops portions of the game are great. They are really nice, with good delivery and challenge. The multiplayer, arguably the biggest part of the game, is what I have a problemThis game, while it is essentially another CoD game, sucks. Yes, they used old elements in the game. Yes, they changed very minor details. However, they didn't change anything for the better. The Campaign and Special Ops portions of the game are great. They are really nice, with good delivery and challenge. The multiplayer, arguably the biggest part of the game, is what I have a problem with. They brought in new guns and perks, gun levels, and gun perks. Those are all very good. But, some of the new guns are extremely over-powered. The game has been sped up to make it better for people who like to rush in. There is very little strategy involved, especially in the modes of Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed. The only strategy there is "look here, look there, try not to get shot, and kill enemies as fast as possible". This game is really built for the types of players who want to race to see who can get the best score, the fastest. The last part is what I have a problem with. It also seems like the maps have been made more compact, with shorter ranges of sight requiring faster reactions and higher sensitivities. In addition with the fact that players move more quickly, this makes the game frustratingly fast-paced. It's so sped up, in fact, that the fire-rate on most of the automatic weapons makes it seem like someone hit you once and killed you. This is a step down from the level of Black Ops. It's probably even worse than MW2. I suggest to anyone considering getting this game to take little stock in the "critics" who gave this game high scores, and instead listen to the actual players. Instead of this game, get Skyrim, Saints the Third, Battlefield 3, or something else that you find interesting, because this game is not worth a $60 investment.… Expand
  17. Gallarian
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    I was always a CoD Fan boy, it was the first game I ever bought for my xbox, hell Id even say I bought my xbox for call of duty. But now even I, a person who has bought every Call of Duty game for the 360 and PC, who hyped for months and months following tweets and facebook posts, has finally come to to terms with the fact that series of games is now redundant. Call of Duty: Modern WarfareI was always a CoD Fan boy, it was the first game I ever bought for my xbox, hell Id even say I bought my xbox for call of duty. But now even I, a person who has bought every Call of Duty game for the 360 and PC, who hyped for months and months following tweets and facebook posts, has finally come to to terms with the fact that series of games is now redundant. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 =======> Copy n Paste: Money Wasted 3.… Expand
  18. A113n
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    All I can say is disappointment. It's not like it's a horrible game, I just wish they would have done a lot more to make this feel new. Recycled content, not much has changed. Without trolling at all I seriously do feel like I'm playing MW2 (which I always play). IDK this game will be great for hard core COD lovers but me, I already traded mine in.
  19. chev_cheliosKFD
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    What a pile of garbage. A dog could take a dump on a fancy dinner plate and make a better game. Its becoming so childish that it rivals Halo in stupidity. All it is, is a really violent shooter, for 10 year-olds. The maps are microscopic and crowded, the only weapon class that is useful is the SMG's unless you are one of those a**hole quick-scopers. There isn't a line of sight long enoughWhat a pile of garbage. A dog could take a dump on a fancy dinner plate and make a better game. Its becoming so childish that it rivals Halo in stupidity. All it is, is a really violent shooter, for 10 year-olds. The maps are microscopic and crowded, the only weapon class that is useful is the SMG's unless you are one of those a**hole quick-scopers. There isn't a line of sight long enough to make a sniper rifle useful. And the connection problems are ridiculous. All the weapons feel like they have been nerfed. And from a financial stand-point, this is wise for the designers, because it will be harder to get a kill, thus harder to level up, and so you play longer. Well played Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer, whatever you are now. Did they even hire military consultants? Or did they just watch a marathon of Rambo and Delta Force? How much more military cliches can you cram into one game?! It's like watching your valedictorian son with a full scholarship to Harvard(Call of Duty 4:Modern Warfare) become a vagrant meth head that steals the copper out of your walls.(World at War, MW2, Black Ops, and finally MW3). I can't play that game for a whole match without the urge to destroy something i love nearby. They didn't improve on the game, they just made changes. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME; Unless you are completely ignorant or between the ages of 10-14...which are pretty much the same thing. Battlefield 3 is the new champ...hands down… Expand
  20. ktannen
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    A step sideways for FPS and the series. I found the gameplay to be much the same as previous MW games while the maps were less fun and worse designed. I would not recommend this game, and would suggest to those interested in the COD experience to pick up MW1 or MW2 for a better time.
  21. TheGreatZepp
    Nov 30, 2011
    4
    This isn't one of those games you can't put down; this is one of those games you find yourself thinking of something to do so you can put it down even quicker.

    COD is all about mutiplayer, after all of 3 hours you've beat the campaign. It's been a few weeks now and 30 hours of online play but time hasn't improved my opinion of the game. Camping and getting shot in the back is what MW3 is    This isn't one of those games you can't put down; this is one of those games you find yourself thinking of something to do so you can put it down even quicker.

    COD is all about mutiplayer, after all of 3 hours you've beat the campaign. It's been a few weeks now and 30 hours of online play but time hasn't improved my opinion of the game. Camping and getting shot in the back is what MW3 is all about. Colors are washed out and the guns are unspectacular and all will one/two shot kill you from any range. The maps are a chaotic nightmare, prepare to streak (3 deaths, 4 kills, 4 deaths, 5 kills). You'll have a bunch of players run right out in front of you only to streak into the abundance of campers (lay in a sewer pipe with heartbeat sensor anyone) and your turn at bad luck by players coming out behind you. Low levels are a PITA, you get welcomed to the game by being absolutely punished by vets with all the attachments. If you make it through that tough spell there's a good chance you are ready to reap the rewards by turning off the game due to the fact you've already done it all. That's not to say the game doesn't have some fun opportunities. Mic up with 4-5 friends and you will run amuck through the maps. However if you're on the wrong side of that team you'll just find yourself grabbing your ankles. In the end MW3 is a good starting point for a game but misses all the small (see development time consuming) things that make a game great. We have been shown what game designers are capable of when they care, the depth and innovation that they can do when they want to (they make it painfully obvious they didn't care for MW3). Infinity Ward has had really four games starting with MW1 to really see what works and doesn't and tune and perfect the product, MW3 feels like a developer's first dive into the fps just throwing out what is already out there and not using any player feedback for development.    … Expand
  22. optimalgrim
    Mar 8, 2012
    0
    MW3,wot can i say???without using a bunch of words that will get my message banned?how about,useless?waste of money?not worth the disc its put on?much less the case its in.crap spawn points,quick scopers(seriously?????).ok,had my wee rant,now onto the simple truth.americans build games for themselves.if u plan on buying this game,DONT!!!!!.quickscoping is jst a gimmick for those who cantMW3,wot can i say???without using a bunch of words that will get my message banned?how about,useless?waste of money?not worth the disc its put on?much less the case its in.crap spawn points,quick scopers(seriously?????).ok,had my wee rant,now onto the simple truth.americans build games for themselves.if u plan on buying this game,DONT!!!!!.quickscoping is jst a gimmick for those who cant actually shoot.as its not a skill in anyway shape or form.perks,if the perk says dead silence then i expect to BE DEAD SILENT!!!!not found cos someone can still hear me running otherwise whats the point???an the stupid music u cant turn off,that gets louder at the most important times in multiplayer(like when ur the last left in s n d and u wana hear whos running around.)recon choppers who blind you when they see ya??WTF????the developers of MW3 need to take a serious look at what kind of game they r building.instead of just churning out the same old crap that they know we will buy.i personally will be refusing to buy another game made by these fools.no matter what it is.i will be keeping a eye on wot they make,but thats it.this game deserves its current user score,for its myriad problems.until they fix the problems with this game(quick scopers,spawn points,weapon strengths,perks etc and theres a lot of ETC)its not worth buying this or any other game these fools make.just my opinion.but sayin that,i own the complete set of cod.but not for long.… Expand
  23. Mitchellsymes
    Jan 3, 2013
    0
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is one of the worst games ever in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare games they should have stop with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 1 that was the best (:
  24. tylerakasyn
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The latest installment of the "Call of Duty " (also dubbed "flock of the gullible") franchise is in perfect alignment with the current level of incompetence found anywhere else you look in the world today. It is well represented by the same old knock-off rehashed/recycled piece of **** graphics, and game engine, with a side of packed to capacity full of belligerent 15 yr old FPSThe latest installment of the "Call of Duty " (also dubbed "flock of the gullible") franchise is in perfect alignment with the current level of incompetence found anywhere else you look in the world today. It is well represented by the same old knock-off rehashed/recycled piece of **** graphics, and game engine, with a side of packed to capacity full of belligerent 15 yr old FPS enthusiasts. The came looks, plays, exactly as - and even in some ways takes a step backwards from its predecessors. Activision (also the creators and copyright owners of fellow addict-funded franchise World of Warcraft) clearly continue to deploy circumvent marketing practices to lure young new potential customers into their crosshairs, once bright individuals turned rabid fan-boy. This game is just proving ground for the direction that these greedy corporations are trying to take. It's an abomination to all of us, clearly contributing to the dumbing-down of our society, already deeply troubled. tl;dr You're not missing much if you have ever touched a CoD game in your life before, it's a worthless pile of market abuse -- you're still playing Cod 4 + updated killstreaks and a lousy map download. let the butt hurt tears flow… Expand
  25. jwilliambolt
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This leech of company is lucky for the legions of children who beg there parents to buy these games for them. Gamers deserve better then a rewashed game year after year, while they sit amused as bank account balloons. They are afraid to change, afriad to loose money, afraid to loose respect. Hmm check that last one because there is no respect left. I call for a boycott! PEOPLE CONTROL THEThis leech of company is lucky for the legions of children who beg there parents to buy these games for them. Gamers deserve better then a rewashed game year after year, while they sit amused as bank account balloons. They are afraid to change, afriad to loose money, afraid to loose respect. Hmm check that last one because there is no respect left. I call for a boycott! PEOPLE CONTROL THE SWAY THE INDUSTRY, WE THE PEOPLE SHOULD NOT LET ACTIVISION RUIN IT WITH GREED!… Expand
  26. GrayFox663
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 is the exact same game with a different name, terrible Campaign that you finish in 3 and half hours, with the most irregular irritating little maps that you literally spawn on your enemy's shoulders. The lack of vehicle's and broken class system creates a very very dry and plain experience. The visuals are still comparable to my PlayStation 2, voice acting and sound ofModern Warfare 3 is the exact same game with a different name, terrible Campaign that you finish in 3 and half hours, with the most irregular irritating little maps that you literally spawn on your enemy's shoulders. The lack of vehicle's and broken class system creates a very very dry and plain experience. The visuals are still comparable to my PlayStation 2, voice acting and sound of weaponry lack any realness in the game. There really is nothing new that this Game does that makes it worth the plastic it uses.… Expand
  27. Marduk
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty... Such a great series of games which brought whole new level to FPS type of games. Thanks to CoD the shooters look like they look. So where is the problem??

    The problem is the technology. Activision didn't invest any money since CoD 2 to develop new engine (Yes Since CoD 2 its the same engine slightly modified), they managed to improve it up to CoD 4 but then they reached    Call of Duty... Such a great series of games which brought whole new level to FPS type of games. Thanks to CoD the shooters look like they look. So where is the problem??

    The problem is the technology. Activision didn't invest any money since CoD 2 to develop new engine (Yes Since CoD 2 its the same engine slightly modified), they managed to improve it up to CoD 4 but then they reached limit of it. Did they bother to develop new one? No. Since that time nothing changed. Same animations of characters, weapons and look of maps. They are trying to blind us through doing stuff like replacing zombies with 2 player co-op, new game mode and few new weapons model, but that's all. If you are going to get that game prepare for disappointment. Activision managed to sink all the way to the bottom of the sea one of the best FPS series in history of video games - Well done! From the king to the street beggar. I think it's time for CoD to retire for couple of years and come up with something new. Single player - stopping WW3 sounds great, you have the same characters (that didn't die) from previous version of MW. Map design is simple - get from point A to point B. Don't worry you won't get lost on the way. Guess why... CoD1 offered several different paths to reach objective and that's what should be restored! I don't care about fancy explosions!

    Multiplayer - its just map pack for MW2.

    Conclusion? Get different game because this one is worth only half of it's current price...    … Expand
  28. Brasilnolan
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This game is a rehash and its pretty much solidifying the fact that gaming is dying. Every year expect more and more of these things to come out, receive inflated scores by paid off reviewers, and for them to break all sorts of retail records. COD is the new Madden of our time, only difference is it changes even less between installments.
  29. typhus22
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    i have had all the cods and this one is buy far the worst. i will never buy a game made buy sledge hammer games again thay have messed cod up im going back to black ops as it is a far better game. if you are thinking on geting mw3 dont bother im tradeing my 1 in on monday the only cod i havent kept
  30. killerbees311
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    If you like to camp, pitch a tent in this game and get a KDR of 15.0 -> pure skill. Game isnt for me, literally if you want to do well all you need to do is hide in a corner. Black ops had it right with run and gun being viable eliminating campers. This game takes it back 5 steps. Not to mention they basically run the same code as the previous games barely changing a thing but theIf you like to camp, pitch a tent in this game and get a KDR of 15.0 -> pure skill. Game isnt for me, literally if you want to do well all you need to do is hide in a corner. Black ops had it right with run and gun being viable eliminating campers. This game takes it back 5 steps. Not to mention they basically run the same code as the previous games barely changing a thing but the order you get the weapons in!

    Game isn't for me, I'll stick with black ops    … Expand
  31. socaldave
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Same recycled stuff every year....dumb dumb dumb,,,,,,,,,Modern Warfare 2.5 this is really the same game year after year ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!! Same weapon streaks same perks...
  32. MatheusVictor96
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is sick, worst, terrible.

    The worst game in history

    The game is a worst copy of COD4, is a very bad game, horrible in all aspects, activision is horrible too. COD died in COD4. MW3 like a copy and past of the horrible COD4. i hate activision, activision killed the COD
  33. Reikendude
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    When it really comes down to it, MW3 is more of the same. They should have cut the cost in half and sold it as an expansion to MW2, as it has the exact same feel only with a few extras thrown in. Throw in the fact that thousands of people had the infamous 'cannot read this disc' error after waiting for 2 hours for the game. (I had to take my copy back to get a new one) and you just get aWhen it really comes down to it, MW3 is more of the same. They should have cut the cost in half and sold it as an expansion to MW2, as it has the exact same feel only with a few extras thrown in. Throw in the fact that thousands of people had the infamous 'cannot read this disc' error after waiting for 2 hours for the game. (I had to take my copy back to get a new one) and you just get a very poor execution. I bought the game and wasn't able to actually play it until three hours later. It feels like the developers threw in a bunch more maps (as there are tons) to make up for the little changes in gameplay. I don't think it's really worth 60$.… Expand
  34. Lazuh
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This is the same exact game from two years ago. Aside from the graphics being a little but better from black ops if not identical the multiplayer is exactly the same. When it comes down to it you are buying another Call of Duty game that is exactly like a Call of Duty game.
  35. heathyaaj
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I don't think that it's just hating something because it's popular, although there are a minority that do. I also don't think the hatred is because of the game either. I think the hatred comes from the fact that 'fanboys' buy the game year in year out without there being much of a change and dismiss the faults that are brought to light by the more casual player of COD which in turn, hasI don't think that it's just hating something because it's popular, although there are a minority that do. I also don't think the hatred is because of the game either. I think the hatred comes from the fact that 'fanboys' buy the game year in year out without there being much of a change and dismiss the faults that are brought to light by the more casual player of COD which in turn, has created an aura of self confidence/borderline arrogance by activision to not try harder and milk the series for all it's worth.

    Honestly when people bring up things like FIFA and games of a like, mainly yearly updates as a reason as to why COD should be defended to the bitter end, it just irritates me that little bit more.

    If you measure a game year on year then the amount of changes in the likes of FIFA, GOW, Assassins Creed and Uncharted etc, then you would struggle a little bit in naming them. But if you say, look at the changes in the games over the last 5 years (since MW) then you will see the differences in these games over COD are more prominent.

    FIFA 2007 - 2012 - Brand new game engine, impact engine, vast amounts of different shooting mechanics/ Animations, Running, new dribbling system and passing selections and Animations, penalty taking system, Set piece creation, player creation, New leagues/more international teams and you can customise the difficulty in the user settings and CPU settings like passing error, shooting error and goalkeeping ability. The list can go on

    Look at Uncharted from 1-3. Each one has a fantastic narrative, challenges, puzzles and characters that you can see in real depth and enjoy. They have online Multiplayer which has improved from UC2 to UC3 and the graphical changes from 1-3 are excellent. List can go on

    Assassins creed from 1 through to Brotherhood- Again each story is well thought out although at times a little confusing. Different challenges and side missions/collectables along the way. The also now have multiplayer, which for the best part is getting better and better. New animations and weapons for taking down enemies, different clothing and much improved graphics. List can go on

    You compare these to the likes of COD from COD4(MW) to MW3 and really over the past 5 years there isn't much to shout about in terms of changes made. The SP and the story are forgettable in each game, no real characters, Graphics haven't improved that much, neither has the sound quality or player/CPU animations (getting from standing down to prone is abit of a chore). The explosions are pathetic, as are the breaching of buildings (once you've seen one you've seen them all) and the knifing is still the same, just a swipe and then your done. It would be nice to see them actually grappling with the opposition before using the knife, because a swipe across the back won't really do it.

    Online, I haven't really played that much but from what someone told me THERE ARE A FEW BUILDINGS ETC THAT HAVE BEEN RECYCLED AND USED BEFORE IN EARLIER INSTALLMENTS. The only thing they've really done to balance the game out is using the killstreaks and perks and no real gameplay changes and even that isn't great. You can still use your overpowered Sniper rifle to "no scope" or "quickscope". Then there is the small and overpriced maps that have little to no real detail in and look more like cardboard cut outs.

    Is it because Activision are too insistent on keeping the game at 60fps (they seem to be using this as there main selling point) that they are unwilling to add anything new? or are they just milking it because a lot of people out there will buy it regardless because of the series' reputation from earlier installments?

    Either way i'm just glad i've rented, rather than fork out £35-40 for a game that has changed littler over the past 5 years. Its a lazy representation of a franchise that should be going from strength to strength instead, it's stuttering along and milking everything they can out of people. Disgrace.    … Expand
  36. Kajeto
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    £40 for DLC? Pft. Same engine, same models, same everything. It's not even tried to give fans something new. If people keep buying CoD, Activision will think what it's doing is right, that they can get away with rehashing the same game year after year. It's bad for the industry, there's much better games that deserve the spotlight this glorified add-on pack takes up. Do£40 for DLC? Pft. Same engine, same models, same everything. It's not even tried to give fans something new. If people keep buying CoD, Activision will think what it's doing is right, that they can get away with rehashing the same game year after year. It's bad for the industry, there's much better games that deserve the spotlight this glorified add-on pack takes up. Do yourself a favour, break away from the herd, try a real game, buy a real game, support the games that are trying new and inventive things. Stay clear of this garbage.… Expand
  37. Travon
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    If you play any Call of Duty titles you've played this game as well. Ill start with the single player which seems to be the only "new" part added to the game. Unfortunately its the same as other fps games. It took me less than three hours to finish the campaign which is nothing more than a run of the mill story that was somewhat hard for me to follow at times. You have the sameIf you play any Call of Duty titles you've played this game as well. Ill start with the single player which seems to be the only "new" part added to the game. Unfortunately its the same as other fps games. It took me less than three hours to finish the campaign which is nothing more than a run of the mill story that was somewhat hard for me to follow at times. You have the same infinitely spawning enemies that try to kill you before you and your team reaches the objective which just leads to a somewhat dull story telling experience. But in the end 98% of people don't buy the game for the story they buy it for the countless hours of multilayer enjoyment that we all come to love with modern games. Sadly I just don't feel they delivered what we all were expecting when this game was being hyped up. Its the same graphics same sound and unfortunately the same feel as the past two games just with a new name and a brand new game price tag slapped on a box. But it is a structurally solid game and I haven't encountered may bugs that cant be attributed to release day bugs but I just cant get past it having the EXACT same feel as the past two games had. For me this feels like nothing more than a glorified map pack that has been polished a bit and I for one refuse to give a developer credit for what I consider lazy and unoriginal work.… Expand
  38. Andres117
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    THe guys who made call of duty 4 and modern warfare 2 were fired! The infinty ward you speak of is a new team of devs under the same name all they did was take The orginal infinty ward formula and cashed in on it thats why I dont like them, Treyarch also cashed in on their formula too. So BF3 is winning cuz they are more innovative......Winning go copy your homework Bam!
  39. BeatIt
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Awesome Framerate, character design, great interface design, great party support, and good use of old technology and tweaking the visuals... Still doesn't make up for horrible sound effects, guns sound effects are comparable to Super Nintendo. Poor net code allows for severe Host Advantage and getting killed around corners. Unrealistic physics, players are able to stand over 1 inchAwesome Framerate, character design, great interface design, great party support, and good use of old technology and tweaking the visuals... Still doesn't make up for horrible sound effects, guns sound effects are comparable to Super Nintendo. Poor net code allows for severe Host Advantage and getting killed around corners. Unrealistic physics, players are able to stand over 1 inch objects, killstreaks are excessive, overall experience feels way too arcadey. At the end of the day, if the game favors an unfair advantage just by having the fastest connection, the quality of the game suffers. I can deal with the asthetics and sounds, but the overall immersion of the game promotes lone wolf gameplay. Even on the team based objectives. Sometimes its not good to change what's not broke, but in this case, this is the same game made in 2007, only with different maps, a few boring new game modes. Single player is nothing more than Michael Bay type garbage. But then again if you like Michael Bay, you'll probably love the game as well. Not for me, but its my opinion and if it offends you, then you can go kill yourself.… Expand
  40. BTSLODESTAR
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I enjoyed MW1, I enjoyed MW2, I did not enjoy Black Ops and now I really don't enjoy MW3. Not because of the graphics or the game play but because of the lack of innovation and moving forward. Come on COD! We aren't all idiots, stop selling us the same exact product every year. Step it up next time and I will reconsider.
  41. NastyNick
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same game. Each game has gotten progressively worse since Call of Duty 4. This game is exactly identical to Modern Warfare 2, and I wasn't a fan of that one either.
  42. petesolomon
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    If you want to save 60 dollars I'm selling stickers with the number "3" written on them. Simply remove the adhesive cover and place it on a previous Modern Warfare game.
  43. minxamo
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    WOW IT'S LIKE I'M REALLY PLAYING MW2!!!!!!
    This game just screams of a rehash, from easily recognisable assets from previous games, to the unchanged controls and game mechanics. The campaign is nothing but over-the-top set pieces connected by rooms of generic baddies, with virtually no variation, and the online isn't worth talking about.
  44. juddinpfc
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This game was so over hyped. It's basically mw2 in a different box. The storyline is okay in parts but it's still the same old thing where they have loads of explosions and you save the day. Same old lag issues online and getting killed when you quite blatantly shot at them (yet the kill cam states you didn't?!) with under aged children playing and screeching down the mic. The only plusThis game was so over hyped. It's basically mw2 in a different box. The storyline is okay in parts but it's still the same old thing where they have loads of explosions and you save the day. Same old lag issues online and getting killed when you quite blatantly shot at them (yet the kill cam states you didn't?!) with under aged children playing and screeching down the mic. The only plus side to this game is that I didn't pay for it as the company I used messed up my order (yet I still feel robbed). Going back to Battlefield 3.. Much more grown up and realistic. Won't be ordering this rubbish ever again.… Expand
  45. sponeydude
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    To be honest, I love almost every COD game. I was so excited for mw3 to come out. I get home, and Im just like, wtf is going on? The maps were just so clustered and big, spawns suck, On top of this, the elite service doesnt even work? They say they didnt expect that many people to be on the servers? WHAT??? You did a **** beta for the service, you charge us 50 bucks for the **** thing,To be honest, I love almost every COD game. I was so excited for mw3 to come out. I get home, and Im just like, wtf is going on? The maps were just so clustered and big, spawns suck, On top of this, the elite service doesnt even work? They say they didnt expect that many people to be on the servers? WHAT??? You did a **** beta for the service, you charge us 50 bucks for the **** thing, and you cant have it up and running when it comes out? Lol. Wow. Maybe they shouldnt of spent so much money on actors to do a **** commercial and used the money on the damn servers. I like COD, but Battlefield is the true winner this year, and for many more to come.… Expand
  46. PJZ
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    You cut Marathon so objective games take 3 times as long to get back to A, B, and C. That was a deal breaker for me. Not being able to run when someone can pick you off from a mile away or just shotgun you up close couldn't be more of a nuisance. You think sprinting is overpowered and needs balance yet QS is fair? No sir. Doesn't help that I paid $60 for Elite and it's still down. If IYou cut Marathon so objective games take 3 times as long to get back to A, B, and C. That was a deal breaker for me. Not being able to run when someone can pick you off from a mile away or just shotgun you up close couldn't be more of a nuisance. You think sprinting is overpowered and needs balance yet QS is fair? No sir. Doesn't help that I paid $60 for Elite and it's still down. If I made my clients pay for something and didn't deliver, I'd be sued. Complete all this new balancing with bringing marathon back and i'd give it a 10.… Expand
  47. Novato1979
    Nov 16, 2011
    3
    The same graphics, same game play, everything is the same, not innovation, not fun. if i want to play COD i think my best option still COD:MW2 for far...
  48. miosid_03
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    As it is a tradition, Activision has been releasing a Call of Duty game every year for the past 5 or 6 years. Many people seem not to realize they are paying full price for the same game every year, or at least that is what I heard. I decided to try the game for myself, and after playing for 4 straight hours I came to the conclusion that the game is trash, yes there, I said it, it's trash.As it is a tradition, Activision has been releasing a Call of Duty game every year for the past 5 or 6 years. Many people seem not to realize they are paying full price for the same game every year, or at least that is what I heard. I decided to try the game for myself, and after playing for 4 straight hours I came to the conclusion that the game is trash, yes there, I said it, it's trash. I hope one day consumers lose the blindfold they carry with them and realize they are being ripped off by a greedy company, they need to realize that buying a $60 DLC every year not only encourages other companies to act the same way and releaze the same game every year, but it also goes to show that companies need not to improve and/or bring something new to the table with each iteration in order to be successful. What happened to the good old days of gaming? I hope Activision one day goes bankrupt, I wish nothing but the worst to this greedy company.… Expand
  49. BioHazardSperm
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow more DLC at full price.... no innovation same old same old .Maybe ,just maybe people will stop buying this continued DLC called "new" and force a "NEW" game to be made .This is like washed a dollar bill and said here its new ...Maybe in 2008 i would be happy with this but 3+ years later same old same old ,console or PC buyers should feel dirty for buying it as it is like paying aWow more DLC at full price.... no innovation same old same old .Maybe ,just maybe people will stop buying this continued DLC called "new" and force a "NEW" game to be made .This is like washed a dollar bill and said here its new ...Maybe in 2008 i would be happy with this but 3+ years later same old same old ,console or PC buyers should feel dirty for buying it as it is like paying a "lady" for her services again and again,you know its wrong ,you know your not getting fresh content or anything new ,your just a sucker who has had his money taken again..… Expand
  50. Kmann1994
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I think it's hilarious that Activision and Sledgehammer are now basically begging their supporters to help them out on metacritic by leaving a good review. Really? I mean did you honestly not expect this? This game is honestly no more than a glorified map pack. Seriously...if you see MW2 and MW3 side by side, you would have a VERY hard time telling the two part. MW3 has honestly ZEROI think it's hilarious that Activision and Sledgehammer are now basically begging their supporters to help them out on metacritic by leaving a good review. Really? I mean did you honestly not expect this? This game is honestly no more than a glorified map pack. Seriously...if you see MW2 and MW3 side by side, you would have a VERY hard time telling the two part. MW3 has honestly ZERO improvements, changes, or differences from MW2. Same guns, same **** sounds, same dated graphics, same dumb AI, same animations, same interface, same physics, same EVERYTHING. I can't see why anyone would want this over Battlefield 3.… Expand
  51. maka-san
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    MW2 game + Black Ops interface = MW3

    it just scandalous and immoral... Activision has only the name of his license,to make money to the detriment of its customers.
    Activision has no respect for customers to create their present fortune, is filthy.
  52. zakolson5
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Bought MW3 after originally not planning two ever since the announcement. The reason I did this was for a main reason and that was because all my friends get the game. A good example on why this game is so popular is because it's so user friendly, my brother who is not the best at games disliked Battlefield 3 a lot because of its learning curve and the maps that were larger. A big gripeBought MW3 after originally not planning two ever since the announcement. The reason I did this was for a main reason and that was because all my friends get the game. A good example on why this game is so popular is because it's so user friendly, my brother who is not the best at games disliked Battlefield 3 a lot because of its learning curve and the maps that were larger. A big gripe I have on MW3 is the MP maps. It's impossible to go 30 seconds without taking a grenade, getting shot in the back or anything of that nature. I was optimistic when I bought this game thinking they'd be innovative and introduce new features. However, the features they introduced were even more user friendly, every game theres a UAV every minute, helicopter killing you when you walk outside it really dampens the multiplayer experience. There's just so much familiarity even dating back to Call of Duty 4, it gets old so fast. It's a basic expansion pack that shouldnt be charged 60$, its insane to me. I dont see why gamers dont appreciate more innovation rather than more maps, weapons, "killstreak features". I regret buying this game it's the exact same as all the Call of Duty's.… Expand
  53. MrChaos104
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    When cod4 came out, it was my favorite game. When mw2 came out, it was great but it wasn't as show stopping as cod4. Now with mw3, im selling the game already. It was not worth the 60 dollars I paid, let alone all the people spending 100 freaking dollars on the elite package. Infinityward and Activision have taken this game franchise from a great idea fueled by enthusiasts, to a franchiseWhen cod4 came out, it was my favorite game. When mw2 came out, it was great but it wasn't as show stopping as cod4. Now with mw3, im selling the game already. It was not worth the 60 dollars I paid, let alone all the people spending 100 freaking dollars on the elite package. Infinityward and Activision have taken this game franchise from a great idea fueled by enthusiasts, to a franchise fueled by money takers, with the motive of keeping business expenses low and profits high. And that is why sledgehammer games is begging people to rate this game high. The graphics are identical to mw2. Just more frames per second. Hit detection is ridiculous and must be revisioned. Maps are overly complex. Campaign made me feel like I was watching a movie rather than playing. Beat that in 4-5 hours. Quick scoping? Bad move guys. Leveling system goes super fast they just added more numbers to the scale. 1-80. As others have said, this feels like a map pack for multiplayer. The most expensive one. MW3 = Money Wasted 3 times.… Expand
  54. basstape
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I really tried to like this game, but I cant. Call of Duty 4 was one of my favorite games of all time, and still is. MW2 was really cool, but got old really fast. The developers just dont understand that they have competition now. A lot of my friends told me to get battlefield 3 instead, and I ignored them and waited for this game. I took it back and only got 30 bucks for this POS and nowI really tried to like this game, but I cant. Call of Duty 4 was one of my favorite games of all time, and still is. MW2 was really cool, but got old really fast. The developers just dont understand that they have competition now. A lot of my friends told me to get battlefield 3 instead, and I ignored them and waited for this game. I took it back and only got 30 bucks for this POS and now have Battlefield 3 and I can say it is way better then this. I really hope the developers listen to the fans and not these critics who are in Activisons pockets. Don't waste your money.… Expand
  55. spartan117
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Have been playing MW3 online for a few hours now and it surprised me that a game I wasn't looking forward to, at all, still was able to... disappoint me. Have seen many of the maps and I haven't felt a presence of a classic map. Running makes you wiggle like a drunk duck, reloading is much quicker than switching weapons. The thing cod "had going for it" was fast fluent game play huh? WellHave been playing MW3 online for a few hours now and it surprised me that a game I wasn't looking forward to, at all, still was able to... disappoint me. Have seen many of the maps and I haven't felt a presence of a classic map. Running makes you wiggle like a drunk duck, reloading is much quicker than switching weapons. The thing cod "had going for it" was fast fluent game play huh? Well dedicated servers are even laggier than the P2P ones and when you are prone and aiming down the sight at the same time, you can't move sideways at all. Ah well, the game was meant for people that don't aim anyways. Noobtube is the first default class available when you start the online game up for the first time. Keep hyping his game, it still doesn't change the fact that this is MW2.5 you paid for with your earned money.… Expand
  56. leoaguiar
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I am a pc user and bought the original game, but I regretted it, the game's graphics are the same as COD MW2 does not seem to have any technological advancement, not to mention the bug overlow buffer stage goalpost. I experience much of a game that has never disappointed me as COD.
  57. omniblue
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It is nearly the same exact game as Call of Duty and I just paid a total of $115 within the last year. This is the same recycled game. At least be innovative like BF3. Think I am bias? Just search online like I should have, perks 90% same, weapons, 90% same, MP maps feel the same. Very unforunate.

    Imagine taking the same route to work and back every day, that is this franchise right now    It is nearly the same exact game as Call of Duty and I just paid a total of $115 within the last year. This is the same recycled game. At least be innovative like BF3. Think I am bias? Just search online like I should have, perks 90% same, weapons, 90% same, MP maps feel the same. Very unforunate.

    Imagine taking the same route to work and back every day, that is this franchise right now with MW3, nothing changed at all. False promises. Can't even play better that it's last installment.

    IGN's reviews are clearly BOUGHT and PAID for. Activision has ruined CoD, do not support this game as I have mistakenly and previously ill-informed.    … Expand
  58. phonomoenal
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I swear to god this is the exact same CoD I have been playing for the last 5 years! Nothing ever seems to change in this game including the predictable and unoriginal plotline. Multiplayer is literally a rehash, very few changes to it except for 2 game modes. People don't spen your money on this greedy developer's game so they can whither away.
  59. DarrkHawk
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I've had my doubts about MW3 ever since it's announcement. Personally, I have never liked the CoD franchise and missed out on CoD 4 which seems to be the best of the lot. I play the CoD games for campaign purposes only really so naturally, when I picked up MW3 I went straight to campaign. A very disappointing story line with very few "heightened" moments. Only one mission of the lot caughtI've had my doubts about MW3 ever since it's announcement. Personally, I have never liked the CoD franchise and missed out on CoD 4 which seems to be the best of the lot. I play the CoD games for campaign purposes only really so naturally, when I picked up MW3 I went straight to campaign. A very disappointing story line with very few "heightened" moments. Only one mission of the lot caught my full attention and makes up for the entire story in my opinion. It took me the worst part of 7 hours to complete this game on veteran (a new personal best on any games highest difficulty). Was very disappointing.
    Multiplayer mode is where CoD games shine or die for me and sadly, this one died as soon as I saw my video of multiplayer. It looks like an exact clone of its predecessor MW2. With a few new game modes and weapon tweaks, it does not change the game style at all. The tactics and abilities of almost every CoD player are the same on some very badly designed maps. With the range of maps given on this game, you would think that a half decent one would have made its way onto the game but sadly, it has not. A very poor Multiplayer experience to veterans and newbies alike.
    Spec Ops is only the real decent part of this game and is where 2/3 of my points come from. A complete recreation of the MW2 co-op missions and some new and "creative" (risky word) challenges which tests the players tactics, reactions and teamwork even on the easiest setting.

    Although this game will surely be up for the biggest (not best) game of the year, it has still left me with nothing but negative thoughts about the CoD franchise. A very poorly designed game.

    Campaign: 6/10
    Spec Ops: 8/10
    Multiplayer: 2/10    … Expand
  60. MrRealistic
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible.This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible.… Expand
  61. malypso
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I have been playing this game for some time now and feel comfortable enough to write a simple review about it. Lets be clear about one thing, my opinion is based on previous versions of the game and from a consumers point of view. Is it worth purchasing a game that has been recycled with few updates? To some it is, but for me its not. It is time to break the monotony of this game. This isI have been playing this game for some time now and feel comfortable enough to write a simple review about it. Lets be clear about one thing, my opinion is based on previous versions of the game and from a consumers point of view. Is it worth purchasing a game that has been recycled with few updates? To some it is, but for me its not. It is time to break the monotony of this game. This is MW2.5 at best! This game is couple of new maps, guns, and modes, that could've been released as an expansion pack. We as a consumer are entitled to more than just mindless shooters that feel like your hand is being held the whole way through. The only good thing about this game is the Spec Ops portion of it. I don't have much to say that I haven't said already. This will be the last COD purchase I make until Infinity Ward decides to build MW, or any COD from the ground up. It's nice to see 60fps but at the same time its hard to put up with textures that are last gen in hi resolution. If you have played MW before and MW2 and are expecting something different then don't be surprised when you pop this game in and say to yourself, "haven't I done this before"? You as a consumer deserve better...… Expand
  62. Javier19
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Rehashed garbage, Infinity Ward created this game, Activision destroyed it, they broke up Infinity Ward and put Sledgehammer games in charge

    Terrible game, avoid at all costs, see high scores from official reviews? Publishers pay them heaps of money to do PROMOS on their website, so they are inclined to get positive reviews, a reviewer on a website once lost his job for giving an honest,    Rehashed garbage, Infinity Ward created this game, Activision destroyed it, they broke up Infinity Ward and put Sledgehammer games in charge

    Terrible game, avoid at all costs, see high scores from official reviews? Publishers pay them heaps of money to do PROMOS on their website, so they are inclined to get positive reviews, a reviewer on a website once lost his job for giving an honest, low score to Kane & Lynch when his website was being paid to give it a promo.

    Oh and its so rehashed, there's actually an article proving the same building model from the now 4 year old COD4 where used in this game, despite it being one of the best selling if not the best selling franchise of all time, they are still so cheap.    … Expand
  63. Felavio
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I think they are like Al-Gore and don't want destroy our world by making new stuff. Oh wait, now you can pay more for something they call ELITE. Maybe it's the Elite pass to the space ship to evacuate the world
  64. Eremes22
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Nothing new here. For new players this game is a great shooter,but for the past Cod gamers this is nothing new is all the same just different number and diferent cover.A copy paste game with some addittion's.
  65. Prismik
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be honest, the graphics of this game are really disgusting. When you have a franchise that make as much money as COD, you owe your fans to improve the game ever after when you release a FULL game. Players shouldn't have an impression of "deja vu". When you play a game, you want a fresh new experience, innovations, something catchy that will make you hold to it for a long time. This game does not fulfill my expectations of what a good game is. Markating my friend, is what make this game live nowadays. For me, and apparently for alot of people, Cod era is revolved. Let's move on to something new, something good.… Expand
  66. AFTERHOURS90
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Where do I begin? Let's start with the fact that I've purchase and played every Call of Duty game since CoD 1 & 2 on PC. Next, let's establish my personal top three games in the series: 1. Call of Duty 2 PC (pre-perks, no kill streaks, undeniably balanced gameplay where skill was king), 2. Call of Duty 4 360/PC (the introduction of perks and kill streaks left players with new features, butWhere do I begin? Let's start with the fact that I've purchase and played every Call of Duty game since CoD 1 & 2 on PC. Next, let's establish my personal top three games in the series: 1. Call of Duty 2 PC (pre-perks, no kill streaks, undeniably balanced gameplay where skill was king), 2. Call of Duty 4 360/PC (the introduction of perks and kill streaks left players with new features, but gameplay was still balanced and solid overall - still a popular game on PC), 3. Call of Duty Black Ops (a surprisingly fun relief from the previous two garbage releases, almost restored my faith in the series). Now, we have Modern Warfare 3. Handles like WaW (aforementioned garbage release from Treyarch) and looks like it, too. So what's new? Infinity Ward threw in the latest armament technology, put together some new maps, a new, hideous menu system, and to top it off, employed the perks, death streaks, and kill streaks from MW2. I thought to myself, "So far, nothing out of the ordinary for the series." I'm not surprised at the lack of change from MW2. I am, however, surprised at the lack of effort from IW. Take a hint from BF3 and update your graphics. Take another hint from BF3 and make sure your game incorporates quality sound. I'm stunned at how bad the game looks and sounds. The guns sound identical, which wouldn't be a problem if they didn't sound like the audio department recorded a B-17 dropping 2-tons on a microphone. I believe a friend mentioned something along the lines of "a tank with diarrhea" when referring to the sound of the UMP. Let's move on the the handling of the game. One of the series' most important characteristics is the gameplay. Players expect fast-paced, smooth gameplay. After all, it is an arcade-style FPS that has followed the same basic formula for seven games. Unfortunately, with the movement feeling clunky and the added recoil, I'm not feeling the traditional gunplay from previous versions. People play the series because the unrealistic recoil, smooth gameplay, and easy kills make it fun. I'm not getting this feeling from MW3 and it's very disappointing. Other people complain that after two years of development, MW3 should at the very least look better. Sadly, I have to agree that the latest addition to the Call of Duty series feels like a lackluster attempt and is a disappointment to the players. I would be upset that I spent $60 and already strongly dislike the game after a few hours of multiplayer if I didn't plan on trading the game in at Amazon.com.

    Note: This is my honest, unbiased opinion. It's not because I have ill feelings towards IW or Treyarch. They gave us CoD2, 4, and Black Ops, and nothing can replace the fun I had while playing those games. Also, it's not because I'm "bad". Add me (AFTERHOURS 90) on XBL and you'll already know from experience, or see that I have had 3.00+ K/D ratios since CoD4.    … Expand
  67. POEDON
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    It's sad that this is what video gaming is actually coming to. Gimmick Gaming.... This is the very best copy and paste scam going on in todays video gaming industry. Enough is Enough. I gave up on MW after the first installment was a success but the second installment was an expansion pack of the first. I cannot stress enough how the gaming community should not support such trash. I'm soldIt's sad that this is what video gaming is actually coming to. Gimmick Gaming.... This is the very best copy and paste scam going on in todays video gaming industry. Enough is Enough. I gave up on MW after the first installment was a success but the second installment was an expansion pack of the first. I cannot stress enough how the gaming community should not support such trash. I'm sold on battlefield 3. It feels as though they actually took out the time to develop a game and put something together that is worth your $65 and not an expansion (map) pack... SMH... Bye Bye Call Of Dookie… Expand
  68. Nanotq
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    So Infinity Ward think MW3 warrants a better score,well.... NO, it doesn't. These are the comments of the consumer, not debatable, it's their opinion. So I also find myself in a disappointed position, Infinity Ward your 'game' is deplorable. Unimaginative, boring and downright lazy. I was never a Battlefield player but now thats where my money is staying, I waited so long for MW3, I hadSo Infinity Ward think MW3 warrants a better score,well.... NO, it doesn't. These are the comments of the consumer, not debatable, it's their opinion. So I also find myself in a disappointed position, Infinity Ward your 'game' is deplorable. Unimaginative, boring and downright lazy. I was never a Battlefield player but now thats where my money is staying, I waited so long for MW3, I had the Limited edition pack and all. Within 3 days it was out the door and back in the shop. Worst 'game' of the year award. And another thing that has put me off Infinity Ward is their Market Model, What? after your one year membership on elite runs out we can no longer access or maps and DLC? You already overprice for map packs that offer nothing but another place to play this boring crap. Have you not sullied our wallets for too long? I wipe my hands of you COD MW and Infinity Ward....you are dead to me.… Expand
  69. regasiz
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    What an atrocious disappointment. Modern Warfare 3 fails on nearly every forefront. It is unbelievable to think that something so utterly lazy could have been shat out by the biggest gaming franchise in the history of gaming. It is pitiful, not because little has changed, but because little has been improved upon. Modern Warfare 2 was shaken down by the general public for its lack ofWhat an atrocious disappointment. Modern Warfare 3 fails on nearly every forefront. It is unbelievable to think that something so utterly lazy could have been shat out by the biggest gaming franchise in the history of gaming. It is pitiful, not because little has changed, but because little has been improved upon. Modern Warfare 2 was shaken down by the general public for its lack of inspiration and connection to the gamer, and Modern Warfare 3 is the same old song and dance. Never have I felt more distanced from a developer whilst playing a game, EVER. The developers simply have no interest in making games for those who enjoy playing games. If some semblance of effort was noticeable in this silly-putty mold-your-own game was present, I would be more in favor of it. but it simply isn't. The gunplay is just as lacking as previous, and the campaign is a pitiful excuse to move you around as many "unique" settings as possible. At no point in this game was I engaged: I just sat down, mind rotting, mouth agape.

    I had big expectations for this fall: Battlefield 3 and MW3 would be a real clash of the titans, an end-all showdown to the slew of modern war games we have endured in the past decade. I was excited: this was the culmination of millions and millions of dollars' worth of effort, a decade of experience clashing to deliver the ultimate benchmark for the Modern War game. It never came round, though; it turns out that in a combat situation, MW3 croaks on the Battlefield.    … Expand
  70. Reyes_VK
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is because activision is doing the same years by years: doing one game with low cost to make and sell it to a high price, plus cod elite. The user, don´t mind if we are casuals o hardcore, ps3 owners or wii or pc.... if we pay for this game, we have to permit in the future games like this, 6 hours of campaings and playing one year while pay dlc andThis game is because activision is doing the same years by years: doing one game with low cost to make and sell it to a high price, plus cod elite. The user, don´t mind if we are casuals o hardcore, ps3 owners or wii or pc.... if we pay for this game, we have to permit in the future games like this, 6 hours of campaings and playing one year while pay dlc and voilá! the next year another cod with the same grafics, bugs, and mecanics... there are other games like zelda, skyrim, batman, is better to pay for this games, and dont buy this cod to make to learn to activision the same lesson with guitar hero. if cod going to shop by 2 or 3, 4 years im by sure they can do a better graphics motor and innove in the mecanics and gameplay, doing more diversific situations and soy to the players hey! we have heard you and going to be a revolutionary cod with all better, but if the people buy the same year by years...activision never change his mind.… Expand
  71. mozartsmoked
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Played this for a good hour at my buddies, yes it's fun but i won't allow companies to shell out the same game every year for 65 bucks a pop. rediculous
  72. ghostpetro9
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    This game is not what they hyped it up to be, its basically a step back from black ops even though its MW and not Black ops, I would of thought the developer would have stepped it up a notch since the last release was Black ops which had much better graphics and much better game play than MW3. Anyways ill be playing BF3 which is the future of tactical FPS Games and really puts COD MW3 toThis game is not what they hyped it up to be, its basically a step back from black ops even though its MW and not Black ops, I would of thought the developer would have stepped it up a notch since the last release was Black ops which had much better graphics and much better game play than MW3. Anyways ill be playing BF3 which is the future of tactical FPS Games and really puts COD MW3 to shame. MW3 is Mediocre at best.........… Expand
  73. CouchFox
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Activision/Infinity Ward has screwed their entire COD fanbase. The ONE THING that every gamer asked them to fix was the problems with EXCESSIVE LAG and awful HIT DETECTION. They fixed NOTHING. In fact the lag/hit detection is even worse than it was during the first week of Black Ops. They actually made it worse. This game is unplayable as it stands, and I believe that Activision/InfinityActivision/Infinity Ward has screwed their entire COD fanbase. The ONE THING that every gamer asked them to fix was the problems with EXCESSIVE LAG and awful HIT DETECTION. They fixed NOTHING. In fact the lag/hit detection is even worse than it was during the first week of Black Ops. They actually made it worse. This game is unplayable as it stands, and I believe that Activision/Infinity Ward purposefully released an unfinished game. As far as I am concerned, this is tantamount to fraud. I have never been more angry with a game developer in my entire life. It's obvious that they KNEW this game wasn't finished but they released it anyway - EVERYONE knows it. I am now officially done with Call Of Duty. I am also done buying any games made by Activision or Infinity Ward. I am also going so far to suggest that like-minded gamers initiate a class-action lawsuit against Activision/Infinity Ward. They released a game that wasn't finished. Any other product that had this many problems would be recalled immediately for fear of a major lawsuit. Why are the rules different with video games? I want my ****ing money back.… Expand
  74. gmtech4274
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    60$ dlc I expect more from the big gaming company's. 2 years and all I get is a re-skinned version of MW2 with a changed leveling/perk system. Activision has the number 1 selling game out and they can not even improve their engine. They all are sitting on their fat bank account laughing at the consumers.
  75. Joelgladiator
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This is exactly the same as MW2! Really if you want something NEW, go on and buy Battlefield 3, I'M NOT A BATTLEFIELD FAN! but I played it and it has a lot of new stuff, but well gotta go, I'm playing The Elders Scrolls V: Skyrim right now.
  76. Loumantik
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Man o man, where to begin? There is so very much wrong with this game its not even funny. I can't even describe what is wrong because I don't have enough time to write it all out. I've owned the game less than a week and I'm already over it. I will be selling my game back to the store tomorrow and going back to black ops. For shame MW3 developers, I have played every CoD game in existence,Man o man, where to begin? There is so very much wrong with this game its not even funny. I can't even describe what is wrong because I don't have enough time to write it all out. I've owned the game less than a week and I'm already over it. I will be selling my game back to the store tomorrow and going back to black ops. For shame MW3 developers, I have played every CoD game in existence, and this is the first one I regret buying.… Expand
  77. Qwerty95
    Nov 12, 2011
    2
    While the campaign is certainly fast paced and at times exciting, it doesn't have the same fun factor that the original Modern Warfare had and the online is more of the same we've seen for years If activision wants this series to survive they need to change up the formula
  78. yurymerkulov
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 is very stupid game. Only shooting. No plot, no realism. I don't like this kind of games. Graphics: every year I see new part that have the same engine that previous.
  79. squalles
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    a ridiculous game... the same game released in 2007 with map pack... same weapons... engine... sounds... everything exactly the same without any changes for the third time... no wonder that the producers have to beg in Twiiter give high marks to him and are creating these users to fake it...
  80. ShakerGecko
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I don't see what all the hype is. Story was obviously rushed, multiplayer was just rehashed MW2 game play. It felt more like a DLC pack then an actual game worth $60. I returned it for a refund and decided to by something else. Buy a worthwhile game and save your money, and time.
  81. AngryFan11
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I used to love this series, so much so it's crazy. Call of Duty 4 will always have a special place in my heart because of the excitement and innovation it brought to the gaming world. It was something different, more visceral and believable than most other games out at the time. So what happened? 4 years later and I feel we are just playing the same game, only with less polish and care putI used to love this series, so much so it's crazy. Call of Duty 4 will always have a special place in my heart because of the excitement and innovation it brought to the gaming world. It was something different, more visceral and believable than most other games out at the time. So what happened? 4 years later and I feel we are just playing the same game, only with less polish and care put into it. I know these 16 or so developers who put this thing together probably cared quite a bit for the project. But the end game was to not screw up what had been laid out before them. There's nothing new to this game, as soon as I played a round with my friend, it felt as if I was right back where I was one year ago playing black ops for the first time. Call of Duty officially sucks and we shouldn't have to pay full price for a re-hash of the same crap every year. Should be called Call of Duty Modern Warfare expansion. Activision is a talentless money grubbing sack of crap at this point. Hopefully they'll tear this thing down and build up a proper sequel at some point....Til then please don't waste your money on this game series please :)… Expand
  82. Barbaneth
    Nov 12, 2011
    4
    I'm sorry, but if a game developer begs on Twitter for people to go to a website to increase the ratings for his game, maybe he should pay attention to why it has low ratings and release some patches to fix them. I love MW3's campaign and Special Ops stuff, but the multiplayer is seriously, SERIOUSLY broken. One of the main reasons for this is the insistence on using latency compensation.I'm sorry, but if a game developer begs on Twitter for people to go to a website to increase the ratings for his game, maybe he should pay attention to why it has low ratings and release some patches to fix them. I love MW3's campaign and Special Ops stuff, but the multiplayer is seriously, SERIOUSLY broken. One of the main reasons for this is the insistence on using latency compensation. Just by adding this feature, you are absolutely DESTROYING your hit detection system. In addition, the spawn system present is currently absolutely atrocious. Every game I have played in I have spawned directly in front of an enemy half of the time. This is ridiculous. Let's not forget the gun balance issues. If you are trying to take the series in a more realistic direction, then PLEASE explain to me why a SHOTGUN does not one shot someone at point blank range. Another thing, the map design is horrid. There's entirely too many corners to hide behind, and far too few "open" areas. I could go on, and on, and on about how bad the multiplayer is, but, frankly, I don't feel like wasting any more of my time with this game. Fix the issues present in it, and MAYBE I would rate it above a 4. If you don't care about your gamers, then we don't care about your ratings. Some of these problems were in Black Ops (latency compensation, terrible spawn system), and were vocally complained about. This is the last time I buy a CoD game since there is obviously no care for the consumer.… Expand
  83. Dow
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    Spawn system spawns people directly behind enemies without a friendly being close by. Constantly dying from behind when you just checked that spot a half a second ago. Die so fast there is no time to react. In Black Ops I could turn around and kill the guy half the time, not here, instant death. Three bars is impossible to play with(I have a 25/3.5 connection), bullets have at least a 500Spawn system spawns people directly behind enemies without a friendly being close by. Constantly dying from behind when you just checked that spot a half a second ago. Die so fast there is no time to react. In Black Ops I could turn around and kill the guy half the time, not here, instant death. Three bars is impossible to play with(I have a 25/3.5 connection), bullets have at least a 500 ms delay; one shot deaths, dying before the enemy is even around the corner, pre-fire people just to die instantly, hit detection is horrid (watch theater mode and see your crosshair smack in the middle of his chest without any damage being done). Watch kill cams and half the time your bullets didn't even leave your weapon on their screen. Knifing thin air grants a kill, knifing from 10 feet away grants a kill, knife going to their skull does not grant a kill. Sniping is too easy, way too easy; snipers can shoot as fast as mk14 with zero recoil and 1 hit kills, scoping is instant and has zero sway. Throwing knife takes forever and doesn't register 99% of the time. Did I mention hit detection is horrible? Can't shoot through 99% of objects; chain link fence with a plastic cover is bullet proof, sheet metal as thin as paper is bullet proof. A perk is immune to CUAV, thermal scope, Advanced UAV. Juggernaut dies from one grenade. Killstreaks die too fast; pavelow ("heavily armored") gets shot down before it can shoot one bullet. Last stand is still in the game; deathstreaks are in the game. Elite fails at launch; trying to cut costs with minimal servers was a bad idea. Leaderboards full of boosters and hackers (more played time than the game has even been out). Too casual and noob friendly. I feel like I'm wearing paper instead of kevlar with the 1 to 2 bullet deaths. Players blend into the environment too well. The spawn system is broken; players spawning out of the blue not next to a friendly player, but behind enemies. Campers and noobs are rewarded too much. The SMGs all suck, no bullet penetration making double kills near impossible with them unless pulling host / 4 bars.

    Major problem with "head peaking"; On your screen all you see is the tippy top of their hair sticking out, where as they see their entire gun peaking over.

    Maps are OK, a few of them too cluttered with unwallable objects. All the rifles look the same. The sound is horrible; m60 sounds like it's shooting plastic, footsteps are barely distinguishable from ambient noise (I'm wearing headphones that hurt my ears from being too loud sometimes).
    Oh yes, match making takes forever; lobbies take longer to fill up than the game takes to end; not to mention the 45 second intermission between rounds causes people to leave simply from taking too long. Did I also already mention that bullets don't register half the time?
    Last few months of Black Ops was a FAR superior product. Perhaps MW3 simply needs time to patch problems. I still wonder why they request the help of an inexperienced (Sledgehammer) team instead of asking Treyarch who have plenty of experience. Graphics do not bother me, if I wanted good graphics I'd play PC; also 60 FPS with OK graphics is still superior to 30 FPS with great graphics when it comes to shooters. I would consider BF3 at this point but I do not like large maps and vehicles. So I am stuck playing this or nothing at all.    … Expand
  84. tdgirard
    Nov 13, 2011
    2
    I recently played this Call Of Duty and finished it, and I can say it was no joy ride. Calling MW 2.5 seems very appropriate. I'm not a hater of the franchise. I've played every C.O.D out there and I stopped getting interested after C.O.D 4. MW3 sports the same formula like the last 2 before it and that's what makes it feel the same. Given that there are slight changes to somethings;I recently played this Call Of Duty and finished it, and I can say it was no joy ride. Calling MW 2.5 seems very appropriate. I'm not a hater of the franchise. I've played every C.O.D out there and I stopped getting interested after C.O.D 4. MW3 sports the same formula like the last 2 before it and that's what makes it feel the same. Given that there are slight changes to somethings; shooting, physics, and graphics still look and feel the same. Now that another C.O.D has said to becoming out next year (surprise) I hope whom ever makes it leaves the comfort of the C.O.D bubble and changes the series completely. Take a step outside of the box and change the formula, use a new graphics engine, and let's not make it about Russians. Seeing as Nazis have been over killed in the games, it seems the whole terrorists working with Russians or visa versa will get old as well if it already hasn't. And yes that goes for Battlefield. I've heard that the game feels like a $60 dollar add-on and that's what it does feel like. Did I pay for the name or the game? Probably the name. If anyone from Activision reads this, take some pointers from EA and DICE, and expand and change and try new things with your game. So far your a one trick pony and after awhile your oohs and ahhhs will become boos and blahs. I'd be bad if you ran the C.O.D franchise in the ground like you did Guitar Hero. And how did you manage to do that? By releasing more than one every year and sometimes more than one a year. Step back Activision, sit down, think on how you can take the C.O.D franchise in a new direction. Id like to see change.… Expand
  85. ProwerCaboose
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    This game is good. but. you cannot say that if you compare it to the other call of duty games. the thing is they are fun but they are the same this game innovates nothing nothing is new guns are the same its all the same. thats just how it is as a game. the campaign is merely ok and the multiplayer is the same as every other game.
  86. 1fireball4
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    I don't understand the hype or the excitement people get over this game. It still has the same gameplay as any of the previous games and shows no innovation or intent to move forward and make a new experiences for us to enjoy. The graphics engine is dated, but still looks decent enough to get people to buy it, and I'm tired of playing practically the same game as MW2. COD4 and MW2 at leastI don't understand the hype or the excitement people get over this game. It still has the same gameplay as any of the previous games and shows no innovation or intent to move forward and make a new experiences for us to enjoy. The graphics engine is dated, but still looks decent enough to get people to buy it, and I'm tired of playing practically the same game as MW2. COD4 and MW2 at least set the bar for FPS shooters, which MW3 has absolutely failed at. Do NOT buy this game, there are so many other games to enjoy this fall that I can't afford all of them.… Expand
  87. Alec_X
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    This game is a big disappointment. First of we will start with the campaign which is far too short and can be finished in 6 hours on the hardest difficulty. The story plot is too far fetched and felt like a Michael Bay movie. Then we have the Spec Ops Survival mode which is just a zombies rehash with modern elements. Next is the big deal, the multiplayer which is just the same as ModernThis game is a big disappointment. First of we will start with the campaign which is far too short and can be finished in 6 hours on the hardest difficulty. The story plot is too far fetched and felt like a Michael Bay movie. Then we have the Spec Ops Survival mode which is just a zombies rehash with modern elements. Next is the big deal, the multiplayer which is just the same as Modern Warfare with new maps and a couple of new perks and guns. It looks and feels exactly the same except for the non-working COD Elite which takes stuff out of the game that used to be free.


    Bottom line is, don't buy it.    … Expand
  88. Franke
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    This game is pure **** i played all cod games since the first one back in the day. This. Is really all the same as mw2/1 and not the good parts. Im angry i spent my money on this bull&&&& i also bought bf3 and the conparism between these games make mw3 look like an incest bastard with 3 arms and poo everywhere..this game is just disgusting and cheap
  89. r4wd09
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    If the game title was Modern Warfare 2.5 and only cost $15, this might actually be a good review, for the price and all the build up this was one of the biggest let downs in my gaming career.
  90. connort2112
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    Been a hugeee fan of COD every since the good ol' days when multi-player was introduced in cod2. Every game has been loads of fun up until now. The worst part about it is how poorly this game catered to it riot-shiedlers. i always thought that there was nothing more fun than bashing someone with a riot shield as they struggled to get around me in MW. Now, players can shoot right throughBeen a hugeee fan of COD every since the good ol' days when multi-player was introduced in cod2. Every game has been loads of fun up until now. The worst part about it is how poorly this game catered to it riot-shiedlers. i always thought that there was nothing more fun than bashing someone with a riot shield as they struggled to get around me in MW. Now, players can shoot right through riot shields. This shows a great unbalance between primary weapons. As if that wasn't horrible enough the overall surface area of the riot shield is to be laughed at. It is high enough, but the arc is not long enough, but to barely cover the front of your player. ON TOP OF EVERYTHING, every person in the world feels the need to throw every single kind of tactical/lethal grenade at riot shielders, and blast shield doesn't work..... I had countless lives where I was using blast shield bro and would be stunned, and killed by grenades. This frustrates me very much and I was very glad that I rented the game and did not buy this filthy trash. RIOT SHIELDING TO THE END!… Expand
  91. Strider1992
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    this poor game, graphics is horrible. sound is horrible, horrible campaign = all horrible. graphics: 5 sound: 2 innovation: 1 recycled: 10 ¡very good activision!
  92. thek826
    Nov 16, 2011
    2
    Developers begging for help with community ratings, people raging on forums, Youtube, and gaming sites such as this one. All of this was very foreseeable and has simply made me happy that I got this game for free from a friend who can't play it anymore after his PS3 broke (little sister poured milk on it :P).

    The main problem with Call of Duty is the constant use of the same exact    Developers begging for help with community ratings, people raging on forums, Youtube, and gaming sites such as this one. All of this was very foreseeable and has simply made me happy that I got this game for free from a friend who can't play it anymore after his PS3 broke (little sister poured milk on it :P).

    The main problem with Call of Duty is the constant use of the same exact gameplay with close to no changes in each sequel. Now, you might be saying, "Well if Call of Duty made a huge innovation many people wouldn't be happy!" and you would be right. However, there is a solution to this. Stop. Making. New. CODS. The series is already on its eight title, and has failed to make large changes since the fourth one. Even worse, the only good change since the first one is the graphics. The major change in call of duty 4 was the addition of class customization. However, it's safe to say this wasn't a good change. I'm not saying that Russians shouldn't be using M4A1s, and that Americans shouldn't use an AK-47, like how it is in Battlefield 3. Call of Duty isn't meant to be realistic. If it was realistic, no one should be running around with a 30 pound sniper rifle faster than with a 10 pound light machine gun. However, the problem with all of this customization is that due to the serious lack of limits, players are free to exploit a single imbalance with the correct customization kits, forcing everyone to use the exact same class if they want to play a fair game. In battlefield 3, with the exception of a certain scope (which is being fixed soon anyway), the limitations on our customizations balance the game quite a bit.    … Expand
  93. lintmaster
    Mar 9, 2012
    4
    I was a BIG fan of cod4 and mw2 but the shine has definitely worn off for me with mw3. Pretty much everything felt the same as the previous COD games. The kill animations were still rag doll, the same sounds, the same non-destructable environments with the same measly amount of environmental bullet damage. How cool could it have been to pull out your light machine gun and totally shred theI was a BIG fan of cod4 and mw2 but the shine has definitely worn off for me with mw3. Pretty much everything felt the same as the previous COD games. The kill animations were still rag doll, the same sounds, the same non-destructable environments with the same measly amount of environmental bullet damage. How cool could it have been to pull out your light machine gun and totally shred the environment? Instead we have same same superficial bullet holes that guns made back in COD4. How cool would it have been to have dynamic environments? You air strike a building and then have 3 different types of rubbled building that would appear in its place for the remainder of the game. How cool would it have been to shoot somebody and have them fall off a ledge and come crashing down with a THUMP in a cloud of dust or nail them with a shotgun and have them fly backwards crashing into a table or wall? But no, we're stuck with the same old 1997 animations.

    The maps were probably the biggest disappointment. There wasn't one pure sniper map in the game (nothing even close to wasteland, afghan, or derail). The maps didn't seem to cater to team games (having your team pinned down in a firefight with the other team); they were all just run around solo and get shot in the back. In cod4 especially, it seemed like there was a sense of friendly and enemy territory and I found myself respawning with my team who were engaged in battle a lot. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that everyone got UAV so there was a better sense of where the enemy was. IDK, i'm starting to ramble...

    In short, I just thought they needed to innovate more instead of relying on the same old engine.    … Expand
  94. Sulphos
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    The Modern Warfare games were once innovative and interesting, but this is simply a copy and paste of Modern Warfare 2, with absolutely no saving grace. The story is predictable, the graphics are unchanged, the gameplay is identical, and the story is boring. Unless something is done, this game could be one of the final nails in the first person shooter genre.
  95. promethus
    Nov 18, 2011
    4
    This year, even more so than last I have been extremely let down by COD. The maps are so poorly constructed that at you are open to attack from several angles AT ALL TIMEs due to the abundance of tight corners and back passages. This forces you to roll in a pack and or get gunned down as soon as you let off a round exposing your position. I realsie they did this to stop camping but itsThis year, even more so than last I have been extremely let down by COD. The maps are so poorly constructed that at you are open to attack from several angles AT ALL TIMEs due to the abundance of tight corners and back passages. This forces you to roll in a pack and or get gunned down as soon as you let off a round exposing your position. I realsie they did this to stop camping but its merely does this at the cost of playablity. You basically find yourself FORCED to roll with a pack of noobish amauters mindlesy avenging the death of d guy next to you while your enemy does the same. IT JUST ONE BIG CLUSTER **** like me you play alone this is doubly anoying as you want to go your own way but realsie this means at best getting one kill before being shot in the back. Infinity Ward have apparently suufered the loss of several key members of their team causing them to bring in Sledgehammer Games to compensate. They Failed!… Expand
  96. Zer0_Boy
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    You would think that after six years they would at least have made a new graphics engine. The game is almost the same as Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2, except for some maps, perks and a new killstreak system. How about some real originality, huh? Seriously, if you want a good shooter, buy Battlefield 3.
  97. Albie9000
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    Same old game. Its sad that they made another bajillion dollars on what essentially is an expansion pack. The story plays ilke a best of Michael Bay movie. The multiplayer is the biggest disappointment... Absolutely nothing new. Spawning system is garbage as you spawn into enemy fire. CoD is on its way to destroying the FPS.
  98. MrBollingtu
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This game really feels like a expansion map, the old graphics are back, the same gameplay is back, almost everything is back.
    What you can do now is save all your stats and so you can show it to your friends. Really? This call of dutys are getting worse for every year that is going, not wonder, they keep releasing a new call of duty every year. REMEMBER GUITAR HERO? this is    This game really feels like a expansion map, the old graphics are back, the same gameplay is back, almost everything is back.
    What you can do now is save all your stats and so you can show it to your friends. Really? This call of dutys are getting worse for every year that is going, not wonder, they keep releasing a new call of duty every year. REMEMBER GUITAR HERO? this is what their company is making with call of duty. no thanks.    … Expand
  99. gamingexpert
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    If you can not afford MW3 DONT WORRY you actually might of owned an early copy of it! its called MW2!!! What a huge failure! The huge problems that were in the MW2 were not changed at all and with the graphics not even being any better DONT waste your money.This Game sucked! The single player, multi player, and anything else is the same. They couldn't even change the split screen mode.If you can not afford MW3 DONT WORRY you actually might of owned an early copy of it! its called MW2!!! What a huge failure! The huge problems that were in the MW2 were not changed at all and with the graphics not even being any better DONT waste your money.This Game sucked! The single player, multi player, and anything else is the same. They couldn't even change the split screen mode. Right now when you play survivor mode the split screen does not cover up the screen but a portion of it in order to display the maps .... dumb
    4 player split screen (One of the most fun features) was still dumbed down and nothing added to it. People want to be able to play with there friends on the couch and what better way to do that then 4 player split screen. Well MW3 has that but nothing that keeps us playing. Survivor mode was stupid, only 2 player split-screen? really? IF YOU ARE GOING TO CONTINUE TO SH!T OUT GAMES THEN ATLEAST MAKE THEM FUN!    … Expand
  100. lostoutlaw420
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This was a Great game when it 1st came out, but sadly everything that was done in the last few year could have all been done in patches and really there is nothing new to keep me there i fill like i am paying money for MW1.3
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Awards & Rankings

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

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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