Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. jimbot21
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    If you have played all the COD's then fair enough I dont why you bought this game. Were you expecting a world of difference? becuase I certainly wasn't. I'm fairly new to COD I played 4, MW2 and Black Ops. I loved them all. This game has awesome multiplayer and new maps, most of which are top class. A new campaign,  and yes its like the other ones but the storyline is betterIf you have played all the COD's then fair enough I dont why you bought this game. Were you expecting a world of difference? becuase I certainly wasn't. I'm fairly new to COD I played 4, MW2 and Black Ops. I loved them all. This game has awesome multiplayer and new maps, most of which are top class. A new campaign,  and yes its like the other ones but the storyline is better than ever and the graphics highly improved. All these haters need to pipe down. Why are people giving this game 0? Thats not how metacritic works you give 0 to some free arcade game you got off the Dashboard. 3 as a user score is just ridiculous. Call of Duty IS on the way out but I cant say I think its lost its touch just yet.t.… Expand
  2. hamsammich
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I havent played mw3's single player campaign. I probably never will. I'm shocked to read so many negative reviews here where people are complaining about the single player in this game. Did you seriously expect it to be any good? Have any of the single player campaigns from any of the modern warfare games been any good? I and everybody that I know who plays modern warfare games play themI havent played mw3's single player campaign. I probably never will. I'm shocked to read so many negative reviews here where people are complaining about the single player in this game. Did you seriously expect it to be any good? Have any of the single player campaigns from any of the modern warfare games been any good? I and everybody that I know who plays modern warfare games play them amost exclusively for the multiplayer. And speaking of multiplayer, why is everyone complaining about mw3 being similar mw2? Mw2 was great. Mw3 keeps what mw2 did well and makes some interesting changes to the killstreak and class customization systems. Imo this game brings the franchise back after the big step backwards that black ops was.… Expand
  3. Owlan
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    So let me give you an unbiased review. So far, I am thoroughly enjoying this game. The campaign is visually-stimulating, grand in scale, and highly immersive. Spec Ops, accounting for the new addition of Survival mode, is probably worth close to $60 to most FPS fans in and of itself. Multiplayer sticks with the tried and true (and extremely fun) formula, but there are enough changesSo let me give you an unbiased review. So far, I am thoroughly enjoying this game. The campaign is visually-stimulating, grand in scale, and highly immersive. Spec Ops, accounting for the new addition of Survival mode, is probably worth close to $60 to most FPS fans in and of itself. Multiplayer sticks with the tried and true (and extremely fun) formula, but there are enough changes and improvements to keep it fresh for another year. Yes, I have been a fan of CoD since CoD4, and there is nothing wrong with that. Yes, I would probably pay $60/year for new maps, perks, killstreaks, weapons, etc., and there is nothing wrong with that either. That doesn't mean I can't be fair and objective in my analysis of the game, a tactic that seems to be lost on some of the previous simple-minded reviewers. But, there are other changes and additions and improvements to this game that make it well worth the money. This game is very enjoyable if you get over yourself, mature past the emotional age of 16, and realize that Activision quite obviously has a very successful formula that they're not willing to stray TOO far away from. If you're that shallow that you expect a COMPLETELY different game with every installment (as many other less successful franchises are forced to create), maybe you should try a different title. It's not difficult. BF3 fanboys can go sit on a railroad spike. Your mere presence here is all the indication the world needs that the Battlefield franchise is nowhere near where it wants to be or where CoD is and has been for 4-5 years. As made evident from their reviews, If I were to total up the IQ of all the reviewers that have left a score of '0' on here, I would come up with a number not much greater than the rating they gave the game.… Expand
  4. BurningDesire
    Apr 5, 2012
    8
    It is more of the same cod. now that sledgehammer has taken over its not quite the same, it is still a short singleplayer but it finishes up the series, and it has another ac-130 mission which i enjoy. wave mode is enjoyable for awhile. the challenges are not as good as mw2. the multiplayer is enjoyable and it is nice and balanced for those of us who will not sit there for days playing.It is more of the same cod. now that sledgehammer has taken over its not quite the same, it is still a short singleplayer but it finishes up the series, and it has another ac-130 mission which i enjoy. wave mode is enjoyable for awhile. the challenges are not as good as mw2. the multiplayer is enjoyable and it is nice and balanced for those of us who will not sit there for days playing. but its just not the same, the ac-130 in mp used to inspire fear as it fired now you dont even know its there half the time, and its not quite as responsive compered to mw2 but its still a great game. i would recommend buy this if your into the series.… Expand
  5. BubblegumImp
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Linear campaign with explosions straight out of a Michael Bay summer blockbuster? Check. Competitive multiplayer with unlocks, perks and kill streaks? Check. The game even runs on the same engine as its predecessors. So why does it deserve a positive score? The answer is simple: it's fun. Deducting points for a lack of innovation is warranted, but to ignore the fact that MW3 is a veryLinear campaign with explosions straight out of a Michael Bay summer blockbuster? Check. Competitive multiplayer with unlocks, perks and kill streaks? Check. The game even runs on the same engine as its predecessors. So why does it deserve a positive score? The answer is simple: it's fun. Deducting points for a lack of innovation is warranted, but to ignore the fact that MW3 is a very solid game would be a disservice to yourself as a gamer. It might not wow you the way COD4 did, but this remains a very good shooter.… Expand
  6. Moondown
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I don't get it. Anyone who bought this game and expected something different is a moron. At this point, COD is not going to change. If you thought you were going to boot up the disc and your character was going to be a small furry wolf shooting skittles and skipping on clouds, you're an idiot. The ground rules for COD are set a this point. You're going to kill people. You're going toI don't get it. Anyone who bought this game and expected something different is a moron. At this point, COD is not going to change. If you thought you were going to boot up the disc and your character was going to be a small furry wolf shooting skittles and skipping on clouds, you're an idiot. The ground rules for COD are set a this point. You're going to kill people. You're going to have perks. You're going to have killstreaks. You're going to play game modes designed to kill people, to hold flags, to capture flags, or to blow stuff up. Sure there will be little wrinkles in each release, but at this point COD is less like a video game and more like a sport-- like football or basketball. The variety comes not in the changes to the rules, but in changes in the people you play against. Activision will not, and should not, dramatically reinvent this game every year. So IMO, the best you can do as a legitimate critic is to rate the game based on how the game plays, based on map design, and based on overall execution. Half these "zero" reviewers didn't even need to buy the game to complain about the things they're whining about, so they're not doing anyone a service with the reviews. If you don't like COD, just don't buy the game ever again and shut up.

    So after all that, I'll say that the game appears to be an improvement over Modern Warfare 2. Gone are many of the player abuses from that game-- the constant grenade launching, commando knifing, etc. Only time will tell if new abuses will arise and how responsive Infinity Ward will be to fixing them. I like the addition of weapon proficiencies, where they have moved some of the weapon specific perks from previous installments. It's too early to tell what the full impact of the new killstreak system will be to gameplay, but the game does seem more frantic because so many killstreaks are active. That could hurt the quality of play in the long term. But the variety of having assault, support, and specialist killstreaks will also keep the game fresh so it's a balance. None of the new game types (kill confirmed, etc.) will supplant favorites like TDM or Domination but they do provide some interesting variety. The maps in this game are small, making this one of the fastest paced COD games, but it will take in the game to give a fair review of the map design. But for right now, I'd say this game is an 8 of 10.    … Expand
  7. Lappsey
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I'd there was eer proof needed that meta critic is pointless; this is it. A fantastic game which I will get so much joy out of getting slated by fanboys. I pity everyone who gives this a low score because they play battlefield. Battlefield is a fantastic game and easily one of my fans for this year (apart from the terrible single player). I will enjoy MW3 and BF3 as they are very differentI'd there was eer proof needed that meta critic is pointless; this is it. A fantastic game which I will get so much joy out of getting slated by fanboys. I pity everyone who gives this a low score because they play battlefield. Battlefield is a fantastic game and easily one of my fans for this year (apart from the terrible single player). I will enjoy MW3 and BF3 as they are very different games but I love both. If you can only enjoy one because the other is popular and full of idiot 12 year olds (who can easilybe ignored) then more fool you. I love both, and the truth is, both are fantastic. Stop comparing; apples and oranges.… Expand
  8. rednas21
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I really don't understand all the zeros. If the game works why change it? Gaming community can be rather stupid. People always want change in games but whenever there is change people start hating games. But if there is no change in the game they still hate it. Call of Duty is no different than your annual sports game. People buy the new NHL, NBA, NFL, Fifa game each year even if theyI really don't understand all the zeros. If the game works why change it? Gaming community can be rather stupid. People always want change in games but whenever there is change people start hating games. But if there is no change in the game they still hate it. Call of Duty is no different than your annual sports game. People buy the new NHL, NBA, NFL, Fifa game each year even if they didn't make a change. You can't rate a game based on how much it changed. All in all, this is still a great game. If you liked MW2 then grab MW3. Don't expect much change but expect fun.… Expand
  9. onedeadmorse
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    I had fun with it, multiplayer is there and there are differences. Map design for MP though is very restrictive. Actually that is what turned me off of it more than anything else. No large maps like Afghan or Wasteland from MW2. If you're a fan of the series you've already bought it, but for newcomers there is enough there to warrant a purchase between SP, MP, and CO-Op modes.
  10. 247Consoles
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    After a week of soaking up the game in it's entirety, I find it very hard to give a review score for a game that is split into 2 very different parts.

    Part 1 Campaign. For me, this was extremely good. I had zero disc graphics lag and the game ran very smooth, reminded me of a stripped back version of MW2 which most COD4 fans would adore. The waves of opposition came at a good rate, with    After a week of soaking up the game in it's entirety, I find it very hard to give a review score for a game that is split into 2 very different parts.

    Part 1 Campaign.

    For me, this was extremely good. I had zero disc graphics lag and the game ran very smooth, reminded me of a stripped back version of MW2 which most COD4 fans would adore. The waves of opposition came at a good rate, with the odd cheeky guy waiting to pounce to catch you off guard, to help it look less linear. The target hits was somewhat off, but another burst of fire made me forget that, unlike BF3.

    The ending was nicely dramatised and left me feeling like I had achieved 'THE END' which gave me hell at the point where I switched elevator's in a sweet little jump. I found the roomful of guys extremely hard to beat until I realised the tactic was to hold back in the lift foyer. Nice all-round game I thought.

    Part 2 MultiPlayer.

    Started off quite well, I played it for approx 1 hour before the servers were closed on Wednesday 2nd Nov for a while. I jumped back onto it on saturday 5th Nov for a good old gaming session, which once again seemed really great, plus I love the set-up of 99% of the new maps.

    It all started to go slightly sour for me online at approx 7pm when I had difficulty killing people who weren't even shooting back, then would turn around and 1 or 2 shot me. I was wondering why the transformation had occured and put it down to my quite impressive connection of 100mb, but it simply kept happening even as far as the 8th Nov.

    It seems there is the usual graphical 'hold-back' whereby anyone on a great connection can't see the opposition as fast as they should be able to, to 'even' the broadband speeds up. OH how wrong they have got this side of the game. Same as BlackOps.

    When are the people in charge of latency going to realise that those with higher spec broadband, have paid for this to improve their gameplay, not to be used as a server, not to be killed by a guy who I am shooting who is currently facing the other way till he see's my bullets pass through him, turns round and 1 shot kills me stone dead. This is classed as gameplay interference and should be cut dead from the activision servers RIGHT NOW. You are targeting high end broadband or uniquely good killers, in favour of 3mb broadband or noob users, which I cannot stress enough, is ruining the fundamentals of the game for these, the most dedicated of your users.

    The game has outsold BOPS and based on the campaign I know it is better, same MW2, but the online is where most players will travel and even though the campaign deserves a 9 the online deserves a 5.

    Sort out the online and I will give you a 10 next time - but don't cheat the system, cut the bull and stop lagging out the high-end user. He is the guy with the money BTW. You are using an archaic system on this side of the fence which does not work in the UK half as well as you may have planned. In short - SORT YOUR MESS OUT!    … Expand
  11. musstang62
    Dec 19, 2015
    8
    If you liked any of the others in the series, this one is worth trying out at the very least. The co-op mode is a bit more in the style of gears of war, but that actually works pretty well
  12. jhamlin1971
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Yes, there is not a lot of innovation here. Yes, it seems like you are playing the first Modern Warfare. Yes, they did add some improvements to enhance game play, similar to what Madden does from year to year. No, the game should not be receiving harsh scores because people are complaining about what they think is a recycled game. I like to think if it's not broke, don't fix it.Yes, there is not a lot of innovation here. Yes, it seems like you are playing the first Modern Warfare. Yes, they did add some improvements to enhance game play, similar to what Madden does from year to year. No, the game should not be receiving harsh scores because people are complaining about what they think is a recycled game. I like to think if it's not broke, don't fix it. Consoles are limited because the hardware can not be upgraded, like a PC. So how can a developer really improve the software if they are limited on hardware limitations? What I can appreciate is the smooth frame rate that is achievable in this game. I found Battlefield 3 to be a little choppy (on the consoles) since it could only reach 30 frames per second however I do like the game play in Battlefield. Ask yourself, did you enjoy the other Call of Duty releases? If so, then this is an easy pick for you. I only wish they could of added a function to match players online to certain age groups. That way I don't have to hear the nasty obscenities being thrown at me from a 10 year old that just learned his first cuss word.… Expand
  13. BADS
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OK, so I have played quite a bit of this game so far and I will admit that it is more of the same, but to the point where you don't really care anymore. The new improvements are really good (Call of Duty Elite is great) and the new "Pointstreaks" give everyone a chance and they are all really well balanced. The campaign side was pretty bland, kind of like Battlefield 3 but we all know that multiplayer is where it's at for these games, and MW3 won't disappoint. If you were never really a Call of Duty fan, this game won't change your mind. If you love Call of Duty, then you will love this game. To be honest, I am quite shocked the user score for this game is so low, but I can't judge how people feel about a game. This game is worth the money. I know there is a battle between MW3 and Battlefield 3 and being a fan of both games, I would have to choose Battlefield 3 over MW3 by a slim margin because Battlefield 3 feels like it's a complete and total overhaul that is crafted very nicely. MW3 gets an 8/10, Battlefield 3 gets a 9/10. They are both amazing games. Period.… Expand
  14. HWAS
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    This is a good game. Not as good as the first two and NOWHERE near as good as black ops, but definitely good nonetheless. As a matter of fact, I would call it better than good. Its significantly better than average, which given the current game market, its saying a lot. Lets just face it, in the past 3 years I dont think I, or anyone with any kind of decent gaming taste, could say thereThis is a good game. Not as good as the first two and NOWHERE near as good as black ops, but definitely good nonetheless. As a matter of fact, I would call it better than good. Its significantly better than average, which given the current game market, its saying a lot. Lets just face it, in the past 3 years I dont think I, or anyone with any kind of decent gaming taste, could say there were many games above average aside from MGS4, GTA4, the CODs, and Mass Effect. Everything else was really just dog ****… Expand
  15. 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.
  16. ReviewerMan44
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    It's finally here. Yeah it's here and the modern shooter war has well begun. Garneshing a "3.2" on metacritic is ridiculous when it has an 89 from certified critics. Sounds crazy doesn't it? That's because Modern Warfare 3 is a good game. While it's definetely no revolution and is pretty much the same game as MW2, 3 distinguishes itself by rising above the beligirent nonsense that wasIt's finally here. Yeah it's here and the modern shooter war has well begun. Garneshing a "3.2" on metacritic is ridiculous when it has an 89 from certified critics. Sounds crazy doesn't it? That's because Modern Warfare 3 is a good game. While it's definetely no revolution and is pretty much the same game as MW2, 3 distinguishes itself by rising above the beligirent nonsense that was started with Black Ops my least favorite Call of Duty. Modern Warfare 3 is a triumph in this matter, as it smartly chooses to go back to MW2's multiplayer system, one that feels still fun and enjoyable. What however, is the greatest part of this game? It's just pure fun. Whether your playing the great new survival mode that's clocking in my time or the multiplayer, which is the absolute best its ever been, there's so much to keep you interested in Modern Warfare 3 it would be blasphemy to say different. The multiplayer, the crowning achievement of MW3 is exactly what it set out to be, tweaked awesomeness, changing how unlocking guns work with new "gun ranks", and new playlists like "Kill Confirmed" help keep variety flowing in the game's veins. The single player campaign is actually quite good, while very short, the game still offers up the same hollywood style set pieces and epicness the series has been known for, and offers an ending that wraps up almost everything. Spec Ops however is my favorite thing about MW3. The new survival mode is amazing fun and addictive. The only huge problems are the lack of new graphical content which is enraging many players and should. The game is still running on the CoD4 engine, one that has met its age, and shows it. The only other problems I have are with the story, and I won't spoil any of those, so in the end, Modern Warfare 3 is no revolution, but its a damn fun game, and I don't think I need to say why. 8/10

    Single Player: Modern Warfare 3
    Multiplayer: Battlefield 3    … Expand
  17. EastonReviews
    May 18, 2012
    8
    New review: If you dislike this game TRULY-- I feel bad for you. I understand why, I enjoy this game and I noted my reasons why. But if you want your money back - well, you know what to do. But, for those trolling (90%) you guys are d*cks. Let me tell you how I know, when the Black ops II trailer was released, there were haters with a simple excuse. "1t l00kz stewpid" Are you kidding me?New review: If you dislike this game TRULY-- I feel bad for you. I understand why, I enjoy this game and I noted my reasons why. But if you want your money back - well, you know what to do. But, for those trolling (90%) you guys are d*cks. Let me tell you how I know, when the Black ops II trailer was released, there were haters with a simple excuse. "1t l00kz stewpid" Are you kidding me? Call of Duty is hated for no reason, simply because it is popular. Do your resarch Treyarch is trying very hard in every mode to please you guys, and you continue to 'hate' it. (You secretly like it) so grow the balls to give the franchise some love (at least for Black Ops II) and quit the hate. They are doing something different - If I read reviews when it comes out saying 'i h8 teh future' or 'day did n0t chang der engin' I am going to flip.… Expand
  18. SochitheJackal
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    The best Modern Warfare to date, an incredibly polished single-player experience, a very-welcomed "survival mode" in Spec Ops, and very smooth multiplayer makes this my favourite Infinity Ward entry in the series.
  19. Bosniak
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    This is a review of the spec ops and campaign only, I did not play the multiplayer. I am a fan of many different game franchises such as killzone, uncharted, gears of war, god of war, metal gear solid, battlefield, resistance, halo, crysis, command and conquer, starcraft, and yes, call of duty. However, I did not buy this game. I bought battlefield 3, and I borrowed this from a friend.This is a review of the spec ops and campaign only, I did not play the multiplayer. I am a fan of many different game franchises such as killzone, uncharted, gears of war, god of war, metal gear solid, battlefield, resistance, halo, crysis, command and conquer, starcraft, and yes, call of duty. However, I did not buy this game. I bought battlefield 3, and I borrowed this from a friend. The first thing I did was play the campaign, as I always do. Being a veteran of past call of dutys, I fell right into it and had a great time, the graphics haven't changed much in terms of cell shading and textures, but there is much more scale and the amount of onscreen action almost rivaled killzone 3, and it runs at a nice framerate like all cods and the gunplay is still good. The campaign is simply non-stop adrenaline, and the devs did a nice job of finishing the story. The spec ops missions are a blast. Play them with a friend is the best way to go and the survival mode is simply brilliant. Giving money to your alley, calling in AI allies, and dropping airstrikes, was, in my opinion, a better experience than nazi zombies. In all, it doesn't make that many advances for the genre, but I believe that it is a worthy sequel and that infinity ward and sledgehammer games have a bright future ahead of them. I don't know about the multiplayer, as my live membership is gone and I play on psn, but I would stick to battlefield or killzone or whatever you favor for your online warfare.… Expand
  20. PalStall
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    People who wrote negative reviews are only upset because their stupid game "Battlefield 3" didn't came up to their expectations .. and they want to destroy this game's reputation too.. EVIL.
    Modern Warfare 3 is an amazing Cinematic experience and you will enjoy every moment playing it both in single player and Multiplayer modes, the game is so much fun and deserves to be at the top, but    People who wrote negative reviews are only upset because their stupid game "Battlefield 3" didn't came up to their expectations .. and they want to destroy this game's reputation too.. EVIL.
    Modern Warfare 3 is an amazing Cinematic experience and you will enjoy every moment playing it both in single player and Multiplayer modes, the game is so much fun and deserves to be at the top, but people are just jealous.
    This is a must buy, especially if you played the previous 2 parts of it and you want to complete the amazing story.
    Some people was expecting some change change but the game is already perfect, it doesn't need change, when the developers see that its outdated i'm sure they will come up with a new engine and better graphics and so on..
    Thank you Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games for this amazing experience.    … Expand
  21. A_Modest_Coat
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    HAHAHA, honestly people? This game is definitely better than a 0. I am a fan of the three major online games: Halo, Modern Warfare and battlefield...all three of these games engines have changed VERY little except improved graphics and maybe some new weapons, so stop writing reviews saying that this game is crap. This game is great, just like battlefield. If you are giving it a 5 or lower,HAHAHA, honestly people? This game is definitely better than a 0. I am a fan of the three major online games: Halo, Modern Warfare and battlefield...all three of these games engines have changed VERY little except improved graphics and maybe some new weapons, so stop writing reviews saying that this game is crap. This game is great, just like battlefield. If you are giving it a 5 or lower, then you have something personal against the game as in being a battlefield fanboy and it is not a true review...yes, this game has flaws with the spawning system and i wish they had improved the graphics and gameplay quite a bit more, but nonetheless it is a good game and worth it. I recommend getting this game because the campaign continues the great storyline, spec ops is still awesome and online gameplay and leveling system is good...not great, but good....this game is especially good considering what has happened with infinity ward. This game deserves between a 75 and a low 90.… Expand
  22. Bentleym
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Wow all these user reviews giving this game 0/10 are completely ridiculous. Just because you are against the idea of a game coming out once a year with only a handful of improvements does not mean the game is bad. Personally I am enjoying it very much. I'm about 2 hours into the campaign but I think it is awesome. Just because they didn't add any new features doesn't mean I cant enjoy theWow all these user reviews giving this game 0/10 are completely ridiculous. Just because you are against the idea of a game coming out once a year with only a handful of improvements does not mean the game is bad. Personally I am enjoying it very much. I'm about 2 hours into the campaign but I think it is awesome. Just because they didn't add any new features doesn't mean I cant enjoy the new locations and action pieces. Not many games give you exciting cinematic experiences like COD, so each game feels refreshing. Graphically the game looks really good also. Everything looks clean and the amount of action that is going on around you is amazing. Plus it all runs at 60fps as well. Multiplayer is also better then ever. Nothing major has been added but that doesn't stop the game from being addictive. It has that 'just one more go' vibe to it which means once you start playing it's hard to put down. This in my opinion is the makings of a good game. All the new maps are well designed and there are also new weapons, perks and game mode for you to try out. The game may be similar to Black Ops, or even MW2 but all these new additions make the game feel that little bit different. Also for those of you bored of Zombies you can try the new survival mode. I haven't tried this yet but I wasn't really a fan of zombies. I have a feeling I will definitely prefer this more, especially with a few friends. I honestly see why people complain about yearly releases of whats pretty much the same game, but you know exactly what to expect. So why go out and buy/play it? and for those people who didn't. Why are you even leaving reviews?… Expand
  23. BreakingBad23
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    So let me get this straight. You all paid a lot of money for this game just so you could complain? Then you deserve to not enjoy it.
  24. MrArmageddon17
    Sep 7, 2012
    8
    This is a solid shooter. Did it change what a shooter could be? No, but did any game this year? No again. As far as it goes it is very much the same old formula. A few new things added in as well as a large amount of maps released after was nice. Fast adn frantic it is the CoD that we love. The addition of the point streaks was a nice touch although some of it was easily exploitable. NotThis is a solid shooter. Did it change what a shooter could be? No, but did any game this year? No again. As far as it goes it is very much the same old formula. A few new things added in as well as a large amount of maps released after was nice. Fast adn frantic it is the CoD that we love. The addition of the point streaks was a nice touch although some of it was easily exploitable. Not losing the streak after dying in the support class lead to many games of domination with EMPs up for 3 to 4 minutes at a time. They should have the objective scores on the score board not just kills and deaths. In some games modes they really mean nothing and therefore are a pointless stat to have. The hate on for this game is basically because it has become popular and when things become popular people have to hate on them. If you enjoyed the other CoD MW games you'll enjoy this one. Nothing ground breaking but still lots of fun.… Expand
  25. KenyanSandBoa
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    I've played every COD that has been released, and I can see where people feel this is more MW2.5 than MW3. Some of the maps have that "I've been here before" feel to it, so some of the interaction feels a bit rehashed. The campaign is pretty standard as far as COD goes...very Bay-esque, but a fun time killer when you don't feel like multiplayer. There are some changes that I really doI've played every COD that has been released, and I can see where people feel this is more MW2.5 than MW3. Some of the maps have that "I've been here before" feel to it, so some of the interaction feels a bit rehashed. The campaign is pretty standard as far as COD goes...very Bay-esque, but a fun time killer when you don't feel like multiplayer. There are some changes that I really do like, and I feel deserve praise. I like the fact that your weapons level up separately from you character, so you don't have to tie up a perk slot to have multiple attachments. I find surpressors a MUST in COD...and the fact that I can add range to my surpressed UMP45 is a HUGE perk in my mind. The addition of the "Specialist" and "Support" strike packages is good for a change of pace...and I do find myself tinkering with them depending on my gameplay. Overall this game is very fun to play, and that goes a long way in my review, but this game is nowhere near perfect...8.0.… Expand
  26. Troll_Hunter
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    MW3 seems to be the best game for a FPS this season. BF3 seems to be weeping on that fact their Multiplayer lags and runs at 30 fps.... 60 for the WIN!

    MW3 core game modes and play are great, I feel they did play it a bit safe and stuck with what works which makes this game solid and fun to play. Why stray away from a formula that works and produces? And the new Spec Ops is refreshing to play.
  27. KSChris
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    All these negative reviews must be from BF3 fanboys or something. I find it suspect that EVERYONE went out and got the game at midnight, or early on 11/8 and despises it because it's the same as the other games.

    Um.. what? Newsflash. ALL of these Modern Warfare games have been the same. If you played MW2, which was basically the same as MW1.. why would you expect innovation at this point?    All these negative reviews must be from BF3 fanboys or something. I find it suspect that EVERYONE went out and got the game at midnight, or early on 11/8 and despises it because it's the same as the other games.

    Um.. what? Newsflash. ALL of these Modern Warfare games have been the same. If you played MW2, which was basically the same as MW1.. why would you expect innovation at this point? And yet, you still ran out and bought the game. Congrats. You just told IW and Activision that you'll buy the game regardless of what's inside the case. I'm sure you'll be picking up MW4 at launch as well, just to complain about it some more.

    I don't get it. Anyway.. good game. Nothing innovative, sure. But it's enjoyable. Really, at this point, they really are just glorified map packs, but I don't mind. I play each game pretty religiously until the next one is out. I like the feel of the guns, and the new multiplayer modes are fun. The only complaint I can think of is that the maps are maybe too small and cramped.    … Expand
  28. sammyrose
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Hmmm no negative reviews from critics... maybe that says something about the game. Dont listen to the whiney kids who were expecting something revolutionary. This game is solid and a lot of fun, just like the rest.
  29. Rogue_Dingo
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    This fantastic amount of "mob-rage" for CoD is astounding, with most people complaining of the game resembling each previous iteration, with no new innovation, as though it were truly the case that gamers always clamor for innovation. In contrast, let's look at the average review score of some other franchises that rarely change their formula, shall we? For instance, Dynasty Warriors,This fantastic amount of "mob-rage" for CoD is astounding, with most people complaining of the game resembling each previous iteration, with no new innovation, as though it were truly the case that gamers always clamor for innovation. In contrast, let's look at the average review score of some other franchises that rarely change their formula, shall we? For instance, Dynasty Warriors, which has barely changed at all since it first arrived on the PS2, holds around an 8-9 user review score. This same score is held by the Harvest Moon/Rune Factory/Innocent Life games, all eight billion versions of them. It's absolutely ludicrous the amount of force-fed hate that spews out of some of these "reviews," honestly. MW3 has not made huge advances over the original formula, and why should it? It would be fiscally irresponsible for Activision to let such a money-maker change the formula, anyway. CoD smashes sales records every year, and that speaks so much louder than 645 generic, **** reviews. It's not reinventing the wheel, because the wheel works just fine the way it is.… Expand
  30. phenomrock11
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    People let there feelings get in the way when they "review" this game. If MW3 came out 2 years, it would have won GOTY with ease. Problem is though, it is now the third game in the series that uses the same game engine. You can tell the graphics are nothing like what we've seen this fall season, with the likes of Uncharted and Arkham dominating in that aspect. But COD nails what it knowsPeople let there feelings get in the way when they "review" this game. If MW3 came out 2 years, it would have won GOTY with ease. Problem is though, it is now the third game in the series that uses the same game engine. You can tell the graphics are nothing like what we've seen this fall season, with the likes of Uncharted and Arkham dominating in that aspect. But COD nails what it knows best, with its multiplayer. It gonna have u going back to it all the time, no matter who you are. The single player campaign isn't half-bad, with its moments, but at the end its something we've come to expect. I think most people are upset that they are shelling out 65$ for a similar game. But i would rather do that, then waste it on a **** game that had this huge hype. COD did not live up to the hype because it simply could not. the new developers had to play it safe and the small tweaks are welcomed. overall, its a fun game that we will all enjoy. but it will be nothing where we stop and say, "wow that was a fantastic game."… Expand
  31. TheGreatMr666
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I have not much of the game but it looks to be the some same **** different day. I have give good points on one which every really should have and that is a good story. The online for this game has not gone far from its grandfather golden eye tho so not much be said for it. I don't think it will win game of the year but it will be and the top 5 and its worth playing I just don't know ifI have not much of the game but it looks to be the some same **** different day. I have give good points on one which every really should have and that is a good story. The online for this game has not gone far from its grandfather golden eye tho so not much be said for it. I don't think it will win game of the year but it will be and the top 5 and its worth playing I just don't know if the 60 buck is really justified.… Expand
  32. crashz
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I dont know whats wrong with some people here, but I and many other bought the game because its like MW2!!! But now everythink is even better now, sure its not perfect but which game is?
  33. SJitz11
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The franchise is COD..... gameplay and style has been the same since Adam and Eve.
    Same old multiplayer.............
    I didn't expect it to change......cos its COD.....Ridiculous Veteran AI that pull off insanely accurate kills, grenade spamming like its going out of fashion, stupid friendly AI that always take up your cover position..... but once you finish the campaign you get a    The franchise is COD..... gameplay and style has been the same since Adam and Eve.
    Same old multiplayer.............
    I didn't expect it to change......cos its COD.....Ridiculous Veteran AI that pull off insanely accurate kills, grenade spamming like its going out of fashion, stupid friendly AI that always take up your cover position..... but once you finish the campaign you get a feeling of accomplishment. sense of having some sort of skill to beat the game on hardest. spec ops cool too. multiplayer is not mind blowing.... Bottom line though .....................it is FUN to play 8/10    … Expand
  34. jonstuebe
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Unlike most others I feel this game can only be fairly reviewed when you consider a couple facts. First the COD franchise comes out with a game every year and because of that you can't expect the same results as the Battlefield franchise which has been working on the same game for years now.

    Singleplayer: If your like me and play through the single player probably a few times while    Unlike most others I feel this game can only be fairly reviewed when you consider a couple facts. First the COD franchise comes out with a game every year and because of that you can't expect the same results as the Battlefield franchise which has been working on the same game for years now.

    Singleplayer:

    If your like me and play through the single player probably a few times while owning it then the cinematic experience is very enjoyable as it is like playing through an interactive movie. Not only is is entertaining but MW3 does things in their singleplayer not done in any previous COD game or other shooter that I have played before (fight in dust storm, a few zero g moments in airplane). Multiplayer:

    I haven't played the multiplayer a ton yet but from everything I'm seeing it seems to be MW2 with different maps slightly different perks and some other modifications. Simply if you enjoy the COD multiplayer style (fast paced, smaller maps), then you'll love it.

    MW3 vs. Battlefield:

    I completely disagree with reviewers that say straight up whether or not MW3 is better or worse than Battlefield. In my opinion, it depends what kind of shooter you prefer. First, do you prefer the realism factor? if so add a point for Battlefield. Next, if you enjoy using vehicles, large maps, and huge teams then add a point for battlefield. However, if you enjoy fast paced shooting where you don't have to crawl around and camp for large portions of the session then MW3 is your game.

    Bottom Line:

    But overall there wasn't a ton of new things, but to me that is expected since like I said earlier they release a game every year. What does piss me off is all of the obvious Battlefield fanboys that jump all over MW3 without realizing that there was no way in hell that they were ever going to like a fast paced shooter with smaller maps and small teams to begin with. Obviously.    … Expand
  35. RoccosRant
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I'm really surprised this many pathetic trolls have came by to skew the ratings. So many morons on this site trying to compare it to BF3, you can't, they are almost two completely different games. COD is more fast paced and manic. BF3 is strategic and grand scaled. Neither of these games are bad. MW3 is a COD game, if you like COD, you'll love this game. They have taken everythingI'm really surprised this many pathetic trolls have came by to skew the ratings. So many morons on this site trying to compare it to BF3, you can't, they are almost two completely different games. COD is more fast paced and manic. BF3 is strategic and grand scaled. Neither of these games are bad. MW3 is a COD game, if you like COD, you'll love this game. They have taken everything with MW2 and made it better, not completely different, but still, better. Either get a life and go troll another site or be fair in your assessment. I find it hard to believe even half of these "0 out of 10" posters even played the game.… Expand
  36. chilopirrin
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    it is funny how much people review the game with low numbers, and even that, the game has been sold 9 or 10 millions of copies already, i bet that the most part of the "0" reviews are from people who doesn´t own the game yet
  37. Buzzsaw811
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Here is the deal, you people are expecting too much. This is the same game that we have been playing for years with slight differences. This is a game that has not changed much over the years. They took out the dive move that I loved so much from Black Ops, but why should they change it? It has been the best FPS for the last few years and how could it get any better? Have you playedHere is the deal, you people are expecting too much. This is the same game that we have been playing for years with slight differences. This is a game that has not changed much over the years. They took out the dive move that I loved so much from Black Ops, but why should they change it? It has been the best FPS for the last few years and how could it get any better? Have you played Battlefield 3? I think that it is a great game also but it might be even buggier than this game. All in all this franchise has become the Madden NFL to the FPS genre. Take it or leave it, it is a roster update with slightly better graphics and more maps. I personally think that this is just fine and I will play this game and prestige my heart out. I think that it is a fine game and that the only way they could innovate or make this game and genre better is if the technology gets better. Until then, if you don't like it then why did you buy it?… Expand
  38. Cpor7
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    It seems like most of these people bought this game just to rant about how much they hate it. Wile I won't say it's perfect or the most innovative thing that's ever happened to the first person shooter genre, it still provides a solid multiplayer experience, despite much of it being recycled from Modern Warfare 2. Is it as good as Battlefield 3? No, but it's still a ton of fun.
  39. GreyJavaJunkie
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Well, I'm giving it an 8 because the MP is really a lot of fun. Sure, its a bit of an update of MW2, but a lot of the broken stuff in 2 is better. I was surprised at the similarities, but I really like the changes. Hopefully there will be a major update and they will bring out a brand new experience next year or the next. Worthwhile and fun game. BF3 wasn't really that muchWell, I'm giving it an 8 because the MP is really a lot of fun. Sure, its a bit of an update of MW2, but a lot of the broken stuff in 2 is better. I was surprised at the similarities, but I really like the changes. Hopefully there will be a major update and they will bring out a brand new experience next year or the next. Worthwhile and fun game. BF3 wasn't really that much different than 2 either, so its what we've got in the fps world.… Expand
  40. Magpaca
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Fun game. A few new game modes and still a more enjoyable online experience than all the other FPS games on the market. Campaign is not one of its strong points.
  41. SolidCell
    Nov 13, 2012
    8
    I can't believe some people got scoring this game too low, at least if they choose a 5 or 6 would be more believable, while this entry was not the best in the series (I liked more MW2) this game has his share on success on the franchise, the campaing is good but not great, it's filled with exposions and I felt like the developers huried me to finish the campaing faster than previous gamesI can't believe some people got scoring this game too low, at least if they choose a 5 or 6 would be more believable, while this entry was not the best in the series (I liked more MW2) this game has his share on success on the franchise, the campaing is good but not great, it's filled with exposions and I felt like the developers huried me to finish the campaing faster than previous games but is has it's moments, while some people complaint about the Engine I liked the graphics I'm fine with the Engine but thing they could go beyond, hearing people say "I'ts the same" makes me feel sad about them, what you expected?? is this a shooter?? you wanted a RPG or a puzzle game?? do you want the characters to start playing soccer or built houses??? come on people!! is you complaint about this go and play something else, for the ones that like shooting games and like COD style this is the game you want to play if you can name a better game that can compete with COD is just Battlefield or Crysis, MOH is dead, so I actually think EA paid you so you write crap about COD games, sold out players...… Expand
  42. MIDACUS
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Activision needs to ease up on the Call of Duty series. You can't bring out a game every year and expect to keep it fresh. Don't get me wrong its still a great game but people are DUTY'D OUT! I'm just glad I have BF3, Halo, MW3 and others to keep my freshness level up.
  43. chuggyman
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The majority of the negative comments are the BF fanboys that actually went out of their way to give this game a bad review score.

    Bottom line is, if you like Call of Duty, if you aren't tired of the formula, you will love this game. Simple as that.
  44. Kenju6tama
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a hard game to score. If you have played any of the Call Of Duty games in the last four years then you pretty much know what to expect. Each year COD becomes more and more polished and it really shows in MW3. If I had never played a COD game before I would give MW3 a 9, but I have played ALL the other COD games and now I'm looking for a new experience. ICall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a hard game to score. If you have played any of the Call Of Duty games in the last four years then you pretty much know what to expect. Each year COD becomes more and more polished and it really shows in MW3. If I had never played a COD game before I would give MW3 a 9, but I have played ALL the other COD games and now I'm looking for a new experience. I really hope that the future DLC is more than map packs. I don't feel like paying for a map I have already paid for in the past (again) and in some ways that's how it feels with MW3, like I,m paying for a major update or yes... a large expansion. It is no better or worse than Battlefield 3 and it is NOT a bad game but if I was strapped for cash or only had a choice of one game this holiday season, it wouldn't be MW3. I really hope that Activision takes these user scores as a hint and starts to show fans of the franchise more thanks for their support and less of they same. Honestly unlike BF3, I think the COD franchise is holding their big guns for the next generation of consoles.… Expand
  45. SeanLazarus
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    You people need to stop hating seriously I mean I know everyone is doing it and apparently it's the thing to do , but come on. "Rehashed" is a phrase that keeps going around , Ok here we go its a sequel to an already popular series with slight internal mechanics change , relative same linear campaign with different background setting , same controls, slight tweak of gameplay. Guess what IYou people need to stop hating seriously I mean I know everyone is doing it and apparently it's the thing to do , but come on. "Rehashed" is a phrase that keeps going around , Ok here we go its a sequel to an already popular series with slight internal mechanics change , relative same linear campaign with different background setting , same controls, slight tweak of gameplay. Guess what I just described almost every popular game sequel....hmmm Gears of War 1-3,God of War 1-3 , Metal Gear Solid Series, Batman (Arkham Asylum and City), the list goes on and on..... switch the bad guys up slightly, throw in a couple new weapons and bam sequel to any game. I dare someone to disagree with that... all I'm saying is that don't be so hard on them without being hard on everyone else, its a formula that works , if u don't like it ...don't play it.......... this my game is better than your game crap is stupid , if you like BF3 well then play it and quit acting so insecure about others peoples game choices just because its not the same as yours. With all that said ...is this game perfect...no but what game is really? Only reason why you see so much flaw in this game is because its under such a huge microscope with the hype and attention its getting and its easy to jump on to bandwagons......… Expand
  46. TimmyTom
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Even though it feels like the same game, I still had fun with the campaign. The multiplayer is also enjoyable just like its current predecessors, and the special ops parallels MW2 with the exception of survival mode. This game is great for those that enjoy the COD franchise and those looking for a good shooter. But, it does mimic the previous games and this is a bit annoying. I applaud theEven though it feels like the same game, I still had fun with the campaign. The multiplayer is also enjoyable just like its current predecessors, and the special ops parallels MW2 with the exception of survival mode. This game is great for those that enjoy the COD franchise and those looking for a good shooter. But, it does mimic the previous games and this is a bit annoying. I applaud the game but I think us gamers deserve a new COD and that's what we will expect in the future.… Expand
  47. GoofyCamel
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Its a fun game without being amazing but doesnt deserve these low scores, alot of people hate CoD and I dont no why, Im guessing alot of these people are BF3 fan boys and lets face it most people who play bf3 hate cod
  48. Dudenmier
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I am a bit irritated by all the negative reviews by users on here. Just like everyone else I felt like COD as a franchise was getting old and needed a break, or at least a shot in the arm. While MW3 isn't revolutionary, it is definitely one of the strongest outings yet. The game definitely feels like MW2, yet it is a lot more balanced on the online front and manages to stay fun. Even whenI am a bit irritated by all the negative reviews by users on here. Just like everyone else I felt like COD as a franchise was getting old and needed a break, or at least a shot in the arm. While MW3 isn't revolutionary, it is definitely one of the strongest outings yet. The game definitely feels like MW2, yet it is a lot more balanced on the online front and manages to stay fun. Even when you aren't getting kills you can have more fun than you did in Black Ops or MW2 because you can actually support your team and get rewarded for it. The game definitely isn't n00b friendly, but it manages to reward you for everything you do. I think that future Call of Duty games need to follow a similar path and MW3 is a great start. The new survival mode is great and I feel it fills a gap for those who want to play COD, but are easily frustrated by the multiplayer. BF3 is by far the superior game, but MW3 isn't a disappointment by any means. The haters can talk s*** all they want, but the truth is that 90% of them went out and bought this game on day 1 and are probably going to buy the map packs and the next COD that comes out. If you want Call of Duty to fail don't muddy up their scores on Metacritic, STOP BUYING THE GAMES. I on the other hand will continue to enjoy MW3 for the next few months instead of griping about the graphics.… Expand
  49. Jayzz911
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    A Fairly good online shooter with a few problems at launch like everyone else. The campaign i personally found to be a blast, The multiplayer is solid but is going through some launch troubles, like the voice chat is messed up, and elite is having alot of issues. Then again it isn't the first bigname fps to have some launch troubles within a month? (you know who you are) The MP feels alotA Fairly good online shooter with a few problems at launch like everyone else. The campaign i personally found to be a blast, The multiplayer is solid but is going through some launch troubles, like the voice chat is messed up, and elite is having alot of issues. Then again it isn't the first bigname fps to have some launch troubles within a month? (you know who you are) The MP feels alot more balanced than previous installments in the series.
    overall a game with solid MP and a decent story mode. PS: Spec ops is awesome    … Expand
  50. Hawk519
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Kill Confirmed and Team Defender are a nice new twist to the usual CoD multiplayer. The single player storyline, while complained as being 'more of the same' caps off the arc in a good way without leaving any dangling storylines, everything gets wrapped up nicely. The spawning in multiplayer (Team Defender specifically comes to mind) is more of a pain and I hope it might get a patchKill Confirmed and Team Defender are a nice new twist to the usual CoD multiplayer. The single player storyline, while complained as being 'more of the same' caps off the arc in a good way without leaving any dangling storylines, everything gets wrapped up nicely. The spawning in multiplayer (Team Defender specifically comes to mind) is more of a pain and I hope it might get a patch somewhere, but the tighter multi-level maps make spawning hard anyways.… Expand
  51. blackandblue85
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I'm going to give this game an HTG (honest-to-goodness) review. Even though I never played MW3, it looks like another good game. I mean, Mario makes the same POS (piece of s**t) every time he makes a game while Sonic the Hedgehog busts his butt trying to make a good game. Anyways, why fix what is not broken??? The only thing I hate about COD is the multi-player. Get rid of the "camp spots"I'm going to give this game an HTG (honest-to-goodness) review. Even though I never played MW3, it looks like another good game. I mean, Mario makes the same POS (piece of s**t) every time he makes a game while Sonic the Hedgehog busts his butt trying to make a good game. Anyways, why fix what is not broken??? The only thing I hate about COD is the multi-player. Get rid of the "camp spots" and make it a fair game. Fanboys are poison to the game industry and they can die a slow, painful, death. As soon as get some money, I will be sure to add this to my collection of games.… Expand
  52. 11mb0mb
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    All the haters here need to grow up and GTFO. I LOVE Battlefield 3 and you know what, I LOVE Modern Warfare 3. Sure its a rehash. Sure its the same engine. Why mess with success??? It doesnt deserve a 10, and it doesnt get a 9 because its not original...but a 0? A 2? Thats just garbage. My freidns and I play all kinds of games, especially shooters, and we are having a BLAST with thisAll the haters here need to grow up and GTFO. I LOVE Battlefield 3 and you know what, I LOVE Modern Warfare 3. Sure its a rehash. Sure its the same engine. Why mess with success??? It doesnt deserve a 10, and it doesnt get a 9 because its not original...but a 0? A 2? Thats just garbage. My freidns and I play all kinds of games, especially shooters, and we are having a BLAST with this one. It improves on almost every aspect of MW2 and is, imo, much more fun the BLOPs. wNobody gave Gears a 2.8 average and it didnt innovate AT ALL. Battlefield 3...not AT ALL. Halo Reach innovated a little with new spartan movement and AAs, and EVERYONE COMPLAINED.
    Don't make the user reviews here worthless for people that are curious about a new game. Please, please rate a game based on its merits as well as flaws.    … Expand
  53. AJFITZ
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Not quite a brand new game but does enough to make it feel fresh, sp is a bit of a let down but fun nonetheless, however the mp is once again as fun and addictive as before, most of the "brokenness" of mw 2 seems to have been rectified. Maps are a bit disappointing but we''l see what the dlc has to offer.
  54. Melt-sama
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    MW3 wasn't something I'd expect to be different from the previous games, I mean, it's a sequel isn't it? From my opinion, the single-player game-play was actually quite good. I already expected the short storyline, and if you've been playing this game since MW, you should have realized it as well. Going on to multi-player, IW, I do have to say that some parts of it are just lacking. I wasMW3 wasn't something I'd expect to be different from the previous games, I mean, it's a sequel isn't it? From my opinion, the single-player game-play was actually quite good. I already expected the short storyline, and if you've been playing this game since MW, you should have realized it as well. Going on to multi-player, IW, I do have to say that some parts of it are just lacking. I was already expecting the same old for the SP but I was really hoping for something different in the MP. Yeah thumbs up for the cool new killstreak rewards and the deathstreak but honestly, is it that hard to make it different? For instance, you could have added vehicles here and there, maybe change some layouts as well. Honestly, it just seems like an add-on to MW2. Truthfully, I have to say that BF3 is still better than MW3. BF3 made the changes, so why couldn't you? Nevertheless, your multi-player game-play is still enjoyable, so thumbs up for that.… Expand
  55. CrispyLeeks
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    A solid first person shooter, feels slightly outdated but is good fun online with a few friends. The price tag is debatable however as it doesn't seem much of an improvement on Modern Warfare 2.
  56. robross12
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    MW3 the game every one was waiting for and the gamers love to hate, my friends said battlefield 3 is better as this is a huge map pack. I strongly disagree and like them both in different ways. I liked the short but all action single player that left off from MW2. I'm a fan of getting into the thick of things, it kept me hooked, infinity ward know how to make a single player campaignMW3 the game every one was waiting for and the gamers love to hate, my friends said battlefield 3 is better as this is a huge map pack. I strongly disagree and like them both in different ways. I liked the short but all action single player that left off from MW2. I'm a fan of getting into the thick of things, it kept me hooked, infinity ward know how to make a single player campaign awesome. The multiplayer is what every one was waiting for and felt disappointed in?. I like it , I like the new game modes and like the new perk and kill streak system. I also like battlefield 3 but you can't compare them , they are both different. MW3 multiplayer looks like and plays like MW2, it's not a bad thing but battlefield looks better. Its fast and frantic. There are 16 maps from the go , there's a mix of big and small maps, I just wish infinity ward would introduce destructive environments that Dice use in Battlefield 3 that can bring buildings down on the snipers and campers, I feel this is what MW3 lacks but by no mean's does it ruin the game or make it feel like an expansion. If you love the MW franchise then this is for you, it still looks the same as the rest but plays well. Battlefield 3 seems fresh but lacks game modes. I like both but both are different. Its like the battle of domination between FIFA and PRO , infinity ward seem happy with the if it ain't broke don't fix it motto, while EA and dice aren't afraid to improve and try new things. Any way both games are good , just don't knock it until you try it.… Expand
  57. Vertigo
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I'm giving this game an 8. I haven't completed the campaign yet but so far I think it's great. I don't know why people keep saying it's the "same thing". It is a continuation of a story, so what exactly were you expecting? The multiplayer is pretty much the same, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I think the new came modes are pretty nice and add some change in pace to theI'm giving this game an 8. I haven't completed the campaign yet but so far I think it's great. I don't know why people keep saying it's the "same thing". It is a continuation of a story, so what exactly were you expecting? The multiplayer is pretty much the same, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I think the new came modes are pretty nice and add some change in pace to the traditional run and gun gameplay. In regards to the graphics, they may not be superb but they're far from horrible. The game looks good, and plays relatively well. Simply put, if you enjoyed the last call of duty, than you should enjoy this one as well.… Expand
  58. rbxchrist
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    just going to throw this out there if you don't like a game ok give it a bad review but if you at least part of the game don't give it a 0 give it a 2 or a 3 . This is a decent game i have fun playing it yea it very similar to MW2 but improved and more balanced . if you think about it battle field 3 is basically a updated game of bad company 2 (same game play/controls,better but graphicsjust going to throw this out there if you don't like a game ok give it a bad review but if you at least part of the game don't give it a 0 give it a 2 or a 3 . This is a decent game i have fun playing it yea it very similar to MW2 but improved and more balanced . if you think about it battle field 3 is basically a updated game of bad company 2 (same game play/controls,better but graphics and building destruction). i just prefer a fast pace call of duty over battlefields more slower/tactical pace. that's just my opinion… Expand
  59. evilxmunkee
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Let me say I am not a COD fan, but I believe this game is superb, the multiplayer is far better than its predecessors, and it just feels fun. I always did love nazi zombies, truthfully it is the only reason I even purchased black ops, but I bought this one on a shot that maybe they have improved it.
    So as far as multiplayer goes, its superb! Now the reason for the 8? I gave it an 8 because    Let me say I am not a COD fan, but I believe this game is superb, the multiplayer is far better than its predecessors, and it just feels fun. I always did love nazi zombies, truthfully it is the only reason I even purchased black ops, but I bought this one on a shot that maybe they have improved it.
    So as far as multiplayer goes, its superb! Now the reason for the 8? I gave it an 8 because it lacks in single player. If you want a great single player game... best to wait for Saints Row 3 or Skyrim, something that is worth your money. The campaign in here has been shot to 6 hours of gameplay (really???)
    I hope all developers take careful consideration with the single player.... focus on this like UC3 did! that game is amazing, hours have been put into it and im still playing the single player.
    Bar none best multiplayer for FPS fans, worth it if you are into that kind of game!    … Expand
  60. blessyourface13
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    MW3 is fun and has some great moments. The new multiplayer modes are definitely great, and the spec ops is great for fun with friends. The user score of MW3 is not low because it is horrible, but most likely because Battlefield 3 fanboys simply couldn't accept that MW3 is a good game.
  61. AngryEnglish
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Ok, Been a COD Player since day 1, and MoH when IW made that for EA before COD. First off, this game is GOOD, not great, but good, its NOT just like MW2....its more MW (CoD4) on steroids, which in my eyes is not a bad thing at all, this is how i remember CoD being played, MW2 just didn't feel like MW1, this does!, some say that's a bad thing as its a 4 year old game, but its the 4 year oldOk, Been a COD Player since day 1, and MoH when IW made that for EA before COD. First off, this game is GOOD, not great, but good, its NOT just like MW2....its more MW (CoD4) on steroids, which in my eyes is not a bad thing at all, this is how i remember CoD being played, MW2 just didn't feel like MW1, this does!, some say that's a bad thing as its a 4 year old game, but its the 4 year old game that's as defining as Golden Eye on the N64 was.

    Yes i agree that the game lacks innovation, originality, limitations due to the engine and such, but that's not why you buy CoD, well its not for me, i buy CoD for balls to the wall, full speed, ass ripping! you know what your going to get when you buy a CoD game, its a winning formula that yes needs an update but its still as good as anything out there ( and i`m a BF3 player, been a BF man since day 1 also ).

    Graphically this game is pretty good for consoles, its not the best but its not the worst neither, its easily comparable to Black Ops, and looks better than MW2 as that was dull and washed out, Audio is top notch booming out of a surround sound system, there simply is no game out there with the sound effects of the MW games ( yes BF3 gun sounds are on a par ), MW3 plays great if your not a sit in the corner guy wanting to camp it out all night, a lot of people do seem to be upset that there is usually multiple ways into a room, well personally i think that's great as it stops the retard tool player from sitting in one corner with his ADS permanently at the door. The maps seem to be a big debate so far and when i played it for the first few hours my thoughts was and still are that "these don't feel like Infinty Ward maps", they don't, they have that something different, and i like it, its not the usual "here is a building with 8 corridors and a big room on one side", to me Sledgehammer put there mark on CoD subtly, but enough for me to say good job guys. Weapons handle well and make sense as in, if you run around the corner and from 3 feet away i open fire with my M4 and you open fire with your Skorpion... Skorpion is a winner as he can raise his gun faster and pile more lead into me, just a simple fact, the only thing i hate about the weapons is this stupid dumb QUICK SCOPING, just ruins the games for me, if i get in a game and there is more than QS`er, i`ll leave, you need to deal with that SH Games.

    Overall i think this is a good package, is it more of the same? sure it is, few tweaks here and there, but at its core its still a CoD game...but that's why you buy it right? CoD is more like a Hollywood blockbuster, over the top, all action, adrenaline pumping shooter. It does have issue`s with its Elite service which there shouldn't be seeing as the last 2 CoD`s have sold 120 million copies between them, there is no excuse not to be ready there and that is very very poor from the other team ( name escapes me) thats dealing with that side of things ( Get off the demonware server, it sucked on CoD4 hence why you changed ).

    for me this is the best CoD Multi-Player yet, and i think peoples main problems here is......THIS IS WHAT MW2 SHOULD HAVE BEEN.... MW2 was a bit of a let down for me, as it just didn't feel like the first MW....and as Ive said before, this one does, it feels a lot like MW1 and for me that puts this title well above the 2nd in the MW2 series.

    I`m 35 and come from the days of where an average game scored 5-6 out of 10, where 8 was a rating that suggested you bought this game and that's what I`m putting on this game, 8/10 good game but not great, lacks innovation and is starting to become a little dated, but typical CoD, fans should be enjoying this right now, for what it is, and that's a CoD game

    My advice to Activision... we know there is gonna be a BO2 next year but don't put out another MW game until the next gen comes around, support MW3 and BO2 with DlC until ps4 and the new xbox land.    … Expand
  62. thedubster
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Simply put, if you liked MW2, you will like MW3 - as so many have said before me, there is very little innovation apart from a few gun changes, perks, kill/pointstreaks and the addition of Survival mode. The hype surrounding the release and the associated media content must surely mean there were no surprises to be found here. The SP is as crazy and gungho as ever, the Spec Ops are anSimply put, if you liked MW2, you will like MW3 - as so many have said before me, there is very little innovation apart from a few gun changes, perks, kill/pointstreaks and the addition of Survival mode. The hype surrounding the release and the associated media content must surely mean there were no surprises to be found here. The SP is as crazy and gungho as ever, the Spec Ops are an interesting distraction and the MP is the same as before, but done better. Survival brings a new, fun dimension but it would have been more fun with a party of 4 - but then COD never did teamwork very well.

    No it doesn't do vehicles, no it doesn't do revives or resupplies. But what it does, it does very well    … Expand
  63. Iceghost21
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I have been playing this game with friends online and through the single player campaign. I'm glad that they concluded the story in the single player campaign, and though some of the changes to the multiplayer (online) may have been small, in the end the existing online was great, and I feel they improved upon it, though the improvements may have been small. I feel they met all of myI have been playing this game with friends online and through the single player campaign. I'm glad that they concluded the story in the single player campaign, and though some of the changes to the multiplayer (online) may have been small, in the end the existing online was great, and I feel they improved upon it, though the improvements may have been small. I feel they met all of my expectations, but that is my opinion and that's all these are...… Expand
  64. Richie0427
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    This is a fantastic game with the exception of Call of Duty Elite which does not work. How can you not expect everyone who buys MW3 to use Elite when it's free? Poor planning but overall an exceptional game.
  65. DaltonK17
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I thought I would give a little review on the game seeming I like to help. This is a great game, don't get me wrong I love it but there is a couple of problems which I recommend Sledgehammer/IW work on such as a new engine. I'm feeling no change in the game from the previous Call Of Duty's. Okay, the pace of the game is slower, speed it up! The maps aren't really good for air support butI thought I would give a little review on the game seeming I like to help. This is a great game, don't get me wrong I love it but there is a couple of problems which I recommend Sledgehammer/IW work on such as a new engine. I'm feeling no change in the game from the previous Call Of Duty's. Okay, the pace of the game is slower, speed it up! The maps aren't really good for air support but great for CQC I gave it an eight for those reasons. Campaign great, Spec Ops great.

    Also, add Dedi servers!    … Expand
  66. landonricketts
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    If you like COD, you'll like this game. Like most game three-quels, developers have tightened up mechanics, gameplay, and generally tried to make it the best of the series. Don't expect something totally new, an oddly familiar request of the internets, but rather the culmination of many things that have worked in the past coupled with successful modes borrowed from other successful gamesIf you like COD, you'll like this game. Like most game three-quels, developers have tightened up mechanics, gameplay, and generally tried to make it the best of the series. Don't expect something totally new, an oddly familiar request of the internets, but rather the culmination of many things that have worked in the past coupled with successful modes borrowed from other successful games (survival) As for the plethora of "0's" I'd say it shows a general inability to rate games on a spectrum. Go out and buy the last 3 movie tie in games, play them, then honestly ask yourself if you can give MW3 a zero.… Expand
  67. CGreen34
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    While I did think the campaign was very predictable and the story was thrown together without a whole lot of things being explained...I like the game a lot.
    The campaign did have some pretty cool settings (New York, Paris, London, Somalia, etc.) and the weapons felt more realistic than in previous CoD iterations. The multiplayer is why anyone buys this game however, and is also the reason    While I did think the campaign was very predictable and the story was thrown together without a whole lot of things being explained...I like the game a lot.
    The campaign did have some pretty cool settings (New York, Paris, London, Somalia, etc.) and the weapons felt more realistic than in previous CoD iterations. The multiplayer is why anyone buys this game however, and is also the reason the game shines. Unlike BF3, CoD is frenetic, fast paced, and visceral. You don't have to run miles to get shot out of nowhere like in BF3. While I like MW3, I am disappointed that the story/campaign isn't like the old CoD games...the ones for PC. Those games had a great story, a difficult campaign, and excellent multiplayer. These days it seems like the game developers have to water everything down so the "casual" gamer can feel good about themselves.
    Pros: Multiplayer, multiplayer, multiplayer.
    Cons: Poor story, Spec Ops isn't as good as MW2.    … Expand
  68. mikemann413
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    All of you picky nerds giving this game lower than an 8 proves that your expectations were obviously to high for a game that is as predictable as mw3. This game may not be perfect and the call of duty franchise is definitely growing stale, but for what it is it is a great game . So all of you corny nerds who paid 60 bucksand prob went to the midnight launch, Shut The F*** Up!
  69. DTA_CoolishHero
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Alright guys listen up. This game is not so bad but it does have its flaws. The campaign is alright but what it does right is keep you wanting and waiting to see what big set piece is around the corner. Huge set pieces is what the campaign was made for and it does one hell of a job at it. Spec ops is a blast as usual and is great for partnering up with a buddy and the missions are variedAlright guys listen up. This game is not so bad but it does have its flaws. The campaign is alright but what it does right is keep you wanting and waiting to see what big set piece is around the corner. Huge set pieces is what the campaign was made for and it does one hell of a job at it. Spec ops is a blast as usual and is great for partnering up with a buddy and the missions are varied and engaging. But we all know that the multiplayer is what we all bought MW3 for. Yes they re skinned MW and made it their own but the gunplay is not as "tight" as other Call of Duty games. With bullets not registering and assault rifles cant even touch a enemy at far range this game became a mundane shooter. Lag issues and lackluster map design bogs this game's greatness. This can be fixed however with map packs and title updates. But what really drags it down is the maps. These maps are forgettable at best. At least in the other Call of Duty games you remember the maps. Highrise, Vacant, Crash, Overgrown and many other shined in the past titles. Instead we get these cramped, claustrophobic maps that really don't lend to how the games should flow. Now all people do is run which is not a bad tactic but most combat involves running at each other head on till someone gets the lucky bullet. The maps are so lackluster and cramped that I feel like Im a mouse trapped in a maze designed by a 5 year old with the cheese at the end being 10th prestige which doesn't seem to be the best reward in this "maze".
    In closing Sledgehammer and Infinity Ward I applaud you for rising from the ashes of what happened at Infinity Ward. But a little more polish and this game would be great. But its not too late, you have time to fix this via DLC and title updates. This games fate is uncertain but you guys can fix it if you choose. Its a great game you just have to scrape some of the dirt off. This is DTA_CoolishHero signing out. My first game review hope you guys like it.    … Expand
  70. JimboJames2007
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Stasismind CosmicDeath MAC7421 RezzaDee casshern09 Dolar. IGNORE people like this, Spamming a 0 score because some other game dares to be made that isn't from their favorite line of games. 5 of those names I listed scored MW3 0 and BF3 10- and that's just the first half of this first page of reviews. I give this game at least an 8- why? Because I like it- what it does, how it does it andStasismind CosmicDeath MAC7421 RezzaDee casshern09 Dolar. IGNORE people like this, Spamming a 0 score because some other game dares to be made that isn't from their favorite line of games. 5 of those names I listed scored MW3 0 and BF3 10- and that's just the first half of this first page of reviews. I give this game at least an 8- why? Because I like it- what it does, how it does it and how it looks doing it. MW3 may have a medium-short length campaign, but it works! The story gets told (and unlike most it seems, I followed it) and unlike the cliche riddled, CoD ripoff of a campaign in BF3 (get real BF fans, something bad happens before the game, you get interrogated/forced to explain it, and just before the end you get out of the interrogation and help 'save the world'? Black Ops people, did that already. And what the hell is with all the 'I'm on a machine gun! OH NO A ROCKET CRAP I BLEW UP AND NOW I'M DAZED ON THE GROUND!" moments? How many times did that happen? And those stupid quicktime events that appear no where else in the game? At least CoD's consistent between single and multiplayer) and told well. Now, having not played the BF3 mutliplayer (and considering this crowd spamming low scored for competing games, I probably won't) I can't speak out against it, but from what I have heard the multiplayer is the only thing BF3 does right. So, kudos there. MW3? That multiplayer is still fastpaced and hectic. Which game would I buy and play? MW3, handsdown. Which game would I play? Both. Unlike the morons spamming 0 scores for games they're too immature to understand have a right to exist, I won't write-off a game just because it's competition to a game I like. Then again, considering how many problems BF3 had when it launched... I think I'll stick with the people who know what they're doing.… Expand
  71. Chiefmac
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Any scores of 0,1,2 etc are ridiculous and a huge exaggeration.even if u don't like the game because u think it's repetitive of previous cod titles (and ur entitled to think that) its still a game worth a decent if not mediocre score.lets face it,u all stood in line til midnight to get ur copy because u enjoyed the previous games,and let's face it...this is no worse than black ops orAny scores of 0,1,2 etc are ridiculous and a huge exaggeration.even if u don't like the game because u think it's repetitive of previous cod titles (and ur entitled to think that) its still a game worth a decent if not mediocre score.lets face it,u all stood in line til midnight to get ur copy because u enjoyed the previous games,and let's face it...this is no worse than black ops or MW2.everyone wanted to love battlefield at the expense of COD but if u ask me which plays better for worever reason, my preference is MW3.campaign is extremely entertaining and the multiplayer is one of the most rewarding,highly detailed online games of all time.very few other games offer the customisation and high quality development that this series does.it may be similar to previous COD games but jus cuz battlefield looks better on paper (vehicles,destructive environment etc) it doesn't mean that the COD developers have been lazy on this game.ignore the quite frankly ridiculous ratings of 0,1 etc and buy this game...at worst it's a very fun fps well worth the money… Expand
  72. scittles103
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    This game will be a 9 when cod elite is back up running but it doesn't deserve the bashing it gets on this site its probably is from bf3 fanboys just writing bad reviews it is a lot like mw2 but that really isn't a bad thing people think tht it needs to be totally different but activision isn't making different games their technicly sequels so wht needs to b changed how much was haloThis game will be a 9 when cod elite is back up running but it doesn't deserve the bashing it gets on this site its probably is from bf3 fanboys just writing bad reviews it is a lot like mw2 but that really isn't a bad thing people think tht it needs to be totally different but activision isn't making different games their technicly sequels so wht needs to b changed how much was halo changed in its sequels not much so give it a chance its not for everyone but I think its better than bf3 imo… Expand
  73. DatDudeDreco
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    You have to look at MW3 for what it is the story is great in the MW series hands down. The online is a CQB style so the complaints that "the maps are to small" that I have been hearing are stupid. Infinity Ward has done a Great Job with making Call of Duty games, it's the other company that has been putting out trash! The reason it's not a 10...well because when you shoot someone you don'tYou have to look at MW3 for what it is the story is great in the MW series hands down. The online is a CQB style so the complaints that "the maps are to small" that I have been hearing are stupid. Infinity Ward has done a Great Job with making Call of Duty games, it's the other company that has been putting out trash! The reason it's not a 10...well because when you shoot someone you don't even have to hit them to kill them, and that is complete BS! People constantly camp and honestly I think Call of Duty would be better without all the perks i.e. slight of hand, cold blooded, etc. i would much rather take your Dog Tags on Battlefield 3, but shooting in your general area on MW3 would be nice to! Add me JamesBronze 007… Expand
  74. BlackSox9
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    This is crazy, I can't believe all the disappointed BF3 Fan Boys that came on here to trash MW3. I heard about the incredibly unbalanced user score that MW3 has received on Metacritic from IGN, and decided to create a Metacritic account just to give an unbiased and objective review and score. And to help even out this Very low score for an obviously above average game, I mean sure MW3 isThis is crazy, I can't believe all the disappointed BF3 Fan Boys that came on here to trash MW3. I heard about the incredibly unbalanced user score that MW3 has received on Metacritic from IGN, and decided to create a Metacritic account just to give an unbiased and objective review and score. And to help even out this Very low score for an obviously above average game, I mean sure MW3 is not perfect but 3.1 out of ten is bull***t. First off I would like to state that I am not a COD Fan Boy and not a little kid, I'm a hardcore gamer that has been playing games since the early nineties. I play all manner of games on PC and PS3 and have also bought MW3's main competitor BF3. I have played about 30 hours on BF3's Multiplayer and have a 3.30 Kill/Death Ratio so am no noob when it comes to FPS. Even so I was disappointed with the overall products of both Battlefied 3 (which got boring faster than expected) and MW3. In the end I scored MW3 8 out of 10. It is very similar to MW2 but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The Singleplayer was OK, similar to the last two Modern Warfare's (overall uneventfull and boring with only some good bits) Spec Ops Missions are fun and exciting, especially if you have a friend to play them with and Spec Ops New Survival Mode is great addictive fun and a good addition to the series, I would say, and this is just my opinion that this is better than Zombies (playing with a mic is essential). Than you have Multiplayer which love it or hate it is pretty much the same as MW2 but with Strike Pakages, different killstreaks and different variations on old perks, some new guns and some new maps and game modes. Noob tubing, Nuke Killstreak and One Man Army Perk are gone but Quikscoping and Drop Shoting are still the order of the day. Also Spawn Deaths, Hit Detaction and Lag Issues can become a bit annoying. But with a half Decent Connection, a bit of skill and a touch of class you should be able to overcome these shotcomings to have one of the sweetest FPS Online Gaming experiences you can have at this time. I won't lie somtimes the multiplayer can have you screaming at the TV about the injustice of the last 5 Cheap deaths that made no sense whatsoever. But with a bit of patience even without the Elite Functions you get to know the layout of the maps, the spawn points, choke points, best class layouts for specific situations and maps. You will receive better weapons and figure out which strike package work best for you, and then your experience will start getting better. And to everyone saying COD is unbalanced that's BS, because there is a strategy and counter for everything your adversaries can throw at you. So after everything is said and done what it really comes down to is skill (and who has more of it). Overall, taken all the features packed into this one game and the weeks and possibly months of enjoyment that can be had, it's impossible for me to see how this game can receive a score below an 8 let alone a 5. If your a fan of FPS or games in general this a great addition to your game collection. Definately not MW2 DLC, and for only $50 to $100 are you that poor/cheap to complain about purchasing a great game and depriving yourself of fun just because a bunch of pathetic PC BF3 Fanboy Sheep/Followers decided to flood this site with negative reviews. It's Up To You.… Expand
  75. Bladeben
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Une copie de MW2 ? Beaucoup parle de ça, il en est très inspiré c'est normal c'est MW3. Il a pris tous les bons côtés du jeu pour les remodeler et donner quelques chose d'encore mieux qu'avant ! Les fans ne seront pas déçu et ceux qui découvrent cette licence ne sont pasUne copie de MW2 ? Beaucoup parle de ça, il en est très inspiré c'est normal c'est MW3. Il a pris tous les bons côtés du jeu pour les remodeler et donner quelques chose d'encore mieux qu'avant ! Les fans ne seront pas déçu et ceux qui découvrent cette licence ne sont pas prêt a la lâcher. Une campagne très explosif et très intense malgré qu'elle soit un peu courte et un peu "couloir". J'ai passé 5 heures à me dire "après cette mission c'est sur je vais me coucher" sans vraiment y arriver...… Expand
  76. DMCN
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    To all of you CoD fanboys: Have fun wasting you time tonight and for the rest of the year on the next copy-and-pasted installment of a game that hasn't changed much at all in the last 5 years now. When you're done wasting ANOTHER year of your time, I will see you on Battlefield 3 where teamwork matters, camping isn't possible, and there is ALWAYS a way around your obstacle(if not around,To all of you CoD fanboys: Have fun wasting you time tonight and for the rest of the year on the next copy-and-pasted installment of a game that hasn't changed much at all in the last 5 years now. When you're done wasting ANOTHER year of your time, I will see you on Battlefield 3 where teamwork matters, camping isn't possible, and there is ALWAYS a way around your obstacle(if not around, then through)… Expand
  77. BoomShakaLady
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    If you have been playing BF3 or even a little Black Ops you will not be ready for this game and may in the first few hours burst a few blood vessels in frustration because this game is fast....very fast! You cannot afford to sit still even for a moment. Calling in recon drones, pred missiles and stealth bombers are a challenge in thereself as finding a spot to hide even for a moment isIf you have been playing BF3 or even a little Black Ops you will not be ready for this game and may in the first few hours burst a few blood vessels in frustration because this game is fast....very fast! You cannot afford to sit still even for a moment. Calling in recon drones, pred missiles and stealth bombers are a challenge in thereself as finding a spot to hide even for a moment is pretty impossible!! Yeah the maps are a bit small and the spawn are pretty crazy at times but if your a runner gunner you will love this if your like me and more stealthy it is a learning curve but it's new, it's not like any cod I've ever played....pace wise. Is that not what people wanted fresh ideas? The support point streaks/ kill streaks are great fun and rewarding and the new game modes add extra fun. So yeah the multiplayer is mad, frantic and hair pulling inducing but it's also lots of the fun. Im not thought the campaign yet but the little bit I have played its like a Hollywood blockbuster and I'm loving it so far and Im sure it will not disappoint! Is this game the best COD ever? I don't know yet. Does it deserve the hate on this site and the 0 score from a lot of people? NO I suspect a lot of the 0 come from people who haven't actually played the game at all and have hate for the COD series in general. Which isn't an accurate representation. Crazy? yes Fun? yes! Long lasting appeal? We will see!!!… Expand
  78. QU4ND2RY
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    The biggest problem with Modern Warfare 3 is that lots of great changes have been made but none of them are apparent to the consumer. All they see is that the graphics are comparable and the game-play is extremely familiar. These are two very true comments and because they are all that is perceived they tend to overshadow the changes that have been made. Single Player: In true "MichaelThe biggest problem with Modern Warfare 3 is that lots of great changes have been made but none of them are apparent to the consumer. All they see is that the graphics are comparable and the game-play is extremely familiar. These are two very true comments and because they are all that is perceived they tend to overshadow the changes that have been made. Single Player: In true "Michael Bay" form, the campaign is a strand of epic set pieces designed to make your eyes and ears say "What the !@#$." This is getting harder to do since we've been exposed to the same style of presentation for at least two Modern Warfare's before this one. What really resonated with me is that this game ties all the events of previous two games into a coherent and surprisingly good story. The flashbacks and explanation of events happening outside of the players awareness in previous titles was awesome and it made me want to play the other two titles again.

    Spec Ops: The tried and true co-op formula is exactly the same as it was in Modern Warfare 2 except for one major detail which is the addition of Survival. Survival is just plain awesome. I love that the waves of enemies are infinite. I love that we can level up and use all the things that make traditional multi-player awesome like perks, attachments, kill streaks, etc. Survival is also a useful learning tool for players to get used to weapons and other errata of the game without the pressure of performing well against the online masses where stats are tracked and permanent. These two aspects dictate the entire feel and pace of the multi-player games and it's unfortunate because it renders so much in the game useless. Sniper rifles are really just there for show for instance. Multi-player: It's always hard to judge this segment because frankly it takes a long time to figure out the tools and the maps in order to use them efficiently. However, there's two things that I've notice that in my opinion act as the stem for virtually all the problems in the multi-player. First, the maps are significantly smaller than other iterations in the series. I can't tell you how many times I was surprised at how close Domination flags were to each other or how quickly an enemy was already bearing down on me at the beginning of a round. Secondly, even on the larger maps the amount of collusive objects create short lines of sight and make the maps feel and act small. These factors create maps that are chaotic and relentless. Spawn killing is much easier, tactics are less viable, and a lot of the tools and perks are useless because they can't be reliably used in an environment where your lifespan is mere seconds upon spawning. The good things that have changed are aspects that a lot of players probably won't pick up on. A good example is how corners are handled. Many of the corners aren't flat walls with a definitive edge but rather a stack of objects that create an uneven edge. This means players have to gauge their line of sight based on their height in relation to the object and also where the enemy may be coming from. It gives the person approaching the corner a small field of vision on someone who may be sitting around that corner thus making camping a little bit harder. Some corners are completely see-through like glass windows or brush. These provide a murky field of vision on a corner but still leave you vulnerable to damage. These create great risk vs. reward scenarios that the players have to consider each time they approach a corner and I love them.

    Summary: I miss Modern Warfare 1. That's it, what else can I say really? This game is an obvious and predictable evolution of the first Modern Warfare and I feel really underwhelmed playing it. In fact, I must have sat at the menu for 30 minutes wondering why I couldn't convince myself to play multi-player. Instead, I ended up playing Spec Ops all night and I loved it. I guess in contrast to all this I just miss the simplicity and near perfect balance of Modern Warfare 1. Where maps were diverse and sniper rifles were useful. Where gun-play was king and air traffic didn't completely drown out any other sound in the game. And I know this is in high contrast to popular map design but I really miss choke points. Modern Warfare 3 is a great game with liquid smooth game-play and a deep and interesting progression system but in the end, it still isn't enough to make me sell Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.    … Expand
  79. holyman
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    (This review is not about the modes or the specifics, its about whether its worth $60, there many other reviews here that will offer specifics on the game to you but if your wondering should i spend my $60 on this game then read this review)

    A lot of people have thought this is just some piece of crap game that doesn't deserve to looked at bought and should only be made fun of. To those    (This review is not about the modes or the specifics, its about whether its worth $60, there many other reviews here that will offer specifics on the game to you but if your wondering should i spend my $60 on this game then read this review)

    A lot of people have thought this is just some piece of crap game that doesn't deserve to looked at bought and should only be made fun of. To those who think this is true you are all wrong. Is this a sequel, yes, but is it a crappy game, no. While people complain about no innovation I'm sure that if there was a big change people would be mad. But let's get down to the real business, is this game even worth $60 and many hours of your time, that's your choice, for now i will tell you mine. This game isn't worth $60, maybe $50, probably $40 but not $60. Even not being worth $60, it is a very well made game with good but short campaign, great co-op missions, the awesome zombies like survival, and the famous (whether it be god or bad) multi-player. In my book there are very few games that offer a truly good overall package, MW3 does this but if your only buying for one mode then save your money and buy an older call of duty that has what you are looking for. I hope this can help somebody who is a long time fan who doesn't want to feel cheated because he spent $60 on a game he already played.    … Expand
  80. JoshG19
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Call of Duty does and will continue to thrive on one thing, multiplayer. I think overall its a really good game, but i have to agree with the majority, it doesnt feel that different. Is that a bad thing? Depends on who you ask, for me its not that much of a problem because what they do works. My only complaints is it seems that this game has become really tough, especially since in oneCall of Duty does and will continue to thrive on one thing, multiplayer. I think overall its a really good game, but i have to agree with the majority, it doesnt feel that different. Is that a bad thing? Depends on who you ask, for me its not that much of a problem because what they do works. My only complaints is it seems that this game has become really tough, especially since in one shot you could be dead. Also the spawns are really all over the place, maybe even worse than black ops. But as a whole i like the game, and ill probably get use to all the differences in multiplayer as will the rest of the fanbase. I think its time to reinovate COD though… Expand
  81. DJBKnockin
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    I think the game is great I have only played Multiplayer so far yet reading comments I doubt any 1 can make a better game lol! We go to MW for Arcade War atleast I know I do! Its not innovating its FPS shoot em up bang bang! Its Modern Warfare its the same systems this isnt x box 720 learn to program games or shut up!
  82. lantern2745
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Highly polished version of MW2. But so what?! MW2 was superior to Black Ops in the game play department, so MW3 (2.5) is also better than Blops.
    I'm not keen on the maps, but DLC could remedy that.
    I also don't like the shotguns being so weak. With the nerfing of shotties, they should have stayed as secondaries. The addition of Kill Confirmed is the best thing they did. It's fast and    Highly polished version of MW2. But so what?! MW2 was superior to Black Ops in the game play department, so MW3 (2.5) is also better than Blops.
    I'm not keen on the maps, but DLC could remedy that.
    I also don't like the shotguns being so weak. With the nerfing of shotties, they should have stayed as secondaries.
    The addition of Kill Confirmed is the best thing they did. It's fast and tactical.
    Being able to toggle which kill streak you want to use is nice too. As is having differenrt kill streaks for every class.
    All in all, it's solid. 8 of 10.    … Expand
  83. YadGadge
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    I haven't played the single player yet, but multi-player is as fun as ever, sure it's just like the other CoD games but that's to be expected. There's a few issues with lag, the lag compensation in the game feels like it punishes players for having a solid connection. But all FPSs have lag issues, and at least MW3 is still playable (unlike some other recent FPS launch). Maybe someday whenI haven't played the single player yet, but multi-player is as fun as ever, sure it's just like the other CoD games but that's to be expected. There's a few issues with lag, the lag compensation in the game feels like it punishes players for having a solid connection. But all FPSs have lag issues, and at least MW3 is still playable (unlike some other recent FPS launch). Maybe someday when we're all connected to each other with 1tbps connections that issue will go away. I can tell I'll be playing this game a lot, and for a long time.… Expand
  84. bivis87
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    Not sure what everyone else on here is on about, i know its personal opinion but obviously a few haters on here. Anyway the campaign was rather short but much better than battlefields snooze fest (that jet level killed me with boredom). The multiplayer is good fun so far, i like the new killstreaks, not overpowered like MW2 and the maps are good for the most part. I feel sniping has takenNot sure what everyone else on here is on about, i know its personal opinion but obviously a few haters on here. Anyway the campaign was rather short but much better than battlefields snooze fest (that jet level killed me with boredom). The multiplayer is good fun so far, i like the new killstreaks, not overpowered like MW2 and the maps are good for the most part. I feel sniping has taken a step back with not many maps designed for it which is good i suppose considering that in black ops, nearly every map was!
    Looking forward to seeing what map packs will be coming out in the next while, keep it up IW and Sledgehammer!    … Expand
  85. ady
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    Well its Modern warfare 2....Remixed....Same pace...Very good new maps...Stick with it though and youl enjoy.I had my douts,but multiplayer has been much improved.Less spawn capture,more balanced game play and shockingly,,,a team play eliment (kill comfirmed) Survivle mode is awesome with a friend and a great way to learn the mp maps.Eight hours in to multiplayer and i can see theWell its Modern warfare 2....Remixed....Same pace...Very good new maps...Stick with it though and youl enjoy.I had my douts,but multiplayer has been much improved.Less spawn capture,more balanced game play and shockingly,,,a team play eliment (kill comfirmed) Survivle mode is awesome with a friend and a great way to learn the mp maps.Eight hours in to multiplayer and i can see the improvements in previous cods....I dont play campain so i cannot comment on that, but dont write this game off straight away....Multiplayer has been well and trully refreshed...(compared to black ops,,which i love, but a bit slow compared to mw3 online pace)… Expand
  86. breakingmad
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    A game with an exciting campaign mode and new and inventive on-line game play. MW3 keeps you on the edge of your seat during campaign mode with its breathtaking action sequences and sharp shooting. While the on-line mode is more challenging and intense than its predecessor, it tends to lag from time to time which makes things slightly more difficult. All round a good game with no major flaws.
  87. 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
  88. plumides
    Nov 28, 2012
    8
    Games are defined by many things, and innovation is one of them. MW3 is a good game, but barely offers anything new to the eight year old CoD series. That said, it's no surprise. Changes from title to title have always been minor with Call of Duty. The series has shown a steady progression from year to year and a consistency that players have, for the most part, enjoyed. Anyone rating MW3Games are defined by many things, and innovation is one of them. MW3 is a good game, but barely offers anything new to the eight year old CoD series. That said, it's no surprise. Changes from title to title have always been minor with Call of Duty. The series has shown a steady progression from year to year and a consistency that players have, for the most part, enjoyed. Anyone rating MW3 below positive is not being fair to the franchise. The game is still a good game, and should be treated as such.… Expand
  89. carlj12345
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    I would rate Call of Duty MW3 as a brilliant game, it's so easy for everyone to talk about the fact that it has stuck closely to the same format as the previous editions but I doubt people would buy it if it changed.

    The campaign (even though a bit short) was very good, it follows on perfectly from previous stories and allows the player to get very involved with the plot itself. The only    I would rate Call of Duty MW3 as a brilliant game, it's so easy for everyone to talk about the fact that it has stuck closely to the same format as the previous editions but I doubt people would buy it if it changed.

    The campaign (even though a bit short) was very good, it follows on perfectly from previous stories and allows the player to get very involved with the plot itself. The only criticism I would have is the length as it only takes an average of 5 hours to complete, at least another 3 hours would of been welcomed or DLC for further missions. The online play again is very good, sticking to the same format the maps are fairly small but the introduction of the new strike packages are welcomed as if you are not very good you can still rack up kills and proceed to get kill streaks.

    The only criticisms I have as stated before was the length fo the campaign, other then that this is a brilliant game and you get what you expect from the Call of Duty series.    … Expand
  90. wallybinbaz
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Let's be serious. This game is good... innovative? Maybe not. Does it blow previous CODs out of the water? Not really. The gameplay is generally good, hit detection (apart from quickscoping) is good. There haven't been a ton of glitches (apart from in clan tags) like the ones that plagued MW2. The multiplayer maps are diverse and aren't full of sniper points like MW. Giving hisLet's be serious. This game is good... innovative? Maybe not. Does it blow previous CODs out of the water? Not really. The gameplay is generally good, hit detection (apart from quickscoping) is good. There haven't been a ton of glitches (apart from in clan tags) like the ones that plagued MW2. The multiplayer maps are diverse and aren't full of sniper points like MW. Giving his game 0's is ridiculous. I'd give it an 8.5 if I could.… Expand
  91. UnSkilledCheck
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    having played both modern warfare's before this one i found that this new installment to the series was a fine way to end the trilogy and has only set the bar higher for Battlefield to try and top it.
    the multiplayer is again excellent and the new additions of kill confirmed, team defender, juggernaut, infected, drop zone plus one in the chamber and gun game from Black ops made this much    having played both modern warfare's before this one i found that this new installment to the series was a fine way to end the trilogy and has only set the bar higher for Battlefield to try and top it.
    the multiplayer is again excellent and the new additions of kill confirmed, team defender, juggernaut, infected, drop zone plus one in the chamber and gun game from Black ops made this much better then MW2. Spec ops is even better this time and the survival mode seems to be really fun even if it did rip of Gears of War's horde mode. people its the third game in a trilogy ALL BETS ARE OFF ON WHAT TO EXPECT AND DON'T BLOODY CRY ABOUT IT IF YOU DIE 50 MILLION TIMES IT JUST MEANS YOU SUCK AT THAT MODE    … Expand
  92. Lord-Noobington
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    All the people giving this a zero are being very lame. It is a good game. Okay, so it plays slightly different in multiplayer, but lets face it, a change was needed. This is not MW2, thus the 3. The single player game is action packed, but still feels like all the other COD's. For me, the Spec OPS is the best feature, especially with a friend. All the people stating that Battlefield 3 isAll the people giving this a zero are being very lame. It is a good game. Okay, so it plays slightly different in multiplayer, but lets face it, a change was needed. This is not MW2, thus the 3. The single player game is action packed, but still feels like all the other COD's. For me, the Spec OPS is the best feature, especially with a friend. All the people stating that Battlefield 3 is better, need to realize that these are different games. I have bought both, and they are both good for different reasons.… Expand
  93. Zombabee
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    Now, I am going to start by saying that I have played all the mw games to date, and no this is not 'the best'. And It is most certainly not as good as mw3 (IMO) but that doesn't mean it is bad. I like the new survival mode that they added to Spec ops, and I also like the support and specialist mode that they added to multiplayer. You get a lot of maps, I believe 16? ( but don't quote me onNow, I am going to start by saying that I have played all the mw games to date, and no this is not 'the best'. And It is most certainly not as good as mw3 (IMO) but that doesn't mean it is bad. I like the new survival mode that they added to Spec ops, and I also like the support and specialist mode that they added to multiplayer. You get a lot of maps, I believe 16? ( but don't quote me on that) Which is great. Though, I am not 100% happy with the maps, I find their could have been a lot of improvement. But over all, it is a good game, fun, action packed, fast paced, and a great game to play with friends online or split screen. People giving this game a 0 rating are not being honest, and are most likely bf3 fanboys, so I wouldn't take what they say to heart. The game isn't perfect, but it's worth the money. And this is my HONEST review.… Expand
  94. Choshy
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Iv played all of the CoD games that have been released so far, I agree with the statement that this game is pretty much MW2.5. But at the same time its enjoyable to play and its still fun to pop peoples heads off! So whats the problem!. The new maps feel better, the graphics are definitely improved from MW/MW2. CoD Elite brings something slightly different, and as it seems you will get theIv played all of the CoD games that have been released so far, I agree with the statement that this game is pretty much MW2.5. But at the same time its enjoyable to play and its still fun to pop peoples heads off! So whats the problem!. The new maps feel better, the graphics are definitely improved from MW/MW2. CoD Elite brings something slightly different, and as it seems you will get the extra content cheaper. Thats a bonus compared to the other games. To pick up on something else i read on the T'interweb, Fifa is pretty much the same game but people love to play it year in year out, We loved MW/MW2, so why shouldnt they gave us more of the same kind of stuff?… Expand
  95. 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
  96. Mattz
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Yes of course, the story looks the same as the previous modern warfare games Activision gave us...oh wait, yeah it's a sequel. Graphics are ok, sure they can make it a lot bette with the technology they have, but the game sill looks good. Multiplayer is the same but with some new small additions that makes it a little but more fun to play and with a new game mode like kill confirmed thatYes of course, the story looks the same as the previous modern warfare games Activision gave us...oh wait, yeah it's a sequel. Graphics are ok, sure they can make it a lot bette with the technology they have, but the game sill looks good. Multiplayer is the same but with some new small additions that makes it a little but more fun to play and with a new game mode like kill confirmed that eliminates (almost entirely) campers, it feels good. Survival mode is awesome and the specops are cool too. Played both BF3 and CoD MW3 and I had funwith both of them. And btw, I played BFBC2 and BF3 multiplayer looks the same to me in gameplay, only different weapons, different maps.… Expand
  97. Raldz
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    I honestly don't know why this game is scoring so low with other user reviews. This game is a sequel, as such it's going to build upon what the games before it had already laid down. It's not going to be a distinctly different game, and it shouldn't. If it was going to have completely different core mechanics and gameplay, then it wouldn't be a Call of Duty, it would be a new IP. OnI honestly don't know why this game is scoring so low with other user reviews. This game is a sequel, as such it's going to build upon what the games before it had already laid down. It's not going to be a distinctly different game, and it shouldn't. If it was going to have completely different core mechanics and gameplay, then it wouldn't be a Call of Duty, it would be a new IP. On multiplayer, the tweaks such as Strike Packages, new perks & guns, weapon leveling, and new modes (Team Defender/Kill Confirmed) all do good to expand on the prior entries in the series for an overall good multiplayer. The campaign is much the same as the rest in the series, and anyone who thinks the campaigns in any Battlefield/Call of Duty game are a focus point doesn't really get why the game was made in the first place. It's a compliment to the game, but wouldn't hold on its own without multiplayer. Survival in Spec Ops is a great idea, but its biggest downfall is not allowing 4 players like the Zombies modes on the other Call of Duty's. These modes are best when a group of people get to coordinate to play....not just two people. Lastly, Elite seems like a good idea, but as of this writing, been plagued by server issues so it's hard to say how or what that will bring to the series. Overall, a fairly good entry in the series.… Expand
  98. jarrodcorbett23
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    The game is great a lot better then other cod games i have to say. There are problems with constant spawn kills or spawning enemies right behind you ecspecially when you are getting some great kills total bummer. Its not what most people are use to there are many things going on thats why i gell most people aren't happy because they are use to mw2 or black ops. Come on people give a gameThe game is great a lot better then other cod games i have to say. There are problems with constant spawn kills or spawning enemies right behind you ecspecially when you are getting some great kills total bummer. Its not what most people are use to there are many things going on thats why i gell most people aren't happy because they are use to mw2 or black ops. Come on people give a game credit when it is needed dont get mad if you stink if your up for a real challenge add me x360 jarrodcorbett23 :) thanks all… Expand
  99. soap1on1a1rope
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    The game shouldnt get 1,2,3,4,and 5. I can understand why people are giving those scores, because most of mw3 is a rerun. Execpt the campaign, create a class, and the survial mode. The campagin was short but it was one of the best ending I can think of. I like how in the create a class that your gun ranks up to get upgrades like gun perks, camo (gold is back), and scopes. The survial modeThe game shouldnt get 1,2,3,4,and 5. I can understand why people are giving those scores, because most of mw3 is a rerun. Execpt the campaign, create a class, and the survial mode. The campagin was short but it was one of the best ending I can think of. I like how in the create a class that your gun ranks up to get upgrades like gun perks, camo (gold is back), and scopes. The survial mode is like horde mode in mw3. The graphics are about the same as in mw2. They just nneed to fix some bugs.… Expand
  100. DanielS
    Dec 28, 2011
    8
    It maybe has almost no innovation but when I played it I have played quite a few hours about 9 on the campaign 15 on spec ops and am still playing the multi player. This game gets a lot of hate but it isn't that bad for anyone who is on a tight budget there are better games out there but if you just want to burn some time and have fun while doing it this an option.
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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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