Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 954 out of 8685
  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. hellbot66
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Crap, this is buggy and terrible and should never have been released. The biggest waste of money I have ever spent. Shame on the company and shame on this game for bothering to release this waste of a game!
  2. Skyzod324
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Have u seen how dated the graphics are. Everything is the exact same. Its a $60 map pack. Activison is just milking the Call of Duty series after all. People get ready for the next 6 map packs in a 2 months!
  3. PlayerReview
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    MW3 shows evidence that Activision and IW have been severely impaired by the loss of Camp, Zampanella and the better half of IW's staff. It appears as though the rest of subsequent COD releases will suffer from "Treyarch Syndrome" which includes a lack of innovation and a franchise greed driven by the publisher, Activision. I would boycott Activision and EA, however, they own much of theMW3 shows evidence that Activision and IW have been severely impaired by the loss of Camp, Zampanella and the better half of IW's staff. It appears as though the rest of subsequent COD releases will suffer from "Treyarch Syndrome" which includes a lack of innovation and a franchise greed driven by the publisher, Activision. I would boycott Activision and EA, however, they own much of the gaming world so I would be left with few games to play. Kudos to Bethesda and Rockstar for keeping their integrity (so far) in publishing only reputable developers and for their active involvement in developing themselves.

    R.I.P. Infinity Ward
    Shame on Activision    … Expand
  4. Gladio77
    Nov 19, 2011
    6
    I just got screwed by the marketing machine. I was expecting a game with improvements in gameplay, graphics and sound. Kinda works like that otherwise we would all be still paying pong and pacman.

    Not in this case. Exactly the same as his predecessors which are two year old games. I paid a lot of money for a game with little effort. The 1 is to compensate for the fanboys give this 10's    I just got screwed by the marketing machine. I was expecting a game with improvements in gameplay, graphics and sound. Kinda works like that otherwise we would all be still paying pong and pacman.

    Not in this case. Exactly the same as his predecessors which are two year old games. I paid a lot of money for a game with little effort. The 1 is to compensate for the fanboys give this 10's and that includes that corrupt game journalist whose sites shall not be visited anymore ( just gamespy who gave a fair judgement)    … Expand
  5. Supercuate
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    It´s Modern Warfare 2.5. A Michael Bayeiysh campaign with no real impact from the player but fun. Multiplayer finally polished, but old.

    This is an expansion pack, you´ll have fun but it does not live up to the hipe.
  6. ChrisDub
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Don't pay for this **** piece of **** Thankfully my friend paid for it, hes a dumb **** for doing so, so I didn't have to waste $65 bucks. This game is absolute **** Activision once again has **** a good franchise and turned it into a generic piece of **** whose sole purpose is to steal the money of millions of kids whose parents buy them anything. Nothing has changed since MW2 yet somehowDon't pay for this **** piece of **** Thankfully my friend paid for it, hes a dumb **** for doing so, so I didn't have to waste $65 bucks. This game is absolute **** Activision once again has **** a good franchise and turned it into a generic piece of **** whose sole purpose is to steal the money of millions of kids whose parents buy them anything. Nothing has changed since MW2 yet somehow this game is much worse. Sadly, MW4 will break sales records again and there is nothing we can do about it. People need to pull their heads out of their **** and stop feeding Activision. WORST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED, HONESTLY.… Expand
  7. Solano
    Nov 19, 2011
    2
    Same thing*, different day. It´s been the same formula for what, seven sequels? Playing Call of Duty it´s like being in Truman Show - you are a mere spectator in a big budget Michael Bay show, always following someone who´s telling you what to do. The Call of Duty series is creating a whole generation of dumb players. What a shame.
  8. 1234
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    hahaha this game is just terrible luckily for me i rented it for free and didnt waste £40 on it ...........WHAT A JOKE ......... BUT ALL THE FAN **** WILL BE RAPING THE GAME
  9. Warro
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Sadly MW3 has ruined the franchise for me - multiplayer has lost it's fun thanks to an unbalanced kill streak system that just takes all the skill (and the fun) out of the game. If you like being blown to bits by random explosions, predato missiles or attack helicopters every 15-20 seconds (it really is that bad), then go nuts - but it's not for me...

    I've not played the campaign, but    Sadly MW3 has ruined the franchise for me - multiplayer has lost it's fun thanks to an unbalanced kill streak system that just takes all the skill (and the fun) out of the game. If you like being blown to bits by random explosions, predato missiles or attack helicopters every 15-20 seconds (it really is that bad), then go nuts - but it's not for me...

    I've not played the campaign, but that's not what I buy for - think I may finally have to give Battlefield a chance.    … Expand
  10. Justice4L
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Let's be honest. Most of these negative reviews are from Battlefield fanboys who have never played this game. Pathetic. The truth is, this is the best COD since COD4, perhaps even slightly better. Great singleplayer, multiplayer and spec ops. This game is similar to MW2, but that is because it is a sequel. BF3 is VERY similar to BC2, which is fine. This game improves on the already great formula.
  11. crushilista
    Nov 19, 2011
    4
    What do you get when you take a great thing, dilute the hell out of it over the series of about 3 more games, then charge for it the same price as the original great? MW3. I give this a four and not a zero because a zero is just kind of ridiculous. If a game starts up at all, it at least deserves a one. The main reason this gets a four is, it's not just kicking a dead horse, it's kickingWhat do you get when you take a great thing, dilute the hell out of it over the series of about 3 more games, then charge for it the same price as the original great? MW3. I give this a four and not a zero because a zero is just kind of ridiculous. If a game starts up at all, it at least deserves a one. The main reason this gets a four is, it's not just kicking a dead horse, it's kicking it's ashes at this point.… Expand
  12. Yummarumma
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    OMG THIS GAME SOO GOOD FOR QUIKSCOPES!!! :D :D :D I F*CKING HATE THE HARDSCOPERS THOUGH! I WANNA FREAKING KILL THEM!!&!&!& But went 89-3 with my autoaim quikscoper hax, Noobs, 10 outta 10 ****
  13. Thewargazm
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    I play on xbox 360, and so far the only thing Ican say that I don't like is that some maps need to be redone. Besides that the game is perfect. So stop hating already. If u don't like it play something else have some common sense they didn't frce anyone to buy it.
  14. jake0830
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    Honestly here, the only reason I seem to find why this game has a bad user rating is because people complain how it is "too much like Modern Warfare 2". Let me state that the name of this game is "Modern Warfare 3", of course it is going to be like the old game! It is the sequel to the second game! It's like saying Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was too much like the first movie.Honestly here, the only reason I seem to find why this game has a bad user rating is because people complain how it is "too much like Modern Warfare 2". Let me state that the name of this game is "Modern Warfare 3", of course it is going to be like the old game! It is the sequel to the second game! It's like saying Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was too much like the first movie. (Enough Ranting) Now this game is, in my opinion, a very good game. The multi-player is a great upgrade from the last game and the new kill-streaks and the (new) types of perks make the multiplayer much more enjoyable. Now I do agree, they could of used a different engine for this game unlike their last one, but it is hardly noticeable. You will be too much into destroying the enemy team than standing and staring and rocks and bushes to see how "real" they are. Now with the campaign, it is just fantastic. It combines a good sense that you are actually in a world war and not just another video game. The story is fantastic and always keeps you on edge with twists and the epic battles. If you are a fan of FPS games then this is for you.… Expand
  15. seinfeldand24
    Nov 18, 2011
    7
    Modern Warfare 3 is a good game, but itâ
  16. Albie9000
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    Same old game. Its sad that they made another bajillion dollars on what essentially is an expansion pack. The story plays ilke a best of Michael Bay movie. The multiplayer is the biggest disappointment... Absolutely nothing new. Spawning system is garbage as you spawn into enemy fire. CoD is on its way to destroying the FPS.
  17. clphenomenon
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    I specifically created a metacritic account just so I could let other people know the dissapointment that is modern warfare 3. First off I think it is incredibly tacky and absurb that someone from their company had the nerve to beg people to give it better reviews on metacritic, there is a reason your game is getting so many bad reviews, its a horrible game. The campaign was interestingI specifically created a metacritic account just so I could let other people know the dissapointment that is modern warfare 3. First off I think it is incredibly tacky and absurb that someone from their company had the nerve to beg people to give it better reviews on metacritic, there is a reason your game is getting so many bad reviews, its a horrible game. The campaign was interesting and entertaining, but I beat it on hard and found all the intel within 12 hours. Spec ops is actually the best part of the game. Again, all the missions I have beaten withing 12 hours and now I am working on the survival mode. There is a decent amount of replay value at the survival, but in no way will you be able to play as long as a zombies match, and personally i find zombies to be more entertaining. This leads me to the multiplayer, wnich is the reason I bought the game, and where I expect to get my value for the game. I cannot stand to play the multiplayer. They have taken steps back from mw2 and black ops. Every map is extremely similar. Quick scoping is back, 2-3 bullets gets a kill with any gun. The assault killstreaks barely can get kills since everything is indoors. And the support killstreak has a stealth bomber which is overpowered and will end anyone who is using the assault packages streak. Its not enjoyable, I bought the hardened thinking i was going to log countless hours, and after less than 20 i cant stand to even play more than 1 game. Save your money. They tricked me but hopefully someone else will save themselves from buying a terrible game.… Expand
  18. iiiiiiiiiiiiiii
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    well u chew out the same dog turd year after year u gona get the bill for it
    so....................................FU activision............. other than that well........i liked mw1 that was a decent game after that yea............all rubbish
  19. Lucrious
    Nov 18, 2011
    7
    An excellent sequel to MW2 and expands and improves on the addictive and chaotic multiplayer that makes the franchise such a Juggernaut. While the single player is relatively generic, similar to MW2, the original MW remains the best singleplayer experience. One can only wonder if there will be MW4 or if Infinity Ward will go beyond 'Modern' and take the series to a much need change ofAn excellent sequel to MW2 and expands and improves on the addictive and chaotic multiplayer that makes the franchise such a Juggernaut. While the single player is relatively generic, similar to MW2, the original MW remains the best singleplayer experience. One can only wonder if there will be MW4 or if Infinity Ward will go beyond 'Modern' and take the series to a much need change of setting before the series becomes far too repetitive and begin loosing interest, similar to what happened to Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk's constant releases… Expand
  20. Gholgotha
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
  21. Michy
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Exactly the same as the previous 2 Modern Warfare's save for a slightly different storyline, a few new guns and maps, and updated graphics. Story took 2 hours to beat, so the $60 (without tax) was not worth 2 hours of gameplay; worst way to spend money. Multiplayer was also disappointingly exactly the same as the previous CoD games. If they can't even come up with something unique, theyExactly the same as the previous 2 Modern Warfare's save for a slightly different storyline, a few new guns and maps, and updated graphics. Story took 2 hours to beat, so the $60 (without tax) was not worth 2 hours of gameplay; worst way to spend money. Multiplayer was also disappointingly exactly the same as the previous CoD games. If they can't even come up with something unique, they cannot get a decent rating from me. Highly disappointed with Infinity Ward.… Expand
  22. 5ive
    Nov 18, 2011
    7
    This game is just your average COD. If you ever played a Modern Warfare title you should know what to expect online. Spec ops is more challenging than zombies, but once you get your strategy down its pretty boring. The only thing I enjoyed was the campaign just don't go in hoping for an epic story. The game was really only made for die hard fans of COD because if you factor in the 20This game is just your average COD. If you ever played a Modern Warfare title you should know what to expect online. Spec ops is more challenging than zombies, but once you get your strategy down its pretty boring. The only thing I enjoyed was the campaign just don't go in hoping for an epic story. The game was really only made for die hard fans of COD because if you factor in the 20 downloads that are coming at $10-15 a pop you'll be spending over $250 and that screws you over in more ways than one.… Expand
  23. A_God_2_U
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    Nothing Special, Brings no Innovation to COD series. Same Gaming Engine for 5 years, Looks exactly like Modern Warfare 2, Just added more lackluster Killstreaks, and Packaged them in groups, Took an idea from Crysis 2 and turned it into a game mode. Guns sound like Pea shooters, Frame rate issues. I had to watch a Youtube video just to find out how to get to Theater Mode, but when I got toNothing Special, Brings no Innovation to COD series. Same Gaming Engine for 5 years, Looks exactly like Modern Warfare 2, Just added more lackluster Killstreaks, and Packaged them in groups, Took an idea from Crysis 2 and turned it into a game mode. Guns sound like Pea shooters, Frame rate issues. I had to watch a Youtube video just to find out how to get to Theater Mode, but when I got to it, theater mode is horrible, Doesn't record the whole game, more lag than Black Ops theater mode. I waited and played the game for a week str8, but I am so bored of the game already, especially with all the other options that are out, that have truly pushed there respectable market and genre. In comparison, this game falls far short from a number of games in and outside it's genre.… Expand
  24. BalloonBollicks
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    I get to 25-5 on FFA then start rubber banding and the framerate drops so bad that the screen freezes for 2-5 seconds at a time. This game does not work online, level 56 and its being traded in for something else. Shame on the games magazines and websites who gave MW3 any more than 50 out of 100. Ive played COD on PS2, PSP & PS2 and have never hated a title from the 1st MP match, MW3 isI get to 25-5 on FFA then start rubber banding and the framerate drops so bad that the screen freezes for 2-5 seconds at a time. This game does not work online, level 56 and its being traded in for something else. Shame on the games magazines and websites who gave MW3 any more than 50 out of 100. Ive played COD on PS2, PSP & PS2 and have never hated a title from the 1st MP match, MW3 is breaking all the record.… Expand
  25. ManOfPeace
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    First of all, **** all you black ops loving **** I perfer Mw2 to Black ops because the only thing Treyarch is good for is zombies. The hit boxes are terrible, **** is laggy as hell, and quick scoping is terrible. Infinity Ward is were its at and all you morons can blow me. This Game is incredible, the best FPS ive ever played. Its amazing, and all you idiots are just stuck on black ****First of all, **** all you black ops loving **** I perfer Mw2 to Black ops because the only thing Treyarch is good for is zombies. The hit boxes are terrible, **** is laggy as hell, and quick scoping is terrible. Infinity Ward is were its at and all you morons can blow me. This Game is incredible, the best FPS ive ever played. Its amazing, and all you idiots are just stuck on black **** and BF3, but BF3 is pretty epic, the realistic factor is pretty badass but MW3 deserves a 10.0 so **** you all.… Expand
  26. PandaThing
    Nov 18, 2011
    5
    Please be very wary of the critic reviews, having read some of them, i think they are extremely misleading. If you need a new call of duty game to play with you friends, then Modern warfare is the game for you, but if you game for any other reason, then avoid this at all costs. Campaign is short, but well paced, reasonably fun, but not especially compelling or thought provoking, the issuePlease be very wary of the critic reviews, having read some of them, i think they are extremely misleading. If you need a new call of duty game to play with you friends, then Modern warfare is the game for you, but if you game for any other reason, then avoid this at all costs. Campaign is short, but well paced, reasonably fun, but not especially compelling or thought provoking, the issue being that the majority of the campaigns most impressive moments are essentially first person cut-scenes. The combat is solid, but has lost its edge, where call of duty was the example of flawless first person shooter mechanics, it now feels clunky and awkward, while 60 frames per second keeps everything on screen smooth, your movement as a player is not. Crouching, running and vaulting over obstacles feels clunky and slow, and weapons have an unnatural accuracy and lack of recoil that just doesn't feel right. Graphically the game also falls short, while the various studios that produce the game clearly put a lot of detail into many of the levels and character models, the games low muddy looking textures aren't worthy of the these efforts. Lighting also fails to impress, being almost entirely baked into the textures, with little to no dynamic lighting, with the only change in light being the shadows on your weapon. Weapons also look peculiar, a step back from previous titles, the guns are all held at strange angles, and are oddly proportioned. Survival mode is worth you time, but if you have ever played a call of duty game before, then multiplayer is useless. Only buy this game if you have to.… Expand
  27. DeLeon
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    A mediocre expansion pack being sold as a new game.....its the same game as MW2 and the campain is only 5 hours long......do not belive gaming sites FPS are overated rigth now
  28. niallthegod
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    the same sh*t all over again !!! and i cant believe we as gamers accept this :S the only positive is the horde type mode which is ok but really should be 4 player + . other than that this game would be o/10 but with horde i gets 2/10 in my books DO NOT BUY!!!
  29. Mags1412
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    A fulfilling ending to a pretty will written story with (as always) a great multi-player experience. I am happy with my purchase and so is everyone I know.
  30. Anthrex
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    In my opinion Modern Warfare 3 is a $60 map and gun pack for Modern Warfare 2 (MW2 is also a map and gun pack for Call of Duty 4) that has a horde mode taken from Gears of War 2 and a very short and boring story. The Online part of the game has the same problems as MW2 where you have enemies spawning on you and bad maps to play on.
  31. limej
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    call of duty's call of duty. It's the same fun, Rambo style shooting game that was loved two years ago! I have no clue why people hate this game, it's fun, entertaining and most of all a CoD game. Every game, they build up something better than before, Call Of Duty 4 was the beginning of something fun but when modern warfare 2 came out, it was great until noob tubes were found. Moderncall of duty's call of duty. It's the same fun, Rambo style shooting game that was loved two years ago! I have no clue why people hate this game, it's fun, entertaining and most of all a CoD game. Every game, they build up something better than before, Call Of Duty 4 was the beginning of something fun but when modern warfare 2 came out, it was great until noob tubes were found. Modern Warfare 3 just took every thing loved about Modern Warfare 2 and took away the things hated in MW2.… Expand
  32. Zer0_Boy
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    You would think that after six years they would at least have made a new graphics engine. The game is almost the same as Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2, except for some maps, perks and a new killstreak system. How about some real originality, huh? Seriously, if you want a good shooter, buy Battlefield 3.
  33. McFinnegan
    Nov 18, 2011
    5
    This game is mostly recycled from MW2. The things it does add are welcome additions, but you will find yourself doing the same thing you've been doing in every other call of duty, namely: Looking down the sights of your gun to kill people. The parts where the campaign changes that make it fun (and are memorable), but the multiplayer still seems too familiar. The weapon proficiencies andThis game is mostly recycled from MW2. The things it does add are welcome additions, but you will find yourself doing the same thing you've been doing in every other call of duty, namely: Looking down the sights of your gun to kill people. The parts where the campaign changes that make it fun (and are memorable), but the multiplayer still seems too familiar. The weapon proficiencies and pointstreak stuff make for better customization, but you can go back to MW1 to get the same shooting experience. Graphics, well, still the same system as MW1. Good, but we've seen it before. One of the complaints I've always had with the series is that the scenery rarely wows me. I guess it's partly because reality is boring (compared to stuff like halo reach, which makes amazing setpieces). Everything just seems to blend into one big "blah". Regardless, it's still a fun game. May not be worth your $60 if you are satisfied with the previous Modern Warfares, but it does use a fast and furious system that is fun, even if it's exactly like previous iterations.… Expand
  34. JayQuizle
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    Don't listen to any of these other user reviews, their just mad that COD is still more popular than Battlefield. Modern Warfare 3 has by far the most differences of any of the COD games. You can definitely tell a studio new to the franchise made this game. The map design and layout is nothing like any previous COD games with a focus on larger maps crammed full of smaller spaces and tightDon't listen to any of these other user reviews, their just mad that COD is still more popular than Battlefield. Modern Warfare 3 has by far the most differences of any of the COD games. You can definitely tell a studio new to the franchise made this game. The map design and layout is nothing like any previous COD games with a focus on larger maps crammed full of smaller spaces and tight areas, strike packages are a nice change from the same killstreak system, and point streaks is greatly welcomed for those who play objective based game modes. I would easily rank Modern Warfare 3 in the top 3 COD games right behind COD4 and Black Ops.… Expand
  35. GidBix
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    How do you spell Dialed In? = Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Save yourself some money and just keep playing Black Ops. It feels (and looks) exactly the same!
  36. yamon56
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    MWF2 in a "new and improved" package. Give me a break. I didn't buy the game for the multiplayer as I prefer team based gaming you get from Battlefield. If you're going to cry about how large the maps are and how you can't get 20 kills in 5 seconds, then we don't want your lame ass playing anyway. I bought Black Ops and never finished it. Prolly won't finish MWF3 campaign either.MWF2 in a "new and improved" package. Give me a break. I didn't buy the game for the multiplayer as I prefer team based gaming you get from Battlefield. If you're going to cry about how large the maps are and how you can't get 20 kills in 5 seconds, then we don't want your lame ass playing anyway. I bought Black Ops and never finished it. Prolly won't finish MWF3 campaign either. MWF3..meh. I have more fun playing with my inflatable sheep.… Expand
  37. killman2659
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Crap, Crap, Crap and Crap. This game is MW1.3. BF3 is a lot better, or even just get Skyrim. I thought this was going to be ok but i was worng..... It is stupid, same as CoD 4/MW2. Get a different shooter guys :)
  38. jacoforma
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    Once again CoD delivers an exhilarting, in-your-face, wild campaign that is extremely entertaining. Yes it's over the top and almost stupid but wow it is fun.

    Spec OPS is VERY improved. If you have a friend then the new survival mode will keep you entertained for hours and hours. Seriously, since one game will last around an hour. It's like CoD's version of Gear's horde or World at    Once again CoD delivers an exhilarting, in-your-face, wild campaign that is extremely entertaining. Yes it's over the top and almost stupid but wow it is fun.

    Spec OPS is VERY improved. If you have a friend then the new survival mode will keep you entertained for hours and hours. Seriously, since one game will last around an hour. It's like CoD's version of Gear's horde or World at War's zombies.

    The issues with MW3 come in multiplayer. It's laggy and, as you can see from other reviews, it is so so so much like MW2. Very little has changed. Some perks have been replaced but the replacements are the same thing in the end. The maps are ridiculously like the MW2 maps. In fact you will have no problem recognizing every map and where it comes from in MW2. Titles, emblems, etc just aren't exciting anymore.

    Is this game worth the money? You 'll probably be more entertained by other titles this year (Skyrim, for example) and you'll probably play BattleField 3 a little longer (but that game is frustrating in its own ways as well). If you have the money to spare then get MW3 because it does have memorable moments but only if you have the money to spare...    … Expand
  39. TimeVictim
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    MW3 is the best in the series. The campaign is solid and a fun experience. Multiplayer has recieved a huge overhaul and improved in every aspect. This is the most responsive fast paced FPS on the market. If you enjoy first person shooters, this is the game for you. Ignore the Battlefield fanboys, they aren't real people.
  40. TheDodgyTroll
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    A decent entry in the series, and like any COD game, well worth $60 relative to the total entertainment derived. Please do not believe the negative rhetoric vehemently spewed by the collective BF3 community, which, by the way, sounds like a jilted high school girl on prom night. I was looking forward to playing BF3, until the relentless onslaught of bile polluted the Internet and IA decent entry in the series, and like any COD game, well worth $60 relative to the total entertainment derived. Please do not believe the negative rhetoric vehemently spewed by the collective BF3 community, which, by the way, sounds like a jilted high school girl on prom night. I was looking forward to playing BF3, until the relentless onslaught of bile polluted the Internet and I realized I would not want to play any online game with such an assortment of whiners that likely suck at online shooters anyway. Why else would they praise their game for its slower pace and the ability to play as a Medic or Mechanic class or however it… Expand
  41. Ron-C
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    This game is all about multiplayer to me and it flat out sucks!!!
    The real infinity war would have been embarrassed to put out a piece of garbage like this. I guess its all about money and not taking pride in the product you put out. The multiplayer maps are the worst out of all the series, they are a cluttered mess with no flow at all. Its nice to respawn an be shot immediately....I was    This game is all about multiplayer to me and it flat out sucks!!!
    The real infinity war would have been embarrassed to put out a piece of garbage like this. I guess its all about money and not taking pride in the product you put out. The multiplayer maps are the worst out of all the series, they are a cluttered mess with no flow at all. Its nice to respawn an be shot immediately....I was killed 7 times in a row without even taking step forward on one map. Graphics, guns and kill streaks....seen it all before. This game is just a huge disappointment to me.    … Expand
  42. u9h99
    Nov 18, 2011
    5
    Look there are alot of idiots on this website giving the game a 0!!! If this game is worth a 0 then no game will ever get above a 3 rating!!! The problem with game is weve seen it all before....if uve played any call of duty game before its 5 at most....ul still have a blast on the spec ops mode!!! And if ur new to the series without doubt 10 out of 10!!!! Still better than that battlefiedLook there are alot of idiots on this website giving the game a 0!!! If this game is worth a 0 then no game will ever get above a 3 rating!!! The problem with game is weve seen it all before....if uve played any call of duty game before its 5 at most....ul still have a blast on the spec ops mode!!! And if ur new to the series without doubt 10 out of 10!!!! Still better than that battlefied rubbish!… Expand
  43. ktannen
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    A step sideways for FPS and the series. I found the gameplay to be much the same as previous MW games while the maps were less fun and worse designed. I would not recommend this game, and would suggest to those interested in the COD experience to pick up MW1 or MW2 for a better time.
  44. fatsouls
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Why are you going to pay for a game that is exactly the same as its predecesor? FAT CULO AMADEO plays this game. (gamertag - THE OCTOPUS 88). He is the freakiest guy you'll meet and has the biggest ass this planet will ever know about.
    Amadeo CULOCTOPUS, a.k.a. CULOofDuty, CuloField, FatCulo, the Culisher, LordCuler, Culo of the ring, Culo's creed, Gears of Fulo.
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  45. TheFishMan
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
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  46. gutch93
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    Why don't we start rating games by how many copies they sell? If people don't like the game, then they shouldn't buy it. (There's enough game play videos online to get a real good feel for a game before you buy it.) Since MW3 broke all sales records, I think its safe to say the game is amazing. Most fans essentially wanted a balanced MW2 with new maps and features. This is exactlyWhy don't we start rating games by how many copies they sell? If people don't like the game, then they shouldn't buy it. (There's enough game play videos online to get a real good feel for a game before you buy it.) Since MW3 broke all sales records, I think its safe to say the game is amazing. Most fans essentially wanted a balanced MW2 with new maps and features. This is exactly what we got.. and its great.… Expand
  47. Indokane
    Nov 18, 2011
    4
    THIS REVIEW IS STRICTLY BASED ON THE MULTI-PLAYER ASPECT: Outside of new maps and a few new perks and guns this game is pretty much like all the others. Some big key points is like Black Ops they lack proper servers. Their ability to balance is lacking bad. They went from grenades, claymores, and rockets of all forms from being over powered to being less than effective. AllTHIS REVIEW IS STRICTLY BASED ON THE MULTI-PLAYER ASPECT: Outside of new maps and a few new perks and guns this game is pretty much like all the others. Some big key points is like Black Ops they lack proper servers. Their ability to balance is lacking bad. They went from grenades, claymores, and rockets of all forms from being over powered to being less than effective. All they had to do was take away the extra explosive damage perks and it would have been fine. Certain perks and heartbeat sensors and knifing still beats a gun add an unrealistic feel to the game. If they wanted to take this game to the next level they should have teamed up with Bungie and added the vehicle element to the game on multi-player. The knifing mechanic should be like battlefield where you have to sneek up on them and knife them in the back. Seriously how would a person getting drilled with bullets while running at them still have the force to knife someone. You might as well add the halo sword into the game.… Expand
  48. Ratedr4000
    Nov 18, 2011
    3
    Another year, another COD game. I made a good decision by playing this game at a friend's house first instead of running out and buying it like every other person would. It's a good thing too because this game has the same tiresome formula as the rest. The campaign is still the short and action packed thrill ride as MW2 which was OK to play through. The multiplayer, however, is whatAnother year, another COD game. I made a good decision by playing this game at a friend's house first instead of running out and buying it like every other person would. It's a good thing too because this game has the same tiresome formula as the rest. The campaign is still the short and action packed thrill ride as MW2 which was OK to play through. The multiplayer, however, is what they took a big step backwards on. The maps are completely uninspired with the spawn points being far worse than the predecessors. The graphics and the gun sounds are recycled from previous games (even cod4). The hit detection is far worse than MW2. If you still enjoy Call of Duty, you're better off saving 60 bucks and continuing to play MW2 or cod4. The developers still fail to innovate. A new streak system, very few new perks, and a survival mode that resembles Zombies is just no reason to buy this game. By the way, Activision already announced a new Call of Duty game for 2012. It'll be just like the rest.… Expand
  49. sourpatch-psu
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Utter mindless reboot of utter garbage. the reason this is supposedly so popular is it takes zero skill to play, especially online. bunch of pre-adolescents running around trying to knife you and shooting wildly into the air. not to mention that this is the easiest game to hack apparently because you can spot cheaters everywhere online. campaign is lame because they make these games forUtter mindless reboot of utter garbage. the reason this is supposedly so popular is it takes zero skill to play, especially online. bunch of pre-adolescents running around trying to knife you and shooting wildly into the air. not to mention that this is the easiest game to hack apparently because you can spot cheaters everywhere online. campaign is lame because they make these games for online play and put zero effort into the story. the last three or four cod games are basically the same game. graphics have zero improvement. same lags and glitches. i think everyone who loves this game are the same people who think the Wii is an awesome piece of engineering when its really garbage for people who have no real skill at gaming, like this game is garbage that unskilled people buy every year because they dont know any better… Expand
  50. gmd0637
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    Forgot to rate it when I originally posted my review. I didn't intend to rate the game a 10. Sorry if that caused any confusion. I will still be playing this game, but I won't have any false hope that the cons I mentioned in my previous review will become better.
  51. blej
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    This is not a game, it's a business plan. No innovation at all, it's just the same copy and paste game as ever before. At least games like BF3 have some new features, but the only thing that changes in COD are the perks and slightly different guns, it's all the same.
  52. RexFallout
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    This is the exact same game as the other 3 Call of duty games that have come out in the past 3 years. Only with a more mediocre story campaign, and a few 'new' features added in the spec ops mode that are obviously just Activision attempting to cash in on the cash cow that was Nazi Zombies in the previous iterations. You'd be better off buying Black ops if you want a call of dutyThis is the exact same game as the other 3 Call of duty games that have come out in the past 3 years. Only with a more mediocre story campaign, and a few 'new' features added in the spec ops mode that are obviously just Activision attempting to cash in on the cash cow that was Nazi Zombies in the previous iterations. You'd be better off buying Black ops if you want a call of duty experience. For one it's cheaper, two, it has Zombies mode which actual GOOD co-op in action, and it's single player campaign is by far better. I know that whatever I wright here won't really matter because of the hordes of people in the world who will buy the EXACT same game over and over again, and to be honest, I don't know why they waste the money.… Expand
  53. chev_cheliosKFD
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    What a pile of garbage. A dog could take a dump on a fancy dinner plate and make a better game. Its becoming so childish that it rivals Halo in stupidity. All it is, is a really violent shooter, for 10 year-olds. The maps are microscopic and crowded, the only weapon class that is useful is the SMG's unless you are one of those a**hole quick-scopers. There isn't a line of sight long enoughWhat a pile of garbage. A dog could take a dump on a fancy dinner plate and make a better game. Its becoming so childish that it rivals Halo in stupidity. All it is, is a really violent shooter, for 10 year-olds. The maps are microscopic and crowded, the only weapon class that is useful is the SMG's unless you are one of those a**hole quick-scopers. There isn't a line of sight long enough to make a sniper rifle useful. And the connection problems are ridiculous. All the weapons feel like they have been nerfed. And from a financial stand-point, this is wise for the designers, because it will be harder to get a kill, thus harder to level up, and so you play longer. Well played Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer, whatever you are now. Did they even hire military consultants? Or did they just watch a marathon of Rambo and Delta Force? How much more military cliches can you cram into one game?! It's like watching your valedictorian son with a full scholarship to Harvard(Call of Duty 4:Modern Warfare) become a vagrant meth head that steals the copper out of your walls.(World at War, MW2, Black Ops, and finally MW3). I can't play that game for a whole match without the urge to destroy something i love nearby. They didn't improve on the game, they just made changes. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME; Unless you are completely ignorant or between the ages of 10-14...which are pretty much the same thing. Battlefield 3 is the new champ...hands down… Expand
  54. Crai6m4ck
    Nov 18, 2011
    7
    I think its only fair to compare this to other Call of Duty games. I began playing COD4 Modern Warfare years ago and thought it was a good game but it wasn't enough to get me away from Halo 3 at the time. Modern Warfare 2 came along and blew me away. I was really excited about Black Ops but in comparison to MW2 it was a horrible game. Black Ops took away many of the things that madeI think its only fair to compare this to other Call of Duty games. I began playing COD4 Modern Warfare years ago and thought it was a good game but it wasn't enough to get me away from Halo 3 at the time. Modern Warfare 2 came along and blew me away. I was really excited about Black Ops but in comparison to MW2 it was a horrible game. Black Ops took away many of the things that made MW2 great. All the weapons seemed to be vastly under powered and it felt like it took 10 rounds or more to get a kill with an assault rifle. On to MW3. If you enjoyed MW2 you will be annoyed by a number of things that they either took away or split up so you have to decide to have parts of what you would have had. For example, I used to use Slight of Hand Pro as my first perk in MW2. It gave you faster reload, faster swapping weapons and faster ADS (aiming down sights). In MW3 you can have Slight of Hand as your first perk but you only get faster reload and faster swapping weapons. If you want faster ADS you have to choose Quick Draw as your second perk. We'll come back to this in a minute....

    In MW2 I used to have a shotgun as my secondary. MW3 followed Black Ops lead in not allowing a shotgun as a secondary. The only way that I can have a shotgun along with my assault rifle is if I choose Overkill as my second perk which allows me to carry a second primary weapon. So, do I choose Quickdraw for the faster ADS or Overkill for my secondary shotgun? Other aspects include some things I miss and others I don't. -In MW3 they added a lot of sway to your gun when looking down the sights, more than what you would experience in real life. In MW2 if you aimed at something it wouldn't sway even a pixel (which I loved).

    -I don't miss Commando (as I never used it and would always get frustrated that someone would lunge 15 feet to stab me).

    -I do miss Stopping Power because I feel like it takes too many rounds to kill someone. -I do miss the fact that Scavenger won't allow you to pick up more Claymores. -I have mixed feelings about not having OMA (One Man Army) because of all the people that used it to keep reloading the grenade launcher. I would use it on occasion to replenish ammo on a Scar-H that didn't have much ammo to start with or to replenish Claymores. -Explosives are WEAK! (especially the grenade launcher)

    -Maps are horrible! MW2 had so many multiple level buildings and maps with open spaces. MW3 just uses corridors with multiple entrances and it makes it feel claustrophobic.

    -Spawning placement is horrible. It seems like every time I kill someone I immediately get shot in the back. Every time I spawn I feel like I get to shoot an enemy in the back. I thought I was crazy at first but my friends mentioned the same thing and then I read other reviews on here mentioning the same issue.

    This game feels more like Black Ops than another Modern Warfare although its no where close to as bad as Black Ops. I told myself I would level up and give this game a shot. I just hit level 80 and I'm going to continue to level up a few more weapons but I feel myself wanting to return to MW2. Hope this helps!    … Expand
  55. FamousSS44
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    I find all you COD haters a joke saw one said innovation yet you give zelda a 10 same god damn concept for the last 20 years. Dont get me wrong I love the zelda franchise but if you gonna say games are meant with innovation well where the hell has nintendo been? This game represents the end of a 3 part story now if you think its a sequel your nuts the single player itself was the best ofI find all you COD haters a joke saw one said innovation yet you give zelda a 10 same god damn concept for the last 20 years. Dont get me wrong I love the zelda franchise but if you gonna say games are meant with innovation well where the hell has nintendo been? This game represents the end of a 3 part story now if you think its a sequel your nuts the single player itself was the best of the last 2 games. And sure you can beat the game in 3 hours playing on recruit do yourself a favor and play on veteran and give your ass a challenge. It just makes me frustrated that most of the reviews on this game is solely on there hate for activision. And to say thats not so well your lying to yourself.… Expand
  56. motella
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    The funny thing is that the game critics always criticize every new sequel that doesn't bring any originality or any innovation, i.e. something new to the table, but for some reason COD is always excluded from the category.

    And the fact that they went on twitter and begged people to rate the game good so it would show a good score on meta-critic, is just pathetic. PATHETIC I SAY!
  57. TheKingOfPop
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This is an excellent game. I strongly believe it may be the best in the series. MW2 turned out to be a pretty big disappointment, and probably hurt the reputation of the COD franchise in the general gaming community. The rampant noobtubing and overpowered air support made the game into a complete farce. Infinity Ward's legal trouble probably prevented them from being able to fix many ofThis is an excellent game. I strongly believe it may be the best in the series. MW2 turned out to be a pretty big disappointment, and probably hurt the reputation of the COD franchise in the general gaming community. The rampant noobtubing and overpowered air support made the game into a complete farce. Infinity Ward's legal trouble probably prevented them from being able to fix many of the major issues. But with MW3, it is a breath of fresh air. The game runs smoothly at 60 frames per second, which no other developer seems to be able to deliver. I love this game, it is highly addictive and fun.… Expand
  58. Ultion
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    omg xD diss gaem is soooooo baaaddd!!!! i cae'nt beeleave how mach too many diss gaem cost xP. aneone woo buy diss gaem is st00pid! XDXDXDXD srsly aall thse gaems aar the safme!! n00bs! XD :3
  59. Kymont
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    Another great cod game. The multiplayer is good but laggy. The elite sucks. I know it is the same as MW2, but it has obviously been a succesful formula. My biggest complaint is the lagging and hit marker issues that remain from past versions. Would have thought this had been fixed in a highly hyped new release.
  60. Nexis
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    I really don't understand all the hate. Its is clear that Metacritic needs to lock user reviews on triple A titles. Most users can no longer be trusted to give a fair and unbiased view. (PROS) Fast paced with smooth frame rates and balls to the wall fun. Graphics are not super realistic but are smooth and nice to look at. Lots of progression and customisation. Can now choose your own killI really don't understand all the hate. Its is clear that Metacritic needs to lock user reviews on triple A titles. Most users can no longer be trusted to give a fair and unbiased view. (PROS) Fast paced with smooth frame rates and balls to the wall fun. Graphics are not super realistic but are smooth and nice to look at. Lots of progression and customisation. Can now choose your own kill streak style. Just a very smooth flowing game.

    (CONS) Quick scoping is annoying and should be removed from the game. Host migration can sometimes be a pain and see you kicked out of games.

    MW3 becomes more polished with each iteration and this is no exception. . Even if you hate MW3 as you didn't think it brought anything new to the table there is no way it deserves the unfair score and super harsh criticism. Mark MW3 on its merits and you will see it for what it is. A very highly polished game. IMO the highest polished FPS to date.    … Expand
  61. promethus
    Nov 18, 2011
    4
    This year, even more so than last I have been extremely let down by COD. The maps are so poorly constructed that at you are open to attack from several angles AT ALL TIMEs due to the abundance of tight corners and back passages. This forces you to roll in a pack and or get gunned down as soon as you let off a round exposing your position. I realsie they did this to stop camping but itsThis year, even more so than last I have been extremely let down by COD. The maps are so poorly constructed that at you are open to attack from several angles AT ALL TIMEs due to the abundance of tight corners and back passages. This forces you to roll in a pack and or get gunned down as soon as you let off a round exposing your position. I realsie they did this to stop camping but its merely does this at the cost of playablity. You basically find yourself FORCED to roll with a pack of noobish amauters mindlesy avenging the death of d guy next to you while your enemy does the same. IT JUST ONE BIG CLUSTER **** like me you play alone this is doubly anoying as you want to go your own way but realsie this means at best getting one kill before being shot in the back. Infinity Ward have apparently suufered the loss of several key members of their team causing them to bring in Sledgehammer Games to compensate. They Failed!… Expand
  62. cyanide2600xx
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    This game sucks, the maps are terrible, what a bunch of crap, too much spots for people to sit in. The weapons are stupid as well. Guns are broken and people take way to much shots before they die. This game is a fail, Buy Battlefield 3 instead people.
  63. JrAlbo
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    The game has little to offer. The the franchise has gotten repetitive and boring. When they introduce a new game system and how the game work it will be fun again, that is if they get it right. That's what made COD 4 so successful, when they introduced the perks system and all the new stuff. It was so different from the previous cods that;s what they need to do again but I don't think theyThe game has little to offer. The the franchise has gotten repetitive and boring. When they introduce a new game system and how the game work it will be fun again, that is if they get it right. That's what made COD 4 so successful, when they introduced the perks system and all the new stuff. It was so different from the previous cods that;s what they need to do again but I don't think they got what it take to do It. IMO the franchise needs to die out and some other company step it up.… Expand
  64. wayloncherry
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing. Jaw dropping moments at every turn define the campaign. A solid experience that is well worth the time, especially in a time when other games are released with major flaws. The multiplayer maps are also well designed and the create a class/challenges are much more balanced.
  65. Astroboy440
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Love the series but hate hate hate this game. No innovation, just the same rehashed game we have seen every year for the last couple of years. The multiplayer is worse than ever thought.
  66. Prod1gy94
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This game is by far the best game of 2011. There's a lot of people that are going to hate on this game for god knows what reason but when it gets down to it, the graphics are amazing, the game play is unbelievable, the spec ops missions are just as good if not better than ever and the on-line play is amazing. I would highly recommend this game to anyone that was interested in first personThis game is by far the best game of 2011. There's a lot of people that are going to hate on this game for god knows what reason but when it gets down to it, the graphics are amazing, the game play is unbelievable, the spec ops missions are just as good if not better than ever and the on-line play is amazing. I would highly recommend this game to anyone that was interested in first person shooters and i have no hesitation in giving this game a 10 out of 10 for its fantastic game play and creativeness.… Expand
  67. BravoDelta
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    A lazy game. A rehash of MW2 which clearly uses some of the same map features in MP. They seem to have reverted the MP to MW1 and left out the better bits of Black Ops. A poor implementation. This may as well have been a map pack. Looks like IW have ran out of ideas now. The maps are terrible. The voice comms are scrambled, the local search option has been removed, the dive to prone optionA lazy game. A rehash of MW2 which clearly uses some of the same map features in MP. They seem to have reverted the MP to MW1 and left out the better bits of Black Ops. A poor implementation. This may as well have been a map pack. Looks like IW have ran out of ideas now. The maps are terrible. The voice comms are scrambled, the local search option has been removed, the dive to prone option has been removed, and the mechanics of the game mean that the host advantage is significant making for some very frustrating games. Seems to have all the same glitches as MW2 at launch. People putting button images in clan tags, glitches to get under the maps, being able to use sniper rifles like one shot kill assualt rifles due to being able to 'quick scope'. These things should never make it out of testing. The couple of new game types in MP are good though, kill confirmed and team defender.
    As for the single player again this is poor. It's basically 80% cut scene. Just because you can control the player doesn't make it any less of a cut scene. Even played through on Veteran it's a breeze.
    The only redeeming feature seems to be survival mode. It's basically the MW3 version of Zombies. This would have benefited from allowing more than 2 players though.
    This is also the first title to integrate with Elite. That has been a complete disaster and over a week after launch it's still not working properly. How they expect people to actually pay money is beyond me. The fact that people are paying says a lot about the power of the COD franchise.
    Overall a poor and lazy effort. Absolutely no new ideas here, a rehash of MW2 with worse maps.    … Expand
  68. AaronH17
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    i feel that mw3 has lived up too the high expectation, the campaign is flawless and is a great story in itself.And the multiplayer is also top notch infinity ward and sledgehammer games have really done a good job with this titles bringing the most balanced game yet. i don't see why people are hating this game so much the game is basically what everyone asked for pre release. in myi feel that mw3 has lived up too the high expectation, the campaign is flawless and is a great story in itself.And the multiplayer is also top notch infinity ward and sledgehammer games have really done a good job with this titles bringing the most balanced game yet. i don't see why people are hating this game so much the game is basically what everyone asked for pre release. in my opinion the title has been great and with provide endless gameplay… Expand
  69. Statewidedrip4
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    THIS IS AN AWESOME GAME SCrew everyone who gave it a bad score!!!! THE XAMPAIGN IS EXCITING THE MULTIPLAYER IS FAST PACED AND THE NEW SURVIVAL MODE IS AWESOME WHY DO PEOPLE hate THIS GAME sure it might be alittle likemw2 but there is also a lot of new stuff included in the good game 10/10
  70. lolmuffins
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Don't waste your money with this filth. Go on steam and buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 1. Much less expensive, and you get the exact same gameplay.
  71. Chrisoft
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    This is, quite simply put, a franchise jumping the shark. This is like Bungies halo 3 that ultimately the series never recovered from. Cut/paste practically everything about this game, from the map textures to the weapons. Throw a fresh coat of paint on the mp menu screen and call it good. So glad that I rented this game instead on buying it, and I feel sorry for all the people whoThis is, quite simply put, a franchise jumping the shark. This is like Bungies halo 3 that ultimately the series never recovered from. Cut/paste practically everything about this game, from the map textures to the weapons. Throw a fresh coat of paint on the mp menu screen and call it good. So glad that I rented this game instead on buying it, and I feel sorry for all the people who shelled out 60 bucks for what is basically a map pack. FYI I played BF3 so no comment on that. Hopefully Zelda doesnt let me down, or else this will end up being a pretty horrible year for video games.… Expand
  72. Active
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    I have played all the CoD video games. This is the most disappointing one after BO and MW2. Looks exactly as CoD 4, with barely any change in mechanics and gameplay. The only good part is the story, but that is easily spoiled because it is so predictable. The graphics are the same as on CoD 4, which came out 4 years ago. Usually I do not care about graphics but this was just disappointing.I have played all the CoD video games. This is the most disappointing one after BO and MW2. Looks exactly as CoD 4, with barely any change in mechanics and gameplay. The only good part is the story, but that is easily spoiled because it is so predictable. The graphics are the same as on CoD 4, which came out 4 years ago. Usually I do not care about graphics but this was just disappointing. I have played about 1h of multiplayer and I am totally sick of it! More campers than ever with a lot of 12 year old kids, way too easy to spawn kill, overpowered weapons etc. I could go on for a whole essay if I would have the energy to. There are a lot of glitches also, of course the game was just released but these are simple, easy glitches that should have been noticed instantly during the beta tests. The maps are all recycled with the same looks as earlier maps, nothing new. I am really disappointed mostly because I waited out in the cold rain for almost 12 hours with my friends and we really were expecting a good game. That this is not. Save your time, go play something else because this is not worth it. At least I can still sell this on eBay for 90% of the money.… Expand
  73. dahoman
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Exactly the same as MW2. Same BS at a ridiculous price. They'll continue to pump out the same tired game as long as gamers keep shelling out the 60 bucks for it and going insane for "the new MW dude!" Your money is better spent elsewhere. Uninspired, trite, and insipid. I cannot honestly believe that anyone would rank this game above a 4 at best, because it is simply no different from itsExactly the same as MW2. Same BS at a ridiculous price. They'll continue to pump out the same tired game as long as gamers keep shelling out the 60 bucks for it and going insane for "the new MW dude!" Your money is better spent elsewhere. Uninspired, trite, and insipid. I cannot honestly believe that anyone would rank this game above a 4 at best, because it is simply no different from its predecessors - the graphics look like they came from the early 2000's and the multi player has no great innovations over MW2. If you want a COD game, stay with Black Ops because this **** is garbage.… Expand
  74. KlausAidon
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Things new in MW3: Weapon Proficiency, Pointstreaks, arguably Spec Ops survival mode, new weapons, new campaign, new co-op, new maps, new perks, switch ups on how perks work, Ghost has been split up into two perks, wearable Juggernaut suits, Assault Drones, Recon drones, I.M.S., Strafe Run, AH-6 Overwatch, Reaper, Osprey Gunner, Ballistic Vests, Airdrop Trap, Advanced UAV, remote Turrets,Things new in MW3: Weapon Proficiency, Pointstreaks, arguably Spec Ops survival mode, new weapons, new campaign, new co-op, new maps, new perks, switch ups on how perks work, Ghost has been split up into two perks, wearable Juggernaut suits, Assault Drones, Recon drones, I.M.S., Strafe Run, AH-6 Overwatch, Reaper, Osprey Gunner, Ballistic Vests, Airdrop Trap, Advanced UAV, remote Turrets, Escort Airdrop, graphics update, strike packages, the ability to have a different pointstreak on different classes, the specialist strike package, combining equipment with lethal/tactical, EMP grenade, Trophy system, prestige shop, new death streaks, new game modes, and weapon levels.

    They've added a lot of new stuff. I don't know where people get off saying it has no innovation.    … Expand
  75. 412viscosity
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    yikes. thank god I didn't end up spending any money on this. It was immediately obvious when I started a match at a friends what a horrible remake of MW2 this was. BF3 was a great investment.
  76. rlbeck
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    I have played all the COD games for years. MW3 is terrible!!! Single player mode is very predicable, they did nothing new 4 hrs and your done. Most of all multiplayer was very disappointing. Its like a $60 map pack. I have never played any of the battlefield games but I will give them a try. The only good about this game is the 2012 Jeep 4x4!
  77. Oracheski
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    MW 3 holds on to the first-person shooter crown, with a far more fleshed out single-player experience than Battlefield 3 brings to the table, plus Spec Ops missions to round things out. Worth noting is that, even with the additions, MW3 is the seventh Call of Duty title released this console generation and franchise fatigue is starting to set in. While it's far from the final nail in theMW 3 holds on to the first-person shooter crown, with a far more fleshed out single-player experience than Battlefield 3 brings to the table, plus Spec Ops missions to round things out. Worth noting is that, even with the additions, MW3 is the seventh Call of Duty title released this console generation and franchise fatigue is starting to set in. While it's far from the final nail in the coffin, in the end MW3 brings the series one small step closer to the same franchise-destroying consumer apathy that befell Activision's own Guitar Hero brand. There are bound to be some gamers who are looking for something - anything - else… Expand
  78. StillWill
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 is just another rushed call of duty game with practically everything re-used. Most likely just compete with Battlefield 3.
    The only people I found to be buying this game is the non-gamers that play once in awhile. Which don't know a good game when they seen one.
    Over-rated. Should of called it MW2.5
  79. generiKGaming
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    There is absolutely nothing new about the newest Call of Duty. It is essentially a $60 map pback. No updated graphics and is definitely missing the crotch grabbing enthusiasm of the MW2 story line. Additionally, it has some of the worst multiplayer maps that I've ever seen and as such holds little to no replayability for even the most enthusiastic fps fan.
  80. papipora
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    LOOOOOOOOOOOOL SIXTY DOLLA MAP PACK! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! Even the fake so-called infinity ward developer tries to boost up the metacritic score with their babbies fans. "hey man, boosting should only be on your rehashed mw2 game"
  81. ihax4snax
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    While MW3 may be fun for 15 dollars I don't like to pay sixty dollars for map packs. Other than new maps all this game brings to the table is a campaign that doesn't know the word juxtaposition, new guns, and new perks. I remember when a sequel to a game used to be a new experience not a rehashed slightly prettier game. Overall just not worth it to the average consumer
  82. ResidualQuasar
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Don't be fooled by the negative reviews; there is absolutely nothing wrong with this game besides the hordes of people that spend their lives playing multiplayer, making it impossible for casual players like me to do well and have fun online. The campaign is a blast, and is literally the best since MW1. I thought MW2 was complete garbage, but I really like MW3; it reminds me why I likedDon't be fooled by the negative reviews; there is absolutely nothing wrong with this game besides the hordes of people that spend their lives playing multiplayer, making it impossible for casual players like me to do well and have fun online. The campaign is a blast, and is literally the best since MW1. I thought MW2 was complete garbage, but I really like MW3; it reminds me why I liked MW1 so much. The guns feel and sound more powerful, the graphics are fine for what it is, and the story is better than any of the others. Just because it is familiar does not mean that it is bad. MW3 is my favorite COD yet, and since I don't play COD excessively, I don't mind the similarities at all.… Expand
  83. coffinlock
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    I give it a 10. Common its Call Of Duty...Its the best game you ever played. The reason these scores are so low is because people who enjoy it don't want to put the controller down long enough to review it. It's tough to argue the sheer amount of people playing the game!
  84. lofty1985
    Nov 17, 2011
    7
    This game does not deserve the low scores. Sure the formula is a bit stale now. But if you forget about the 4 games that came before it and score it on its own merits it's actually a good game. The Single player campaign can keep you going for a go for about 7 hours if you jump straight in on veteran and go for 100.3% in one play through (it seems Infinity Ward Sacked the person that didThis game does not deserve the low scores. Sure the formula is a bit stale now. But if you forget about the 4 games that came before it and score it on its own merits it's actually a good game. The Single player campaign can keep you going for a go for about 7 hours if you jump straight in on veteran and go for 100.3% in one play through (it seems Infinity Ward Sacked the person that did the Maths). Then there is the Spec Ops with Mission Mode AND IW's take on Zombies with Survival Mode to keep even the most hardcore gamer happy for days on end. The Missions are longer than MW2 and this time around can be played with anyone online, Not just friends.
    You cant review a Call of Duty game without escaping the Quickscoping and Camp fest that is Multiplayer.
    Straight away you can tell it has had more love and attention than Single player and Spec Ops but has it payed off....
    No it hasn't to be honest. A lot of the guns seem under powered and those EVIL Quickscopers are still there with their stupid ways of getting easy kills. My biggest gripe with MW3 MP is the game modes like One in a Chamber, Gun Game and Infection are for PRIVATE MATCH ONLY. Which is a shame because if Black Ops had one thing over MW2 (Apart from Zombies) was the different types of game modes available to play with people all over the world.
    Sure the engine feels outdated and Elite is Broke. But if you want to know how WW3 ends you need this game.....    … Expand
  85. yongkhsg
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Modern warfare 3 has done it again...never be disappointed with Call of duty series...the story lines were good , and able to tell the complete stories of MW1 to MW3. The game play was fun too...again with AC130 which is enjoyable...A10, remote control drone etc...the Spec-Ops is full of options and is fun too!
  86. evans7301
    Nov 17, 2011
    2
    This would have been a good map pack not a full game lacks anything with a real difference. The gameplay has not changed from modern warfare2. Blackops was a better game than this is and it wasn't even made by activision flagship infinty ward.
  87. Skooshbag
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    ok, mebbe it's more like MW2.75 than MW3. theres some nice changes to the class setups and kill packages. it's certainly worth more than all these 0-5 ratings ppl are giving it, (99% of whom I suspect are BF fans) Put it this way, MW3 is STILL better than BF3
  88. Sulphos
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    The Modern Warfare games were once innovative and interesting, but this is simply a copy and paste of Modern Warfare 2, with absolutely no saving grace. The story is predictable, the graphics are unchanged, the gameplay is identical, and the story is boring. Unless something is done, this game could be one of the final nails in the first person shooter genre.
  89. nepats522
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    Gave it a 1 for the decent campaign and spec ops. Multiplayer is garbage and I see so many people blaming the publisher Activision which is dead wrong. Infinity Ward is to blame for this and I will never purchase another IW game. Spawns, maps, perks, killstreaks are just terrible, this crap was rushed out to line their pockets with cash. They don't care if it's good or not just as long asGave it a 1 for the decent campaign and spec ops. Multiplayer is garbage and I see so many people blaming the publisher Activision which is dead wrong. Infinity Ward is to blame for this and I will never purchase another IW game. Spawns, maps, perks, killstreaks are just terrible, this crap was rushed out to line their pockets with cash. They don't care if it's good or not just as long as they get that money. I'm gonna take a dump in the case and send it back to them because that is what i paid 60 bucks for.… Expand
  90. Diacratical
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    I am no "Critic" so I will just be putting across my personal opinion on this game. Quite frankly, I believe the game does not need to be changed. It's definitely a damn sight better than Black Ops was, and looking back, that was a good game. Despite all the hate it got. I feel people are now just looking to "hate" on the community, the game, and the franchise. Where have all the fansI am no "Critic" so I will just be putting across my personal opinion on this game. Quite frankly, I believe the game does not need to be changed. It's definitely a damn sight better than Black Ops was, and looking back, that was a good game. Despite all the hate it got. I feel people are now just looking to "hate" on the community, the game, and the franchise. Where have all the fans gone? It is not a bad game, and never will be.… Expand
  91. Metacriticj
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    How can people still deep throat COD, after so many years when its exactly the same game as it was back in 2007 with MW1, people keep talking about how Cod is better than battlefield because of 'Sales', that doesnt mean anything!, COD gets so many sales because its an easy game that kids can go and have fun on, COD does not take any skill, FACT, its a noob friendly game with overpoweredHow can people still deep throat COD, after so many years when its exactly the same game as it was back in 2007 with MW1, people keep talking about how Cod is better than battlefield because of 'Sales', that doesnt mean anything!, COD gets so many sales because its an easy game that kids can go and have fun on, COD does not take any skill, FACT, its a noob friendly game with overpowered weapons, and killstreaks that are designed for all audiences to make it easier, which is why it has so many sales, This game doesnt even begin to compare to BF3, Battlefield is a huge jump from Cod, as it is a FPs game that ACTUALLY TAKES SKILL. Its new , different and innovative with a whole range of features to create a great military shooter experience. Cod doesnt have anything that battlefield doesnt. Its a largely over rated game that has Awful mechanics, gameplay and engine, the engine and graphics are outdated, but they dont need to create a good one, Why?. cos all stupid kids will keep feeding activision money every year for the exact same game!, pathetic, battlefield deserves so much more credit than this junk.… Expand
  92. Siiselizx
    Nov 17, 2011
    3
    Until patches start to roll out (hopefully) this game is sub bar. It has unbalanced perks/guns, lag issues, map glitching, horrible matchmaking system and awful maps. Add CoD elite not working 95% of the time to that mix, and you got one big mess in your hands. Only good part in the game is Survival mode in spec ops. Even single player is this time dull and boring.
  93. GuruJoeyy
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    While the game is decent to someone who never played MW1 or MW2 the simple fact is that the game is MW2 with very minor adjustments. The fact that this game made world records in selling almost 10million copies in it's first 24hrs is even more infuriating. We waited 2 years for this piece of **** copy game? Hell no, I will not buy this game till it is inevitably 20$ pre-owned at gamestopWhile the game is decent to someone who never played MW1 or MW2 the simple fact is that the game is MW2 with very minor adjustments. The fact that this game made world records in selling almost 10million copies in it's first 24hrs is even more infuriating. We waited 2 years for this piece of **** copy game? Hell no, I will not buy this game till it is inevitably 20$ pre-owned at gamestop by Christmas. Infinity Ward you honestly think this is going to be forgotten? 2 years from now you will regret **** us over when you make news again by getting outsold by the newest Mario in the first 24 hours. All in all, MW3, huge disappointment, but I guess we can't have Skyrim, AC: Revelations, Uncharted3, Batman, AND a good COD game come out. Thank you for showing that you don't give a **** about us Infinity Ward.

    Sincerely, Ex-COD Fanboy.    … Expand
  94. CerberusAdept
    Nov 17, 2011
    3
    As a fan of the Call of Duty series and a particular supporter of the Modern Warfare series it was with great anticipation that I eagerly awaited the third instalment. The original game was a genre-defining masterpiece, and whilst the second chapter never lived up to that standard, still it was far from a poor game. That being the case it would take something very special indeed toAs a fan of the Call of Duty series and a particular supporter of the Modern Warfare series it was with great anticipation that I eagerly awaited the third instalment. The original game was a genre-defining masterpiece, and whilst the second chapter never lived up to that standard, still it was far from a poor game. That being the case it would take something very special indeed to disappoint this time around surely. Sadly, that's exactly what we got, an incredibly disappointing game that bears no relation to the games that have preceded it. It is a pale imitation of the former glories of the Modern Warfare series, a very cheap knock-off. There are three core elements of gameplay;

    1. Single player campaign - this is actually pretty good, and in most ways is actually far superior to the campaign in Modern Warfare 2. Gameplay is varied to a degree, and a satisfying resolution to the story started in CoD4 is provided. 2. Spec-Ops (co-op) - what they'd done here is take the spec-ops missions from Modern Warfare 2 and split it out - half of the game is the traditional spec-ops objective-based missions, the other half, "survival" is a poor attempt at a Modern Warfare equivalent of Treyarch's "zombie mode". I'm afraid it's incredibly dull and loses what little appeal it has very quickly. It's incredibly easy and you'll find yourself getting to round 20 before it even starts to provide a challenge. 3. Multiplayer Campaign - frankly, this is why most people buy these games, and I'm afraid Modern Warfare is a complete and utter mess. If you bought into the hype then it sounded great - no game-ending nuke, no infinite sprint, no infinite noob-tubes via OMA (in fact noob-tubes were even going to be nerfed!), gone was the commando 'death lunge/stab' - it sounded great. Unfortunately, it's all irrelevant. The maps are incredibly mundane with little variety. Judged against their CoD4 and MW2 counterparts they're incredibly poorly designed. That's just the start of the problems - hit detection appears to be way off. Again. You'll find yourself shot around corners far more often than you've ever been before on any of the other CoD games. There's also an extraordinary amount of lag, particularly when you're hosting. Rumours abound of 'lag compensation' which automatically screws whoever is hosting. Whether or not this is true, I don't know. I just know that when I'm hosting, it says I've got a 4 bar connection, yet the lag makes it almost unplayable. In conclusion, after this shambles of a game I can't seriously see myself buying another CoD game. Activision clearly couldn't care less about fans, otherwise they'd never have let fake IW and Sledgehammer games get away with such shoddy testing. Any amount of focused testing should have driven out all of the issues that currently blight the game. The fact that they're in there leads you to wonder if they even bothered to test it at all. A terrible game that barely deserves to be considered a Call of Duty game. Activision should be ashamed that they've hoodwinked so many people into buying what is essentially a broken game.    … Expand
  95. AmazinKazin
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Shouldn't people have known that this game wasn't a huge improvement from MW2. Well I knew that before the release so I knew that it wouldn't be revolutionary and extremely incredible. With that knowledge I looked at this game different, and didn't have my hopes as high as they usually would be for a COD game. With that said, I think the gameplay is a lot like MW2 but much, much moreShouldn't people have known that this game wasn't a huge improvement from MW2. Well I knew that before the release so I knew that it wouldn't be revolutionary and extremely incredible. With that knowledge I looked at this game different, and didn't have my hopes as high as they usually would be for a COD game. With that said, I think the gameplay is a lot like MW2 but much, much more BALANCED. Balance is the key to a multiplayer game and MW3 does a great job with it. The maps do suck but other than that, there is so much depth in the game. Don't forget about Survival Mode because it is also really good, but doesn't compare to Zombies. People need to stop critiquing the game for being the same, "What more can they put in?" I would give it a 9.5 if that was possible. And the free version of Elite is a must-have.… Expand
  96. GunRookie
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    You would think that after so many years of making call of duty games, it should work out of the box. This game is a step backwords. Black ops still the best in my opinion.
  97. yankeerings
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    What a huge let down. I don't know what was worse, this game or the ending of "LOST". My friends and I are now playing BF3. Black Ops was way better then this piece of **** game, its just a $60 map pack for mw2. Pure laziness.
  98. Zeren
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    It's the exact same as the last 3. Nothing has changed, nothing has improved. Here are some words to full up the rest of the review. That wasn't enough? Ok. Here are some more words.
  99. nematic
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    Just bad. The more I play it, the more I hate it. Its more or less a bad, rehashed version of all the prior COD games. Save yourself a few dollars and pick up Black Ops, MW 1 or MW 2. Regret ever spending money on this game.
  100. MB88
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Terrible game. Dated, incoherent, unbalanced and over priced. The single player is short but not short enough to make the holes in the plot disappear. And it lags terribly on the unbalanced, poorly designed multiplayer.
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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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