Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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  1. BRVII
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Same old same old. If you played MW2, you've already played MW3. A new coat of paint, and you have yourself the exact same game. Just like bad music, it sold like crazy. Doesn't mean it's good. Sick of the same product year after year.
  2. bmartin717
    Nov 21, 2011
    4
    I was a huge Call of Duty fan when the first one came out. Call of Duty 2 was the first game i owned for the xbox 360 and provided many great hours of fun. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is still one of my favorite games ever and when my friends and I LAN together this is still our shooter of choice. Since then the games have gotten not only not innovated but have gotten worse. The lack ofI was a huge Call of Duty fan when the first one came out. Call of Duty 2 was the first game i owned for the xbox 360 and provided many great hours of fun. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is still one of my favorite games ever and when my friends and I LAN together this is still our shooter of choice. Since then the games have gotten not only not innovated but have gotten worse. The lack of dedicated servers is a huge downgrade for this game. All the added perks and care packages and all that turned this amazing shooter into a joke of a game. Yes the game still has tight controls and good enough graphics but the series is headed in the wrong direction very quickly.… Expand
  3. xsovietx
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Very disappointed at mw3, maps are very small , gun selection is low and the worst parxt is the quick scope is worse then ever, at the moment playing bf3. The only decent thing was campaign...and I don't play the campaign unless multiplayer sucks
  4. patrickbowman32
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    The story behind the campaign is awesome and I love that it picks up right where it left off. The multiplayer is also worth the purchase. It may not seem a lot different than prior Call of Duties but it is different enough that makes it really fun and the things that are different are what you probably wanted to be different originally.
  5. MrLog101
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Same game as last 3 years, I don't know why anybody still buys this awful rehashed crap. Game play is virtually untouched from MW2 and apart from new maps and new guns, there really isn't any innovation, originality or creativity that made COD so popular in the first place.
  6. BobaFettWhere
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This is my honest review based on how I feel about MW3 after playing it for 20+ hours, not based on the manufactured rivalry between MW3 and Battlefield 3. The rivalry was made up by EA to sell games. If you want to hear about their game, go to the BF3 review page. If you want to hear about MW3, read on. They're both perfectly good games, so play whatever you like.

    This review is based    This is my honest review based on how I feel about MW3 after playing it for 20+ hours, not based on the manufactured rivalry between MW3 and Battlefield 3. The rivalry was made up by EA to sell games. If you want to hear about their game, go to the BF3 review page. If you want to hear about MW3, read on. They're both perfectly good games, so play whatever you like.

    This review is based only on MW3's multiplayer. At the time of this review, I'm still only a few hours into the campaign, I haven't touched Spec Ops, but I've invested 20+ hours in multiplayer. That's how I play every Call of Duty game. I bought the game specifically for the multiplayer, and for me that was worth the $60 USD. I personally wouldn't advise anyone to buy a COD game only for the single player campaign. I always play the campaign eventually, and enjoy it, but I don't think a COD campaign is worth the full $60 USD investment. Most of the campaigns are a 10 hour, very linear, but very cinematic experience.

    MW3's multiplayer is the most balanced and fully realized of all of the COD games that I've played. While we all have a particular iteration of the series that we've put the most hours into and feel the most attached to, MW3 feels the most clean and equitable after years of tweaking in the series. If you can still burn hundreds of hours on the multiplayer, or if this is your first COD game, I highly recommend it for the multiplayer experience alone. If you're burned out on COD multiplayer or never liked it to begin with, then there's no reason to buy this one.    … Expand
  7. RavingChimp
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    There is a lot of hype surrounding this release however for the first time since COD4 I didn't buy into it. Rather than purchase this I picked up a friends copy with a plan to complete the campaign over the weekend and have a few goes on Multiplayer. I'm glad I didn't spend £40 on this.. Campaign is dull (to the point I didn't even bother to complete it) Multiplayer had someThere is a lot of hype surrounding this release however for the first time since COD4 I didn't buy into it. Rather than purchase this I picked up a friends copy with a plan to complete the campaign over the weekend and have a few goes on Multiplayer. I'm glad I didn't spend £40 on this.. Campaign is dull (to the point I didn't even bother to complete it) Multiplayer had some of the worst maps I have played in any FPS.. I thought they made a big deal about how they were trying to remove campers etc from the game.. so they made each map like a maze and provided plenty of dark places to lie on the floor and wait for passing trade.

    Compared to some other titles which have just come out this is a weak, poor game. Cashes in on previous success.    … Expand
  8. 3Bit
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Game is no different from modern warfare 2, seriously this is an expansion pack DLC. Very stupid of activision to use some of the same buildings, items etc. As mw2.

    I gave up on cod after the fourth one, was always a Halo and BF fan anyways.
  9. carmichael74
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Its time that Call of Duty does a complete revamp of there system. Not having party chat in all available games modes online or even 4-player co-op on survival mode and even spec ops mode is completely
    unacceptable at this point in the game. Every year gamers are treated to a new release of the franchise with limited changes and upgrades to the game. Although i do enjoy playing the game    Its time that Call of Duty does a complete revamp of there system. Not having party chat in all available games modes online or even 4-player co-op on survival mode and even spec ops mode is completely
    unacceptable at this point in the game. Every year gamers are treated to a new release of the franchise with limited changes and upgrades to the game. Although i do enjoy playing the game for a week or 2 it quickly loses its pizzaz. Im hoping that Activision can invest some of its billions of dollars into changing the future of the game for the best.    … Expand
  10. W4YN3
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    The only good thing about this game is its campaign and even that has pointless scenes in it that have no purpose in the plot of the campaign as a whole, the multiplayer is just a copy over from MW2 but everytings been made a lot shinier. they knew they couldnt release another Game without adding something a little different so they added Team defender and Kill confirmed which for a twoThe only good thing about this game is its campaign and even that has pointless scenes in it that have no purpose in the plot of the campaign as a whole, the multiplayer is just a copy over from MW2 but everytings been made a lot shinier. they knew they couldnt release another Game without adding something a little different so they added Team defender and Kill confirmed which for a two year development cycle goes to show how much they know this game will sell no matter what they do. In 2 years we have a mid length campaign and 2 new games modes which dont require very much skill in thinking up, this game has just gone down hill from MW, greed has killed the franchise. but is you like the Modern warfare campaign then be sure to pick the game up it still is a decent campaign but is it really worth £45 i dont think so.… Expand
  11. TangoMike
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Ok, so I am doing this to sort of offset the immature trend of bombing this game. So, to start, I will say this, I enjoy BF3, I enjoy MW3. I am no fanboy of any console, game, or any other one sided argument.
    On with the review. The campaign picks up almost immediately after MW2, and it's bang bang, boom boom start to finish. You toss in U.S. Army's Delta Squad in the battle for New    Ok, so I am doing this to sort of offset the immature trend of bombing this game. So, to start, I will say this, I enjoy BF3, I enjoy MW3. I am no fanboy of any console, game, or any other one sided argument.
    On with the review. The campaign picks up almost immediately after MW2, and it's bang bang, boom boom start to finish. You toss in U.S. Army's Delta Squad in the battle for New York, then on to France, Germany, UK, it starts to feel like the COD we remember from the WWII shooter era. The problem, is other than Soap, Price, Makarov, and company we have seen since the original MW series started, all the other characters feel very disconnected, I found it extremely difficult to connect with any of the Delta, SAS, GIGN, or any other organization portrayed. But our heroes from MW, and MW2, are back. I wont give away the story or any plot points, but it ties the series up nicely, and ends it, no cliff hanger, no BS, the story ends, but it just didnt feel satisfying, now mind you, I don't know how you can turn up the heat any higher than 11, but other than the Price/Soap/Makarov characters, I was just shooting anything that was on the other end of the hallway.

    The multiplayer is a level of balance not seen since the first MW game, the GL's have been toned down, the maps feel much less claustorphobic, and much less obvious choke points. Yes, the other team can still pin you down if they are effective, but that effectiveness degrades quite a bit. I still found myself spawning next to the guy who just killed me, or stabbed in the back by the guy I just killed, and am still performing the reload for, but even thats small potatoes. You will spend much of the first portions of multiplayer getting award after award, and it's nearly rapid fire, but it feels like a ploy to keep you interested rather than actually award you for an accomplishment. It is still satisfying when you hear the noise, or rank up, but when you see some of the reasons as to why you got the award, you just think to yourself "THAT was it?".

    Our friendly neighborhood Nuke is gone, all the modes are in tact, including a new super addictive Kill Confirmed mode, everytime you get a kill, you collect dog tags from your enemy, however, you begin to wonder if risking your own head is worth it when you see the golden tag in front of your face, when some jerk with a rocket launcher is waiting on you to go for it, or should you get the red tags and save your team the death point? I find it fun, and keeps me focused for hours.

    I was lucky enough to get the game before a lot of people stateside got it home (Japan), I spent the first few hours or so thinking I was hot stuff killing everything that moved. After work ended, I got a really nasty awakening, aside from continual deaths and frustration, screaming kids were back to let me know what they were planning on doing with my mother that particular evening, and how much these puny voices claimed they could pound me to a bloody pulp if they saw me in person, yep, MW is back, and mom didnt look at the ESRB rating again.

    I don't hate MW, or any Modern Combat games, they are well done, and polished well. I was more turned off by MW3 that within the first 3 hours of playing online, I ran into 6 hosts that were cheating/hacking/exploiting, 8 people were ALREADY 10 prestige, and maxxed out all around, and the leaderboards had already been screwed with.

    One more note, I am disappointed that COD Elite service to date (21 November) has been either hit or miss, or just broken. The companies know how wildly popular this series is, but they werent "prepared" for the overload? What did they think was going to happen? To the biggest entertainment launch in history, great work, now please go back to the drawing board, and get something new out there.    … Expand
  12. pachowski
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    this game is a disappointment, we all know is more of the same but sometimes this is a good thing if you can refresh the formula. the story its ok and the multiplayer is what i dislike. 90% of the Cod player buy this game for the multiplayer, my friends call themselves hardcore player but when you ask them about the main story they are like ????? i think paying 50$-60$ for somethis game is a disappointment, we all know is more of the same but sometimes this is a good thing if you can refresh the formula. the story its ok and the multiplayer is what i dislike. 90% of the Cod player buy this game for the multiplayer, my friends call themselves hardcore player but when you ask them about the main story they are like ????? i think paying 50$-60$ for some maps-perk-guns is ridiculous. i would rather pay 30$ for an ultimate DLC with all the new multiplayer things… Expand
  13. youngs91
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    If you take a game from 5 years ago and release it today, it will not hold up to today's standards. MW3 is exactly that. It is another version of COD4 but in my opinion worse, because the few things in COD4 that made it seem fresh and unique no longer have that feeling. Also, the creative and memorable and original maps from COD4 have now been replaced with bland forgettable maps that seemIf you take a game from 5 years ago and release it today, it will not hold up to today's standards. MW3 is exactly that. It is another version of COD4 but in my opinion worse, because the few things in COD4 that made it seem fresh and unique no longer have that feeling. Also, the creative and memorable and original maps from COD4 have now been replaced with bland forgettable maps that seem like the developers made as a chore. "Oh lets just change the maps so we can call it a new game, and change as little else as possible." EXACT same menus. EXACT same interface. EXACT same leveling. The list of improvements or even changes is much much shorter than the list of things that are exactly the same. COD is not a sports franchise! You cannot release the same game every year and expect people to like it. I feel like I wasted my money and have no faith in these developers anymore. And yes, zero is a fair score because that is how much effort the developers put into this game. Zero.… Expand
  14. Busterdillon03
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Okay modern warfare 3 campaign was amazing though it was really short like all call of duty's but it was not stop action, and also adding survival mode in spec ops was great to I enjoy playing it, but when it comes to the multiplayer, the multiplayer sucks the maps are horrible and the spawning is bad I got spawned killed 3 times in a row, at this point I prefer playing assassins creedOkay modern warfare 3 campaign was amazing though it was really short like all call of duty's but it was not stop action, and also adding survival mode in spec ops was great to I enjoy playing it, but when it comes to the multiplayer, the multiplayer sucks the maps are horrible and the spawning is bad I got spawned killed 3 times in a row, at this point I prefer playing assassins creed revelation multiplayer at this time… Expand
  15. technomage
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    I only played single player, so my remarks are confined to that aspect of the game. I enjoyed the continuation of the storyline in the single player campaign. Storyline has always been a hallmark in this series, and COD:MW 3 continues in this regard. The storyline was much, much better that Battlefield 3's.
  16. ploeg8393
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    Shouldn't this be MW2.1?

    The critics are obviously a bunch of idiots that got paid to review the game highly. The campaign was disappointing, i can't even remember any of the missions, none stand out. The multiplayer brings back the problems of MW2 like quick scoping, bad spawning and sniping across the map with a pistol. It doesn't help that the maps are the size of a cubical but have    Shouldn't this be MW2.1?

    The critics are obviously a bunch of idiots that got paid to review the game highly. The campaign was disappointing, i can't even remember any of the missions, none stand out. The multiplayer brings back the problems of MW2 like quick scoping, bad spawning and sniping across the map with a pistol. It doesn't help that the maps are the size of a cubical but have 2 or 3 levels to hit your form across the map.

    Black ops is a far superior game than 2 or 3. I am trying my hardest to say that i like this game but i think i am in denial.    … Expand
  17. IDontKnowWho
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    COD 4 was a good game. It had every aspect for a good few years. The problem with the sequels is that there is not much to update or add. MW2 was good as well but i though that the game play was getting repetitive. Its basically COD 4 with new guns and a new campaign. At this point infinity ward is having a 4 year hangover thinking that as long as it has the Modern Warfare name, it willCOD 4 was a good game. It had every aspect for a good few years. The problem with the sequels is that there is not much to update or add. MW2 was good as well but i though that the game play was getting repetitive. Its basically COD 4 with new guns and a new campaign. At this point infinity ward is having a 4 year hangover thinking that as long as it has the Modern Warfare name, it will sell. I am not the only one thinking about leaving COD for Halo or Battlefield. The campaign was disappointing because it was highly predictable. The multiplayer has become boring. Plus since there was a minimum change in mechanics, the best players are still the best and there is no chance for new players to play and enjoy it. There is absolutely no reason to pick up this game or the next to come if it will be the same year after year.… Expand
  18. cblackwe
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    Now, let me start off by saying I don't personally own this game. 'How can you write a review then, if you don't own it?!' Well I have played it for multiple hours on a close friends system, so my knowledge of the game is there. However, the reason I did not purchase this game was because unlike all the other saps who got suckered into the hype of this being another 'Call of Duty' game, INow, let me start off by saying I don't personally own this game. 'How can you write a review then, if you don't own it?!' Well I have played it for multiple hours on a close friends system, so my knowledge of the game is there. However, the reason I did not purchase this game was because unlike all the other saps who got suckered into the hype of this being another 'Call of Duty' game, I realized after playing MW2 and Black Ops that the games never change. EVERY SINGLE MW game is nearly and exact replica of its predecessor. Same mediocre campaign, same multi-player with a crappy HUD, and same poor excuse for a 'Spec Ops' mode. It almost pains me to know how many people got suckered into buying this, but then again, not everyone is as smart as me I suppose. On a more serious note, the Call of Duty twitter page tweeted a couple days ago saying "#MW3 is the most played game on Xbox Live right now, and 3 of the other top 20 played games are in the Call of Duty franchise." Really? Really? Ouch, cut me deep COD, cut me deep. As many times as I have asked my friend to return COD for a better game or at least his money back, he refuses to do so. It is this type of fan base that will keep the COD games alive unfortunately. Here's to a lifetime of the same game over and over again!… Expand
  19. ChaseVT
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is fun, but more of the same from the explosive formula that came from the first Modern Warfare. If you enjoyed every Call of Duty up to this point, and you get psyched up for the new kill streaks, new perks, new weapons and load outs, then by all means give MW3 a go. I'd personally wait for a price drop to the $40 range, as I feel the price of $60 USD forCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is fun, but more of the same from the explosive formula that came from the first Modern Warfare. If you enjoyed every Call of Duty up to this point, and you get psyched up for the new kill streaks, new perks, new weapons and load outs, then by all means give MW3 a go. I'd personally wait for a price drop to the $40 range, as I feel the price of $60 USD for what appears to be a slightly more than expansion-level offering is a tad high. By no means a bad game, but you played this game last year, the year before, the year before that and the year before that.… Expand
  20. baller03
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    Lets start off by complaining about hardcore search and destroy. Game starts and a 10 year old shoots a rpg at his own team killing them all. Does it kick this player. No!! What ever happened to ricochet in search. The maps are so small your running into the other team within 5 seconds. Deathmatch respawns are horrible. You must die at least 5 times a game from getting spawn killed.Lets start off by complaining about hardcore search and destroy. Game starts and a 10 year old shoots a rpg at his own team killing them all. Does it kick this player. No!! What ever happened to ricochet in search. The maps are so small your running into the other team within 5 seconds. Deathmatch respawns are horrible. You must die at least 5 times a game from getting spawn killed. How many times a day do you catch yourself saying "There's NO WAY i shot him first". But all of this complaining is worthless. It will never change when they are selling all of these copies. Expect to see the same ole **** next year from this game.… Expand
  21. lndcobra
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This is not a new game, its almost identical to MW2, just different maps, and couple extra weapons and killstreaks! They didnt fix any of the issues that MW2 had! No kick vote, player/lobby matching is so bad still, spawns are ridiculous! and full of bugs
  22. gonorrheahd
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Okay, most people are going to say that I'm a little kid for writing a good review for a bad game and that I should go get a life, but honestly just think about it. CoD 4 great game, WaW great game, but then what? We got greedy and pissy, we wanted more and more and more. We, the gamers pushed the creators to a breaking point. We gotta stop with all the complaints that most creators can'tOkay, most people are going to say that I'm a little kid for writing a good review for a bad game and that I should go get a life, but honestly just think about it. CoD 4 great game, WaW great game, but then what? We got greedy and pissy, we wanted more and more and more. We, the gamers pushed the creators to a breaking point. We gotta stop with all the complaints that most creators can't help with. For example, quickscoping, it's not that bad and the creators can't stop it, adding sway and slowing down scope speed wont do anything to stop it. Besides, everyone has faster and easier guns to use instead of a sniper and can kill "quickscopers" easy, if you cant your just bad and GTFO. I'm sorry to say but Infinity Ward is like the dad and we're the pissy little daughters who keep asking for money, just love the game and embrace it, I made the same mistake of saying this game was bad and was going to be bad so I bought a different game and rented MW3, worst mistake, MW3 is way better than I expected. 8.8/10 only because I only played for 3 hours but I enjoyed it.… Expand
  23. FPS_Scotty
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    7.5 at an absolute push, MW3 to me was a disappointment, and unless Activision allow the developers to take some innovative new directions, will be sign posted as the beginning of the once great COD franchise's decline.

    Allow me to backup ever so slightly and elaborate on why I believe this was such a let down. I will start by saying this review applies to about 87% of the total content    7.5 at an absolute push, MW3 to me was a disappointment, and unless Activision allow the developers to take some innovative new directions, will be sign posted as the beginning of the once great COD franchise's decline.

    Allow me to backup ever so slightly and elaborate on why I believe this was such a let down. I will start by saying this review applies to about 87% of the total content of the game, which is the multiplayer portion. I did not touch the campaign, as i suspect the majority of players buying the game will not either.

    Graphically the game is just fine. Users on this site claiming it looks poor or outdated are over exaggerating, as the game looks perfectly current (in terms of console comparisons) whilst not as impressive as i found in BF3 or Crysis 2. It's smooth and runs at the staple 60fps although does feel a incy wincy little bit like a MW2 re-skin, however this is not a bad thing as that game looked great too.

    The overall game play is your standard COD fare, which is great if your a hardcore COD fan, that is to say guns kill quick (faster than BLOPs and appears slightly quicker than MW2), customised classes, kill-streaks (slightly revises and coming in 3 flavours essentially offense, defense, show off) and cluttered maps that allow your usual run and gunners or your "tactical" campers.

    What i found lacking was only a couple of new game modes; kill confirmed is a variation on team death match and involves picking up a dog tag to score a point after killing someone. The maps were all mediocre and not nearly appealing to play the first time around as was the case in MW2. Having perks that remove recoil also reduces the competitiveness when using that weapon as you essentially have a weapon that is easier to aim with than a low level player new to the game.

    In summary, i will say that the majority of you guys interested in supplying yourself with another COD fix will be satisfied and will find loads to keep you busy. If your after something different and more competitive, then get battlefield 3.    … Expand
  24. SteveO123
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Mabye not revolutionizing FPS's, but has the most detailed and balanced multiplayer of any COD. A good solid campaign and return of spec ops mode make this a package with enough features to keep coming back to in the next few months. Certainly not the best in a stand out autumn of games, but lack of originality doesn't automatically make it the worst either.
  25. craziirob111
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
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  26. optimusbob
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    I'm not what you would call a cod fanboy in any way or respect, in fact for years I have been on the fence watching on and secretly agreeing with the outspoken minority that Activision's cash cow release lacked any sort of innovation and delivered lifeless characters and plot-lines in the process. But this perspective has subsided with MW3, but before I continue I have to admit that I haveI'm not what you would call a cod fanboy in any way or respect, in fact for years I have been on the fence watching on and secretly agreeing with the outspoken minority that Activision's cash cow release lacked any sort of innovation and delivered lifeless characters and plot-lines in the process. But this perspective has subsided with MW3, but before I continue I have to admit that I have already played and completed Battlefield 3's campaign, and I have to admit both BF3 and MW3 impressed, but I do prefer BF3 overall - but this is my review of MW3 so I'll highlight what I enjoyed during my latest Call of Duty experience, and also what I feel lets it down.

    My main criticism of past cod games is that they never seem to have memorable characters, and even though the primary characters in MW3 are for the most part familiar I think during the course of the campaign they are far better developed, which helps immerse you deeper into the story and gameplay. Lets face it the story is so far fetched beyond comprehension, but it had me wanting more and keeping me on my toes with the different surroundings and locales - which were very impressive.

    From a technical perspective MW3 doesn't break any new ground in the visual department, but that's not to say it's not a pleasantly looking game. It is however technically sound with regards to textures and non existent screen tearing, plus I didn't experience any slow-down during the more epic battles, but I do think the overall pace and weapon sounds need some work. I like a well presented game and feel the menu system, as with previous cod games, lack in presentation. The font used in game and each of the menu screens is related to the series but I feel it needs revamping as it feels cheap and outdated. But this is a minor criticism and doesn't impact on the gameplay whatsoever.

    I'm not big on multiplayer these days, but what I have played is pretty much what I expected. It's solid, although like with many other people it is the habits of other players rather than the game itself that make the experience less enjoyable. The term 'camper' is what i associate with any Call of Duty release with regards to muliplayer, and yet again I have had to put up with their lack of gamership. I'm sure they could devise a playlist or gametype that could eliminate this plague and make the experience a more fulfilled one?... On the positive though the familiar ranking and experience system remains, meaning if you are unlucky enough be listed with a bunch of gamers that can't rack up the kills for the team, then you are not penalized too heavily for carrying your team to another glorious defeat.

    All in all I enjoyed the campaign and have the need to play through it again on the highest difficulty, so I will certainly get the full value from the £25 offer Tesco sucked me into!    … Expand
  27. Drew1991
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    To be honest I expected more form this sequel. I personally feel let down, there could have been a better campaign. The campaign had to many over the top actions sequence that left a bad taste. Multiplayer could have been so much better. I feel as if this game was more of a content dump then a true sequel. Don't get me wrong survival is really nice addition to the game. Have that said oneTo be honest I expected more form this sequel. I personally feel let down, there could have been a better campaign. The campaign had to many over the top actions sequence that left a bad taste. Multiplayer could have been so much better. I feel as if this game was more of a content dump then a true sequel. Don't get me wrong survival is really nice addition to the game. Have that said one game mode can't save this game from being bad. The multiplayer in this game is getting stale. I feel at this point they rushed the product out before making big changes/fixes. I guess Activision know if they put the name "call of duty" on any of there products people will buy.… Expand
  28. Pyth0nP0wer
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    What can i tell about this Game?!? Its the same as the last one , nothing new , same stupid running shooting point, running shoot point, running shoot point. Nice vid Sequences but nothing spectakular.
    The best of the Game you have seen 1000 times before in any Trailer.
  29. nerdybeats
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    Was going to defend this game against all the haters, but i **** can't believe how bad this game actually is. Its fun but not when the server connections are HORRIBLE, dont say i have crappy net because black ops and mw2 are fine, the maps are TERRIBLE, i only like 2 maps out of 16... and the **** stupid as random hit detection, its either a 1 hit kill or a 3 hit kill? wtf make up yourWas going to defend this game against all the haters, but i **** can't believe how bad this game actually is. Its fun but not when the server connections are HORRIBLE, dont say i have crappy net because black ops and mw2 are fine, the maps are TERRIBLE, i only like 2 maps out of 16... and the **** stupid as random hit detection, its either a 1 hit kill or a 3 hit kill? wtf make up your mind and no i didnt hit the leg or anything i am VERY sure as i always try to aim for the head . Geeez… Expand
  30. HateThat
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Im sorry I already bought COD:4, MW2, WAW and Black-Ops...... Seems I draw the line at buying the same game at 4. MW3 is a truly undeserving lack of innovation by infinity ward and sledgehammer games. Reviews like destructoid(worst game review site ever) that bash BF3 and love MW3 and make stupid points are whats wrong with the review system these days. They've all been paid off, as anyoneIm sorry I already bought COD:4, MW2, WAW and Black-Ops...... Seems I draw the line at buying the same game at 4. MW3 is a truly undeserving lack of innovation by infinity ward and sledgehammer games. Reviews like destructoid(worst game review site ever) that bash BF3 and love MW3 and make stupid points are whats wrong with the review system these days. They've all been paid off, as anyone who is a REAL gamer(i.e. doesn't play cod) can blatantly see. The user score here reflects how PEOPLE are feeling and not the "critics". Hell what makes their opinion greater than ours, cause they've a website??!? Thats why I look at websites like imdb to get a proper meta review of the general publics reaction to a movie. I tell you now, I was a cod fanboy in cod4..... but I've now had enough of this. you cant release a yearly game like this, it just doesn't work. Its also the reason why I'm not buying assassins creed this year. Its unacceptable and an undeserving distraction from truly amazing games like uncharted 3, batman arkham city, BF3, Skyrim and dark souls(bought them all). this game deserves a minus score, 0 is too good for the insult to gamers everywhere this game brings. Oh and infinity ward, dont **** about users boycotting your game on metacritic, maybe this time you'll listen. You actually begged for users to vote the score up. CHANGE YOUR GAME AND WATCH THE SCORES CHANGE YOU JOKE OF A COMPANY!!! Cant pay off everyone, although how about this, pay me off and i'll take this review down :P… Expand
  31. kobebeanbryant
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    i'm rating this game a 0 because i think it's hilarious that people actually care about user ratings. who cares what users have to say? just look at the sales numbers and unless u go to a community college, u can figure out that people love this game. critics still rave about this game. and quite simply, cod is the best fps franchise out there right now. it's hard to innovate every yeari'm rating this game a 0 because i think it's hilarious that people actually care about user ratings. who cares what users have to say? just look at the sales numbers and unless u go to a community college, u can figure out that people love this game. critics still rave about this game. and quite simply, cod is the best fps franchise out there right now. it's hard to innovate every year when cod4 set the bar extremely high in 07… Expand
  32. SubStatus
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This game just fills like a rehash of the other two modern warefares avalible. I would advise people looking to get this game not to pay full price and wait till prices lower as you would probably feel disappointed with what you would get. While the gameplay is solid , there has been no innovation, story was predictable and the game overall feels like a map pack on the multiplayer side. IfThis game just fills like a rehash of the other two modern warefares avalible. I would advise people looking to get this game not to pay full price and wait till prices lower as you would probably feel disappointed with what you would get. While the gameplay is solid , there has been no innovation, story was predictable and the game overall feels like a map pack on the multiplayer side. If the developers are seriously wondering why there metacritic score is so low on twitter maybe they should actually read the user reviews?… Expand
  33. seankk93
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    Again yet another disappointing call of duty game. Activision have again produced another game that feels like Call of Duty 4 in every aspect. The multi player is the same with new guns and new maps. Which by the way are easily the worst maps in the call of duty franchise. The singleplayer feels all flash and no substance which is disappointing considering CoD 4 managed to build a greatAgain yet another disappointing call of duty game. Activision have again produced another game that feels like Call of Duty 4 in every aspect. The multi player is the same with new guns and new maps. Which by the way are easily the worst maps in the call of duty franchise. The singleplayer feels all flash and no substance which is disappointing considering CoD 4 managed to build a great relationship between the character and the player. The feeling of being connected to the characters in the single player is all but lost and any emotional attachment is one that stems from the first Modern Warfare game. Spec op is good for about an hour but lacks any sort of real pull and that pretty much sums up MW3 good for short while but quickly become dull and boring as you soon realise that it is the exact same game as CoD 4.… Expand
  34. newb1e
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    What we see? Nothing new since Modern Warfare 2, but it doesn't meant that MW 2 is amazing. Why? Because best game in series Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare with gorgeous tuned game engine, great control and movement in multiplayer. Developers finally purchase id Tech 5 and build new game on IW 1.1 in my dreams.
  35. Blu-Ace
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    It's the best FPS you can get right now on consoles. Stellar package, fantastic multiplayer, and it's better than that laggy 30fps BF3. Seriously BF3 is garbage on consoles.
  36. silverbeard
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    After reading the "Metacritic" article posted on IGN. I had. No. Must. Do my part to discourage any sequels or prequels to this franchise. I must begin by saying i have not played this game. But i have played and purchased the previous 'Call of Duty' games. I hear all they changed was the "3" on the title. They even cut copied pictures from the previous title onto the jacket. Therefore iAfter reading the "Metacritic" article posted on IGN. I had. No. Must. Do my part to discourage any sequels or prequels to this franchise. I must begin by saying i have not played this game. But i have played and purchased the previous 'Call of Duty' games. I hear all they changed was the "3" on the title. They even cut copied pictures from the previous title onto the jacket. Therefore i give it 3 out of 10. It is the third in the series after all. Do not purchase. I have not. Or next year we will be playing "Call of Guitar Hero: DJ warfare 6"… Expand
  37. CopyAndPasteMW3
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    I love playing multiplayer in a game where you spawn right on top of a bouncing betty, or better yet spawning right in front of someone and getting shot in the back, or how about shooting someone in the back and then they have time to turn around and shoot you once and your dead, here's a favorite, planting a claymore, it clicks in front of someone and never explodes! But my f#ckingI love playing multiplayer in a game where you spawn right on top of a bouncing betty, or better yet spawning right in front of someone and getting shot in the back, or how about shooting someone in the back and then they have time to turn around and shoot you once and your dead, here's a favorite, planting a claymore, it clicks in front of someone and never explodes! But my f#cking favorite thing about this game is how it lags in the menus and I have to go back to my dashboard, sign out, and reconfigure my network just to play this game! Did they actually beta test this game or just rush it for the holiday season?!… Expand
  38. Gotti23
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    love the game and the story mode and it falls in with the rest of the series but the multiplayer is what people get it for. its better then any on the market right now and better then black ops, but it seems like areas are shorter but i still like it. if you like shooting and owing your buddies online a must have.
  39. Wulfenite
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    CoD 4. An excellent game with fun multiplayer. Then there's CoD 5 which was alright. MW2, kinda average but still the same as MW1. Then Black Ops came out and I believe Treyarch did an excellent job crafting such a fun game with an engaging storyline. And now, the imaginatively named Modern Warfare 3 comes out and is set to look pretty good. Right. I knew from the very beginning that itCoD 4. An excellent game with fun multiplayer. Then there's CoD 5 which was alright. MW2, kinda average but still the same as MW1. Then Black Ops came out and I believe Treyarch did an excellent job crafting such a fun game with an engaging storyline. And now, the imaginatively named Modern Warfare 3 comes out and is set to look pretty good. Right. I knew from the very beginning that it would just be a recycled version of MW2. And guess what. It was. This game is immensely disappointing, and it simply does not set the standard set by recent FPS' such as Battlefield 3. The multiplayer is absolutely mind-numbing. Everyone uses the same weapon and perk, everyone has the same tactics, honestly, Counter-Strike 1.6 was a more tactical game than this!
    The single player is as boring as usual. I barely concentrated through it, I was too busy wondering when I would play a decent game. I believe this game is a mere recycle of the past 3 games. The thing is though, that is what some reviewers say about Skyward Sword, the thing with Zelda though, is the formula is a good one. As they used to say "if it aint broke, don't fix it". This term can apply to games like Pokemon, Zelda, Mario and Metroid games, the formula generally stays the same, but the formula is a good one. However, MW3 is broke, and it is in desperate need of fixing. I will not hesitate to say that Infinity Ward has put absolutely no effort into this game at all, they have not bothered to add new elements to entice players, ore any new gameplay changes. And yet, the moronic and frustrating fan-base continue to praise this game because they A.) have not played any other games. B.) Are generally 10-16 year-olds who know nothing of what it means to be a gamer, and C.) Like to watch guns go boom in people's faces.
    I am disgusting at the poor effort put into this shoddy game, yet no doubt Infinity Ward will think they have achieved something and release map-packs for the low price of $25 for 5 maps. I take my hat to Infinity Ward, as they have managed to con and scam millions of idiots into buying the same game. Go think of something new to do Infinity Ward, maybe banking is more your style? Repetitive and boring, yet somehow, you earn enormous amounts of money.    … Expand
  40. mazariamonti
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Don't you guys remember when COD 4 came out, and it was the greatest thing ever? Well, after two re-releases by the original developers, and another two by another developer, i can very well say, they have not changed anything since that great time when COD 4 was released. As such, this game deserves a zero, if it were coming out for the first time ever, i would say a nine, but no, it'sDon't you guys remember when COD 4 came out, and it was the greatest thing ever? Well, after two re-releases by the original developers, and another two by another developer, i can very well say, they have not changed anything since that great time when COD 4 was released. As such, this game deserves a zero, if it were coming out for the first time ever, i would say a nine, but no, it's the same game for the fifth time, no more excuses, ZERO.… Expand
  41. DCxMileyCyrus
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    First of all, all of the people in here that are giving this game a 0 out of 10, get out. I don't think I've ever run across a game that's truly that bad. You people say that the singleplayer is ok, yet you give it a 0? STOP SKEWING THE REVIEWS!! With that out of the way, I can get to the review. No this game isn't the best CoD game ever, nor is it the worst. The Singleplayer campaign isFirst of all, all of the people in here that are giving this game a 0 out of 10, get out. I don't think I've ever run across a game that's truly that bad. You people say that the singleplayer is ok, yet you give it a 0? STOP SKEWING THE REVIEWS!! With that out of the way, I can get to the review. No this game isn't the best CoD game ever, nor is it the worst. The Singleplayer campaign is what you would come to expect from a Call of Duty game. A game with moments that make you feel like you are watching an intense action movie. Yes it is a bit short, but I don't want to play 15 hours of Shoot em'up in the desert. So SP gets a 7 out of 10. Special Ops is the same as MW2 and different at the same time. Survival mode is an interesting new game mode, but nothing we haven't seen in Horde or Firefight in GOW or Halo respectively. It isn't something you'll be playing for hours on end trying to get to the next wave, it just doesn't have that appeal. The missions in Spec Ops are the same that you would see in MW2, a few on the ground, a few in the air, and a few collecting data or what not. Fun but once again, not something you'll be playing for more than a few hours or coming back to again and again. So Spec Ops gets a 6/10 from me. Now let's tackle the real reason millions of people buy Call of Duty games, the multiplayer. First off, the people that are saying it's an expansion pack to MW2 are just plain wrong. There are at least 15 new weapons and 16 NEW MAPS!! A total new killstreak system and some new gametypes totally render that argument obsolete. With that said, why fix a core multiplayer when millions of people loved MW2? I guarantee you if they totally revamped the MP the same people would be complaining that it was too different, so there really is no pleasing you guys. That said, if you didn't look at the title you would have a hard time telling the difference between MW2 and MW3 graphics. Activision might have cut some corners in that respect. A few things I've noticed about the MP is that there aren't enough complex and wide open maps, too many CQB maps. A few too many overpowered dominating weapons (Type 95, MP7). And grenades are a little too underpowered. That being said there are plenty of changes to LOVE from MW2. First, the idea of pointstreaks is brilliant, it encourages team play and lets players who arent going to get 10 kills in a row still able to help the team in some way. Second the idea of adding weapon XP in addition to regular XP is also smart, and not those ridiculous challenges for 1000 headshots with every gun. (Honestly who does that?) Third, the fact that they made grenade launchers "noobtubes" as ineffective as they are might be one of the smartest and series saving moves a developer has ever made. SOOOO many people were turned off at MW2 because all 12 people were using them. All in all the MP is in a way the same but also in a way a totally new and refreshing experience. If you didn't like Cod multiplayer before you're not going to like it now, and if you were one of the many that did, I think you will really enjoy this new take on killstreaks. MP gets an 8/10. So contrary to all of the people saying it's not worth 60 dollars, it is definitely worth 60 dollars. Modern Warfare 3 won't blow you away like MW2 did, but it makes enough subtle changes to earn the right to be called MW3 and not MW2.5. Overall this game would get a 7 out of 10 from me.… Expand
  42. erebus
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    I'm disappointed with "professional" reviews of Call of Duty, they all seem to praise it as though it it actually contained an original thought or idea in the entire game. I really think that critics have been too soft on this game just because it's polished. I can appreciate a game that is solid and reliable, but that doesn't make it good or fun. (Remember, fun, the thing people used toI'm disappointed with "professional" reviews of Call of Duty, they all seem to praise it as though it it actually contained an original thought or idea in the entire game. I really think that critics have been too soft on this game just because it's polished. I can appreciate a game that is solid and reliable, but that doesn't make it good or fun. (Remember, fun, the thing people used to play games for, not just paying 60$ just to grind for prestige on a different set of maps.) To sum up my thoughts, Call of Duty represents everything I despise about gaming.… Expand
  43. mehtaphysics
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    COD Black Ops is a better game than Modern Warfare 3. I say this after playing Black Ops for an entire year! I still believe that the campaign of the game should be the number 1 draw. If i am going to spend 60 bucks and stand outside in the cold at midnight for a game it should be spectacular in not only multiplayer but the single player campaign as well. IGN, 1up, and Gamespot are givingCOD Black Ops is a better game than Modern Warfare 3. I say this after playing Black Ops for an entire year! I still believe that the campaign of the game should be the number 1 draw. If i am going to spend 60 bucks and stand outside in the cold at midnight for a game it should be spectacular in not only multiplayer but the single player campaign as well. IGN, 1up, and Gamespot are giving these high scores to this game based on its multiplayer component. The only Modern Warfare that should be given 9's and 10's should be Modern Warfare 1. It was original in every way and had a vastly enjoyable multiplayer component. If though MW3 has a lot of blockbuster moments within it's campaign it feels very repetitive to play. I thought the ending of the game should have be waaaay better. Although i'll play the game for the next year because i'm hopelessly addicted to multiplayer i still think the campaign is not the bomb. As a matter of fact Modern Warfare 2's campaign really sucked! The only reason the buy this game is for multiplayer. If you bought it for the campaign good luck!… Expand
  44. greenpaint
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    copy and past game same every year, feels exactly the same as playing black ops. the game takes no skill and they use many of the same animations and sounds over and over again. literary gets boring after playing two matches online. if you actually find this game fun and play it for hours on end you must literally have **** for brains, the worst most over-hyped game ever made don't evercopy and past game same every year, feels exactly the same as playing black ops. the game takes no skill and they use many of the same animations and sounds over and over again. literary gets boring after playing two matches online. if you actually find this game fun and play it for hours on end you must literally have **** for brains, the worst most over-hyped game ever made don't ever waste money on this.… Expand
  45. BloodSaint
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Looking at the critics score it is so simply obvious that craptivision bribed almost everyone of them. Don't support a game with ZERO innovation and the most out dated graphics for a modern game. Story is so cliche and predictable and PLEASE we are all sick of the Russians plot. Many glitches and clunky shooting with old maps 'copy and pasted' just destroys this game. DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED.
  46. Aarvex
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    First off, the game isn't bad. The game is just not what is expected in the world 4 years after COD4. I really would like to be able to give the game a 7.5 but I think an 8 is deserving to help against the nonsense spouted against it by BF3 fan-boy noobs. If you played COD4, MW2, or Black Ops and liked them you will also like this games multiplayer. It is old and would actually warrant meFirst off, the game isn't bad. The game is just not what is expected in the world 4 years after COD4. I really would like to be able to give the game a 7.5 but I think an 8 is deserving to help against the nonsense spouted against it by BF3 fan-boy noobs. If you played COD4, MW2, or Black Ops and liked them you will also like this games multiplayer. It is old and would actually warrant me giving this game a 6 or so but then there is campaign. The campaign is probably the most engaging FPS campaign (not counting Portal 2) that I've played since Halo:Reach and is the best campaign out of all of the Call of Duty games.… Expand
  47. MyCriticReview
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    Presentation
    An average presentation, with the best campaign in the series to date. But the campaign's story, gameplay, and sound are the worse of the franchise.
    Graphics Once again, graphics are one of the highlights of the game, with more detailed textures then ever before in the series. But texture depth and shadowing continues to not be touched even the slightest. Sound The music    Presentation
    An average presentation, with the best campaign in the series to date. But the campaign's story, gameplay, and sound are the worse of the franchise.

    Graphics
    Once again, graphics are one of the highlights of the game, with more detailed textures then ever before in the series. But texture depth and shadowing continues to not be touched even the slightest.

    Sound
    The music score is average for the gaming industry. Weapon sounds are the worst of the series and contain little to no depth. Sound blending is also poor and could use more options in menus. Voice acting is well done.

    Gameplay
    As stated in presentation, the campaign story is not very good, but the environments are varied and detailed. The developers should have taken some cues from the last game of the franchise and removed the action button prompt in cutscenes; it ruins the flow of the game. The multiplayer is well balanced, but contains so many lag related issues it is unplayable competitively. Spec Ops is improved with more missions and survival mode.

    Lasting Appeal
    Fans craving more of the same will be satisfied but with so many lag related issues in multiplayer, the lasting appeal is virtually gone.    … Expand
  48. Godinster
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Killing the game industry. Un-innovative trash that should not be celebrated or purchased. This series needs to go away as soon as possible, it's tarnishing Blizzard's deservingly good reputation.
  49. MetalMonkey250
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Not sure what everyone is complaining about. MW3 is an amazing game... just like all the ones that came before it. Why complain about this one when its just like all the ones that came before it? Are you tired of getting the same thing? If so were was the **** when MW2 came out? or how about when BlOps came out? Yes its similar but hey, thats what Call of Duty is. If it aint broke, whyNot sure what everyone is complaining about. MW3 is an amazing game... just like all the ones that came before it. Why complain about this one when its just like all the ones that came before it? Are you tired of getting the same thing? If so were was the **** when MW2 came out? or how about when BlOps came out? Yes its similar but hey, thats what Call of Duty is. If it aint broke, why change it? The campaign is fantastic (still to short though) and multiplayer is fun but still gets frustrating (damn you little kids with nothing better to do). In my opinion if I could take MW3's single player and combine it with BF3's multiplayer, then I would have the greatest FPS of the year. And one more thing, stop with all of the 0's. You know that this game is not a 0. Since you took the time to sign up, why not take the time to give it a score that actually reflects the game. And you know what, I got something else to say. Don't give MW3 a 0 just because your a BF3 fanboy and dont give BF3 a 0 just because your a MW3 fanboy. Grow up and recognize the achievements and faults of both games. Why pick just one game to cheer for? Dont be so narrow minded and cynical.… Expand
  50. Dark_Knight1990
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    I have been a longtime fan of the Call of Duty franchise but this particular game has really disappointed me. I feel like Activision is just milking the franchise for all it is worth and killing it in the process. The formula for Campaign, Spec-Ops and Multiplayer are all the EXACT same as in previous iterations with the exception of the "new" survival mode. That new mode pits playersI have been a longtime fan of the Call of Duty franchise but this particular game has really disappointed me. I feel like Activision is just milking the franchise for all it is worth and killing it in the process. The formula for Campaign, Spec-Ops and Multiplayer are all the EXACT same as in previous iterations with the exception of the "new" survival mode. That new mode pits players against endless waves of AI. But hold on, they didn't even change the engine for Spec-Ops to allow for more than two people to play at once? Its shameful. The lack of innovation and change to one of my most beloved games has me questioning whether or not to buy the inevitable version next year. There is some fun to be had here, don't get me wrong. The multiplayer offers some fun times with friends, but its nothing you haven't seen before. The campaign provides a fitting, although predictable end to the story arc began in Call of Duty 4. These are the only saving graces to this otherwise unremarkable game however.… Expand
  51. Jordan657
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    They said they took out the oped things like last stand, strong noob tubes, etc. But in return they add juggernaut and oped killstreaks. Also they say there is teamwork there is none just camping its a fun game for friends but the campaign is so bland. The only reason I even considered giving this a one is because of survival. Spec ops is terrible they don't even have the missions thatThey said they took out the oped things like last stand, strong noob tubes, etc. But in return they add juggernaut and oped killstreaks. Also they say there is teamwork there is none just camping its a fun game for friends but the campaign is so bland. The only reason I even considered giving this a one is because of survival. Spec ops is terrible they don't even have the missions that made it fun anymore.… Expand
  52. drb1992
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    If you liked previous CoD games, you will love MW3. MW3 has some very nice improvements over previous titles. Such as, strike packages, gun proficiencies, and the prestige shop.
  53. lbcxterritory
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    MW2 DLC... I will never stop asking, is this a dlc of the previous game or not. Same engine, same graphics. Why even buy a game that never updates, always the same, a bunch of hackers and a bad system called VAC...
  54. texasallstar
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I have given this a 0 because of the complete lack of innovation in the cod series. This is completely ridiculous. I can not believe that they have still not changed anything. Especially when it comes at the same time battlefield 3 breaks records. How does cod respond, with the exact same game they have shipped us 4 times in a row. This game is for idiots, its completely retarded. Here isI have given this a 0 because of the complete lack of innovation in the cod series. This is completely ridiculous. I can not believe that they have still not changed anything. Especially when it comes at the same time battlefield 3 breaks records. How does cod respond, with the exact same game they have shipped us 4 times in a row. This game is for idiots, its completely retarded. Here is your score 0… Expand
  55. redbirdrebirth
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I'm giving this a 10 quite simply because I don't very much like Battlefield fan-boy bombing. It's stupid. Where do they get off totally shredding a user score for a game for absolutely no reason.
  56. finchell
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Classic Call of Duty engine we have come to love, although a little less innovative then many would like, Modern Warfare 3 is still a lot of fun. The multi-player is really fast paced and feels a lot like CoD 4 with a little freshness.
  57. HerbalHailstorm
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is exactly what you should expect from a COD game. If you go in thinking that it's gonna be anything more then what it has been then you're sadly mistaken. That being said, this is a solid addition to the COD franchise. For a yearly release they are still mixing it up. Look at Madden, minor graphical tweeks with a few minor additions. COD is pushing forward inCall Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is exactly what you should expect from a COD game. If you go in thinking that it's gonna be anything more then what it has been then you're sadly mistaken. That being said, this is a solid addition to the COD franchise. For a yearly release they are still mixing it up. Look at Madden, minor graphical tweeks with a few minor additions. COD is pushing forward in the FPS world. Small steps are whats keeping this franchise from reinvigorating the FPS genre, but as a whole this is still a playable game, and by no means is it awful. Before Modern Warfare, we had WW2 games that were being played out. Were they terrible? No, but we were growing tired of playing the same thing over and over. It's much the same case here. Modern Warfare 3 is a COD game, and if you've loved the past games, you will love this one. I understand the gripes of people wishing for a brand new experience, but until this game turns into Future Warfare, or Musket Warfare, I think it's safe to say that the core experience will remain the same for at least a few more years. This game is worthy of an 8, solid gameplay mechanics, solid graphics, an accessible multiplayer experience. All of these things are taken for granted in the overcrowded genre.… Expand
  58. parsont
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    This is the same game that was made years ago, I know people probably think I'm some Battlefield fanboy, but I've never played it. I have a ton of friends who play this game and ONLY this game. I like real games, not COD.
  59. thezeppo1138
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I'm speaking up for Sledgehammer. I think this game is great. I was worried when Infinity Ward split up that this game wouldn't hold up with the other two, but it does. I don't know what's going on here with this spiteful backlash but for some reason it doesn't surprise me. The Modern Warfare community is the only thing that drives me from the multiplayer. Most of the people online areI'm speaking up for Sledgehammer. I think this game is great. I was worried when Infinity Ward split up that this game wouldn't hold up with the other two, but it does. I don't know what's going on here with this spiteful backlash but for some reason it doesn't surprise me. The Modern Warfare community is the only thing that drives me from the multiplayer. Most of the people online are just vile and immature. It's just a game. If you don't like it fine, but there is no need to act like whiny victims. You people remind of the idiots I see at the bar getting in fist fights over sports. Just f**k and get it over with.… Expand
  60. vinChilla
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Activision doesn't care. Infinity Ward doesn't care. Treyarch doesn't care. Sledgehammer games doesn't care. The developers and publishers of Modern Warfare 3 seem to be very intent on not listening to the community whatsoever. Year after year, the next release of the new Call of Duty is so highly anticipated but every year, the game seems to disappoint. Why the gaming community evenActivision doesn't care. Infinity Ward doesn't care. Treyarch doesn't care. Sledgehammer games doesn't care. The developers and publishers of Modern Warfare 3 seem to be very intent on not listening to the community whatsoever. Year after year, the next release of the new Call of Duty is so highly anticipated but every year, the game seems to disappoint. Why the gaming community even supports this mutilation of this once great series is the only thing that surprises me. Gameplay is formulaic and unoriginal. The learning curve is incredibly low which leads to incredibly frustrating game mechanics. Killstreaks are overpowered and most perks only add to the problem. The game is literally just a remake of modern warfare 2 with several new skins. Maps feel hastily assembled and weapons don't give you the same feeling that firing weapons in Call of Duty 4 did. Ever since World at War, Call of Duty has not been on a steady, but very, very sharp decline. Coming from a member of the PC community, we have largely been ignored and tossed aside. Customization and modifications are impossible to accomplish anymore and everything that made Call of Duty 4 from a good game into a great game are missing from MW3. The only thing worth getting this game for is the Single Player which isn't amazing either. It has a very low replay value and lasts a very short 6 hours. The money you spend on this game could go to a great deal of other games that deliver the true gaming experience that many have been searching for in Call of Duty. Garbage publishers and garbage developers makes a garbage game.… Expand
  61. gamerslayer965
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This game is complete crap. It's like a giant map pack for $60!
    Plus, all they'll do is release another game next year! Save your money and buy Battlfield 3 instead.
  62. HonestyIsKey
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    I plan to give an honest review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, I have seen very in the middle reviews, most are in the extremes of either 10s or 0s, 0 being the more prevalent. My review will be broken down in three branches, one for each of the three main sections of the game. As everyone else giving a review has pointed out, MW3 was built using the same engine was MW2, and because ofI plan to give an honest review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, I have seen very in the middle reviews, most are in the extremes of either 10s or 0s, 0 being the more prevalent. My review will be broken down in three branches, one for each of the three main sections of the game. As everyone else giving a review has pointed out, MW3 was built using the same engine was MW2, and because of that, the visuals aren't what you'd expect from the third game in series (I'm talking Modern Warfare series, not the Call of Duty series in general) . The graphics do look a bit more polished, but that is most likely do to the artists, then the engine drawing them. Campaign: I just finished the campaign on Veteran difficulty. The campaign in terms of story is by far one of the best I have ever played in the Call of Duty franchise, but that is not to say I couldn't predict it either. On the final missions, the music is so perfectly made for the scene that it boosts up what would otherwise be a lackluster finale to the series. All together though, the campaign took me for a ride that I will never forget, at the end of it, I did actually feel very entertained and amazed. However, the atrocities that has plagued every Modern Warfare game still exists in MW3, by which I mean, enemies will disregard their own safety to rush past your A.I teammates and charge for you, and only you. The enemies know where you are, and if in view will shoot only for you and not at your other A.I teammates. Your A.I teammates aren't intelligent by any means, even on Veteran difficulty they are terrible accuracy. Perhaps the most annoying thing though is the fact that the enemies will infinitely spawn from doors and behind buildings unless you continue to move up, if you sit back you eventually will die from running low on ammo. Special Ops:Special Ops was a new feature to MW2, and it was a brilliant innovation to the series, Infinity Ward and Sledge Hammer Games didn't break the imagine barrier here, they added their own version of Zombies, a Treyarch signature. MW3 has taken that idea and brought it into the Modern Warfare perspective by instead of zombies, it's wave after wave of increasingly difficult soldiers. They added a couple new features like being able to buy perks and artillery, but it isn't anything new to the franchise, it's a mix from Treyarch's zombies and GOW's Horde 2.0 fortifications in my personal opinion. The rest of Spec Ops allows you to either go in alone, or team up with a buddy to do a variety of missions taken from the campaign or specially created for Spec Ops and try and beat them for, both to earn stars (get all stars to get an achievement) and beat times set by your friends. Multiplayer: Obviously if you're buying a CoD game, you aren't just buying it for the story line, you are buying it to play some good old competitive multiplayer. As one reviewer put it, it looks and feels like MW 2.5, and I'd agree, I do feel like I dropped 60 dollars for new maps, that's about it. Sure you do have some new guns and perks, but that doesn't constitute the money I put down for it. They tried to do too much with the maps this time around, their are about five different ways to go to any one spot, or in any one alleyway you may be running down and the the chances that someone isn't waiting for you, or will spot you is low, and it gets aggravating very quickly. Two of my personal problems with the game are, they split up the Sleight of Hand Pro ability from Modern Warfare 2, and put it's base ability and pro ability into two separate perks. They also took out Stopping Power, my personal favorite perk, why I don't know, perhaps to balance the game, but even still the game is very very much unbalanced. There are definitively certain guns that are better than others, and without Stopping Power if it's a bad gun, unfortunately it's a bad gun now, because without extra damage you won't kill anyone. Lag is a problem this time around, I've shot at a guy with the same gun as me, only to hit him first, but still die because my other bullets didn't register. The Strike Packages are terrible and not thought through at all, the Support Package where your kill streaks don't reset on death is a nice idea, but bad implementation. UAV's are CONSTANTLY being called in a match, it's very aggravating, also stealth bombers are apart of the Support Package, I don't understand that implementation either. If the Support Package actually did only Support it'd be nice, but with stealth bombers and advanced UAVs, not using it when you know you can get at least 9 kills a game is stupidity. When you think about it, a new CoD has come out yearly with the same fast paced action formula, so the fact that the latest in the series didn't change much shouldn't be that big of a surprise to anyone. I'm giving it a 7 out of 10, for being what MW2 should have been.… Expand
  63. dasPANZER
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    The game is lucky it's getting a 1 out of 10. I'm currently in the process of running through the Campaign, and I keep thinking to myself "What's even happening right now?". I'm essentially playing it to get the achievements and get back to Battlefield 3. It's MW2 repackaged, same gun sounds, same computer animations, and same gameplay just in Africa instead of the Favella's of MW2.
  64. mdgiants3
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Why is it so camp friendly? Why does so much stuff seem to get in your way (Player names,obstacles etc) Why are the perks so stupid? Why is rushing so nerfed? Why are bad players being rewarded? Why does knife never work? Why is it that when it does work i lunge 15 feet? Why do the controls not feel as free as they should? Why is drop shotting so overpowered? This is just the tip ofWhy is it so camp friendly? Why does so much stuff seem to get in your way (Player names,obstacles etc) Why are the perks so stupid? Why is rushing so nerfed? Why are bad players being rewarded? Why does knife never work? Why is it that when it does work i lunge 15 feet? Why do the controls not feel as free as they should? Why is drop shotting so overpowered? This is just the tip of the iceberg with all the problems. Single player was alright, but again it was predictable. Biggest robbery/ rip off in history. BO was so much better than this.. I was always preffered MW to Treyarchs games, but it looks like treyarch is the new one on top for the series. IW please never make another COD. You get a nice zero for this junk! : )… Expand
  65. Brand82715
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    MW3 multiplayer plays a lot like MW2. There are some new perks and the weapon proficiency is a nice touch. There isn't as much chaos as MW2 which makes it much more enjoyable. I will say there are a ton of campers in this game which, if you like to rush, can make it frustrating. If you sit back and look at both MW3 and BF3 they are both similar to the prior games. Where do you go fromMW3 multiplayer plays a lot like MW2. There are some new perks and the weapon proficiency is a nice touch. There isn't as much chaos as MW2 which makes it much more enjoyable. I will say there are a ton of campers in this game which, if you like to rush, can make it frustrating. If you sit back and look at both MW3 and BF3 they are both similar to the prior games. Where do you go from there? I own both games and enjoy both titles, but MW3 is more enjoyable to me.… Expand
  66. sykes
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    i cant believe i wasted my $$$ on this piece of #####.
    game plays the same feeels the same.
    this should be dlc rather than a full game. this is the last time you got my $$$ activition.
  67. Swanronson
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    60 map pack that should have came out 2 years ago. llllllllllllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee booooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiingnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng lololol
  68. Wallace_II
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    I rate this one an 8 because of what it is and what I expected out of it. It's the same old same old, and that's what I expected. I only picked it up because I have friends who play it and I thought it would be fun to play.
  69. Rebelofnj
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    At this point, the formula is: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If you enjoy speed and run-and-gun gameplay, this is for you.

    The campaign has a Michael Bay feel to it: Explosions everywhere, set piece moments, and a solid ending. Of course, everyone is getting the game for multiplayer. The multiplayer is still great for the consoles. There isn't much incentives to work as a team, but at    At this point, the formula is: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If you enjoy speed and run-and-gun gameplay, this is for you.

    The campaign has a Michael Bay feel to it: Explosions everywhere, set piece moments, and a solid ending.

    Of course, everyone is getting the game for multiplayer. The multiplayer is still great for the consoles. There isn't much incentives to work as a team, but at least there are options for those who want teamwork in COD matches. Kill Confirmed, the Prestige Shop, and the free version of COD Elite are good additions to the series.

    Overall, the gameplay wins over graphics.    … Expand
  70. WingusKhan
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Im a cod player, battlefield looks good and all just doesnt have the same feel ive gotten so comfortable with. Addictive multiplayer, campaign that does exactly what its always been good at, and spec ops which is alot of fun w/ another person. Am intersted to see something change a little and the mp can be the most frustrating thing ever at times but I feel w/ the other options, cod doesIm a cod player, battlefield looks good and all just doesnt have the same feel ive gotten so comfortable with. Addictive multiplayer, campaign that does exactly what its always been good at, and spec ops which is alot of fun w/ another person. Am intersted to see something change a little and the mp can be the most frustrating thing ever at times but I feel w/ the other options, cod does exactly what i'm looking for… Expand
  71. Fedcom
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Simply awful
    How long are these uninspired shooters going to continue to pull the wool over our eyes?
    The title feels more like playing a game of whack-a-mole rather than a modern video game. One wonders why they give us the option of moving around at all, and not just make it on-rails. At least in that case it would be true to itself. The is not a game, this is a collection of set    Simply awful
    How long are these uninspired shooters going to continue to pull the wool over our eyes?
    The title feels more like playing a game of whack-a-mole rather than a modern video game.
    One wonders why they give us the option of moving around at all, and not just make it on-rails.
    At least in that case it would be true to itself.
    The is not a game, this is a collection of set pieces.
    With an horrendous, contrived story.    … Expand
  72. bandan11
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I used to be the biggest call of duty fan I have owned mainly every console version of call of duty ever since finest hour on the PlayStation 2. now in all honest opinion I only played the game for 3 hours in multiplayer but the main narrative for the modern warfare franchise was the story it grips you and delivers an awesome story that you can really get into. the multiplayer is Okay butI used to be the biggest call of duty fan I have owned mainly every console version of call of duty ever since finest hour on the PlayStation 2. now in all honest opinion I only played the game for 3 hours in multiplayer but the main narrative for the modern warfare franchise was the story it grips you and delivers an awesome story that you can really get into. the multiplayer is Okay but it feels very different in ways since there are weapon perks, attachments and class based kill streak load outs and that is where the innovation comes in. no matter how much hate this may get it will still be popular none the less but its a video game also multiplayer games can never be perfect. I wish people would stop trolling this rating system and just accept gaming is now for everyone that has never played anything else before but why does it matter like before gaming was deemed as a bad influence but I think now we are making a bad image for us gamer's since we cannot accept the fact that a game might be good. no matter what I cannot change your opinions. how ever please be really honest with reviews don't be a ass about it. saying OMG this game is garbage but still its not gonna change the fans minds so stop… Expand
  73. kingtrode
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    So terrible, where to begin? Bugs galore, and for a linear single player game that's not good. Boring, feels like ive played this before. Oh, wait i have. It was called Call of duty modern warfare 2.
  74. niner4life8
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    Great multiplayer game when it isn't being hacked. The graphics are nothing new but good nonetheless. I do dislike how there is respawning enemies in single player. You have to run through the campaign or else the enemies just keep coming and coming. The Special Ops mode is fun but can be to hard on Veteran. Overall it is not as good as Black Ops but it is a way to have some fun and wasteGreat multiplayer game when it isn't being hacked. The graphics are nothing new but good nonetheless. I do dislike how there is respawning enemies in single player. You have to run through the campaign or else the enemies just keep coming and coming. The Special Ops mode is fun but can be to hard on Veteran. Overall it is not as good as Black Ops but it is a way to have some fun and waste some time with friends.… Expand
  75. Xboxgamer421
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    This game would have gotten a higher review if it was a) released a year ago b) called DLC Don't let the title fool you. If you liked MW2 you will like this one. the campaign was over the top constant action with plenty of moments were i was thinking there is nooooo way this physically could be happening my character should be dead already but the very last moment of the game was great andThis game would have gotten a higher review if it was a) released a year ago b) called DLC Don't let the title fool you. If you liked MW2 you will like this one. the campaign was over the top constant action with plenty of moments were i was thinking there is nooooo way this physically could be happening my character should be dead already but the very last moment of the game was great and had me smiling. I just expected more. It is a great game for the casual gamer but some of the "innovations" were ways to help people who cant get a kill streak i found the spawns frustrating and could only play it for half an hour before switching to Batman, Battlefield or Skyrim. it doesn't deserve a 0 but im not going to reward a game for staying inside the box… Expand
  76. Draco705
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    I've gotta say, I'm pretty disappointed in MW3. Yes, they kept a lot of the formula that everyone likes, but that's not all there is to the game. Yes, the visuals are crisp and clean. Yes, the soundtrack is well done. Yes, the campaign has a good story. But still, it's the same thing over, and over, since everyone realized what Call of Duty was. It's getting tiring of the same old stuff.I've gotta say, I'm pretty disappointed in MW3. Yes, they kept a lot of the formula that everyone likes, but that's not all there is to the game. Yes, the visuals are crisp and clean. Yes, the soundtrack is well done. Yes, the campaign has a good story. But still, it's the same thing over, and over, since everyone realized what Call of Duty was. It's getting tiring of the same old stuff. Activision needs to take it to a new level and maybe pick a new era to play in.… Expand
  77. Stupiddude3456
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I personally think this game is GREAT. I love how fun the campaign is , I also love how fun the online play is with new game modes like Kill Confirmed. Do not listen to what other people say, if you are a true Call of Duty fan , you would like this game.
  78. Buckeyefreak360
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Look at what this video game industry has become today. Quality is no longer present. It is all greed. For those of you who actually find this game enjoyable, all the more power to you. Ignorance really is bliss. I pity you. Activision won't get a single dollar from me until this entire franchise is trashed.
  79. buzzfrightyear
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 is fantastic, Campaign is intense and the story comes to an incredible ending. Multiplayer is as good as you'd expect from a COD title. Some people feel like it is too similar to MW2, it is meant to have similarities otherwise it wouldnt belong to the MW series.
    Another great COD
  80. m0ax
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    This game may have one or two flaws, but that doesn't mean it should get a zero. Hell, it shouldn't get anything below an eight. This is one of the best games people will ever play, but they don't like the way a certain gun sounds when it is fired, so they give it a two. I am disappointed at how little my generation cares. Oh, yeah, the games great by the way.
  81. LightFighter27
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    My issue with Modern Warfare 3 is that I already paid for this game 5 years ago, 5 times over. You would figure with all the money they make off this game, the developers would make some changes.... even if it's just the leveling up music in multiplayer. Why can't we get a new graphics engine? Other games that make considerably less when it comes to money get innovating new featuresMy issue with Modern Warfare 3 is that I already paid for this game 5 years ago, 5 times over. You would figure with all the money they make off this game, the developers would make some changes.... even if it's just the leveling up music in multiplayer. Why can't we get a new graphics engine? Other games that make considerably less when it comes to money get innovating new features and upgrades. BF3, Crysis 2, Halo, etc....
    The multiplayer maps are poorly put together and extremely small. The single player story is the same as the others.... helicopter crashes, somebody tosses you a mag, you run out of ammo... rinse and repeat. It's even shorter than the other modern warfare games.    … Expand
  82. Humboldt1337
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    Have you played COD before? Yes? Then you have played this version of COD before also. Utter cr@p. This is just Activision mugging retards for their money, every year. I'm sure this game will make loads of money, and decent development studios will continue to suffer because people are not playing their games. If you are 12 and have no brain, then by all means play this abortion.Have you played COD before? Yes? Then you have played this version of COD before also. Utter cr@p. This is just Activision mugging retards for their money, every year. I'm sure this game will make loads of money, and decent development studios will continue to suffer because people are not playing their games. If you are 12 and have no brain, then by all means play this abortion. Otherwise, go play Battlefield 3.… Expand
  83. Drgj
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This game is a copy and paste of last years version. There is no real new gameplay or add ons. Its just a new addition to the continued story. The story seems like it was called in. No real thought or creativity to it. With all the great games to come out this one isnt a must buy. Go play Arkham City or Uncharted 3 instead.
  84. Randizzledante
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I legitimately did not think the game was very good. Same old stuff that I got bored with back in the MW2 days. However, I wasn't going to give it a 0 until IGN insisted on writing TWO full articles crying about "Metacritic trolling." Sorry not everyone agrees with you, IGN.
  85. Netmaster
    Nov 20, 2011
    2
    Well to be honest, the game itself provides the entertainment that hardcore Call of Duty fans look for in their First Person Shooters. The fast paced action and entertainment is present throughout the game. However, this critically acclaimed game lacks any ingenuity. The single player campaign is the only difference between this installment of the Modern Warfare series and itsWell to be honest, the game itself provides the entertainment that hardcore Call of Duty fans look for in their First Person Shooters. The fast paced action and entertainment is present throughout the game. However, this critically acclaimed game lacks any ingenuity. The single player campaign is the only difference between this installment of the Modern Warfare series and its predecessors. At most, this game could be an expansion map pack or some other form of Downloadable Content. Only a few new guns and no new gameplay styles have been introduced, thus providing a subpar sequel to the series.… Expand
  86. Prajwal
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Great Game. Some parts are still the same from MW2 but the killstreak system has changed, the ranking system, and you have some new modes added. Campaign is really fun and exciting. Full of intense action parts. Great ending to the series story. The spec ops and survival are great. I loved them.
  87. shydigga
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    i will give zeroes to both modern warfare and battlefield 3 because its the same exact games they've been pushing down your throat for 6 years. Devs, go be original
  88. TcS1720
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Unlike many people, I had a lot of excitement going into Modern Warfare 3. I greatly enjoyed the campaigns of CoD 4 and MW2, and could not wait to see how Captain Price and Soap's journey ends. Unfortunately while I believe the campaign was still good, I walked away feeling unfulfilled and disappointed. In Modern Warfare 2's campaign when the Russians invaded the United States and youUnlike many people, I had a lot of excitement going into Modern Warfare 3. I greatly enjoyed the campaigns of CoD 4 and MW2, and could not wait to see how Captain Price and Soap's journey ends. Unfortunately while I believe the campaign was still good, I walked away feeling unfulfilled and disappointed. In Modern Warfare 2's campaign when the Russians invaded the United States and you fought through the backyards of rural Virginia, that gave me the feeling of "Woah... holy **** this is kind of awesome!" just because it was so different than your traditional military shooter missions. Modern Warfare 3's campaign just didn't deliver any of those moments for me. It felt as though the campaign just went through the motions, and hit on way too many of the cliche shooter moments. I have always been someone who has greatly enjoyed the Call of Duty multiplayer experience, and committed hours of my life to it. I was excited to see some of the changes they were making, such as strike packages and weapon leveling because I felt it would mix up the flow. However, after playing eight hours so far of multiplayer, I feel it is more broken than ever. Perhaps it is just me, but it feels like weapons are far too overpowered now, and matches have turned into killstreak fests. For instance I remember in MW2 and Black Ops when getting kill streaks such as a stealth bomber and EMP were difficult and rare. However with the support strike package, these are frequent events in games such as domination. Overall Modern Warfare 3 still a good game in my eyes, but the campaign and changes to MW3 just do not live up to the hype they received. While many people may be complaining about the lack of innovation /change or that it's MW2.5, I am complaining because of the unbalanced feel to multiplayer and the campaign that is such a major let down after what I feel was an absolutely terrific MW2 campaign. As much as I love Captain Price and Soap, this game just wasn't able to do them justice.… Expand
  89. SirSalley23
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    More or less MW3 was just about exactly what I expected; The exact same multiplayer I've been forcefed since MW2 with the no technical improvements, more useless perks, and more unbalanced killstreaks, and the blandest offering of guns yet. So they just can't seem to one-up themselves since COD4 sure the multiplayer formula works, its addictive, and fun until you start getting s****ed on,More or less MW3 was just about exactly what I expected; The exact same multiplayer I've been forcefed since MW2 with the no technical improvements, more useless perks, and more unbalanced killstreaks, and the blandest offering of guns yet. So they just can't seem to one-up themselves since COD4 sure the multiplayer formula works, its addictive, and fun until you start getting s****ed on, but it would be nice to see some major improvements other than the ridiculous killstreaks and just making old pro-perks an entirely new perk now, some, if any groundbreaking originality would be nice two sequels later (from IW). The maps are finally back to how they used to be no more of the huge sightlines and too many spots to go prone in so its not a heaven for skill-less, hardscoping, thermal-loving snipers (not that I'm a pro sniper) good old close encounters and still plenty of open space to run around in is the foundation for good maps in my opinion. I would say these are the best launch maps seen in any cod game (treyarch or IW) since cod4, and just about all the game modes are playable on every map, something I haven't seen for a while in the cod series.

    As for the campaign its nice to finally see the conclusion to the MW "story" if you can even call it that but this was absolutely, by far the worst campaign I have ever played in the cod series and ive played all cod's since cod2 all the way through MW3. The campaign missions are all so repetetive; follow the squad leader through this linear war-torn street while the enemies just run out to their slaughter from the left side to the right one by one and go to the same spots they ran to the last 15 times you played this mission. The whole war-torn street thing gets kind of old by the 4th mission thats not task force 141 (they're missions actually are okay but still much of the same, 3 guys killing 1,000,000 stupid mofos that get in their way and no matter how surrounded they get they always make it out just about unscathed.

    All in all if your looking for the same good ol' time we've been forcefed for the 5th time now since cod4 then go ahead and buy it I don't blame you I borrowed it from a friend for about a week and now im convinced i actually want to buy it just because I actually enjoy the multiplayer for the first time since cod4. But by no means is this game worthy of even being whispered in the GOTY race it just doesn't change enough, even though it is nice to actually see some of the rampant hacking that quickly overtook and destroyed mw2 gone, the game just doesn't offer a deffinitively new experience like cod4 did back in '07. And just because I would personally like to see some dramatic change or at the very least some new groundbreaking aspect that reinvents the series and the genre it helped bolster instead of riding the same wave of success, and also I want to send a message to the developers and producers that somethings gotta give and we deserve some change for the good eventually after pouring out $60 every year for basically a title update to cod4 the game to me really deserves a 6.5/10 but for the sake of attempting to send a message I'm giving it a 0 on here.    … Expand
  90. nagato78
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    After much thought i decided to join the mass protest taking place over this game. I dont own bf3, or hate cod, im actually quite the cod fan. Mw2 is one of my all-time favorite games, i must have played that for the better part of a year and a half. From a fun perspective this game honestly isnt that bad,but since it plays almost exactly the same as mw2 thats not a surprise orAfter much thought i decided to join the mass protest taking place over this game. I dont own bf3, or hate cod, im actually quite the cod fan. Mw2 is one of my all-time favorite games, i must have played that for the better part of a year and a half. From a fun perspective this game honestly isnt that bad,but since it plays almost exactly the same as mw2 thats not a surprise or anything. To put it as bluntly as i can: they cannot release a game that offers minor changes to perks, killstreaks and maps and simply slap a 3 on the box. This is mw2 with minor changes, yet for some bizarre reason costs as much as a "new" game. I do not give this game a zero to be an **** i do it for the series own good. This series MUST adapt to survive. It is no longer acceptable to release half baked rehashed games over and over again. Get your house in order activision, or eventually the money faucet that is your annual november cod release is in jeopardy.… Expand
  91. Darkaisa
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3 is pretty much the same game as MW2, and quite similar to MW1. The graphics are similar to MW2, the gameplay is essentially unchanged, and there's nothing else to speak of that is different. That doesn't mean the game is unplayable. To the contrary, its a smooth FPS, but entirely mechanistic: you might as well be shooting pop-up targets in between cutscenes. The graphicsModern Warfare 3 is pretty much the same game as MW2, and quite similar to MW1. The graphics are similar to MW2, the gameplay is essentially unchanged, and there's nothing else to speak of that is different. That doesn't mean the game is unplayable. To the contrary, its a smooth FPS, but entirely mechanistic: you might as well be shooting pop-up targets in between cutscenes. The graphics are pretty bad. I don't know why its so hard to simply produce high quality textures and graphic components and then downscale for the obsolete consoles, but it seems that this game takes the opposite approach: which is why a graphics card that you could buy for $50 four years ago (the Nvidia 8600) is still the required card. Despite what the "recommended" stats might suggest, there's no more eye candy for those with a better system- just higher framerates for those who see 60 frames per second and up. This wouldn't be such an issue if the gameplay or story was involving, but its not. Overall, a mediocre if competent clone.â… Expand
  92. Revolt
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    First off, let me say that everyone that gives this game a poor score is because they don't think about why they don't like it. They all say "It's the same thing everytime" That is somewhat true. The main reason though is that many hardcore fans put so much time into the Call Of Duty before this is that they get bored. I believe this is a great game, but not the same kind of great when IFirst off, let me say that everyone that gives this game a poor score is because they don't think about why they don't like it. They all say "It's the same thing everytime" That is somewhat true. The main reason though is that many hardcore fans put so much time into the Call Of Duty before this is that they get bored. I believe this is a great game, but not the same kind of great when I bought my first Call Of Duty, COD 4. I got it right before MW2, so I didn't put so much time into it until months after I got MW2. But COD 4 got me used to Call Of Duty. I wasn't so competitve during COD 4 or MW2, I mainly had fun and just messed around. But then Black Ops came out and I waited for Midnight Release. I swear everyday after school I would come home and play it, and I was extremely competive. (K/D and winloss) During the summer I hit 15th prestige and anxiously awaited MW3. Truth is, I have no motivation to play this game. I like to win, but why be so competitive that when the next game comes out no one cares about the last one. So basically, the multiplayer is the same thing that brought me into MW3, while attracting new people. The campaign story is great, but ending is sorta dissapointment. If you are new to Call Of Duty, this is deff. a fresh game.… Expand
  93. Masterb24
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Call of Duty has always produced great games. I played the original COD on the PC and slowly migrated to the Xbox, playing every COD along the way. I don't understand why there are so many negative scores for this game. It's Call of Duty. You should know exactly what you are getting by now, which is a satisfying single player experience, along with a great and deep multi-player. All ofCall of Duty has always produced great games. I played the original COD on the PC and slowly migrated to the Xbox, playing every COD along the way. I don't understand why there are so many negative scores for this game. It's Call of Duty. You should know exactly what you are getting by now, which is a satisfying single player experience, along with a great and deep multi-player. All of these people saying that they didn't do anything different, the graphics are the same, the game is similar to modern-warfare and mw2, they are right. But there is one thing that every Call of Duty game is as well: fun. When you buy a Call of Duty game, you know you are going to have fun whenever you play it, and that is exactly what you get with MW3. Battlefield 3 is the same as Bad Company 2, Skyrim has more noticeable changes but the formula is the same, Gears 3 is basically the same game with some additions, and all of these games are good too, so the poor user reviews don't make any sense. Return the game and quit complaining while the rest of us will be playing in some awesome online warfare. Haters gonna hate.… Expand
  94. dalurkersteve
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I give this game a 0 because it is doing absolutely nothing for the gaming industry. You have remarkable games out there like skyward sword, skyrim, battlefield 3, and dark souls that all put a tremendous amount of original content and then you have this game that is effectively the same game as mw2. You want this game? get one of the earlier CoD games because this game is nothing new.
  95. HTML_iLegendary
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Here is your unbiased opinion on the game:
    I'll admit, I went into this game with a heap of skepticism after reading about it in Game Informer, but bought it at midnight anyways. I couldn't have been more disappointed, despite the fact taht I knew what I was getting into. The game feels like Modern Warfare 2.5, with just a few changes to the multiplayer. The new killstreak system is a cool    Here is your unbiased opinion on the game:
    I'll admit, I went into this game with a heap of skepticism after reading about it in Game Informer, but bought it at midnight anyways. I couldn't have been more disappointed, despite the fact taht I knew what I was getting into. The game feels like Modern Warfare 2.5, with just a few changes to the multiplayer. The new killstreak system is a cool new edition, but because of how easy it is to get a UAV, you are almost forced to use Assassin as your second perk. I was also disappointed to hear the same soundtrack. When I leveled up for the first time, and heard that same exact guitar sound, I couldn't help but groan. The graphics are one of the most frustrating things in the game. It's ridiculous that a game that proclaimed itself the most anticipated release of the year to not even be on par with some of the year's best graphics (ie. Skyrim or Battlefield). So why is it rated a 7? I will be completely honest. The fact that everyone bought this game, including the people on my friend's list, makes this game fun. That is honestly why I don't find myself playing Battlefield more, seeing as it is easily a better game. Oh, and I cannot be proclaimed a fanboy. Battlefield 3 was the first in the series that I had actually bought, while I had bought the past 3 COD titles. So, in other words, I used to be a COD fan. I even used to care about my K/D ratio, but since I don't even like this game, I spend the majority of the time pissing people off in Search and Destroy. I honestly think that people's 0 ratings are justified, because you need to counter out the people who ridiculously rated it a 10. Also, shame on the "professional critics" who rated this game 100 out of 100. You cannot call yourself a gamer and not see all the flaws in this game. This game lacks innovation, and is just a copy/paste of other successful games. Go play a private match and tell me where they got the ideas of Infection, Gun Game and One in the Chamber. Survival is the same, but I won't fault them since every FPS seems to be getting some kind of survival mode. However, this survival mode is a bit lame, seeing as you play on multiplayer maps, rather than maps created exclusively for this game mode, like Nazi Zombies was. If this was the first in a series, this would be a terrific game, and one I would recommend everyone buy. However, seeing as this is the 3rd Modern Warfare release, I see no reason why this game is heralded by so many people.    … Expand
  96. stompingllama
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    bad game...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
  97. ZackJ100
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    The fact that Modern Warfare 3 has a 3.2 right now on user reviews is a bit ridiculous. First of all, the game really is not that bad. If you enjoyed either Modern Warfare or it's sequel you are going to enjoy this one. Modern Warfare 3 is also leagues better than the awful Black Ops and World at War. The multiplayer is still fun and stylish like the previous installments of Modern WarfareThe fact that Modern Warfare 3 has a 3.2 right now on user reviews is a bit ridiculous. First of all, the game really is not that bad. If you enjoyed either Modern Warfare or it's sequel you are going to enjoy this one. Modern Warfare 3 is also leagues better than the awful Black Ops and World at War. The multiplayer is still fun and stylish like the previous installments of Modern Warfare were. The story is still as over the top as ever and is quite enjoyable. (More so than Battlefield 3 for sure) Spec Ops is still a fun little addition to the game that got a lot of love in innovative new scenarios that are a bit more interesting and challenging than the previous go round. Now, having that said I can see why people are complaining that this game is not innovative. It is not innovative. That is my only complaint about this game and hopefully the next Call of Duty will add something more. The novelty of the Call of Duty series is slowly dying away.… Expand
  98. PhxBrother88
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Ill keep it simple, Same old same old. I actually am going back to playing the old MW games cause the levels are better, I mean really? It seems like they just threw a bunch of old map designs they had lying around......ugh no comment Giving it a 0 for 0 effort to make something new!
  99. Oxcart
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    This review only covers the single-player campaign.
    Overall, MW3 is a decent entry in the series, although it lacks some of the coherence of earlier installments. While MW2 and, to an extent, MW, set up clearly delineated plots following individuals through effective story arcs, MW3 bounces around a little too much, taking you to exotic locales, certainly, but seemingly only because they    This review only covers the single-player campaign.
    Overall, MW3 is a decent entry in the series, although it lacks some of the coherence of earlier installments. While MW2 and, to an extent, MW, set up clearly delineated plots following individuals through effective story arcs, MW3 bounces around a little too much, taking you to exotic locales, certainly, but seemingly only because they wanted to be able to say the game takes place in the US, Paris, London, and everywhere else. The resolution to a major series arc, the invasion of the US, is rushed and largely ignored. The campaign is chaotically structured, which helps keep the player off-balance, but also prevents a large degree of emotional investment in any of the played characters or, for that matter, the situation the world is in.
    That said, the gameplay is solid, just as it was in MW2. This is no accident; no substantial changes occurred to the engine, so MW2 players will be able to pick up MW3 without any difficulty at all. The game is relatively entertaining and provides enough variety to keep your interest through its campaign.
    Unfortunately, that doesn't mean much. The campaign is depressingly short, about eight hours. For a $60 game, this is too short by half, shorter even than MW2. In truth, it feels more like a long DLC rather than an installment in the series. For campaign players, though, it's a solid game, good adventure, and has enough spice to make it fun. It is on the short side, but manages to close the story without feeling rushed. Consider waiting until prices fall somewhat, though, if you're not keen on multiplayer.    … Expand
  100. Linkachu
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    It sucks, nuf said. Its just a copy of every other shooter out there. I can't believe Activision is making billions of dollars of of this, it just isn't fair to good games.
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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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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