Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

 Xbox 360
User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,253 out of 8685
  2. Mixed: 954 out of 8685
  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. XboxPro
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    my favorite modern warfare. this is basically a fixed mw2 but in my opinion way better. the story is a step down but the multiplayer is super fun with the customization, maps, and the player icons. and spec ops is the best part with a survival mode. survival is kind of like zombies but with less things to do. and spec ops missions can be multiplayer and a lot of missions.
  2. Kostas_Spirou
    Jan 22, 2022
    8
    The end of the original Modern Warfare Trilogy.

    Unfortunately it's not innovative in terms of gameplay but it's still very fun. My favorite story in series, more action and some very iconic missions. The Multiplayer is unfortunately a little bit uninteresting and the maps are decent. Last but not least, the Spec Ops missions are even better than before, there's a good amount of    The end of the original Modern Warfare Trilogy.

    Unfortunately it's not innovative in terms of gameplay but it's still very fun.

    My favorite story in series, more action and some very iconic missions.

    The Multiplayer is unfortunately a little bit uninteresting and the maps are decent.

    Last but not least, the Spec Ops missions are even better than before, there's a good amount of content.

    Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.    … Expand
  3. MaxieZeus
    Sep 20, 2022
    8
    Certainly a disappointment after the first two, the story feels rushed and the multiplayer is basically the same as the last one but the added survival mode is great. Still a great game and a fin conclusion if you ask me.
  4. Kio22
    Sep 11, 2022
    8
    This game shows how the original Call of Duty Modern Warfare trilogy is the model of consistency bringing a cool action-packed story with kick ass characters and fun environments and weapons. The only thing I wish they would change is making the story last longer than 6 hours cause all the modern warfare games feel a little too short. This game was a little disappointing due to the setupThis game shows how the original Call of Duty Modern Warfare trilogy is the model of consistency bringing a cool action-packed story with kick ass characters and fun environments and weapons. The only thing I wish they would change is making the story last longer than 6 hours cause all the modern warfare games feel a little too short. This game was a little disappointing due to the setup from the previous game, but it still manages to deliver a great experience and a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. Trying to understand all of the bad reviews for this game >.>… Expand
  5. notbradyn_YT
    Jun 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Again, I don't understand why people hate this game so much. Sure it's got issues but I thought it was great. The campaign is the sad but perfect story end for this sub-series. Makarov. **** Gets it. Every one was devastated when "Soap" died and the twist of Yuri being there the whole time was phenomenal. I never got to play the multiplayer so I'm just gonna skip over that. The mode I love the most is by far, survival. So, so addicting.… Expand
  6. MrBard
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    It was my first Call of Duty game, my mother bought it for me in 2018 (or 2016, or 2017 oh my good i can't recall!). And when i played it i was very happy and ready to fill Makarov with his terrorist face! And for haters i have only one sentence: shut up and don't touch my nostalgia! Even if we lived in a utopia, you still wouldn't **** like something! I absolutely do not give a ****It was my first Call of Duty game, my mother bought it for me in 2018 (or 2016, or 2017 oh my good i can't recall!). And when i played it i was very happy and ready to fill Makarov with his terrorist face! And for haters i have only one sentence: shut up and don't touch my nostalgia! Even if we lived in a utopia, you still wouldn't **** like something! I absolutely do not give a **** about bugs, shortcomings of something, or the simplicity of the plot! It was my first ,,Call of Duty" game and i love it.… Expand
  7. Killiomadness
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    Idc what people say this is one of my favorite cod games ever made and a great final, looking back in 2021 this maybe be not to good of a game but it’s surely better than the others, I recommend a try and you will love it campaign amazing and heartbreaking, multiplayer enjoyable (now) spec ops enjoyable,
  8. eva3si0n
    Nov 5, 2021
    8
    In 2011, it was popular to scold MW3. After the scandal with Infinity Ward and the magnificent Black Ops 2 in MW3, there was nothing new. This is a continuation of the MW2, without any improvement. But now 10 years later it is clear that then the series was still in order. The plot of the single game finally became delusional, but fun and he keeps the player at the screen for his 4-5In 2011, it was popular to scold MW3. After the scandal with Infinity Ward and the magnificent Black Ops 2 in MW3, there was nothing new. This is a continuation of the MW2, without any improvement. But now 10 years later it is clear that then the series was still in order. The plot of the single game finally became delusional, but fun and he keeps the player at the screen for his 4-5 hours. There are interesting missions that do not look like a tire with endless balvanches. Even Russians have been shown not complete idiots, which is very rare. Yes, it was with this part that the fall of the Call of Duty series began, but it is clearly not the worst of them.… Expand
  9. Kostas101
    Oct 12, 2021
    8
    The End of the Original Modern Warfare Trilogy, personally my favorite story in the series, with even more action, and some fantastic & emotional missions, but a less enjoyable Multiplayer experience.
  10. DisneyLover1
    Sep 15, 2021
    8
    The biggest thing about MW3's development was that most of the original Infinity Ward Team left to form Respawn Entertainment, that original Infinity Ward development team would go on to make the Titanfall Games. Since that team left, the developing cycle became shorter for the making of MW3 going around 6-8 months which was the shortest COD Game development cycle. But, Infinity Ward stillThe biggest thing about MW3's development was that most of the original Infinity Ward Team left to form Respawn Entertainment, that original Infinity Ward development team would go on to make the Titanfall Games. Since that team left, the developing cycle became shorter for the making of MW3 going around 6-8 months which was the shortest COD Game development cycle. But, Infinity Ward still was able to conclude the Modern Warfare Trilogy in a pretty good way.

    The Campaign was amazing since it actually wrapped up the real story unlike with Black Ops 3 which didn't take place after BO2 and it didn't follow-up on your decisions from the BO2 Campaign.

    Spec Ops was brought back from MW2 making new missions, an endless survival mode, & a brand new mode called Chaos Mode which is a Quick PVE Mode where you chain kills to score as many points as possible before time runs out. MW3's Spec Ops was a big step-up after MW2 but its still not better than Treyarch Zombies.

    MW3's Multiplayer didn't stand out that much compared to the rest of the Modern Warfare Trilogy but we still got new features like Specialist Kill-streaks (which can transform the players into super soldiers by giving them all of the perks) & community game-modes like All or Nothing & Infected. One significant change about MW3's Multiplayer was the Season Pass because it was sold like a big Battle-Pass for 12 months and it didn't have 4 DLC Drops like Black Ops 1. The system was dropping new Maps & Game modes like the Face-off Playlist (1v1, 2v2, 3v3, & Hardcore 3v3), the overall Season Pass really shook up the game a lot. MW3 Multiplayer also has the most overall launch content having over 50+ Guns to use & 16 Maps to play on, it has the best launch multiplayer IMO. Overall, if the development cycle was longer than it would've been originally, it would've been the best game of the Trilogy.    … Expand
  11. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Rating based of single player campaign. I do not play multiplayer. With that said, decent game with a decent ending.
  12. mlnsn
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    Gameplay : 8/10
    Design (video + audio) : 7/10
    Story : 7/10
    Technical aspects : 8/10
    Repeatability: 8/10
  13. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    This game has it all: a heart-wrenching campaign, addicting and rage inducing multiplayer, and the occasionally fun spec ops mode.
  14. Yobyoni
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Personally, this is my second favourite call of duty game, behind black ops 2. While not objectively one of the better call of duty games, I have some incredible memories from this game that I will never get. That is why I love this game dearly.
  15. jakandjoe
    Apr 21, 2021
    8
    i love this game the zombie which is like gta survival series is the best part the online stinks and the story mode is great awesome game.
  16. vGuy
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Easily the best CoD game in the franchise. Brilliant ending to the story, phenomenal multiplayer and excellent spec ops mode. You can play this for hours. (if you can find a multiplayer match today, although that isn't really the game's fault.)
  17. Rt1
    Dec 29, 2020
    8
    I don’t understand why this game was so hated. It might look almost the same as MW2, all the mechanics might be the same, but taking the newer games into consideration, MW3 deserves a lot of praise.

    Campaign- Great story, mission locations and atmospheres are very diverse compared to the last 2 modern warfare games. Characters very memorable as always in the MW trilogy. A fitting end.    I don’t understand why this game was so hated. It might look almost the same as MW2, all the mechanics might be the same, but taking the newer games into consideration, MW3 deserves a lot of praise.

    Campaign- Great story, mission locations and atmospheres are very diverse compared to the last 2 modern warfare games. Characters very memorable as always in the MW trilogy. A fitting end.

    Special Ops- A drastic improvement from MW2. IW and Sledgehammer packed loads of content into MW3’s spec ops. 16 missions, survival and chaos made it a lot of fun. Multiplayer- I’m not gonna lie, the multiplayer maps are pretty mediocre. But solid weapons and killstreaks keep you invested in it. And amazingly, micro transactions aren’t blown in your face! The developers had the ‘if you want it, go and earn it’ kind of attitude back then.    … Expand
  18. DzmitryBoston
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of the best first-person shooter games and the best trilogy ever. All three games are a must-play for a complete experience.
  19. Mata213
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be completely honest, I really don't think this game deserves the hate it gets, I might come off as biased since this was my first AND favorite Call of Duty game in the series, the reason why I enjoyed this title so much was not because of the campaign or the multiplayer, the spec ops mode in Modern Warfare 3 was one of the most enjoyable and satisfying spec ops/survival modes I've ever played in a Call of Duty game (next to zombies of course). The main argument that people use to describe this game is that it is strikingly similar to MW2, that might be true but you have to remember that even the best games such as the Fallout franchise, have their similarities with each title, the only difference being that there are a few improvements sprinkled in. MW3 itself has some notable inspirations taken away from MW2 and some much-needed improvements, the third-party modded game modes such as infected, were added into MW3 as an official community game mode and this might be one of the only Call of Duties in the franchise that has taken ideas from their community and put them into practice. The survival mode is an amazing example of improvement to MW2's spec ops mode, the MW3 survival mode is nothing short of fun and exciting (even more so with a friend), there is a lot of strategy and tactics involved in MW3's survival mode in order to chew through waves and survive for as long as humanly possible, not to mention the many unique strategy-oriented community game modes, which adds an extra layer of complexity and thinking to MW3's game modes and overall gameplay. Just because I have a lot of good to say about MW3 does not mean it is safe from criticism, for example; the campaign was a bit of a downgrade from MW1 and 2's campaigns, as MW3 simply didn't take as many risks and narrative techniques as the 1st and 2nd MWs, however, the characters were written really well, especially the main villain, Makarov, we were able to see just how sadistic and evil this character really was and in MW3 we got to witness his satisfying downfall which was a dramatic but much needed and satisfying ending to the Modern Warfare trilogy, MW3 also took the heartbreaking approach in the narrative, by killing off arguably the most popular and loved MW1 and 2 player character, soap, this obviously devastated and infuriated die-hard MW1 and 2 players but it was ultimately a clever way to tug at your heartstrings. So overall the campaign was decent and well written but was ultimately not as captivating and exciting as the previous campaigns in the trilogy. In terms of normal multiplayer, IT WAS in fact almost a carbon copy of MW2's multiplayer, however, it was still very enjoyable and could pass as a solid and tolerable multiplayer on any given day. I've had fond memories of this game growing up so this review might be a bit biased but overall this game has its downsides but it is nowhere near being a "bad or mediocre game", the more often you play it, the more you come to appreciate it's gameplay, simplicity, and it's complexity alike.… Expand
  20. Htank2518
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    the story concludes the trilogy in a bitter sweet fashion but it is a perfect ending for the best call of duty trilogy
  21. Maxttvd
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Call of Duty MW3 mesmo com tantos problemas, relembra os tempos de ouro da franquia que hoje já são passados.
  22. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: GOOD.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GOOD.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GOOD.
  23. Hoaaeinshrt98
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    One of the BEST Game i've ever played...
    I am Sorry for the People who add Low Rate for This Amazing Game, They're Don't Deserve an Amazing game Like This... They're Not Gamer at All...Piss Off...
  24. K_A_R_O
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee… Expand
  25. LatinCritic13
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    The third and final installment of Modern Warfare is great, but not exceptionally satisfying as its predecessors. The all-in-one package of this game is still good especially survival mode in spec ops, but everything felt sleazy that seemed like the developers just copy and pasted the game from MW2 with no actual effort being put into it after Jason West and Vince Zampella got fired fromThe third and final installment of Modern Warfare is great, but not exceptionally satisfying as its predecessors. The all-in-one package of this game is still good especially survival mode in spec ops, but everything felt sleazy that seemed like the developers just copy and pasted the game from MW2 with no actual effort being put into it after Jason West and Vince Zampella got fired from Activision for associated with EA on Battlefield: Bad Company 2.… Expand
  26. Starwarsgeek360
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Great campaign, great multiplayer, amazing spec ops and survival! One of the best COD's in history. I highly recommend it!
  27. brendo214
    May 21, 2019
    8
    Modern Warfare 3 has my personal favorite multiplayer in any Call of Duty game. It's kind of a shame it's got so many negative reviews...
  28. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 7, 2019
    8
    "Modern Warfare 3" isn't great like its predecessors, but it's still terrific. Developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games, it feels more like an extension of MW 2 than a true sequel. Regardless, this installment still provides plenty of great content. The campaign is an entertaining conclusion to the Modern Warfare storyline. The competitive multiplayer introduced Kill Confirmed, a"Modern Warfare 3" isn't great like its predecessors, but it's still terrific. Developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games, it feels more like an extension of MW 2 than a true sequel. Regardless, this installment still provides plenty of great content. The campaign is an entertaining conclusion to the Modern Warfare storyline. The competitive multiplayer introduced Kill Confirmed, a series mainstay. Cooperative modes included several new Spec Ops missions and Survival maps, both great fun. This COD game doesn't innovative as much as it greatly entertains. I would rate it with an 8.8 out of 10.… Expand
  29. Dragonfly44
    Oct 18, 2018
    8
    It isn’t without its flaws, but it delivers as a fun first person shooter, and that is all it really needs.

    Rating - 80%
  30. jnorth5834
    Sep 3, 2018
    8
    I've always felt that this is the Call of Duty game that has the most replay value due to one vital component that has kept me coming back to it: Survival Mode.

    Everything else is forgettable re-dos of MW2, but Survival Mode and the new Missions from the Special Ops mode will certainly keep me open to jumping back into what I would consider my favorite game in the series!
  31. Gorter
    Jul 30, 2018
    9
    I always find myself coming back to this masterpiece. Solid story and an entertaining multiplayer experience that will have you plugging countless amount of hours into.
  32. KingJailson
    May 31, 2018
    10
    MELHOR CALL OF DUTY DE TODOS, me fez ter boas jogatinas no xbox 360.

    PAU NO ** DE QUEM CHAMA DE MW2 2.5
  33. Alio
    Mar 26, 2017
    8
    Liked the campaign as much like the other two modern warfare where now Russia has declared war on Germany US UK and France to emotional and good ,the multiplayer just felt like Mw2 it wasn't that much of a change.
  34. MCCrusaders6
    May 19, 2016
    9
    A lot of people are giving this game bad reviews, especially a lot of user reviews. But i personally think that this game is the best in the Modern Warfare series. The storytelling is amazing told, and it isn't that far in the future. Voice acting is of course on point, and the multiplayer is also the best in the series. I was on the edge of my seat till the end
  35. Shadow1
    May 9, 2016
    8
    All Series Call of Duty MW is good . In MW3 many awesome and good moments . MW3 one of the best game in Call of Duty Series . Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 very interesting shooter , but this game has got not really good graphics . Graphics in Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 a little better than graphics in Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare . Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is good game . 8/10 .
  36. khuram
    Feb 12, 2016
    8
    when you shoot someone with a sniper there's to many hit markers. not only that there's too many hackers on-line which spoils the gaming experience because they get high prestige levels and all the guns. the only good thing about the game is the survival waves where you have to shoot the enemies and one juggernaut in the first round. and the ending where Markov dies.
  37. musstang62
    Dec 19, 2015
    8
    If you liked any of the others in the series, this one is worth trying out at the very least. The co-op mode is a bit more in the style of gears of war, but that actually works pretty well
  38. KingKlutcha
    Oct 30, 2015
    8
    If you want a game to pick up real easy and get invested for a looooooooonng time, Call of Duty got your back. This game has a great story campaign to dive in (however it's like 4-5 hours long soooo....). And the multiplayer is fantastic for playing with your friends. If you don't have friends, multiplayer is still a great mode to compete against and work together with other players aroundIf you want a game to pick up real easy and get invested for a looooooooonng time, Call of Duty got your back. This game has a great story campaign to dive in (however it's like 4-5 hours long soooo....). And the multiplayer is fantastic for playing with your friends. If you don't have friends, multiplayer is still a great mode to compete against and work together with other players around the world. Not long. Not short. Just perfect to jump in and jump out! (Although, you must be warned that the online community is a bit toxic in which 9-15 year old kids starts to scream at each other for no reason at all...)

    Special Ops is alright.    … Expand
  39. FlushtheFashion
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    Modern Warfare is back with a bang. This time developers Sledgehammer team up with Infinity Ward, bringing gaming’s elite together for the third instalment of the Modern Warfare franchise.

    Previous release (MW2) gripped players through endless multi-player action online, and (some of the time) the accompanying campaign mode. Modern Warfare 3 dives straight into the action and Russia is    Modern Warfare is back with a bang. This time developers Sledgehammer team up with Infinity Ward, bringing gaming’s elite together for the third instalment of the Modern Warfare franchise.

    Previous release (MW2) gripped players through endless multi-player action online, and (some of the time) the accompanying campaign mode. Modern Warfare 3 dives straight into the action and Russia is on America’s doorstep threatening invasion.

    Soap and Price are back and with the help of Frost, Nikolai and new guy Yuri (to name a few). Primary antagonist Makarov is back too, hijacking the plane of President Vorshevsky and kidnapping his daughter Alena to add leverage to his insane bid to gain launch codes for the Russian Nuclear Arsenal.

    I was taken back by all the gunfire, explosions and attention to detail brought forward in MW3, and while the game engine is still the same as before, buildings, characters and scenery all looking amazing. The cut scenes too are well done bringing the story to life with verve and drama.

    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3Campaign Mode is all gripping, tense and thrilling. Spanning over several months, from land, air and sea with a vast array of weaponry, non repetitive objectives and an easy to follow heads up display. Difficulty changes are noticeable calling players to use a deeper tactical approach if Veteran is your forte.

    Co-op Campaign is still a no-go and something the game is really missing. We do though see the Special Ops Mode return, with less stars to collect down from the pain staking 69 in MW2 to a more manageable 48.

    As single or co-op, the challenge based missions are a test of abilities to up the ante of player skills. In conjunction a new mode makes a debut, Survival Mode.

    One or two players against waves of increasingly difficult AI enemies. What is different is enemy spawn, it’s all calculated on the tactical position of the human player (finally no fixed spawn) to ensure players are on high alert at all times.

    Guns, ammo and special support upgrades are available and unlockable by use of “cash” earned through time. Special select guns are also only available in this mode to either entice or annoy gamers.

    Last, but by no means least, is the world renowned Call of Duty Online Multi-player.

    Now with a more in-depth take through connection via Facebook and joining the ranks is free to download ELITE, a new aspect giving resemblance to Combat Record (Black Ops). You can view and compare stats, forge clans, news, tournaments and tons more. There is also a Premium upgrade option for all the hardcore to unlock more in-depth content.

    In play weapon XP & level XP all act as a unit to keep gaming rewarding, unlocking weapon add-ons and perks. MW3 is a big improvement on MW2 with noticeable changes and differences across the board and I will be playing this game online for some time to come.

    Big debates about which is best, MW3 or Battlefield 3 (its main rival) will go on for a long time, but MW3 has enough going for it to keep you enthralled in its grasp at least until the next installment is released.    … Expand
  40. Epik_Ninnja
    May 24, 2015
    8
    I understand all the hate; the multiplayer is imbalanced and overly frantic and the whole game is too similar to MW2. I agree to both of these complaints. However, a 3.3? Absolutely not! The campaign is even more intense than MW2's, with incredible cinematic moments. It really feels like the finale to the MW trilogy. The multiplayer, well, it can be fun but it's not up to the CoD standard.I understand all the hate; the multiplayer is imbalanced and overly frantic and the whole game is too similar to MW2. I agree to both of these complaints. However, a 3.3? Absolutely not! The campaign is even more intense than MW2's, with incredible cinematic moments. It really feels like the finale to the MW trilogy. The multiplayer, well, it can be fun but it's not up to the CoD standard. It is "okay" at best and I supposed that's why this game gets so much **** from gamers (I mean, it's what made CoD so famous). Taking these two modes into account, it's a 6 or 7 out of 10. But let's not forget the game's best mode, the co-op. It's like two modes in one; there are a series of 1 or 2-player missions like in MW2 and then there's a fun survival mode. The co-op adds so much more content to the game that it earns an 8/10 for its co-op and campaign, with its multiplayer more aorund a 6/10.… Expand
  41. gui2310gBR
    Mar 2, 2015
    9
    same thing said on ps3 computer,exciting campaign, good gameplay, fun multiplayer, so that linearity of the campaign, the plot has not surprises mw2 looks very same weapon even graphics
  42. EzioA88
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    9.5 out of 10 (rounded up to 10).

    When the first Modern Warfare came out, it was a well received, game changing, revolutionary title. When the second Modern Warfare came out, it broke all kinds of commercial records and was critically acclaimed, even if it was nowhere near as innovative as the original. MW3 is another incredibly polished, endlessly fun title that may not change the    9.5 out of 10 (rounded up to 10).

    When the first Modern Warfare came out, it was a well received, game changing, revolutionary title. When the second Modern Warfare came out, it broke all kinds of commercial records and was critically acclaimed, even if it was nowhere near as innovative as the original. MW3 is another incredibly polished, endlessly fun title that may not change the series too much but is amazing in its own way, due to the fact that Infinity Ward encountered numerous layoffs, the firing of its leads and multiple legal troubles. The fact that it has come out as the fifth best COD title around makes it all the better and the fact that it broke even more records than the previous game has insured that there will be plenty more Call of Duty games to come from Infinity Ward.

    The story picks up straight after the end of MW2, with Soap rushed to a hidden base as he slowly bleeds out. As the defibrillators crackle to life, the title flashes onto the screen. It's an atmospheric beginning and itt certainly sets up the dark, yet explosive journey ahead. If you have ever played a COD before, you'll know what to expect- multiple plot twists, bombastic set pieces, quick time events... The thing is, it is possible to become emotionally invested in this campaign as multiple characters die and Makarov's end game comes to light. He is truly one of the scariest villains in all of gaming and the armed forces fight to stop him is noble and long (even if the campaign is only 6 or so hours). The acting is still fairly impressive and the level design is linear, if entertaining. The set pieces continue to increase in scale and size as well. You'll engage in a thrilling car chase, a submarine take down and the destruction of the Eiffel Tower in a decimated Paris. It is like three Micheal Bay blockbusters wrapped up in a shiny disc and case. As per usual, the levels have multiple collectibles, varying difficulty levels and a few Easter Eggs so the replayability is still fairly high. The bite sized levels certainly suit this style.

    The campaign may be fun, but come on! Most people play these games for the multilayer. A bunch of new modes feature and each one is fairly good. Infected is the real standout and the cat and mouse gameplay built into it makes it tense and rewarding, as you fight to become the last man standing on the map. The maps themselves are well designed and a few really stand out. Dome in particular is tiny, but can be drawn in comparison to Nuketown. It's a fast and frenetic map and one that has become an instant classic. However, there are also maps set in train stations and (of course) war torn villages. There isn't a truly bad map, with each one accommodating to various play styles. But let's talk shooting. It has barely changed from the previous games- in fact, I don't think it has changed at all. The controls and specs are the same, but the new weapons and gear help to change up the experience. It still plays silky smooth and is still buckets of fun. The customization hasn't really changed, with the same Create a Class and killstreaks systems and it keeps the renowned progression and levelling mechanics of the previous entries. There are plenty of options and a lot of content. In short, MW3 is essential if you're one to get addicted to multiplayer easy. However, there is one more section to sum up...

    Spec Ops return and they are still challenging, yet addictive. There are multiple new objectives, ranging from obtaining kills, to completing a level in a time limit, to just making it through a section in one piece. They are still perfect for co-op play and split screen is great with a friend. The set piece moments and variety will keep you coming back and the online competition is ripe. But there is still one more mode within this section. While the Chaos mode is DLC focused, Survival is one of the best parts of the game. Many would say that it is basically Zombies with humans, but while the large maps, increasing difficulty, wave based system and starting pistol swing the pendulum into the middle, the levelling system, large amount of unlockables and character variety make it stand out as the more content packed mode. The ability to pick any one of a load of weapons also separates it and while money can be earned, it can buy more than weapons and can also buy you killstreaks and gadgets. Survival is the real standout part of MW3 and playing with a friend is almost essential.

    MW3 keeps the money train rolling with an explosive and sincere campaign, brilliant multiplayer, highly replayable Spec Ops and an addictive Survival mode. What it lacks in innovation, it more than makes up for with content and fun. Be prepared to answer the Call of Duty.    … Expand
  43. crazyb
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    This game is great. The campaign had a great plot and new levels. This game adds new things in Special Ops that we never seen before. The multiplayer is great fun and many different game modes you can do. The game is much more easier for new players to understand. The only thing bad about it is there are some bad maps, but in return there are some good ones. This COD is my favorite of them all.
  44. Carlye
    May 30, 2014
    10
    I honestly don't see why it has so many negative reviews. The campaign, characters, content, and graphics (of course, for graphics, keeping in mind when it was made) etc were all great and the game kept you entertained the whole way through. I grew to respect all the characters and enjoyed the missions you do with them. Very enjoyable experience.
  45. tidjo19
    May 17, 2014
    9
    W T F with that user score?
    Great game, out of a great franchise
    The end of a long journey... so damn good to kill that bastard at the end..
    for a fps gamer, this is a must-have (with the first and second too)
  46. hugecodfan
    Apr 28, 2014
    8
    Call of duty mw3 is an amazing game. Infact its my most played cod! (: I dont know why i just love spec ops(survival is AWESOME!) the only thing thats dull about the game is most maps are not that great and the multiplayer feels dull and i played a ton of mw2 multiplayer but i didnt bther with this one 8.5/10 good game
  47. fycworldwide
    Apr 27, 2014
    10
    Honestly, I think that this is the second best cod game behind cod 4. It has a decent enough campaign, a fun spec ops mode, and mw2s multiplayer without all the be. No overpowered noobtubes, no commando, and no one man army. This game is great.
  48. lukechristiansc
    Apr 6, 2014
    10
    A great game is spontaenous , Great , and bad ass game . the modern warfare series and trilogy is one of the greatest cod series i have ever seen . i do'nt understand why anyone dislike the best cod game
  49. TerribleTom
    Mar 14, 2014
    10
    I can understand why people hate this game. However if you can manage to escape all the **** that is akimbo fm9s and dead mans hand this game is terrific. Fast paced, rewards good players (and sometimes bad players) and nice graphics. I recommend this game to all CoD fans.
  50. Gamerwithpride
    Feb 5, 2014
    10
    When you first play the game you no what your getting yourself in to.

    Gameplay. Now the gameplay feels like your in the story those slow motion scenes feel so epic I replayed the game again it's a beauty take my word for it if you have not brought the game you don't no what your missing
  51. twos
    Jan 27, 2014
    10
    Most trolled review score on metacritic, to have this game sitting at a 3 is a joke.

    Easily as good as the 2nd modern warfare game but with the addition of survival mode, and a far more accessible and broad multiplayer. Slight graphics upgrades and slightly more interactive storytelling. I give this game a 10 largely because it is the only shooter which has entertained me enough to    Most trolled review score on metacritic, to have this game sitting at a 3 is a joke.

    Easily as good as the 2nd modern warfare game but with the addition of survival mode, and a far more accessible and broad multiplayer. Slight graphics upgrades and slightly more interactive storytelling.

    I give this game a 10 largely because it is the only shooter which has entertained me enough to play through the campaign more than once, and in terms of survival and multiplayer I clocked more hours on this game than any other on the 360 generation (splitscreen survival is great fun with a friend beside you) I feel like that is as good a reason as any for a top review but even if you don't feel it is worth that just ignore the ridiculously low scores and play this game it is well worth your time.    … Expand
  52. metacritiq
    Nov 18, 2013
    8
    I have no CoD games, but I play this one at my friend's house, and we play 2-person co-op survival, wave after wave of goombas sent at us. And I think that's fun enough that I want to keep playing for a couple hours each time. It holds my attention better than most games these days.
  53. strika119
    Oct 30, 2013
    10
    The game is alright. it offers some decent gameplay and the plot will put you at the edge of your seat and toes. More importantly it put some closure on the storyline. The guns playable are decent if some what inaccurate but that's video games for you.
  54. JUANPANB
    Sep 2, 2013
    9
    Estoy en desacuerdo con los usuarios que califican a este como una mal juego, si, puede ser que la historia de esta versión de CODMW sea un poco similar a sus anteriores versiones del la saga, pero eso no des merita este gran juego que con su gran jugabilidad en linea y modos de juego logra hacer un buen juego que complace mis expectativas.
  55. milostevenson14
    Aug 12, 2013
    8
    The campaign for this game is great but the whole game is almost identical to Modern Warfare 2. The characters and missions are good but the middle of the game is boring and it has repetitive combat. I did really like the game as a fan of infinity ward. The multiplayer is fun too.
  56. TheChaser1985
    Jul 31, 2013
    9
    What a big surprise, there are 5,149 haters, fan boys and players that just SUCK at the game. At the VERY LEAST, this game is a 6. At the most, for people who are good at COD and for people who enjoy such a solid and easily controllable engine with balanced weapons and good maps, this game is a 9. This game is what Modern Warfare 2 SHOULD have been. Specialist is wonderful for those whoWhat a big surprise, there are 5,149 haters, fan boys and players that just SUCK at the game. At the VERY LEAST, this game is a 6. At the most, for people who are good at COD and for people who enjoy such a solid and easily controllable engine with balanced weapons and good maps, this game is a 9. This game is what Modern Warfare 2 SHOULD have been. Specialist is wonderful for those who HATE being on an uneven ground against other players. Support is great for those who suck and assault great for campers. This game caters to all. The single player wasn't the best, but it finished the trilogy nicely and had good action.… Expand
  57. GameBantz
    Jul 15, 2013
    8
    The game tries to reward you for doing well in every single way. I had fun and enjoyed it, that's what matters. 10 Times the game both black ops 1 and 2 is.

    The Assault, Support and Specialist were great ideas, as well as the score streaks reinvention from kill streaks. To say there is no innovation here is ridiculous. The audio is great, the guns don't sound like pee shooters.    The game tries to reward you for doing well in every single way. I had fun and enjoyed it, that's what matters. 10 Times the game both black ops 1 and 2 is.

    The Assault, Support and Specialist were great ideas, as well as the score streaks reinvention from kill streaks. To say there is no innovation here is ridiculous. The audio is great, the guns don't sound like pee shooters. Enthralling story line that ends well and exciting. Unlike some I can mention and a good upgrade from previous MW's. They tried their best with the survival game mode which can be a lot of fun with friends. What's not to like?    … Expand
  58. happycamper
    May 29, 2013
    8
    Don't read the user reviews, those people are dumb and expect to much, they don't appreciate what they get even though its everything the you could want, its a great game and if you want a legit review read the ones by the critics.
  59. Enforcer122
    May 22, 2013
    8
    Hold on, 5,500 negative reviews on this game? That's just stupidity. Yes this game is more of the same, but thats exactly what most of you people wanted. The storyline is tied up perfectly, multiplayer is an improvement and overall it's a decent game. Definitely doesn't deserve a 3.3.
  60. ICEExMagic
    May 2, 2013
    8
    Why are there so many trolls.If you were expecting a different game,but i'm sorry,it's not going to change.The campagin is pretty good,multiplayer is great and spec ops is really fun.
  61. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 24, 2013
    8
    Not bad! The graphics were exceptional but the story line was very repetitive. Some levels were a drag, where others were actually pretty good.
  62. XKid232
    Feb 19, 2013
    9
    This game is AMAZING! I don't know why so many people hate MW3, i mean its WAY better than BO2. There are so many game modes to try out, tons of guns and equipment, good perks death streaks, tons of kill streak rewards and much more! They even give you 3 free DLC maps (Terminal remake, 2 face off maps). The graphics are also really good. The only flaw I think it has is that about 3 of theThis game is AMAZING! I don't know why so many people hate MW3, i mean its WAY better than BO2. There are so many game modes to try out, tons of guns and equipment, good perks death streaks, tons of kill streak rewards and much more! They even give you 3 free DLC maps (Terminal remake, 2 face off maps). The graphics are also really good. The only flaw I think it has is that about 3 of the maps are just kind of thrown in there because they got a little lazy or ran out of ideas. They all are pretty much the same being in destroyed parts of cities; But the others are good! The Spec ops mode is also really fun! There are 2 game modes that come with the game which are survival and missions. The campaign is alright but i think they could of done a lot better on it. Other than those 2 flaws this game is definitely worth buying!… Expand
  63. nightsharks23
    Feb 17, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Modern Warfare 3 is a good game for the most. Its not terrible what people make it out to be and it is not the greatest Call of Duty to date. After the events of Modern Warfare 2, many fans and I expected to be a sequel since one of the main antagonists, Makorov escaped. I waited so long for this game to come out and I thought it would be better than Modern Warfare 2, however the game is good and very enjoyable to say the least but it falls a little bit short. The campaign feels much shorter than Modern Warfare 2 and the story is not as good as Modern Warfare 2. The campaign feels that it has to tell a story about how to find Makorov and kill him. Once again the main protagonists in the game are OK, but Modern Warfare 3 doesn't add anything to these characters. I found it very sad that Soap or some character that you played as in Modern Warfare 2 dies during the campaign that made me very upset. Even though the campaign is not as good as Modern Warfare 2, it still manages to fun and pretty good. Last the Multiplayer in Modern Warfare 3 is good and bad. The good is it feels faster, there are some new perks that come in handy, some new weapons like the dreaded Type 95, and the way you get killstreaks is a lot better. The bad is the maps are terrible, most of the killstreaks from Modern Warfare 2 are in Modern Warfare 3, and feels very dull and repetitive. With Modern Warfare 3 not living up to the hype and Modern Warfare 2 does it deserve such a horrible rating? I don't think so. The Multiplayer at the time was one of the better shooters out there, and seeing other crappy shooters, I would play this game all day and get throwing knifed in the face than play those crappy shooters. The game is fun, if you enjoy Call of Duty you will like this game.… Expand
  64. xXMLG420SCRUBXx
    Jan 28, 2013
    10
    dis da best gaem 12evr. im so mlg pro noscopezZz in dis gaem. lol 2 all da **** sayin dis gaem suk dik, i fuked ur mom last nite. u guize suk. anywayz, liek i wuz sayin, dis gaem iz da best. i got mah mlg frendz wit meh and we 360 yy ladder stall noscope across da map headshot quad. evrybody r n00bz, **** **** scrubz. 1v1 me bro, gt: **** bf3 suk dik cumpared 2 dis. 9999/10 goty
  65. castlesiege
    Jan 1, 2013
    10
    The games great and improves the series gameplay qwith special ops and loads of other new features like throwing knife in multiplayer that modifies the tomahawk and ballista knife from bo
  66. halo438
    Jan 1, 2013
    10
    The games great and has improved gameplay over the other cods complete with upgraded multiplayer knife throwing that modifies the tomahawk and ballista knifes from bo
  67. colnaghi
    Dec 2, 2012
    10
    This game is the reason I started playing FPS games again. Awesome action, great multiplayer and co-op modes.
    I got immediate addicted to survival mode.
  68. Joshsreviews
    Dec 1, 2012
    8
    It's obvious that this is a money grab. Same engine, same recycled buildings. Nothing new. Why don't they change it? Because it works so well. For Activision, it is all about the money. It's breaks sales records so they don't change what isn't broken. Now to the game. The campaign is well done, it contains a lot of action and cinematic scenes, but a 4 hour campaign is by no means worthIt's obvious that this is a money grab. Same engine, same recycled buildings. Nothing new. Why don't they change it? Because it works so well. For Activision, it is all about the money. It's breaks sales records so they don't change what isn't broken. Now to the game. The campaign is well done, it contains a lot of action and cinematic scenes, but a 4 hour campaign is by no means worth £50. Survival is a new addition and is a great one infact. Playing on multiplayers map you have to survive as many waves as you can from the AI enemy's. Multiplayer is the same old. Same ranking system, same style maps and some same weapons. Yet it delivers to the public and is the most played multiplayer game on Xbox. Overall it's basically MW2 and is nothing spectacular. Gameplay - 8
    Sound - 7
    Graphics - 9    … Expand
  69. MrMan123
    Nov 30, 2012
    9
    It's kinda like Maple Story, but with guns.
    The graphic is cool and I HELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLOHELLO HELLO HELLO
  70. plumides
    Nov 28, 2012
    8
    Games are defined by many things, and innovation is one of them. MW3 is a good game, but barely offers anything new to the eight year old CoD series. That said, it's no surprise. Changes from title to title have always been minor with Call of Duty. The series has shown a steady progression from year to year and a consistency that players have, for the most part, enjoyed. Anyone rating MW3Games are defined by many things, and innovation is one of them. MW3 is a good game, but barely offers anything new to the eight year old CoD series. That said, it's no surprise. Changes from title to title have always been minor with Call of Duty. The series has shown a steady progression from year to year and a consistency that players have, for the most part, enjoyed. Anyone rating MW3 below positive is not being fair to the franchise. The game is still a good game, and should be treated as such.… Expand
  71. LordManhammer
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    I waited until Black Ops 2 came out to review this game. The amount of 0 negative reviews shows the intellect of most of the people who rated the game. I understand low ratings for a flawed product and I understand a lot of people feel this product is flawed. But giving this game a 0 is absolutely ridiculous. Be subjective and honest. The reviews that state "This game is crap" and "WorstI waited until Black Ops 2 came out to review this game. The amount of 0 negative reviews shows the intellect of most of the people who rated the game. I understand low ratings for a flawed product and I understand a lot of people feel this product is flawed. But giving this game a 0 is absolutely ridiculous. Be subjective and honest. The reviews that state "This game is crap" and "Worst game ever" do not help describe the problems. I for one love the game. It has high replay value to me. I have played the campaign three times. I still play the Special Ops and Multiplayer every day. I'm not going to get into specifics because it has been done to death by now. Great game! I will buy the next.… Expand
  72. SolidCell
    Nov 13, 2012
    8
    I can't believe some people got scoring this game too low, at least if they choose a 5 or 6 would be more believable, while this entry was not the best in the series (I liked more MW2) this game has his share on success on the franchise, the campaing is good but not great, it's filled with exposions and I felt like the developers huried me to finish the campaing faster than previous gamesI can't believe some people got scoring this game too low, at least if they choose a 5 or 6 would be more believable, while this entry was not the best in the series (I liked more MW2) this game has his share on success on the franchise, the campaing is good but not great, it's filled with exposions and I felt like the developers huried me to finish the campaing faster than previous games but is has it's moments, while some people complaint about the Engine I liked the graphics I'm fine with the Engine but thing they could go beyond, hearing people say "I'ts the same" makes me feel sad about them, what you expected?? is this a shooter?? you wanted a RPG or a puzzle game?? do you want the characters to start playing soccer or built houses??? come on people!! is you complaint about this go and play something else, for the ones that like shooting games and like COD style this is the game you want to play if you can name a better game that can compete with COD is just Battlefield or Crysis, MOH is dead, so I actually think EA paid you so you write crap about COD games, sold out players...… Expand
  73. demonmind
    Nov 6, 2012
    8
    OK so much to my surprise this installment in the call of duty franchise isn't much different like I am playing an expansion rather then a sequel but don't get me wrong its not a complaint I loved the single player campaign. Which is why I buy these games but multilayer is fun to. So all in all this is a welcome addition in the cod inventory.
  74. codenameghost
    Nov 5, 2012
    10
    First of all I am appalled at all the haters who have never even touched the game giving it a zero. I have to give this game a ten just to attempt to even the user score out. On the plus side, this game does deserve a high rating. The single player is one that continues to surprise and engage to such a level that it is even replayable. Spec Ops with the addition of Survival Mode was prettyFirst of all I am appalled at all the haters who have never even touched the game giving it a zero. I have to give this game a ten just to attempt to even the user score out. On the plus side, this game does deserve a high rating. The single player is one that continues to surprise and engage to such a level that it is even replayable. Spec Ops with the addition of Survival Mode was pretty addicting, albeit why the lack of missions? But of course the multiplayer is what Call of Duty's about. Yes it is dated, yes it is practically the same but it hasn't lost any steam. I actually found the Strike Packages interesting, as I prefer going solo with Specialist which no other game really offers. On the negative side, I wish Infinity Ward and whoever else had updated the graphics. I did feel like I was playing Modern Warfare 2 sometimes. But overall it was an enjoyable experience. Haters should really consider not being douchebags maybe?… Expand
  75. MDins
    Oct 27, 2012
    8
    Even though it doesn't offer very much in terms of innovation it is still a great game. The multiplayer will keep you engrossed for hours and the single player is the best since MW1. The campaign ties the story off really well and it features some really cool, new missions (Return to Sender, Eye of the Storm, Dust to Dust) and with new Special Ops missions and the new Survival Mode,Even though it doesn't offer very much in terms of innovation it is still a great game. The multiplayer will keep you engrossed for hours and the single player is the best since MW1. The campaign ties the story off really well and it features some really cool, new missions (Return to Sender, Eye of the Storm, Dust to Dust) and with new Special Ops missions and the new Survival Mode, offline play is still really fun and entertaining. Overall the game could have performed better but in the end, is just what you would expect from such a critically acclaimed series. It is a worthy title in the Call of Duty series and a worthy sequel. I'm giving it 8/10.… Expand
  76. ivansmile
    Oct 1, 2012
    10
    good game, irregular conexion and killstreaks too much... 10 to compensate bad score
    great sequel but no innovation and seem an expansive to mw2. but the game isn't for 3,2 user score
  77. ModdedControler
    Sep 28, 2012
    9
    I'm not one of the petty people who gave a "0" to this game because of the death of a beloved character or a slight lack of innovation. I judge games based on how good they are and not giving a poor rating because of bias opinions.

    Story: Modern Warfare 3 has a jumbled story but it gets better towards the end. You play as different soldiers who go on a large romp around the world to    I'm not one of the petty people who gave a "0" to this game because of the death of a beloved character or a slight lack of innovation. I judge games based on how good they are and not giving a poor rating because of bias opinions.

    Story: Modern Warfare 3 has a jumbled story but it gets better towards the end. You play as different soldiers who go on a large romp around the world to stop Vladmir Makarov. I won't give away anything else.

    Graphics: They are a step up from previous games but it still feels out of place when you see an American soldier T-bagging a camper in multiplayer.

    Gameplay: My favorite part of the Modern Warfare series returns. Qwikscoping still feels good and the pleasure of using an ACR to make people rage returns.

    Multiplayer Online: My other favorite part of the series. It is very fun but tends to make you rage really hard when you get sniped when you need that one last kill for an AGM...
    *True Story*

    Summary: A great overall game despite the lack of innovation. Infinity ward pulls a fair sequel to Modern Warfare 2 out of the box very nicely in my opinion.
    9/10    … Expand
  78. SteamOwner
    Sep 23, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's almost the same exact game as Modern Warfare 2. Most gamers could tell as soon as they hit START. But since MW2 was amazing, Modern Warfare 3 is too but with a minus point for no originality… Expand
  79. MrArmageddon17
    Sep 7, 2012
    8
    This is a solid shooter. Did it change what a shooter could be? No, but did any game this year? No again. As far as it goes it is very much the same old formula. A few new things added in as well as a large amount of maps released after was nice. Fast adn frantic it is the CoD that we love. The addition of the point streaks was a nice touch although some of it was easily exploitable. NotThis is a solid shooter. Did it change what a shooter could be? No, but did any game this year? No again. As far as it goes it is very much the same old formula. A few new things added in as well as a large amount of maps released after was nice. Fast adn frantic it is the CoD that we love. The addition of the point streaks was a nice touch although some of it was easily exploitable. Not losing the streak after dying in the support class lead to many games of domination with EMPs up for 3 to 4 minutes at a time. They should have the objective scores on the score board not just kills and deaths. In some games modes they really mean nothing and therefore are a pointless stat to have. The hate on for this game is basically because it has become popular and when things become popular people have to hate on them. If you enjoyed the other CoD MW games you'll enjoy this one. Nothing ground breaking but still lots of fun.… Expand
  80. heatbr
    Aug 6, 2012
    8
    Well, I saw all low rating that users wrote, but my rate is high because I never played CoD MW serie. I really dig it.

    If they do the same game that other MW I really don't know. But I liked the gameplay, the story and other features. The multiplayer game have glitches other FPS give us a best experience. But for a quick and fun shoot play, it gonna well.
  81. lobos9803
    Jul 28, 2012
    10
    I remember playing mw2 and I really thought that it could use a little more, and then with mw3 it just delivered and executed. the new multiplayer modes and survival are a very good addition and overall it just met and maybe surpassed my expectation
  82. HitmanStryker
    Jul 23, 2012
    9
    I am not a multiplayer gamer so I am strictly speaking about the solo game-play of CODMW3. The campaign is frenetic and frantic with a story with more twist and turns than a loop coaster. I started playing this series early and my only complaint is that the campaigns are short and I wish they were longer. T%he graphics are top notched and the game-play mechanics are tight and responsive.I am not a multiplayer gamer so I am strictly speaking about the solo game-play of CODMW3. The campaign is frenetic and frantic with a story with more twist and turns than a loop coaster. I started playing this series early and my only complaint is that the campaigns are short and I wish they were longer. T%he graphics are top notched and the game-play mechanics are tight and responsive. Great game.… Expand
  83. reddevil9312
    Jul 23, 2012
    8
    In a way, Modern Warfare 3 is not like the last few entries in the series. This one is not as "love it or hate it" as Black Ops, or MW2 (respectively, in my case). That said, it never quite matches the thrill of the original Modern Warfare. While the story, and especially the ending, is better than MW2, it doesn't offer any real closure, except for two certain events I'm sure people who'veIn a way, Modern Warfare 3 is not like the last few entries in the series. This one is not as "love it or hate it" as Black Ops, or MW2 (respectively, in my case). That said, it never quite matches the thrill of the original Modern Warfare. While the story, and especially the ending, is better than MW2, it doesn't offer any real closure, except for two certain events I'm sure people who've beaten the game know. The Spec Ops missions are interesting as ever, especially the new survival mode, and is fun to play with friends. The competitive multiplayer is where the game fails tremendously to impress me. Not only does the game offer almost no new innovation, but every problem from MW2 is back, and many of those problems are now amplified. If you want to play MW3 for the story, you'll be impressed, but not enthralled. If you want to play it for the multiplayer, more power to ya.
    Story: 8
    Graphics: 9
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay 8
    Multiplayer: 5    … Expand
  84. Ghost5032
    Jul 17, 2012
    10
    A very good game. It has a good campaign and a nice multiplayer. It's not much different than Modern Warfare 2 and is a bit disappointing but it's still a great game for CoD fans.
  85. Booswishous
    Jul 16, 2012
    9
    A great game but not the best call of duty MW3 at its core is a solid game that offers tons of content The only problems with it would be that it doesn't really deviate from the formula we've grown used to. If you enjoyed any of the other modern warfare or just love shooters in general this is a must have!
  86. hillg
    Jul 16, 2012
    8
    i have no clue why the user score average is 3.2......everyone might not LOVE this game but it really isnt that bad.....did people really expect it to be drastically different...its still a solid title.
  87. YHWH
    Jul 7, 2012
    10
    I made over $10000 thanks to this game.
  88. keli911
    Jun 20, 2012
    8
    Story is weak but the game really makes up for it in fun, we have the all new survival mode which is basically horde mode and i would like to thank gears of war for opening up peoples mind about wave survival. Survival mode is fun but would have been even more awesome if 4 people could play at the same time. The spec ops mission are loads of fun with a friend on veteran. Now lets talkStory is weak but the game really makes up for it in fun, we have the all new survival mode which is basically horde mode and i would like to thank gears of war for opening up peoples mind about wave survival. Survival mode is fun but would have been even more awesome if 4 people could play at the same time. The spec ops mission are loads of fun with a friend on veteran. Now lets talk about the multiplayer the true reason for why you bought this game, if you bought this game for the story then sorry but you're a **** idiot. The multiplayer started out really rough for me personally. I got this game on the launch date and expected to be one of the better players, that was not the case. It's funny how people will say that this is a copy paste game but when I, a veteran of the call of duty series started playing online i was overwhelmed by the architecture of the new maps and felt really vulnerable when killstreaks started raining fire down on me and my team-mates. This was before anybody was using blind eye and shooting down the buggers (now alot of people are battleing for the right to take them down). Anyway i started playing barebones to get familiar with the game and cursed the developers for having such overpowered stuff in the support class like the stealth bomber and emp. After a while though i got bored by barebones and decided to give other playlists a change, i was pleasantly surprised when i saw that my team-mates were actually playing the game instead of corner camping and generally acting a fool. So the multiplayer while not that appealing at first hooked me like all of the previous COD games had managed to do. I still dont like some of the multiplayer decisions they made like the strangely unbalanced and cheap supporting class which sounded like a great idea on paper and the incredibly long time that they have needed to get the true elite system in place like the clan challenges that were still not implemented 5 months after release(disgraceful) and here's a thing that really bothered me, when black ops came out the servers were overloaded they said that they had not exptected such activity, now i found this quite strange seeing how the last game in the series was modern warfare 2 and that game sold like hot cakes but i forgave and thought to myself maybe they thought that because it was a new ip in the COD canon but told myself that they would not be moronic enough to make the same excact mistake twice, enter sledgehammer and they pulled the excact same blunder on release, they appoligized and again said that they did not expect so many players and thats when i got a little angry. I know as well as them what license they are working on, black ops broke world records in sale and im not just tallking about in the video game industry im talking about the entertainment industry (movies, music and video games). They did alot of things that pissed me off but for most of the mistakes they did they made up for them and tried to get feedback from the MW3 community on how to better the game. MW3 is sledgehammer games first game and was made in co-operation with the remaining staff of Infinity Ward so please dont call it an Infinity Ward game because it isn't. That beeing said i actually like alot of decisions they made with this one. Specialist killstreaks were a nice addition, weapon levels was a good idea and proficiency also good, i actually dont mind the moab since it rarely happens in a match im playing in, having shotguns as primary weapons again was good the perks were really hit and miss and once again sleight of hand becomes one of the more overpowered perks in the game franchise.

    They did not seem active enough in letting fans know when certain features were coming on the elite but this is one of the problems of having to release a new call of duty game every year and thats what fans are pissed about i guess, they dont want games to be released buggy or incomplete and then patched later and i feel like that is a problem that really needs to be adressed within activision, i dont think smart fans mind the wait at all.    … Expand
  89. TheThriller95
    May 27, 2012
    10
    Campaign - About 5 hours long, but very exciting in every measure. There were some shocking moments in this campaign and it may be the best in the Modern Warfare series. The game takes place right after Modern Warfare 2 and it's a great conclusion to the trilogy. It's World War 3 and the job is to take out Makarov. 100/100(A+)

    Graphics - Not one of the best first person shooter graphics I    Campaign - About 5 hours long, but very exciting in every measure. There were some shocking moments in this campaign and it may be the best in the Modern Warfare series. The game takes place right after Modern Warfare 2 and it's a great conclusion to the trilogy. It's World War 3 and the job is to take out Makarov. 100/100(A+)

    Graphics - Not one of the best first person shooter graphics I have seen, but it's still good to look at. The environments and character detail is good and I don't see a reason for a new graphics engine as of yet. It has the best graphics in the Call of Duty series. The graphics still could have been better and I don't see much difference compared to MW2's graphics. I felt that the developers came off kind of lazy. 90/100(A-)

    Gameplay - AI is smart and dumb at times which is alright for catastrophe like World War 3, but playing on Hardened or Veteran difficulty is no joke. The game runs smoothly at 60 frames per second and it couldn't be any smoother. You have 4 modes to play within the game. There's Survival Mode which is in the Special Ops mode, Special Ops missions, Campaign and Multiplayer. The games has enough content to keep you going. 100/100(A+)

    Multiplayer - The best multiplayer experience ever. It's good if your a team-oriented player or even a loner. It's for everyone because there's 3 different strike packages and one might be best for you. The perks are better, killstreaks are better and the gun selection is better. There's even theater mode to capture you match and you can upload 30 second clips to Facebook. I don't see why YouTube wasn't an option. I just wish there weren't so many modders and glitchers. I definitely wish there weren't so much campers. 90/100(A-)

    Playing Time/Content: There's probably not a week that will go by when I won't play this game. Even if I have a really bad match with a very horrible score, I would still play again until I'm done prestiging. You have 4 modes to play within the game. There's Survival Mode which is in the Special Ops mode, Special Ops missions, Campaign and Multiplayer. The games has enough content to keep you going. 100/100(A+)

    Overall Score: 96/100(A+)

    To the people who think this is Modern Warfare 2.5 or the same thing over again, it's not. I bet the people complaining about it will still play it or be interested in it. It's part of a series, it's not suppose to change much.

    + Spec Ops Survival
    + A better balanced multiplayer
    + Works with Call of Duty Elite
    - Little to no graphical improvements    … Expand
  90. iQuakz
    May 24, 2012
    8
    I don't know why this game got such a low user review? To be honest, not much is different from MW2 apart from new guns and killstreaks, but it's still a great game. Multiplayer is real fun and special ops is real fun with mates, especially the new survival mode. I real big on multiplayer in games and not so much single player, but COD campaigns are always fun, with all the action packedI don't know why this game got such a low user review? To be honest, not much is different from MW2 apart from new guns and killstreaks, but it's still a great game. Multiplayer is real fun and special ops is real fun with mates, especially the new survival mode. I real big on multiplayer in games and not so much single player, but COD campaigns are always fun, with all the action packed set-pieces. Defiantly worth picking up if you love online competitive multiplayer.… Expand
  91. EastonReviews
    May 18, 2012
    8
    New review: If you dislike this game TRULY-- I feel bad for you. I understand why, I enjoy this game and I noted my reasons why. But if you want your money back - well, you know what to do. But, for those trolling (90%) you guys are d*cks. Let me tell you how I know, when the Black ops II trailer was released, there were haters with a simple excuse. "1t l00kz stewpid" Are you kidding me?New review: If you dislike this game TRULY-- I feel bad for you. I understand why, I enjoy this game and I noted my reasons why. But if you want your money back - well, you know what to do. But, for those trolling (90%) you guys are d*cks. Let me tell you how I know, when the Black ops II trailer was released, there were haters with a simple excuse. "1t l00kz stewpid" Are you kidding me? Call of Duty is hated for no reason, simply because it is popular. Do your resarch Treyarch is trying very hard in every mode to please you guys, and you continue to 'hate' it. (You secretly like it) so grow the balls to give the franchise some love (at least for Black Ops II) and quit the hate. They are doing something different - If I read reviews when it comes out saying 'i h8 teh future' or 'day did n0t chang der engin' I am going to flip.… Expand
  92. pkfighter343
    May 18, 2012
    10
    So for all of you saying "Oh, mw3 is just a rehash of previous game x"
    It hasn't hurt pokemon, and they do this MUCH, MUCH more than anyone. What makes it bad if it's fun and new things ARE added (contrary to popular belief, there are new things). You'd also have to play the game more than an hour on multiplayer to even notice it feels different. What makes battlefield 3 better then this?    So for all of you saying "Oh, mw3 is just a rehash of previous game x"
    It hasn't hurt pokemon, and they do this MUCH, MUCH more than anyone. What makes it bad if it's fun and new things ARE added (contrary to popular belief, there are new things). You'd also have to play the game more than an hour on multiplayer to even notice it feels different. What makes battlefield 3 better then this? If you say realism, I might actually hurt you. Nobody, EVER has told me what realism does to make a game fun. Is actual war fun? I didn't think so.    … Expand
  93. marcusJohnson
    May 15, 2012
    10
    - Story was okay, but who plays MW for the story lulz
    - MP is fun, fun, fun I never had any hacked lobbies or lag while playing
    - Graphics are typical low res Xbox tier
    - Better than BF3
  94. omnominous
    May 13, 2012
    10
    Modern warfare 3 is a great installment to the franchise adding more additions to the franchise then before. Special ops is my favorite its like playing as a master chief in the middle of a battlefield 3 match. Campaign is a bit of a sigh. Multiplayers fun like black ops i like throwing knives better then tomahawks.7.5/10 rounded up to 8.
  95. AggressiveTurni
    May 13, 2012
    8
    I'm giving it an 8, because the game has a pretty decent campaign storyline (has to be played on veteran though or it's too easy) The Spec Ops is also pretty good laugh and is challenging at times. As for the multiplayer, 90% of the reviews here seem to be based solely on it, I refuse to play it anymore as it can't compare with TimeSplitters and Goldeneye (Who gives a f**k if the graphicsI'm giving it an 8, because the game has a pretty decent campaign storyline (has to be played on veteran though or it's too easy) The Spec Ops is also pretty good laugh and is challenging at times. As for the multiplayer, 90% of the reviews here seem to be based solely on it, I refuse to play it anymore as it can't compare with TimeSplitters and Goldeneye (Who gives a f**k if the graphics are better?) Anyway, I'm giving it an 8, but I probably won't buy anymore COD games as the MW storyline is over.....… Expand
  96. racinglightning
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    This game definetaly deserved more praise then it got, just because it didn't redefine the generation, didn't make it a zero. Solid gameplay mechanics, and a incredible campaign will keep you pushing to the end. The multiplayer is nothing really new, but it has great hit detection, and fast paced maps with new ones coming out all the time. Only a moron would rate this game a zero. Don'tThis game definetaly deserved more praise then it got, just because it didn't redefine the generation, didn't make it a zero. Solid gameplay mechanics, and a incredible campaign will keep you pushing to the end. The multiplayer is nothing really new, but it has great hit detection, and fast paced maps with new ones coming out all the time. Only a moron would rate this game a zero. Don't be a moron.… Expand
  97. diehard-gamer
    Apr 24, 2012
    10
    MW1 was the game I bought an Xbox360 to play.MW2 and 3 were pretty much the same game with different maps. I don't play online much as all the geeks online don't do much other than swear at each other, so the single player game is quite important to me. Its not bad. Its too short and a bit too 'supersoldier' - but aren't all the shootemups these days? Basically, if you liked MW1 and 2MW1 was the game I bought an Xbox360 to play.MW2 and 3 were pretty much the same game with different maps. I don't play online much as all the geeks online don't do much other than swear at each other, so the single player game is quite important to me. Its not bad. Its too short and a bit too 'supersoldier' - but aren't all the shootemups these days? Basically, if you liked MW1 and 2 you'll like this. So to end with a question for the developers. We have single player story mode, we have online multiplayer mode - why never any modes with battlemaps, two sides, a single player and loads of bots?… Expand
  98. dzy
    Apr 24, 2012
    8
    This is the first Call of Duty game that I've really played since Modern Warfare 1 so I can't really comment on what it seems to be the repetitiveness of this series.. The single player campaign is solid, lots of action for me. Multiplayer... at times can be frustrating. Kinda dislike some of the guns ability to kill quickly or instantly, but oh well just got to deal with it . The onlineThis is the first Call of Duty game that I've really played since Modern Warfare 1 so I can't really comment on what it seems to be the repetitiveness of this series.. The single player campaign is solid, lots of action for me. Multiplayer... at times can be frustrating. Kinda dislike some of the guns ability to kill quickly or instantly, but oh well just got to deal with it . The online can be funny as well. I'm talking about the people who run around with the riot shield and picking the right moment to light you up. Don't know why, but I find it funny and I'm the one who always die to those people. To me, it's a good game to play when I'm taking a break from school work and just need a bit of online gaming action.… Expand
  99. JwGaming
    Apr 20, 2012
    8
    While i dont think the game deserves all of its negative feedback in fact i think its a pretty good game, the problem i have with the game that it lacks innovation, it feels that the creators were lazy enough to improve their graphics engine and add new stuff to the single-player and the mp, still i had fun with the game and i did spend over 80 hours on the mp only the new spec ops mode isWhile i dont think the game deserves all of its negative feedback in fact i think its a pretty good game, the problem i have with the game that it lacks innovation, it feels that the creators were lazy enough to improve their graphics engine and add new stuff to the single-player and the mp, still i had fun with the game and i did spend over 80 hours on the mp only the new spec ops mode is really fun and the story concluded very well, i still think than MW2 was a big improvement over COD4 rather than MW3 being improved over MW2 its pretty much the same with minor new stuff but if you are a fan then you will like it.… Expand
  100. kashmanthillet
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    The Call of Duty franchise is a worldwide phenomenon, it's games inspired us for generation. I was a 13-teen when i first played Call of Duty. Over all favorites is the Modern Warfare series, to see the different point of view in the series from their creators were a blast. Despite the graphics in MW3, it's story from the campaign is great, spec ops is much fun with Survival mode( butThe Call of Duty franchise is a worldwide phenomenon, it's games inspired us for generation. I was a 13-teen when i first played Call of Duty. Over all favorites is the Modern Warfare series, to see the different point of view in the series from their creators were a blast. Despite the graphics in MW3, it's story from the campaign is great, spec ops is much fun with Survival mode( but more players beside two.), and of course
    the multiplayer was much better in MW3, plus lots of fun with the elite( helps you play better as a player in multiplayer.). the game sold over million copies on sales of last year. In my opinion MW3 is one of the best shooters and top 100 favorite games of all time to me.    … Expand
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Gamer Limit
    Jan 11, 2012
    85
    Ultimately, Modern Warfare 3 feels similar to it's brethren, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great game. The single player element is still exciting, and multiplayer has more options than ever – if you're a fan of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3 is a no brainer.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »