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. Plate_Lunch
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    All of these zeros are from COD haters. Click on "All this user's reviews" and notice that they all gave MW3 a zero on all platforms. Like you bought four copies? Its Pathetic. Its so obvious what they are trying to do. Metacritic should stand up and ban these fools. People come here for honest advice and opinions. Not to get to trolled by angry virgins.

    This game is very fun to play. Buy it.
  2. Posternutbag
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Just like when BFBC2 came out I opt to rather put in the COD disc, because it is just more entertaining period. Sure they are both great games, but COD outshines BF3 in all areas. So I'm sorry BF3 fanboys, you lost your battle so stop giving 0 scores here and go back to being a jet or chopper hog in that other game, where pretty much vehicles are the only fun thing about it.
  3. kaj510superdude
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    A terrific game I just absolutely love it. There is so much to do such as multi-player (and the modes) survival, missions and campaign. I definitely have to give this game a 10/10 its just amazing
  4. shashmalash
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    this is not a copy paste.. its by far the most balanced fps there is. The campaign is nothing short of a spectacle and the spec ops just adds to all the content on the disc. There is so much packed in and i feel a lot of people dont realize how worth it the 60 dollars is for this game. i feel bad for the developer because of all these haters posting terrible scores when they dont even ownthis is not a copy paste.. its by far the most balanced fps there is. The campaign is nothing short of a spectacle and the spec ops just adds to all the content on the disc. There is so much packed in and i feel a lot of people dont realize how worth it the 60 dollars is for this game. i feel bad for the developer because of all these haters posting terrible scores when they dont even own the game.… Expand
  5. Durazell
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is te best of the series yet. Infinity Ward has delivered the Special Ops for co-op gameplay and this is one of the best additions to the series. The singple player is as always as roller coaster ride and multiplayer delivers an even more balanced experience. The map are great and the smaller thighter maps at launch will provide new players with an fyn experience. Veteran player noThis is te best of the series yet. Infinity Ward has delivered the Special Ops for co-op gameplay and this is one of the best additions to the series. The singple player is as always as roller coaster ride and multiplayer delivers an even more balanced experience. The map are great and the smaller thighter maps at launch will provide new players with an fyn experience. Veteran player no longer has the possibility to noob tube and spawn close to team mates are great. Overall this is a more balanced game than any other military shooter on the market with a technical finish others only can dream off.… Expand
  6. F3R0Z753
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I don't understand why everyone is hating on this game no one is forcing you to buy it but that doesn't mean it has to be given a crap review because it didn't change much from the last instalment. The mulitplayer is strong and updated 2 points for that, the campaign is fun to play and features stunning events 2 points for that, the spec ops mode is a great extra that can be very enjoyableI don't understand why everyone is hating on this game no one is forcing you to buy it but that doesn't mean it has to be given a crap review because it didn't change much from the last instalment. The mulitplayer is strong and updated 2 points for that, the campaign is fun to play and features stunning events 2 points for that, the spec ops mode is a great extra that can be very enjoyable while playing with a friend and survival mode just gives it that addictive edge, 2 points for that, call of duty elite while the servers are down currently due to over population, is a great feature that extends the multiplayer of call of duty, 2points and finally multiplayer is addictive as ever and many changes and features have been tweaked, added and removed to fix any problems the previous games had not to mention the new ban hammer, 2 points for that. thats 10 points. but the game like everygame is flawed, the graphics while gripping are not as up to date as many other games out nowadays but at least it runs smoothly at 60fps, so minus 0.5, the multiplayer maps are too tight cornered in my opinion but nothing devastating, minus 0.2, and lastly there seems to be a bug in campaign and single player with the enemy AI where they sometimes don't die or are dead but remain in the combat position but its not so frequent so minus 0.3. so i rate this game 9/10, a good upgrade from mw2 and definatly better than black ops… Expand
  7. Troll_Hunter
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    MW3 seems to be the best game for a FPS this season. BF3 seems to be weeping on that fact their Multiplayer lags and runs at 30 fps.... 60 for the WIN!

    MW3 core game modes and play are great, I feel they did play it a bit safe and stuck with what works which makes this game solid and fun to play. Why stray away from a formula that works and produces? And the new Spec Ops is refreshing to play.
  8. Cstratton21
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Seriously, why are people ripping this game so hard? Are you Battlefield fan boys, salty, or suck? People give gears 3 amazing ratings when that game is THE EXACT same game, Halo series gets the same crap, amazing ratings for the same game... Yes it is about the same game, thats because its Call Of Duty and they will always do this. It is a SERIES and they will keep the FEEL the sameSeriously, why are people ripping this game so hard? Are you Battlefield fan boys, salty, or suck? People give gears 3 amazing ratings when that game is THE EXACT same game, Halo series gets the same crap, amazing ratings for the same game... Yes it is about the same game, thats because its Call Of Duty and they will always do this. It is a SERIES and they will keep the FEEL the same with new features. I am NOT a fan boy by any means, I actually prefer Battlefield Series myself... but common guys this game is fun, well made, and seems polished off with great features. get over it PLEASE. it deserves MUCHHH better than what you are giving it. get over it. Good job to the Dev's of this game, they listened to the players and made a good game and I am enjoying it so far. PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THE BAD REVIEWS if they are like a 0-1 area, you know something is messed up.

    I give this game a 9/10 because it is not perfect, and it is a remake and has the same feel but is very fun so far and I like the additions they made to this game.    … Expand
  9. Ibjamin
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I enjoyed playing it. That is what I based my score on. As everyone has said, basically the same as MW2, which is my favorite game. As such I am quite happy. Only complaint would be that I wish the campaign was longer.
  10. redlich23
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is a fantastic game!!!! Great job Infinity Ward!!!! I wish the Battlefield fan boys would accept the fact that your game is inferior...and thats being kind. The comparison isnt even close.
  11. PbFarmer
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Ok so a lot of these user reviews are clearly people who don't have a lot of time on their hands then to bash a game that they feel sore about either due to fanboyism towards other properties (ala Battlefield) or due to that love of anonymity and getting on bandwagons to bash games they never try. Here's the real deal, if you've played call of Duty MW2, you've pretty much played MW3.Ok so a lot of these user reviews are clearly people who don't have a lot of time on their hands then to bash a game that they feel sore about either due to fanboyism towards other properties (ala Battlefield) or due to that love of anonymity and getting on bandwagons to bash games they never try. Here's the real deal, if you've played call of Duty MW2, you've pretty much played MW3. That being said, that's not a bad thing. It restores a lot of the tried and true you may have felt was missing from Black Ops (I did not enjoy Black Ops), and ramps up on a lot of interesting small innovative changes. Strike Packages were a brilliant split, being able to assign specific killstreaks for specific builds is everything I ever wanted, and the expansion of weapons, equipment and the like is fantastic. The only thing I'm dissapointed by is the continuation of Extreme Conditioning over Marathon, but I digress.

    It may not change the FPS genre or be a game changer, but it builds on what already works and is satisfying to a great degree.

    Also how are you going to listen to a guy that gives this game a 0 and in the first sentence says he wasn't looking forward to this game at all?    … Expand
  12. MoIce
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Enjoying the game! Don't believe the negative user scores. Not a perfect 10 all games have faults. If you truly loved previous COD games you will not be disappointed. The story is a thrill ride, multiplayer is action packed, Spec Ops is almost a standalone game in itself. Graphics not the greatest but one of the best. Worth your money!
  13. pazzatron
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Do not listen to these 'negative review bombers'.Unlike most of them i have actually played the game and it is fantastic fun.What is wrong with these strange people who cling on to their personnel franchise or genre of game and defend them against all others like some favourite football team?Gamers are spoilt! and should show a bit more respect for the hundreds of innovative,intelligentDo not listen to these 'negative review bombers'.Unlike most of them i have actually played the game and it is fantastic fun.What is wrong with these strange people who cling on to their personnel franchise or genre of game and defend them against all others like some favourite football team?Gamers are spoilt! and should show a bit more respect for the hundreds of innovative,intelligent and hard working people who make these games.… Expand
  14. chevcheliospr
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I must say I was super skeptical about the outcome of this game but it has surprised me in a very good way.Mutiplayer is better than ever,it feels balanced out way better than MW2.The maps are very dynamic,sound overall is great,graphics are smooth.Best surprise was SPEC OPS SURVIVAL MODE....WOW.It is super fun,engaging,and addictive.Only thing thats missing is to fix the ELITEI must say I was super skeptical about the outcome of this game but it has surprised me in a very good way.Mutiplayer is better than ever,it feels balanced out way better than MW2.The maps are very dynamic,sound overall is great,graphics are smooth.Best surprise was SPEC OPS SURVIVAL MODE....WOW.It is super fun,engaging,and addictive.Only thing thats missing is to fix the ELITE program,looks super fun but cant try it out yet(apparently servers are broken or something).Job well done IW/Sledgehammer!… Expand
  15. SYKOVL
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great fun game!
  16. Andy51
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    honestly, I love it. addictive multiplayer and a great campaign
    This does not deserve a 2.8 user score and anyone who has played this game would agree
  17. Mike520
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    It's getting a bad rep for the wrong reasons.

    Yes the spawning is less than optimal, yes the maps kinda suck, and yes "tubes" are back in (which I never saw why people were pissed about that in the first place; if you don't like it, don't play), but you're not going to find tighter controls, better fast-paced gameplay, or better weapon customization anywhere else. Best in the series?    It's getting a bad rep for the wrong reasons.

    Yes the spawning is less than optimal, yes the maps kinda suck, and yes "tubes" are back in (which I never saw why people were pissed about that in the first place; if you don't like it, don't play), but you're not going to find tighter controls, better fast-paced gameplay, or better weapon customization anywhere else. Best in the series? Maybe not. Honestly I would have preferred MW2's killstreak system than the Strike Packages of MW3, and COD4 and MW2's maps were world-class whereas these are "meh." But hey, I can live with that. If you're here to give it a bad score because someone used a grenade launcher on you or they knifed you from behind or if you just plain suck, then you have no real perspective on the game. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's bad. Again, have some perspective.    … Expand
  18. ceximan
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Takes everything good from black ops, mixes it with MW2, adds a few new features and BAM; MW3...amazing. Ton of content, great campaign, brings back spec ops, along with a mode that you fight waves of baddies. I really like that, because I wasn't a fan of zombies. So worth it, game is a ten out of ten.
  19. SycoChris
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I gotta say i bought BF3 and i love it also i had no hope for this game. But i had to give it a try. So i beat the singleplayer story and did some spec ops and got owned alot online. But after all that i realized i love this game. The story was epic the spec ops is awesome and the multiplayer is better then previous COD's. So for me this is an awesome game. I still love BF3 but now i loveI gotta say i bought BF3 and i love it also i had no hope for this game. But i had to give it a try. So i beat the singleplayer story and did some spec ops and got owned alot online. But after all that i realized i love this game. The story was epic the spec ops is awesome and the multiplayer is better then previous COD's. So for me this is an awesome game. I still love BF3 but now i love MW3 as well.… Expand
  20. Nicoleef
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Stunning single player, amazing evolved multiplayer, elite is usefull but not needed to have a great experience online, i would like better elite features.
  21. OrionRunner
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have a feeling most of the negative reviews here are from the BF3 Fanboys. I have both games and BF3 is just not my cup of tea. However, I am not going to run over to the BF3 page and give it a 0. I think MW3 has done a lot of things right this time around. The addition of the support kill streaks, makes someone like me who is lucky to have 0.00 K/D ratio feel like they are helpingI have a feeling most of the negative reviews here are from the BF3 Fanboys. I have both games and BF3 is just not my cup of tea. However, I am not going to run over to the BF3 page and give it a 0. I think MW3 has done a lot of things right this time around. The addition of the support kill streaks, makes someone like me who is lucky to have 0.00 K/D ratio feel like they are helping the team. I will never be able to dominate, the game in MP but I still have fun with it. If you like the MP of MW then you will like this game, if you prefer the MP of BF3 then chances are you will not like MW3.… Expand
  22. GhostGemini
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It feels the same as it's prequel but with much more improvement. All the extra features & class combinations etc makes me want to keep playing it again.
  23. landonricketts
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    If you like COD, you'll like this game. Like most game three-quels, developers have tightened up mechanics, gameplay, and generally tried to make it the best of the series. Don't expect something totally new, an oddly familiar request of the internets, but rather the culmination of many things that have worked in the past coupled with successful modes borrowed from other successful gamesIf you like COD, you'll like this game. Like most game three-quels, developers have tightened up mechanics, gameplay, and generally tried to make it the best of the series. Don't expect something totally new, an oddly familiar request of the internets, but rather the culmination of many things that have worked in the past coupled with successful modes borrowed from other successful games (survival) As for the plethora of "0's" I'd say it shows a general inability to rate games on a spectrum. Go out and buy the last 3 movie tie in games, play them, then honestly ask yourself if you can give MW3 a zero.… Expand
  24. lulzatron
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The multiplayer in this game feels way more balanced. Camping is hardly an option because there are usually two or three ways to access an area and noob tubes are less powerful. The only thing negative I will say is that this definitely is not a significant leap from mw2 or black ops. 2 years of development on the game and it feels like a 1 year patch. That said, it's still a great game.
  25. mareo187
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I really like this modern warfare than crappy ass cant' win for **** mw2. The game has a gangsta ass story and finally has a multiplayer dat dont allowed cheaters. The only thing they need for the next games is vehicles like cod 3 did.
  26. schnufta
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Okay, Just so you are aware, i have played every CoD to date, and BF3, BF bad company1&2. Now For those who are saying "where are the new weapons, this is MW2.5" The game is a sequel, it picks up at the exact point MW2 ended. so how can you introduce a new sloth of weapons? they use the military weapons of the world, and those have not changed much in the past two years. The game, yes hasOkay, Just so you are aware, i have played every CoD to date, and BF3, BF bad company1&2. Now For those who are saying "where are the new weapons, this is MW2.5" The game is a sequel, it picks up at the exact point MW2 ended. so how can you introduce a new sloth of weapons? they use the military weapons of the world, and those have not changed much in the past two years. The game, yes has the same engine, graphics are only a slight improvement. But the replay ability is excellent. The have taken the best from the previous titles, and enhanced those features. The worst, they have tossed out. The campaign is no shorter than the BF3 campaign. and i found it more difficult. I sold BF3 the day after getting MW3. It is fun (bf3) and has great graphics, and very realistic. But the realism downplays the replay ability. It gets boring. CoD MW3 is and improvement. And it was two years ago when IW and Activision released a CoD title. Black Ops had NOTHING to do with these two development teams. I give it a nine, because i have not experienced the "noob tube" effect. (the one annoying feature which drives a player crazy) that ruined MW2 for me. and the game is an improvement from previous titles. It loses the 10 score because they should work on dedicated servers. only flaw in my eyes. I wasnt looking for an entirely new game. i was looking for MW3, the last in the trilogy of MW. Innovative, no. But it is the best CoD title to date.… Expand
  27. Interdependent
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Alright, first of all let me say a couple of things:
    1. Most of these negative reviews are Battlefield 3 "fanboys."
    2. The game is NOT similar to MW2 and COD4, look at the graphics. You critics need better glasses. 3. Riots Shield break? What do you expect, Captain America shields? 4. Overpowered weapons? Stop putting it on the weapons and look at yourself. Review: The Good: - Lengthy    Alright, first of all let me say a couple of things:
    1. Most of these negative reviews are Battlefield 3 "fanboys."
    2. The game is NOT similar to MW2 and COD4, look at the graphics. You critics need better glasses.
    3. Riots Shield break? What do you expect, Captain America shields?
    4. Overpowered weapons? Stop putting it on the weapons and look at yourself. Review:

    The Good:
    - Lengthy Campaign
    - Very dramatic
    - Breath-taking scenery
    - New addition of weapons.
    - No JTAG or hacked lobbies (or not that i know of)
    - Spec Ops with a new mode added.
    - Tons of fun for offline players.
    - Improved Graphics
    - Great scripting.
    - Great audio and explosions.

    The Bad:
    - Cliche scenes.
    - Less AI
    - Weak AI movements and reactions
    - Nostalgia from CoD 4.
    - THE ENDING.    … Expand
  28. ccoady
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Obviously those "USERS" that give this game a Zero are just bitter Battlefield "FanBoys", or simply have something against COD. Yes, it is just an upgrade from MW2. It ALSO adds in the great features that were in Black ops, like co-op (local) deathmatch where two people can play online from the same system online split screen. The gun SOUND more realistic (especially the sniper rifles)Obviously those "USERS" that give this game a Zero are just bitter Battlefield "FanBoys", or simply have something against COD. Yes, it is just an upgrade from MW2. It ALSO adds in the great features that were in Black ops, like co-op (local) deathmatch where two people can play online from the same system online split screen. The gun SOUND more realistic (especially the sniper rifles) and the power decrease of the Noob-TUBE really decreases the frustration level. The game is probably an 8.5, since the multi-player maps really kind of suck, but the addition of some good spec ops missions and survival mode really make this game massive, aside from the fairly short campaign mode. Infinity ward/Sledgehammer did a good job improving on MW2 under the circumstances of their company basically disbanding. What you get is MW2 with improved features, all the great features of Black-ops, and optimized modes for hours upon hours of gameplay. Compare to game like Uncharted 2 & 3. Uncharted 2 was a GREAT game. So was Uncharted 3. They use the same mechanics, graphics engine and really offer nothing new in gameplay, just a new updated experience. That's what Sequels are all about. Clearly, the negative "USER" reviews outweigh the positive reviews because most that would give positive reviews are busy enjoying the game....All 4 million of them.… Expand
  29. Tom24v2
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    This is a decent looking game with good gameplay, and good finish to the modern warfare campaign, a fun, replayable co op mode and hours of fun worth of multiplayer. It introduces new gimmicks and ideas. Could have a better connection to multiplayer though.
  30. Justice4L
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Let's be honest. Most of these negative reviews are from Battlefield fanboys who have never played this game. Pathetic. The truth is, this is the best COD since COD4, perhaps even slightly better. Great singleplayer, multiplayer and spec ops. This game is similar to MW2, but that is because it is a sequel. BF3 is VERY similar to BC2, which is fine. This game improves on the already great formula.
  31. KristhianWolf
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    "The game is exactly what was expected. I guarantee that if Activision/Sledgehammer/Infinity Ward changed the game, there would be more people pissing and moaning about how they preferred it before and that they shouldn't have changed what was not broke"
  32. Infrnlmajsty
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is just what its supposed to be, a fast paced online shooter with many kills and deaths. The new Strike packages for kills and point streak is awesome!
  33. PaulerA
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
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  34. 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
  35. Bosniak
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    This is a review of the spec ops and campaign only, I did not play the multiplayer. I am a fan of many different game franchises such as killzone, uncharted, gears of war, god of war, metal gear solid, battlefield, resistance, halo, crysis, command and conquer, starcraft, and yes, call of duty. However, I did not buy this game. I bought battlefield 3, and I borrowed this from a friend.This is a review of the spec ops and campaign only, I did not play the multiplayer. I am a fan of many different game franchises such as killzone, uncharted, gears of war, god of war, metal gear solid, battlefield, resistance, halo, crysis, command and conquer, starcraft, and yes, call of duty. However, I did not buy this game. I bought battlefield 3, and I borrowed this from a friend. The first thing I did was play the campaign, as I always do. Being a veteran of past call of dutys, I fell right into it and had a great time, the graphics haven't changed much in terms of cell shading and textures, but there is much more scale and the amount of onscreen action almost rivaled killzone 3, and it runs at a nice framerate like all cods and the gunplay is still good. The campaign is simply non-stop adrenaline, and the devs did a nice job of finishing the story. The spec ops missions are a blast. Play them with a friend is the best way to go and the survival mode is simply brilliant. Giving money to your alley, calling in AI allies, and dropping airstrikes, was, in my opinion, a better experience than nazi zombies. In all, it doesn't make that many advances for the genre, but I believe that it is a worthy sequel and that infinity ward and sledgehammer games have a bright future ahead of them. I don't know about the multiplayer, as my live membership is gone and I play on psn, but I would stick to battlefield or killzone or whatever you favor for your online warfare.… Expand
  36. gutobrasil99
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This is a great game. Some people are giving this dumb user reviews like 0 and 1, but if you read there review, some of them are just telling you to buy bf3. Some of them which are even dumber talk about mw2!!!! This is a game review, not a whole franchise review dumbasses. You should be only focusing on the game you are reviewing, and not on other games like mw2 or mw1.
  37. viziontrumaster
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This game is an intense, action packed, and fast paced fps with a few small flaws. Battlefield 3 fanboys are a bunch of insecure B*TCHES using the metacritic user review to feel like their unreasonable and unfair COD bashing is making a difference, while everyone else is playing the game and having fun like gamers are supposed to. That is all.
  38. Unbiased
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Forget the kids and or trolls/bf3 fanboys. Its utterly ignorant to rate this game a F***ing 0. The trolls have screwed up the chances for an honest meta critic score. Hell check out any other Modern warfare game on here. MW2 had a 6.0 score according to them. The trolls are out and looking to get stupid. They have succeeded. The game isnt a 10, but I felt I had to try and even theForget the kids and or trolls/bf3 fanboys. Its utterly ignorant to rate this game a F***ing 0. The trolls have screwed up the chances for an honest meta critic score. Hell check out any other Modern warfare game on here. MW2 had a 6.0 score according to them. The trolls are out and looking to get stupid. They have succeeded. The game isnt a 10, but I felt I had to try and even the score. In honesty it could use some innovation. They did stick to the "winning" formula and tried to change it up enough to keep it new. Its a fine line to walk. Damned if you do damned if you dont. If they had changed it up too much, then there would be **** Then, since they apparently didnt change it up enough for some, theres **** Id honestly give this installment a 8.0. Its still a blast, both on and offline. Online I have been having problems with lag or something. I often die before I actually see the person shooting me , then they appear. Ive shot people resulting in MULTIPLE hit markers only for them to drop me in one or two shots...then having the kill cam show me not even hitting them. That is frustrating. But its hit and miss. Overall, ignore the fanboys who get hard ons bashing a game...then boosting battlefield. I honest to god have both games...pre ordered both...battlefield let me down. I loved bad company 2...but BF3 failed me. I could go into detail but wont. Its not the place. MW3 is a good game. Rent it and tell for yourself. Then come back and let the fanboys know they're morons.… Expand
  39. Orbital
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is just amazing ! The campain is short but still, it's awesome. The Spec Ops mode is like something I've never seen before and we can finally find games using matchmaking, you don't need to play with a friend, that was the problem with MW2's Spec Ops. The multiplayer... oh the multiplayer ! It's just genius... There's almost everything I wanted, I never enjoyed playing CoD thatThis game is just amazing ! The campain is short but still, it's awesome. The Spec Ops mode is like something I've never seen before and we can finally find games using matchmaking, you don't need to play with a friend, that was the problem with MW2's Spec Ops. The multiplayer... oh the multiplayer ! It's just genius... There's almost everything I wanted, I never enjoyed playing CoD that much, and I'm honest. I can't believe the negative opinion on this game, people just try to tear it down, they are haters with nothing else to do, don't believe them ! I wanted to give it a 9 score because of the campain, it's too short... but I give it a 10 cause the teams behind the game deserve it =)… Expand
  40. Kerrilouise
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I really don't see how this game is rated so bad, it's absolutely amazing! Everyone who owns the game I know of loves it. The quality and graphics are outstanding and the campaign is great, it's an amazing carry on from mw2 and I personally am in love with the game!
  41. bazinga
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    All of you battlefield fanboys are a joke giving this game a 0 and then turning around and giving battlefield a 10 get lives for real. If you don't like a game whatever but what are you gaining by being a biased fanboy?
  42. stealtheeeeee
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game offers everything cod gamers wanted, it runs smoove the campaign was awsome, the spec ops is so fun. the mp is balanced and fast paced, im enjoying this game its great.
  43. Danny41191
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Honestly im tired of all those Battle Field fans coming on here and talking trash over this game all of you battle field fans know well as i do that you all have played cod in the past and have like it yes modern warfare 2 might have been off a bit but, i actually played the game unlike most of the ppl here giving negative reviews and i have to say the campaign is epic as hell, i absolutlyHonestly im tired of all those Battle Field fans coming on here and talking trash over this game all of you battle field fans know well as i do that you all have played cod in the past and have like it yes modern warfare 2 might have been off a bit but, i actually played the game unlike most of the ppl here giving negative reviews and i have to say the campaign is epic as hell, i absolutly enjoyed and found my adrenaline pumping from certain points in the game. Now multiplayer wise everything seems pretty good guns feel great sound real kill streaks r fair and set high so its harder to get, only problem i will say is that i have some connection issues but im sure thats due to many players coming on at once and trying to find a match must **** up the servers and spawn points i think may need to be fixed cuz sometimes i do end up spawning by the enemy but im sure that this can all be fixed through an update.… Expand
  44. texaschainsawjr
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I picked up the game at the midnight release and I haven't stopped playing it. The graphics got a serious update and the gameplay is as fast and fun as ever. Sorry for having my own opinion.
  45. garygarside
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    MW3 might not be a complete overhaul or innovation, but Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games have tweaked and nigh-on perfected the genre for the conclusion of their epic Modern Warfare story arc.

    The level of detail and draw distance that the engine is now capable of is a great accomplishment of the development team, squeezing everything they can out of the current engine whilst still    MW3 might not be a complete overhaul or innovation, but Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games have tweaked and nigh-on perfected the genre for the conclusion of their epic Modern Warfare story arc.

    The level of detail and draw distance that the engine is now capable of is a great accomplishment of the development team, squeezing everything they can out of the current engine whilst still ensuring the game runs along at 60fps - a rare achievement of late with publishers and developers trading performance for graphical nirvana. The second campaign mission alone is a perfect example of the scope now available.

    The story, whilst not original, still contains the trademark COD set pieces and action sequences, and bombs along at a consistent rate of knots.

    The MP aspect has seen a few enhancements, with the perks and scoring systems tweaked to offer newcomers and lesser players an opportunity to shine, whilst still rewarding the hardcore elite for their accomplishments. Again this is not a radical overhaul but a pure refinement and the MW3 MP now feels extremely polished the culmination of the games' imprint on online FPS gaming over the last decade.

    To summarise, it's maybe not as original as its prequels or as flamboyant as its competitors but MW3 is a well crafted, fast paced and well put together adrenaline ride that does exactly what you expect it to do well. The MP is refined and, while not massively different to previous versions, takes the greatest online FPS MP experience and makes it better. Great for old and new comers alike, try it - you just might like it.    … Expand
  46. BiologyMadman
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Tight gameplay, some new guns and the return of some CoD4 favorites. Spec Ops continues to be a reason to hold onto this even if you're not that into the multiplayer. Balls-to-the-wall, 80's action movie/Michael Bay plot. Great set pieces, fun toys, and and overall enjoyable experience. The multiplayer returns mostly identical to previous games, although the gunplay is tighter and theTight gameplay, some new guns and the return of some CoD4 favorites. Spec Ops continues to be a reason to hold onto this even if you're not that into the multiplayer. Balls-to-the-wall, 80's action movie/Michael Bay plot. Great set pieces, fun toys, and and overall enjoyable experience. The multiplayer returns mostly identical to previous games, although the gunplay is tighter and the weapons/perks have been further tweaked from BlOps to create a more balanced experience than MW2 without sacrificing the fun of using ridiculous toys. The actual multiplayer engine has been obviously upgraded and tweaked from previous games, creating and overall prettier game. Infinity Ward's terrible netcode does make a return from MW2, but it has been patched a few times so far and gets better each time. If you're a fan of faster paced multiplayer shooters, you should absolutely pick this up. If you want to play a game that's slower paced and has been optimized for the PC at the expense of the console versions, by all means play Battlefield 3. And if you're some sort of weirdo who has nothing better to do with your time than write negative reviews for a game you have admittedly not played, find a new hobby.… Expand
  47. jc123
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    if you dont like this then dont buy it an whine about it. Or do so i can get points off you why you cry. This game is good and we all know it so blow me if you say otherwise
  48. philly42
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This is the best call of duty to date. I took a week vacation to log so long hours. It will not be long enough. The game rocks in every aspect, it you like call of duty or 1st persons shooters, do not miss this game, it is an incredible experience. Answer the call, you will not be sorry.
  49. BlueInq
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is great if you like the Call of Duty series, however if you don't like the series in the first place it is unlikely that this game will change your mind. There are numerous additions and subtle changes to the game from Black Ops and MW2, many of which are excellent. For example the new weapon sway on many guns such as ARs and SMGs when aiming down the sights make engaging atThis game is great if you like the Call of Duty series, however if you don't like the series in the first place it is unlikely that this game will change your mind. There are numerous additions and subtle changes to the game from Black Ops and MW2, many of which are excellent. For example the new weapon sway on many guns such as ARs and SMGs when aiming down the sights make engaging at long range more skillful. The guns kill quicker than on Black Ops and the maps are smaller and more 'crafted' for intense short firefights. The Killstreaks are slightly more complex but less powerful and in objective modes, going for the objective counts to your killstreak.

    The campaign is disappointigly short, much like CoD 4, WaW MW2 and Black Ops campaigns. However this is primarily a multiplayer game and that is where MW3 is strongest. Overall I give it 9/10. It is the game MW2 should have been.

    Overall MW3 is a superb addition to the series    … Expand
  50. Reiko20
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Exactly what I expected. More of the same play mechanics...The game play is just as good as ever, online games are still just as good. The online maps are a bit annoying I will admit..to much crap in your way and slightly more difficult to memorize right away. I have always loved the CoD franchise..but it could have a been a little better..
  51. gatts2112
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    As a fan of fighting games, im used to re-releases of games i love. I think what the FPS crowd isn't understanding is the value of a more polished version of a game you already enjoy. If i was going to recommend a street fighter game to a new player i'd recommend SSFIVAE not the original SFIV, as you should be recommending MW3 to new players with these reviews, because it's a betterAs a fan of fighting games, im used to re-releases of games i love. I think what the FPS crowd isn't understanding is the value of a more polished version of a game you already enjoy. If i was going to recommend a street fighter game to a new player i'd recommend SSFIVAE not the original SFIV, as you should be recommending MW3 to new players with these reviews, because it's a better version of a game you know is great. In the end, reviewing MW3 like you have been will do one thing. Kill the sales for a company that makes games you love, and possibly ruin the community's chance of getting another, better one. So, grow up, buy it or don't, but if it's the version of the series you would tell a new player to buy because it's the most polished version in the series, then stop screwing over the ppl making it.… Expand
  52. Tallmonator
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Don't play dumb, you knew what you were getting when you purchased this game. The CoD series is all about multiplayer now and to cry about a shallow single player is like buying a Lexus and complaining about the spare tire design. That being said, the multiplayer is fantastic, taking everything good from MW2 and Black Ops and making a few minor tweaks (Noob tubes are much less powerful,Don't play dumb, you knew what you were getting when you purchased this game. The CoD series is all about multiplayer now and to cry about a shallow single player is like buying a Lexus and complaining about the spare tire design. That being said, the multiplayer is fantastic, taking everything good from MW2 and Black Ops and making a few minor tweaks (Noob tubes are much less powerful, Perks are more evenly balanced etc). An item worth note though is the restructuring of the weapons. Every gun you use feels like it has the ability to beat all the others, all of the weapons are balanced so well and there's real reward in trying out new weapons and leveling each up. If you're a multiplayer fan you won't be disappointed and if you're buying it for the Campaign stick to Skyrim.… Expand
  53. breitenbach
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Don't know why alot of people are bashing this game but MW3 is a well balanced thrill ride!!! The single player campaign is the best out there with it's richly detailed enviorments and a nice rock solid 60 fps and the multiplayer is nice as well will alot of great modes!!
  54. jdubnyc
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Games get better and better with every title .. Don't understand the low score. Maps are detailed, the multi player is not one sided, the Spec ops mission. Nuff Said
  55. nerdybynature
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Im giving it a 10. best in series. even if you think its dlc, I think its been improved immensely. Multiplayer is the best yet. the most fun. WEll balanced even for a casual gamer as myself who doesn't get to play as often as I'd like to. Being able to level up as easily as the kill to death ratio guys just by completing objectives is great. Kill confirm is addictive as hell. And weaponsIm giving it a 10. best in series. even if you think its dlc, I think its been improved immensely. Multiplayer is the best yet. the most fun. WEll balanced even for a casual gamer as myself who doesn't get to play as often as I'd like to. Being able to level up as easily as the kill to death ratio guys just by completing objectives is great. Kill confirm is addictive as hell. And weapons perks and leveling up single guns makes things easier and something to strive for. No more just leveling up to get the next gun and switching between whats newly earned. I actually care about one gun and how much I can make it the gun that works solely for myself. Half way through the campaign, and it's white knuckle intense. Every new mission is something I've looked forward to just to see how they can top the last one. I love the spectacle of it all. Like the best action movie ever. No argument that this game will give you hours of entertainment. Even for the type of person who just wants to join the action for a few minutes before he leaves for work in the morning.… Expand
  56. Boneyard425
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    If it ain't broke don't fix it! That seems to be the COD way, and it works extremely well! Love The Single player campaign, Multiplayer is even better with Kill Confirmed mode, and I like that that feature was added to Ground War. Spec ops is addictive, and the Survival Mode proves that. Great Job!
  57. tbassett
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    After waking up from the coma BattleField 3 put me in thank god there is a game that has action, is fast paced, and fun to play. The multi-player isn't as good as MW2 but it is still pretty good. The campaign is solid and delivers what is expected.
  58. oelf
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Mw3 is a Fine Game. Single player is much better than other Shooter Games they came out this Year. Multiplayer have much more options for Customizing. The Maps are not the Best, that i must agree the most other Users. But the feeling in Multiplayer is the best on the momentary Market. All in All MW3 is an Very good Single player and an Fine Multiplayer Game. PS:Just w8 for the New maps ifMw3 is a Fine Game. Single player is much better than other Shooter Games they came out this Year. Multiplayer have much more options for Customizing. The Maps are not the Best, that i must agree the most other Users. But the feeling in Multiplayer is the best on the momentary Market. All in All MW3 is an Very good Single player and an Fine Multiplayer Game. PS:Just w8 for the New maps if dont like the normal ones… Expand
  59. MattMJM
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    MW3 is incredible. People are giving it fake low scores because it's popular among the gaming nerds to hate on Call of Duty since it became mainstream. It looks great, runs incredible, controls smooth, and the campaign is absolutely badas**. Awsome missions and it's a ton of fun. Easily one of the best shooters out there. If you like first person military shooters, this game is great.MW3 is incredible. People are giving it fake low scores because it's popular among the gaming nerds to hate on Call of Duty since it became mainstream. It looks great, runs incredible, controls smooth, and the campaign is absolutely badas**. Awsome missions and it's a ton of fun. Easily one of the best shooters out there. If you like first person military shooters, this game is great.

    The multiplayer is great too. Not as out of control as MW2 killstreaks, and the guns are a lot of fun. Basically, if you like Call of Duty style games, this is the best one yet.    … Expand
  60. BlackSox9
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    This is crazy, I can't believe all the disappointed BF3 Fan Boys that came on here to trash MW3. I heard about the incredibly unbalanced user score that MW3 has received on Metacritic from IGN, and decided to create a Metacritic account just to give an unbiased and objective review and score. And to help even out this Very low score for an obviously above average game, I mean sure MW3 isThis is crazy, I can't believe all the disappointed BF3 Fan Boys that came on here to trash MW3. I heard about the incredibly unbalanced user score that MW3 has received on Metacritic from IGN, and decided to create a Metacritic account just to give an unbiased and objective review and score. And to help even out this Very low score for an obviously above average game, I mean sure MW3 is not perfect but 3.1 out of ten is bull***t. First off I would like to state that I am not a COD Fan Boy and not a little kid, I'm a hardcore gamer that has been playing games since the early nineties. I play all manner of games on PC and PS3 and have also bought MW3's main competitor BF3. I have played about 30 hours on BF3's Multiplayer and have a 3.30 Kill/Death Ratio so am no noob when it comes to FPS. Even so I was disappointed with the overall products of both Battlefied 3 (which got boring faster than expected) and MW3. In the end I scored MW3 8 out of 10. It is very similar to MW2 but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The Singleplayer was OK, similar to the last two Modern Warfare's (overall uneventfull and boring with only some good bits) Spec Ops Missions are fun and exciting, especially if you have a friend to play them with and Spec Ops New Survival Mode is great addictive fun and a good addition to the series, I would say, and this is just my opinion that this is better than Zombies (playing with a mic is essential). Than you have Multiplayer which love it or hate it is pretty much the same as MW2 but with Strike Pakages, different killstreaks and different variations on old perks, some new guns and some new maps and game modes. Noob tubing, Nuke Killstreak and One Man Army Perk are gone but Quikscoping and Drop Shoting are still the order of the day. Also Spawn Deaths, Hit Detaction and Lag Issues can become a bit annoying. But with a half Decent Connection, a bit of skill and a touch of class you should be able to overcome these shotcomings to have one of the sweetest FPS Online Gaming experiences you can have at this time. I won't lie somtimes the multiplayer can have you screaming at the TV about the injustice of the last 5 Cheap deaths that made no sense whatsoever. But with a bit of patience even without the Elite Functions you get to know the layout of the maps, the spawn points, choke points, best class layouts for specific situations and maps. You will receive better weapons and figure out which strike package work best for you, and then your experience will start getting better. And to everyone saying COD is unbalanced that's BS, because there is a strategy and counter for everything your adversaries can throw at you. So after everything is said and done what it really comes down to is skill (and who has more of it). Overall, taken all the features packed into this one game and the weeks and possibly months of enjoyment that can be had, it's impossible for me to see how this game can receive a score below an 8 let alone a 5. If your a fan of FPS or games in general this a great addition to your game collection. Definately not MW2 DLC, and for only $50 to $100 are you that poor/cheap to complain about purchasing a great game and depriving yourself of fun just because a bunch of pathetic PC BF3 Fanboy Sheep/Followers decided to flood this site with negative reviews. It's Up To You.… Expand
  61. mikhail4545
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    whn i bought this game i was like wow the graphics have been improved a little bit from cod mw2 and black ops the game itself is amazing the setpices amazing and also the story is damn gud if you have played the first mw to this specops is funn with a friend also multiplayer hass been improved and the sound of the game wow all the guns have a diffrent sound oh yea dontlisten to people whowhn i bought this game i was like wow the graphics have been improved a little bit from cod mw2 and black ops the game itself is amazing the setpices amazing and also the story is damn gud if you have played the first mw to this specops is funn with a friend also multiplayer hass been improved and the sound of the game wow all the guns have a diffrent sound oh yea dontlisten to people who say its the same wait its a sequel IT HAS TO BE THE SAME VERDICT
    GAMEPLAY -A 95 GOOD NEW FUN FROMULA GRAPHICS-90 CAN BE BETTER BUT STILL 60 FRAMES PER SEC
    SOUND- !0 DAMN GOOD
    LASTING APPEAL- 95 GET IT HAVE FUN DONT LISTEN TO BATLLEFIELD 3 FANBOY REIVEW GET IT
    100    … Expand
  62. pride82
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hi I have read a lot of damaging reviews on this game and a lot seem written by anti cod gamers, and fanboys of other games, (not mentioning names)

    Firstly, The graphics are great, sure its no frosbite 2 or cry engine 3, but honestly bf3 doesn't look mindblowing on console, I own it for xb360 and pc, and its worthy of all titles on pc, on xbox howerver still a great game but nowhere near polished as pc,
    Back to cod, the engine may be old, but it works, 1080p 60fps and looks and moves great, better than other games in the fps genre on xbox,
    The story is among the best out there with Michael bay levels of cinematic action, sure its a little on rails and sure enemies spawn like mad, but still entertaining and fun, not as long as I'd of hoped for but good noneless with some amazing scenes like the airplane level, sheer brilliance.

    Spec ops play is cod's answer to horde mode, adding another layer of depth to an exiting mode from mw2 so another plus, But the multiplayer is where it is shining, quickscoping makes a frustrating return, some dissconnection issues but infrequent enough to pose a problem, sure the kids who ruin cod are back with rapid fire controllers jump drop shot mods, and I'm sure iv seen one hacked player on launch night with 8th prestige at 00:15 from the UK! But as in black ops we have the means to report players for these things and vid capture is the evidence needed, I'm sure after 1 or 2 updates this game will be perfect, its amazing as it is now, I like the smooth but fast pace to the game, guns feel dangerous, and killstreaks are now availible in different guises thanks to strike packages such as support mode, never again will a camper ruin your stealth bomber! Because all actions from assists and captures count and roll over to your support streaks! New modes like kill confirmed add some fresh fun to the stacked playlist as well as all your favourite hardcore varients, It would have been nice to see the return of 3rd person modes as they allow you to appreciate the great detail and animation of the game.
    Levelling up is not a chore no more, your weapons have profficencys which adds to your persistence too.

    Overall its level design and fast pace lend back to the the best cod ever cod 4! But with fresh ideas better graphics its a massive improvement from Cods of late, Don't get me wrong I loved black ops, loved WaW until hackers ruined it, I loved mw2 but my favourite was still cod 4! Now obvious comparisons to battlefield are ineviteable but pointless, they are 2 different games, they look feel and play different but are equally as good in my opinion but for different reasons, Realistically this has more to keep you playing than bf3 due to spec ops and a addictive levelling system

    My only downpoints are Quickscoping! Get rid of it or make a specific game mode for it!
    I'd like to see what is possible from activision sledgehammer etc with a new engine, as good as this is, it will begin to fall behind! Get elite fixed as I purchased the hardened ed!    … Expand
  63. KaptinAwesome
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    The game doesn't deserve a 10/10 but it is a great game and deserves nothing under a 7.5. It has addicting multiplayer and the survival and spec ops modes are addicting. Although the graphics are the same as before there are many small game play changes that have gone into the game. Although it is almost the same game as Modern Warfare 2, It is still a great game. I have to agree thoughThe game doesn't deserve a 10/10 but it is a great game and deserves nothing under a 7.5. It has addicting multiplayer and the survival and spec ops modes are addicting. Although the graphics are the same as before there are many small game play changes that have gone into the game. Although it is almost the same game as Modern Warfare 2, It is still a great game. I have to agree though that the campaign is horrible. It is 5 hours of the same duck in cover and shoot mechanic with a few vehicle levels mixed in. One memorable level is close to the beginning of the game where you have to stop a nuclear meltdown in a Russian sub. Overall the campaign is boring and short with a hard to follow story, but the multiplayer really saves the game. My rating for this game is an 8.0 but because you PC fanboys keep giving it 0s I'm giving it a 10… Expand
  64. mlwoo
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    All I gotta say is:

    Haters gonna hate. There is no way this game is a 3.1, abd there is no way it's a 10. I give it a 10 to help balance out the haters' score. Fanboys are so annoying.

    It is similar because it is a sequel. Bwaaaaaaaammmmmmpppp.
  65. ryanromps
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This game is certainly not a 10, but more than that it is not a 3. To out right bash this game as to the point it given a 3 on the user rating is a ridiculous display of fanboy-ism and overall immaturity in the gaming community. 100's of people put their heart and soul in to making this game whether you'd like to believe that or not. I'm giving this game a 10 in the hopes that others willThis game is certainly not a 10, but more than that it is not a 3. To out right bash this game as to the point it given a 3 on the user rating is a ridiculous display of fanboy-ism and overall immaturity in the gaming community. 100's of people put their heart and soul in to making this game whether you'd like to believe that or not. I'm giving this game a 10 in the hopes that others will do the same, and we can neutralize this trending amount of unnecessary 0's.… Expand
  66. Davidhill87
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    People rating this game a 0 need to get real. Regardless of how you feel about the lack of innovation, this game is everything a cod fan could have hoped for.
  67. markface
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Having even more fun that all of the other COD's, gameplay improvements are huge. Levelling of everything. Just a great all round casual FPS. Its a different game to BF3. Not sure why we can't love both? I do.
  68. mprego
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Great game, tons of fun. It was exactly what I was expecting from the series. No surprises just countless hours of fun. I hope they get Elite up and running soon.
  69. the5thfreedom
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Where were all you "haters" when Black ops came out or even Modern warfare 2? oh yea thats right it wasnt the trendy thing to do so you all wait until the hipsters speak ip before you gain a voice. anyways the Story is alot better that Blasphmous 2nd game but its still just a ordinary action Michael Bay esque story so dont get too excited about it. the real Fun to be had is inWhere were all you "haters" when Black ops came out or even Modern warfare 2? oh yea thats right it wasnt the trendy thing to do so you all wait until the hipsters speak ip before you gain a voice. anyways the Story is alot better that Blasphmous 2nd game but its still just a ordinary action Michael Bay esque story so dont get too excited about it. the real Fun to be had is in Multiplayer almost all balencing issues are fixed from the preious games there are alot less spots to "camp" so a players skill is more a factor than who happens to run into your cross hairs. the killstreaks are more balanced and no longer require you to be afraid to die causeing you to lose all your killstreak progress. various weapons have been tweaked so they are not as overpower in previous game as well as many more changes which are all for the better. so if your looking for a fun fast paced competitive shooter to play for months on end this is what your looking for. as for all those complaints you keep hearing about it being the same just remember if it isnt broke dont fix it.… Expand
  70. Dieselreloadf1
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Actually, it´s a great job made by Infinity Ward with the graphics and saving the same config about Modern warfare 2. The gamers don´t need to imroove the pc for play this game. And the action it´s more fluid. 9.0 of 10!
  71. Taku
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Voto 10 solo para joder a los anti-CoD porque votan sin jugar ni saber, que dejen las votaciones a los que realmente juegan el juego. Qué sí gráfico esto, que si edificios copiados... y qué? desde cuando es tan importante los gráficos en un juego? yo no quiero un puto juego que me recuerde a una peli porque susVoto 10 solo para joder a los anti-CoD porque votan sin jugar ni saber, que dejen las votaciones a los que realmente juegan el juego. Qué sí gráfico esto, que si edificios copiados... y qué? desde cuando es tan importante los gráficos en un juego? yo no quiero un puto juego que me recuerde a una peli porque sus gráficos parecen humanos, yo quiero jugabilidad y en esto el Mw3 es lo mejor, qué copian edificios? y qué? solo aprovechan trabajo que ellos mismos hicieron, 16 mapas onlines, me importa un pepino si copian o no edificios, lo importante es que los usen bien y sí , los usan muy bien.… Expand
  72. deadcell
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This is what black ops should have been. Very fluid gameplay compared to the current competition. Online play still isn't balanced by user skill though. I've found nothing for glitches for the countless hours of playing online. They are very fast on releasing new updates, to fix the known bugs. No vehicles, but this is more of an arcade style of gameplay compared to bf. split screenThis is what black ops should have been. Very fluid gameplay compared to the current competition. Online play still isn't balanced by user skill though. I've found nothing for glitches for the countless hours of playing online. They are very fast on releasing new updates, to fix the known bugs. No vehicles, but this is more of an arcade style of gameplay compared to bf. split screen still exists which is another plus. if you love the good ol modern warfare days, you'll feel at home with this one xD… Expand
  73. LordOfLetterbox
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This game isn't nearly as terrible as all the users on meta critic would have you to believe. The single player campaign is by far the best single player of the series. The spec ops modes are very fun but a little disappointing that you can only play the modes with just 2 players, it would have been great to play spec ops with at least 4 player modes. The multiplayer is good for what itThis game isn't nearly as terrible as all the users on meta critic would have you to believe. The single player campaign is by far the best single player of the series. The spec ops modes are very fun but a little disappointing that you can only play the modes with just 2 players, it would have been great to play spec ops with at least 4 player modes. The multiplayer is good for what it is, it's now where near as realistic a Battlefield 3 but it have very good value as an arcade 1st person shooter. Don't believe all the snot nose punks who are whining to there moms after I have pwned them, it's worth the purchase.… Expand
  74. Thewargazm
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    I play on xbox 360, and so far the only thing Ican say that I don't like is that some maps need to be redone. Besides that the game is perfect. So stop hating already. If u don't like it play something else have some common sense they didn't frce anyone to buy it.
  75. CElkins0011
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    I'd like to start by saying this game probably receives more hate than it deserves. While it's not a perfect game, it's not the worst game ever either. The campaign is solid and well executed, I myself do prefer MW2's campaign personally, but it is still a great chapter in the MW story. The multiplayer may be familiar but that doesn't mean it's not fun. It takes the familiar formula andI'd like to start by saying this game probably receives more hate than it deserves. While it's not a perfect game, it's not the worst game ever either. The campaign is solid and well executed, I myself do prefer MW2's campaign personally, but it is still a great chapter in the MW story. The multiplayer may be familiar but that doesn't mean it's not fun. It takes the familiar formula and keeps it entertaining. If you're a fan of the series, MW3 easily has the best multiplayer component of all the Call of Duty games.… Expand
  76. rayman_vh
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty is a game I have loved to play with friends at parties and just to burn some time. This game may not be the greatest game to come out. But think about this how many of you have bought this game and at least played it for the campaign or many pointless hours in the multiplayer. Sure the game could have used vast improvements but everyone knew exactly what they were buyingCall of Duty is a game I have loved to play with friends at parties and just to burn some time. This game may not be the greatest game to come out. But think about this how many of you have bought this game and at least played it for the campaign or many pointless hours in the multiplayer. Sure the game could have used vast improvements but everyone knew exactly what they were buying Activision didn't try to hide what was in the game. I bought the game knowing it would be fun to play with friends and to burn time, its a fun competitive game. MW3 was not bought to boggle my mind as a new game it was bought to have fun and kill things with new and familiar guns. It's like a michael Bay film big booms draw attention to it, the story may not be great and it may not be innovative but hell at least you can watch it with friends and get some enjoyment out of killing other noobs. So flame this review as you may I bought this game because I knew what I was getting, to have fun, and play with friends. If you didn't want the game there is still this cool thing called renting games, it lets you try them before you buy them cool right.… Expand
  77. dharper7
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 is a polished and well made shooter that has a high octane campaign mode and a versatile multiplayer. The graphics are still too shiny and cartoony looking, but the guns look and sound much better than the MW2. Spec Ops Survival is the best addition to the series, and spec ops is even more fun with a point system attached to it. That being said, the MP does get a bitModern Warfare 3 is a polished and well made shooter that has a high octane campaign mode and a versatile multiplayer. The graphics are still too shiny and cartoony looking, but the guns look and sound much better than the MW2. Spec Ops Survival is the best addition to the series, and spec ops is even more fun with a point system attached to it. That being said, the MP does get a bit too frantic and can be very frustrating due to the tiny maps that reward people who run laps around them. Kill confirmed and some of the new playtypes are a happy addition to the sometimes monotonous team deathmatch. Overall I wish IW branched out a little bit and added some bigger maps and more options for those who do not always want to run and gun. Although easier to get into and less tedious than BF3's maps and MP, MW3 can learn a thing or two from their main competition.

    Either way, if you are a fan of shooters and have a high tolerance to being overwhelmed occasionally in MP, then get MW3. Too many people are just rating the game a 0 b/c they want it to fail, not b/c it is a bad game. This metacritic rating system is flawed, but hopefully enough rational individuals will give their honest opinion instead of just bombarding the ratings with 0's.    … Expand
  78. Makaveli
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    I hate it when if you hate something you are called a troll. first of all when CoD 4 came out I liked it. But it's the same game they release everyyear and it sucks now. No the people that are complaining about this game are not trolls,they are giving REAL reasons on why they hate this game. Activison is a spammer, they spam the same game at you every year. It's funny how they do not takeI hate it when if you hate something you are called a troll. first of all when CoD 4 came out I liked it. But it's the same game they release everyyear and it sucks now. No the people that are complaining about this game are not trolls,they are giving REAL reasons on why they hate this game. Activison is a spammer, they spam the same game at you every year. It's funny how they do not take long to make CoD games, it's because they copy and paste everything... from sounds,guns EVERYTHING. By the end of this year we will have 17 or 18 Call of Duties... They will come out with A PS Vita version too, they are comming out with Black Ops 2, Pretty soon you wont know which Call of Duty came out first... Why don't all games just be called Call of Duty? Pretty soon you will buy a different game, and Call of Duty will be in the box.... there's no escaping Call of Duty. Activison is ruining the gaming industry, and you guys are letting them... How about we have a kinect version aswell? Call of Duty needs to die, and if it doesn't we probably will have another videogame crash, like we did a long time ago when E.T came out for the Atari... Everyone should take there CoD games and fly them to a hidden desert and bury it. Better yet, how about we take all C0D games and spend a few billion dollars and fly them into the sun. I'm guessing that wouldn't work either, the sun would get sick of playing C0D all the time too and explode... Mark my words... I bet when everyone gets tired of Call of Duy..Activison will keep making them, but call it something else. From now on they should just call it Re-call of Duty... And on the box it should say " Now with more of the same" 2 weeks later out comes Re-call of Duty 2 Pink Ops. And Super Call of Duty brothers.… Expand
  79. Deotliop
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The reason why this game is getting so many good reviews from critics is because they are reviewing just this game. If you take away the fact it's a copy of Modern Warfare 2 I think you have a pretty decent game.
  80. wafflewithsyrup
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Why are people getting so fussed up about this game? I mean seriously, everybody has to hate. 97 percent of the people giving negative reviews are just complaining about the graphics. Just because Battlefield got a graphic update does not mean that every other videogame in the world must do so too.
  81. jreal424
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    i enjoy this game and i have battlefield. to each their own i guess.... if u like call of duty period, then u will love this game. if u hate call of duty then don't get it plain and simple
  82. Coops993
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    This game put simply is fantastic, clocked over 10 hours on multiplayer now, the servers do not lag at all they are very fast, anyone saying otherwise needs to check their connection.
    It is more of the same but then the formula works so why change?
    This game is a must for any COD fans, if you don't like the series don't buy the game! Simple really.
  83. jonahlee
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have to say I feel as if most of these reviewers are being paid or haven't played, because even with it's faults this is still a very good game. It has a good story, and the graphics are vastly improved from the previous versions. And the online play is as good as it has always been. The only reason I don't give it a perfect 10 is that the online play has lost some luster after playingI have to say I feel as if most of these reviewers are being paid or haven't played, because even with it's faults this is still a very good game. It has a good story, and the graphics are vastly improved from the previous versions. And the online play is as good as it has always been. The only reason I don't give it a perfect 10 is that the online play has lost some luster after playing Battlefield 3 where you can use all the vehicles, the levels have much more destruction and are much larger, it makes that online seem superior.… Expand
  84. Atinetro
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a rehashed game, using the same formula that the ground breaking MW1 set in stone. So, with each iteration of the game simply increasing what you can do, giving you more choices and customization, why is this now a negative thing? Fans of the Fifa games will buy each yearly game because they are fans of Football, and whilst it may bug them that not enoughCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a rehashed game, using the same formula that the ground breaking MW1 set in stone. So, with each iteration of the game simply increasing what you can do, giving you more choices and customization, why is this now a negative thing? Fans of the Fifa games will buy each yearly game because they are fans of Football, and whilst it may bug them that not enough changes have actually been made, they will still purchase it. This game is no different.

    With a game that is, as the User Metacritic score suggests, "Generally unfavourable", why does each and every FPS (with a serious tone) try to emulate the success that Activision and the studios achieve? The industry begs for innovation, and complains when it is not given to them, but when titles come out that give us something new, they fail to sell well at all (Bulletstorm, I'm looking at you). Regardless of whether this game doesn't innovate as much as you would have liked it to, they innovated nearly every aspect of the tried and tested formula with the original MW so, if anything, they deserve a little time to rest and do what they do well; make an addictive multi-player, a coherent single player, and a wealth of customizations.    … Expand
  85. viktorrez
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I for one love this new installment of the call of duty franchise I've been waiting a long time to finish the fight with makarov and it was an amazing ride graphics are a little more smoother the mw2 which is a nice improvement the weapon progression system is an awesome feature with so many ways to up grade your weapons you will have tons of fun playing with all the new attachments andI for one love this new installment of the call of duty franchise I've been waiting a long time to finish the fight with makarov and it was an amazing ride graphics are a little more smoother the mw2 which is a nice improvement the weapon progression system is an awesome feature with so many ways to up grade your weapons you will have tons of fun playing with all the new attachments and you will find out which loadout works best for your play type but all and all I love the game and I have not put it down since I give it a 10!… Expand
  86. moneytalks45
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Quality title. The same silky smooth gameplay you would come to expect from the series. It's a travesty that there's a ton of people online trying to discredit the hard work of these devs.
  87. voltS5
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    In a word, MW3 is FUN! So far, I've tried Special Ops and multiplayer modes and had a blast. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking to play a FUN FPS.
  88. jlebowski0001
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Haha, gotta love the hate. MW is what it is, nothing more nothing less, until the hardware gets better this is good as it's gonna get. Runs at a crisp 60 fps, still looks sharp (much better that BF3 on 360 imo) If you wanna go out and bust your gun vs. a bunch of juveniles this is the game.
  89. elzorrodorito
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Fun game, the developers know their audience. After the departure of so many employees from Infinity Ward including the heads of the studio, I am sure I wasn't alone in wondering if this game would be able to reach the bar set by its predecessors. It may be fashionable to hate on this game, but if you enjoy the genre, if you finished MW2 wanting more, here it is. Multiplayer is moreFun game, the developers know their audience. After the departure of so many employees from Infinity Ward including the heads of the studio, I am sure I wasn't alone in wondering if this game would be able to reach the bar set by its predecessors. It may be fashionable to hate on this game, but if you enjoy the genre, if you finished MW2 wanting more, here it is. Multiplayer is more balanced, single player has been ramped up in the ridiculousness, I like it much, much, more than I wanted to after the less than amicable split between the Activison and West/Zampella. After having played every COD game developed by IW since the original, I was certainly upset that the final chapter of the MW series wouldn't have many of the original guys working on it, but as much as I dislike Activision, they gave this game enough resources to do it justice. It was almost an "all hands on deck" situation it seems. As much as I detest the pace of the release schedule, they have earned a bit of respect from me for not dropping the ball on this game.… Expand
  90. ImPlace
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's awesome I suppose! I don't really want to right a review, because I'm awesome. But the game is alright. It has theatre mode (which is awesome) and two bolt action sniper rifles and some new modes and game types. It's actually a really good game.
  91. Heyyy870
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's a sad time for all of these trolling anti-call of duty douchebags. Not only is the game the most popular game out there, but the Metacritic user score is swiftly rising as well. Go cry to your mommys and crap in your pants some more, you fanboys are already blown away in the dust.
  92. FatalVisi0n
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I was dead set for BF3, I was tired of Black Ops MP and all the lag, then I played BF3 Beta, cancelled my BF3 Pre-order and got MW3. I have to admit I was very skeptic at first, the whole Tweedle Dee and Tweedle dumb vs. Activ lawsuit, how could IW come together now and produce a good game with now a new developer thrown in the mix?

    But they did, they didnt make just a good game they made    I was dead set for BF3, I was tired of Black Ops MP and all the lag, then I played BF3 Beta, cancelled my BF3 Pre-order and got MW3. I have to admit I was very skeptic at first, the whole Tweedle Dee and Tweedle dumb vs. Activ lawsuit, how could IW come together now and produce a good game with now a new developer thrown in the mix?

    But they did, they didnt make just a good game they made a great game, I have been a Call of Duty fan since CoD4, and I felt the series circling the drain, but now MW3 has revitalized and brought back life into the series. I really feel bad for the BF3 fanboys who have no life but to post negative about a great game to bring down the score, but for me it's not about the score, I know I love this game, and my friends who play it love it, and you BF3 fanboys, I know you are closet MW3 fans now to    … Expand
  93. Saberwing721
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Don't listen to all of the butt hurt Battlefield fans and other people who think this game is terrible, it is by far one of the best shooters on the market and they have made several positive changes to the game. The new game modes are amazing, kill confirmed being the most addicting. They have changed kill streaks from Modern Warfare 2 to be much less dominant, therefore making a muchDon't listen to all of the butt hurt Battlefield fans and other people who think this game is terrible, it is by far one of the best shooters on the market and they have made several positive changes to the game. The new game modes are amazing, kill confirmed being the most addicting. They have changed kill streaks from Modern Warfare 2 to be much less dominant, therefore making a much more level playing field. I have already put 17 hours into the multiplayer and the game is not getting old for me. It is far and away the best shooter of this year and if you are at all interested in first person shooters this is an easy buy. I know I will get crap ton of "no" for "was the review helpful" but that is just going to be from people who are eternally against the Call of Duty franchise. The game is great, it is well worth the $60 or especially the $100 for the hardened edition, and I highly recommend it.… Expand
  94. theRocknRolla
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Keeps the same familiar formula while still managing to wow you at every turn. Great story telling. Epic single player. Awesome multiplayer. What more could you want from a FPS.
  95. Htownjets
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    MW3 has been lots of fun.. The online play has been exceptional and even though there has been little innovation in the game, there isn't need to fix something that isn't broken.
  96. Arrancar013
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The Call of Duty series has revolutionized first-person-shooters in ways that hasn't been seen since the early days of Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM. The innovated controls and the highly addictive game play isn't something that can be denied. Being a Call of Duty fan for some time now I can say that there isn't really anything to improve on which makes it no surprise seeing how this version ofThe Call of Duty series has revolutionized first-person-shooters in ways that hasn't been seen since the early days of Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM. The innovated controls and the highly addictive game play isn't something that can be denied. Being a Call of Duty fan for some time now I can say that there isn't really anything to improve on which makes it no surprise seeing how this version of Call of Duty plays similar to its predecessors. "If it ain't broken, don't fix it!" The majority of the reviews below give negative feed back that claim it's too similar. The only thing I can conclude is that a majority of these "gamers" were expecting something close to EA's Battlefield 3, but I digress. I have followed the Modern Warfare series campaign story since Call of Duty 4. I was a freshman in high school and I am satisfied with the fact all the pieces come together as it comes to an end while I am a freshman attending college in one of the most adrenaline rushed Call of Duty Campaigns I've played as of yet. I can say I've grown with a lot of the characters in Modern Warfare in a way a child may grow with a characters like Mickey Mouse or Buzz Lightyear. It saddens me to have to see them go. With the multiplayer fallback I have I can only say It feels refreshing to jump back into some online Call of Duty. With New Maps, Weapon Perks and so much more, It's like returning to school after a long summer break with some new kicks, pants and t-shirts. The online is as fun as it's always been, and the campaign, as suspenseful as the last. I tip my hat as always to the developers and say thank you for bringing another one for the record books. - "History is written by the victor"
    And the victor is Call of Duty once again. Thank you.    … Expand
  97. warmsoda
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's a 9, but gets an extra 1 on here for the trolling going on. Think about it. Even if you think the game is a "glorified expansion pack," you are complaining about getting a killer deal: 16 multiplayer maps, survival mode, spec-ops mission and campaign, for $60 retail? At DLC prices, that stuff would separately cost $150 at least.
  98. Bugman
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It's a good game, graphics have been improved, the weapon customization is great, and the story....well, its a story. But the multiplayer is amazing. Everyone says it's a cut and paste and honestly it isn't.
  99. braveman1907
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game. I can say that because I actually played it. I like the new point/killstreak system. It really benefits the objective based game type player.
  100. codriver
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    ik vind het een goed spel ik kijk er na uit na de volgende cod als je er niet te vrede mee bent verkoop je game dan aan iemand anders en maak dan zelf eens een mooie game
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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