Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,253 out of 8685
  2. Mixed: 954 out of 8685
  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. herget
    Feb 28, 2012
    8
    I just started playing this game after i heard it was the worst thing ever, and i must say that i like it. as the old saying goes, "if it aint broke dont fix it", the creators followed that to heart. of course its the same as all the other games, if they changed it, nobody would buy it. even though everybody claims to hate it and gives it a 0/10 they still play it. if any game sells 6I just started playing this game after i heard it was the worst thing ever, and i must say that i like it. as the old saying goes, "if it aint broke dont fix it", the creators followed that to heart. of course its the same as all the other games, if they changed it, nobody would buy it. even though everybody claims to hate it and gives it a 0/10 they still play it. if any game sells 6 million copies in 1 day, its a success, despite any rating. no game deserves a 0/10. a 0 means that it is physically unplayable. anyway, the campaign was filled with plenty of action, and hollywood style explosions and cutscenes. multiplayer is still fun to play, a few different guns and perks, a couple new kill streaks. i like it. its not my favorite call of duty but i definetly like it. if you liked modern warfare 2 you should like this game. 8/10… Expand
  2. TheGreekGamer
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    The game is mind numbing and repetitive. Easy to do well in if you try a little. the gun balancing is **** levelling up weapons in a pain in the ass. People still camp. New addition of specialist is great. Gun balancing is **** The maps all melt into each other. The DLC is pointless and has exactly the same repetitive feel as the normal maps. Cod elite is a $50 version of the Combat recordThe game is mind numbing and repetitive. Easy to do well in if you try a little. the gun balancing is **** levelling up weapons in a pain in the ass. People still camp. New addition of specialist is great. Gun balancing is **** The maps all melt into each other. The DLC is pointless and has exactly the same repetitive feel as the normal maps. Cod elite is a $50 version of the Combat record from black ops. Lag compensation is a killer. Sniping is back and takes even less skill. The weapon balancing is **** Survival is pretty good. Single player cleaned up the confusion of MW2's single player. Prestiging is even worse now that you have the option to choose to get custom class and dont get one automaticly. It has hte same feel as MW2, seeing as they used the same engine. its baisicly a waste of getting **** on if your trying to rush.… Expand
  3. TheReview
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I full enjoyed this addition off the modern warfare series but I thought it could have done with a longer story but with that said it was the best shooter story I have played because off all the action. But the best part off this game is that spec ops has been brought back and added multiplier survival which I have played for countless of hours which is always a goo thing.… Expand
  4. Killywilly49
    Mar 8, 2012
    10
    Please Judge this game on the game it's self not that it's pretty much mw2. I had fun playing this game and it's pretty good but i don't the people giving it 0/10 because it's a lot like mw2. i don't think the game is perfect, the community sure isn't but it's not 0/10
  5. Badderz93
    Mar 11, 2012
    10
    It would be unfair for me to give this game a rating under 5, because once again Call of Duty has been one of the biggest sellers of the year due to it's loyal fans, Infinitys continual use of their engine which dates back to Call of Duty 4 has proven successful but with its recycled use it's showing signs of repetitiveness, Beginners to the game will soon be farmiliar with the controlsIt would be unfair for me to give this game a rating under 5, because once again Call of Duty has been one of the biggest sellers of the year due to it's loyal fans, Infinitys continual use of their engine which dates back to Call of Duty 4 has proven successful but with its recycled use it's showing signs of repetitiveness, Beginners to the game will soon be farmiliar with the controls etc as will experienced, but for the long term fans of the series this game just doesnt shout out anything exciting, if anything, it feels like I've just bought the same game twice and many others feel the same way, I think they're trying too hard to 'push boundries further' when they dont need to, we already like the game for what it is, there's too much dlc for 800 credits and then a year later a new game comes out, which feels like a big dlc! (because it's recycled with a few tweaks!) For me, this has been the most disappointing of the series, and I couldn't wait to take the game back, Hopefully The developers will listen to the community and bring us a new package! To sum up the thoughts of many others: We want something new, and wont break the xbox bank for 4 maps every few months...… Expand
  6. maverick0023
    Mar 20, 2012
    9
    i have fun playing this game. that is the most honest and best thing i can say. i think some people just gonna hate because they can on the game. i guess you like it or you do not
  7. yadayada
    Mar 13, 2012
    10
    Rise of Kony changes the entire genre of first person shooting. When you saved those poor kids from him half way through the game, it felt so real. When he destroys the school in uganda, you just want to cry. i'm not at the end yet, but this action drama filled game changes the way you see things. i heard the sequel, COD MW5 The Fall Of Kony was coming out in november, i already, alongRise of Kony changes the entire genre of first person shooting. When you saved those poor kids from him half way through the game, it felt so real. When he destroys the school in uganda, you just want to cry. i'm not at the end yet, but this action drama filled game changes the way you see things. i heard the sequel, COD MW5 The Fall Of Kony was coming out in november, i already, along with the rest of the gamer community, pre-ordered it. Support the Kony 2012 movement by buying this great game.… Expand
  8. TECHMARINE123
    Mar 18, 2012
    9
    You know what they say if it aint broke don't fix it. this game is fun and very addictive and although the shotguns were Up at the start they have buffed the LMGS and shotguns. the game is quite balanced and lots of fun. dont listen to the haters get this game it is great
  9. mwagner77
    Mar 23, 2012
    8
    Tough game to rate. Many of the complaints are completely valid. It's not especially innovative, to put it mildly. I can't deny, however, the many, many hours I have spent playing it. The multiplayer is as addictive as ever, giving this game an extraordinary shelf life.
  10. Darkeffect777
    Mar 27, 2012
    10
    Call of Duty series best shooter our day. I play in COD 11 years ( I buy first Call of Duty. when me 6 years old). On 2010 Black Ops revolution in shooter. MW3 not revolution, but this is epic final. Every mission great, nice heroes, good story, super music + very epic cat skins and very nice multiplayer. BF fun suck.
    Gamers not love cod? Phahaha 26 millions gamer buy this game and this    Call of Duty series best shooter our day. I play in COD 11 years ( I buy first Call of Duty. when me 6 years old). On 2010 Black Ops revolution in shooter. MW3 not revolution, but this is epic final. Every mission great, nice heroes, good story, super music + very epic cat skins and very nice multiplayer. BF fun suck.
    Gamers not love cod? Phahaha 26 millions gamer buy this game and this game kill record for Avatar. This game love gamers. I buy this game and thanks Activision and IW. This is epic.    … Expand
  11. DavodWorld
    Mar 30, 2012
    8
    Let us start, people say that MW3 is a copy of the previous games. I think the game can innovate more, but it is good enough to deserve more than a 3,2 of average in the user score. I think the game deserves at least an 8 because it has got a very good campaign and an infinite multiplayer, together with other things like survival or the misions. We have got to be objectives when we reviewLet us start, people say that MW3 is a copy of the previous games. I think the game can innovate more, but it is good enough to deserve more than a 3,2 of average in the user score. I think the game deserves at least an 8 because it has got a very good campaign and an infinite multiplayer, together with other things like survival or the misions. We have got to be objectives when we review a game, we have got to value the game, not the game on the saga. But in spite of what I have said I give the game an eight because the game doesn´t innovate as much as it should.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. YHWH
    Jul 7, 2012
    10
    I made over $10000 thanks to this game.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. SbSnake
    Jan 18, 2012
    10
    Just finished the game. I was hoping more, it really sucked.
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  30. Ryckag
    Jan 30, 2012
    9
    Well I am not a hardcore gamer.I haven't played previous COD releases,but I find this game really great. Its one hell of incredible shooter. If you are like me and dont consider your self some kind of a game guru and just want to have some great time,I really recommend it. I get an impression that people hate this game simply because it has a big following and critics like it. That said,IWell I am not a hardcore gamer.I haven't played previous COD releases,but I find this game really great. Its one hell of incredible shooter. If you are like me and dont consider your self some kind of a game guru and just want to have some great time,I really recommend it. I get an impression that people hate this game simply because it has a big following and critics like it. That said,I guess the ones who played this series before dont feel that it made any progress. Any way I find it an incredible game.… Expand
  31. 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
  32. TheGreatOne85
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I guess it's cool to hate on the most popular games this days. Being a cod fan since cod1, this isn't the best in modern warfare series. While it is a definitive step up from black ops in my opinion. First the campaign which is spectacular blockbuster rollers coaster ride tying up most of the loose ends with a very satisfying ending. Then spec ops, a much more improved version then mw2.I guess it's cool to hate on the most popular games this days. Being a cod fan since cod1, this isn't the best in modern warfare series. While it is a definitive step up from black ops in my opinion. First the campaign which is spectacular blockbuster rollers coaster ride tying up most of the loose ends with a very satisfying ending. Then spec ops, a much more improved version then mw2. Finally, multiplayer which is the most demanding aspect of this game & all I have to say is this is finest cod multiplayer out there. It will keep us hooked for years from now, just like how people still play cod4. I was bit skeptical during the infinity ward/activition issue & thought this game won't come out as strong but I was wrong. I love this game because it's entertaining & I don't need a high end pc to enjoy its true potential. No disrespect to battlefield fans but unlike that game, modern warfare 3 has the complete package without having a brand new engine for scale & destructions. This game with a 4 year old engine, still runs silky smooth with 60fps & looks way better than battlefield 3 on consoles. While the new infinity ward & sledgehammer games played it safe by not innovating the series like cod4 did, hopefully the next one will. Keep it up guys!… Expand
  33. 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
  34. mayhemmike
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best call of duty so far. If it aint broke dont fix it. why would you want to change one of the best selling games of all time. Being a huge nazi zombies fan i fell in love with survival mode. between the new campaign, survival mode, new spec ops missions and reworked mp. this game was absolutly worth it and IW deserves a good score. all the haters need to stfu and gtfo, take it just as aBest call of duty so far. If it aint broke dont fix it. why would you want to change one of the best selling games of all time. Being a huge nazi zombies fan i fell in love with survival mode. between the new campaign, survival mode, new spec ops missions and reworked mp. this game was absolutly worth it and IW deserves a good score. all the haters need to stfu and gtfo, take it just as a good game. stop comparing it to dumb games like bf3 where more than half your mp time is spent running to the other side of the map.… Expand
  35. Noots88
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The current scores on here are pathetic. You may not like the game but very few games deserve these kind of scores. Just because its popular and similar to the last installment doesn't warrant these scores. A good series is a good series and many very well reviewed games on here are equally as similar as cod is. It's childish, besides in its own right its a great game, deserves 9/10 butThe current scores on here are pathetic. You may not like the game but very few games deserve these kind of scores. Just because its popular and similar to the last installment doesn't warrant these scores. A good series is a good series and many very well reviewed games on here are equally as similar as cod is. It's childish, besides in its own right its a great game, deserves 9/10 but for obvious reasons to make up for the score I'm giving 10/10.… Expand
  36. XxKAMAxX
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Single player campian is awesome, the survival mode is awesome, and he muti-player is awesome. MW3 is the best CoD to date. Well done Infanty Ward and Sledgehammer.
  37. rpod77
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I think the game is great. I did not have big expectation so I think it more than met them. Itâ
  38. djflip4412
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I was really looking forward to this game. I picked it up at a midnight launch, started playing mulitplayer, and realized that it is nearly identical to previous releases. I am all for "don't fix it if it ain't broke", but this game made no improvements in its graphics and is a true copy-and-paste game, stealing $60 from customers for material that could have been a $20 game add-on. TheyI was really looking forward to this game. I picked it up at a midnight launch, started playing mulitplayer, and realized that it is nearly identical to previous releases. I am all for "don't fix it if it ain't broke", but this game made no improvements in its graphics and is a true copy-and-paste game, stealing $60 from customers for material that could have been a $20 game add-on. They also did not include Score-Per-Minute rankings, which was the best way to tell who is good, not who plays the most hours/days. Fail on this one… Expand
  39. mikeg
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    If it isn't broken don't try and fix it and that's exactly what MW3 has done. Yes it is pretty much the same as MW2 but it is the continuation to the single player campaign and new multiplayer features. The leveling up with gun proficiencies is great. For all the people who are complaining about the game you should have never bought it. This game has been covered extensively prior toIf it isn't broken don't try and fix it and that's exactly what MW3 has done. Yes it is pretty much the same as MW2 but it is the continuation to the single player campaign and new multiplayer features. The leveling up with gun proficiencies is great. For all the people who are complaining about the game you should have never bought it. This game has been covered extensively prior to release you knew what you were getting ahead of time. All in all this game is great with new spec ops and multiplayer features the areas that are played the most do feel very fresh.… Expand
  40. Edvaldo
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    O jogo está muito bom, é ação pura do começo ao fim e o multiplayer inovou com o sistema de progressão nas armas. Ainda não joguei toda a campanha, mas pelo que pude experimentar é excelente. Muito bom.
  41. 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
  42. wallybinbaz
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Let's be serious. This game is good... innovative? Maybe not. Does it blow previous CODs out of the water? Not really. The gameplay is generally good, hit detection (apart from quickscoping) is good. There haven't been a ton of glitches (apart from in clan tags) like the ones that plagued MW2. The multiplayer maps are diverse and aren't full of sniper points like MW. Giving hisLet's be serious. This game is good... innovative? Maybe not. Does it blow previous CODs out of the water? Not really. The gameplay is generally good, hit detection (apart from quickscoping) is good. There haven't been a ton of glitches (apart from in clan tags) like the ones that plagued MW2. The multiplayer maps are diverse and aren't full of sniper points like MW. Giving his game 0's is ridiculous. I'd give it an 8.5 if I could.… Expand
  43. Ranjitsd
    Dec 14, 2011
    10
    Just played in xbox 360 for straight 6 hrs it felt like watching Inception and transformers 3 together.It was pure fun with lots of destruction.plane and train crash level were best eye candy. levels had lot of details.it was the best cod and modern warfare series.
  44. tidus3000
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    You can tell that fanboys have unnecessarily attacked MW2, but what half the people say is true, the only difference is my score reflects that. Call of Duty, the problem is the name now screams predictability. The storyline, hard to follow, but what has been focused on for this sequel, is the multiplayer. It's been adapated to make the new players feel more at home, but for the experts toYou can tell that fanboys have unnecessarily attacked MW2, but what half the people say is true, the only difference is my score reflects that. Call of Duty, the problem is the name now screams predictability. The storyline, hard to follow, but what has been focused on for this sequel, is the multiplayer. It's been adapated to make the new players feel more at home, but for the experts to really cause problems for others. However, there is still problems with the multiplayer thats been the same since mw1, and thats how many actual shots does it take to kill someone? i dont know, half the killcams i watch, its trailing bullets that arent even hitting me that kill me. Lets be honest, if your buying MW3, your expecting more of the same. However, this game lacks innovation, even Fifa 12 had more innovation this year. I personally think Activision should go back to the drawing board, what made mw1 different was the multiplayer, what made world at war different was the zombies. Since then, theres not really anything different. P.S for the record, i cant stand battlefield 3 :P… Expand
  45. ymala1
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    MW3 is a very fun game. In single player the ride is frantic, emotional and brings closure, the one thing it isn't, is new. But considering that their single player was quite fun to start with, it really isn't an issue.

    Multiplayer is where MW3 really shines, historically this series has innovated many features commonplace in FPS' today, MW3 is about honing and balancing the system, while    MW3 is a very fun game. In single player the ride is frantic, emotional and brings closure, the one thing it isn't, is new. But considering that their single player was quite fun to start with, it really isn't an issue.

    Multiplayer is where MW3 really shines, historically this series has innovated many features commonplace in FPS' today, MW3 is about honing and balancing the system, while adding a few new tricks. Again, it's not a complete overhaul, simply because one was not required.

    SpecOps is exhilarating as always, going a long way to not feel too bad about the lack of coop single player.    … Expand
  46. jhilds7
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Just giving a 10 to balance out some of the unnecessary zeros. In my opinion, Infinity Ward did a good job perfecting the system used in the previous call of duty's and this game is loads of fun to play with my friends. This game is not perfect but is definitely not deserving the zeros posted by some of the people who haven't even given the game a fair chance.
  47. EvolutionSn1per
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    When Call of Duty 4 was first released in 2007, my CoD addiction began. I loved the arcade style fast gameplay which was quite different from other games I had played. World at War was released the following year, which I did not have high hopes for, considering it was made by a different developer. At first, I did not like it. I loved the campaign and Nazi Zombies, but not theWhen Call of Duty 4 was first released in 2007, my CoD addiction began. I loved the arcade style fast gameplay which was quite different from other games I had played. World at War was released the following year, which I did not have high hopes for, considering it was made by a different developer. At first, I did not like it. I loved the campaign and Nazi Zombies, but not the multiplayer. However, after a fair bit of play time, I started to get into it, and by the time I had reached level 65, I loved it. The following year, I was very excited for Modern Warfare 2. I had been following it since the hour in which it was announced (no really, the hour). I went to the midnight launch, picked up the Prestige Edition and went home. I took the next day off and played it for 24 hours straight. I was absolutely in love with it. I also got this hyped about Black Ops, based on the recent history of my love affair with CoD. I once again went to the midnight launch, picking up the Prestige Edition. When I first started playing it, something was different. It just didn't feel like a CoD game. The only thing I liked about it was Zombies. I thought that the campaign was terrible, and no matter how much I played the multiplayer I could not get into it. After about a day of play time, I officially gave up on the multiplayer.

    Earlier this year, Modern Warfare 3 was announced. Based on the disappointment of Black Ops, and the fact that due to layoffs, the multiplayer would be made by Raven Software, I did not have high hopes for this game at all. I did not bother with the midnight release, or even the Hardened Edition. In fact, this was the first CoD game since Call of Duty 4 that I did not buy on the release date. With the high number of friends playing this game, I decided to get it. I did not like the campaign, but Spec Ops was a lot of fun. When I first started playing the multiplayer, it didn't feel right. But it seemed that the more I played it, the more I started to enjoy it, even though I thought that CoD was dead when Black Ops was released. Well let me tell you something.

    CoD HAS BEEN REVIVED!!!!!!!

    After extensively playing the multiplayer, I have once again fallen in love with CoD. The gameplay feels like a hybrid between Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2, which I am really liking. The brand new strike packages are fantastic, and with the addition of the Specialist Strike Package, CoD is no longer all about killstreaks, like it was in Modern Warfare 2. There are a few overpowered guns, but since these are unlocked at early levels, the game is fairly balanced. The damage taken from explosives has been considerably reduced, which means you will see a lot less people running around with grenade launchers, like you did in Modern Warfare 2. Two new game modes have been added to Modern Warfare 3. These are Kill Confirmed and Team Defender. Kill Confirmed is similar to Team Deathmatch, but once an enemy is killed, they drop their dog tags, and the only way to score for your team is to collect those dog tags by walking into them. However, you can collect your fallen teammates dog tags to prevent an enemy from getting them. The other new mode, Team Defender, is once again similar to Team Deathmatch. It starts off with a flag in the middle of the map. Teams will start killing each other, just like in Team Deathmatch, but a kill is only worth 50 points instead of 100. The objective is for someone on your team to pick up the flag. While someone on your team has the flag, your team will gain 100 points per kill, making it easier to reach the score limit of 7500 points. However, if you have the flag, you will show up on the enemyâ    … Expand
  48. Factscommunity
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    - De game is grafisch achterhaald - Het verhaal is niet altijd even goed
    - Elite niet optimaal werkend
    - Te weinig vernieuwing

    Lees de rest op: http://www.factscommunity.nl/community/artikelen-reviews-en-previews-f52/review-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-t1874.html
  49. Rap-Sku
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Veramente ben fatto, bella grafica, bella trama...ottimo!!! Non so un grandissimo intenditore di questi giochi, ma tra giochi al pc e diversi giochi sia su xbox che ps3 posso dire ke mw3 mi ha davvero impressionato positivamente, e non sono affatto d'accordo con tutte le critiche arrecate dai giocatori insoddisfatti!!… Expand
  50. Rsshadowlord
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    The game is amazing. The plot is sort of confusing at one part because you never learn the fate of this one soldier but it is sort of implied. The graphics are sort of mw2 ish but the gameplay will make you almost completely forget about the graphics. The weapons are new and fresh.
  51. phongsavath25
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    If u play all the the Call of Duty MW game u well get the kick out of the story of the game, there is something different of the game every year, the mulitplayer gameplay is different every year too, the online mulitplayer gameplay u well get more XP points and level ups, In MW3 there is Elite that u can buy for just a good price, its fun, but it has there ups and downs of this game,If u play all the the Call of Duty MW game u well get the kick out of the story of the game, there is something different of the game every year, the mulitplayer gameplay is different every year too, the online mulitplayer gameplay u well get more XP points and level ups, In MW3 there is Elite that u can buy for just a good price, its fun, but it has there ups and downs of this game, some people don't like it, some people do. But u well enjoy playing this game and u well never get enough of it.… Expand
  52. Flashbomb7
    Dec 17, 2011
    10
    If your wondering why so many people are hating on this series and if you think it's the greatest game ever, why on earth would people dislike it? Here's why, it's a great game. The gameplay and graphics are good and the game itself is a great game. However, it's a **** sequel. There is almost no innovation, new maps and a new mode doesn't make it a sequel. It makes it an expansion, and weIf your wondering why so many people are hating on this series and if you think it's the greatest game ever, why on earth would people dislike it? Here's why, it's a great game. The gameplay and graphics are good and the game itself is a great game. However, it's a **** sequel. There is almost no innovation, new maps and a new mode doesn't make it a sequel. It makes it an expansion, and we shouldn't pay full retail price for an expansion. There aren't any real new mechanics or anything added that would remake the game and create an enjoyable experience familiar, yet new and full of fun surprises. That's what everyone here(the smart ones anyway) wanted, and we're not pissed because BF3 didn't get as good a score or whatever, we're pissed because this sequel is just lame. The only real reason people like it because the die-hard COD fans just don't seem to care for new innovation or new game mechanics or a new interesting experience. They'll just eat up whatever crap is thrown at them as long as it says call of duty. We don't want lame pathetic excuses for new things. The new game mode is interesting and could be fun sure, but there NEEDS to be more in a game if you want a sequel.… Expand
  53. SJMechEngr
    Jan 10, 2012
    8
    People are seriously complaining about the single player campaign being weak? I hadn't even realized there was a single player mode in this game.

    While it has many similarities to MW2, the new features are pretty nice. Having separate weapon and player XP scores is a nice change and the structure of weapons skills, perks, and attachments is a good improvement. The multiplayer maps got    People are seriously complaining about the single player campaign being weak? I hadn't even realized there was a single player mode in this game.

    While it has many similarities to MW2, the new features are pretty nice. Having separate weapon and player XP scores is a nice change and the structure of weapons skills, perks, and attachments is a good improvement.

    The multiplayer maps got stale quick. While they're all tolerable for the most part, I cannot wait for the map packs to start dropping.

    Having support and specialist killstreak rewards is also a good improvement, IMO. The fact that gettign objectives done in addition to kills count towards killstreaks is nice, too.

    Overall, this game is about what I was expecting. Multiplayer is fun and it is easy to sit down to play two quick matches and suddenly realize it's five hours later. There is a good variety of weapons and playing with different ones yields varying results, so there's probably something that all players can get used to using primarily. The promise of new maps is what is keeping me playing right now.

    The only thing that drives me nuts is the juggernaut killstreak reward. It's BS.    … Expand
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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!
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: GOOD.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GOOD.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GOOD.
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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)
  83. 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.
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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 .
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. 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%
  97. 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.
  98. 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...
  99. 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
  100. 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.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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