Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. hizoka
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    I don't think that the game is so terrible. I played the campaign on Veteran, and it was a good campaign. It kept me entertained for hours and the end of the story is great. The AI es stupid, as always. The different locations of the game are well done, the Berlin stage is very realistic. Also the Special ops is back, with great missions and the Survival is the GREAT add on that makes thisI don't think that the game is so terrible. I played the campaign on Veteran, and it was a good campaign. It kept me entertained for hours and the end of the story is great. The AI es stupid, as always. The different locations of the game are well done, the Berlin stage is very realistic. Also the Special ops is back, with great missions and the Survival is the GREAT add on that makes this game more funny.
    The main problem is with the multiplayer match making, it sucks and it is too difficult to find 'free for all' or capture the flag' matches. Playing the online is OK, the new Kill confirmed has helped me a lot to defeat the campers, they don't score if they cannot make their team get the medal. If I focus on the story and the add ons, I have to be sincere an put this mark.    … Expand
  2. Tom24v2
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    This is a decent looking game with good gameplay, and good finish to the modern warfare campaign, a fun, replayable co op mode and hours of fun worth of multiplayer. It introduces new gimmicks and ideas. Could have a better connection to multiplayer though.
  3. RandomHer0
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    These reviews seem to be a lot of griefers coming out of the woodwork to trash a game they probably are still playing themselves. At the end of the day, COD is COD and other shooters like BF3 are different. Its like comparing Need for Speed to Forza 4, anyone with knowledge of the genre can tell you those games while with similar structure, differ insanely. The point is this COD train hasThese reviews seem to be a lot of griefers coming out of the woodwork to trash a game they probably are still playing themselves. At the end of the day, COD is COD and other shooters like BF3 are different. Its like comparing Need for Speed to Forza 4, anyone with knowledge of the genre can tell you those games while with similar structure, differ insanely. The point is this COD train has already gone far off the tracks, and cannot be stopped. Every year now a new one in the series HAS to come out. So obviously, with a game based around what is essentially a point and click system with different colored walls to spice things up, asking for great innovation in between titles is a foolhardy notion. This game, like or hate the rest of the series, is the most solid well rounded of the titles. Sure the campaign was over the top, and was basically an endless corridor run, but the set pieces were interesting enough to keep me interested for the 5hr to beat it. Multiplayer is what these games are bought and played for, and in this regard this game shines. Spawns were greatly fixed from BO and the killstreaks have not only been toned down, but are now tailored to your play-style in terms of when and what you receive mid-match. The spec-ops mode extend the games value further. And if you have a bud to sit down with these missions are not to be overlooked.
    In review, if you like to play your shooters alone, or at least lone wolf most of the time, go with COD. If your a team-based kind of player than BF3 might be a better choice. But don't knock COD because it hasn't 'evolved' or 'changed' over the years, what series has? Halo? Gears? Resistance? Killzone? All of these titles see little bone structure change between installments, only their graphics, weapons, and environments have been altered. If you want a varied and ever-changing genre, buy an Iphone, or get into the RPG scene. As shooters i believe will be emulating this game for many years to come.    … Expand
  4. tony9000
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I'm writing this review in response to a tweet made by Sledgehammer Games to get its fans to raise this user score on Metacritic. I think this game deserves an honest review so Activision knows how some of us truely feel about its Modern Warfare franchise to this point.

    If you don't know anything about the drama going on between Jason West and Vince Zampella vs. Activision, then I suggest    I'm writing this review in response to a tweet made by Sledgehammer Games to get its fans to raise this user score on Metacritic. I think this game deserves an honest review so Activision knows how some of us truely feel about its Modern Warfare franchise to this point.

    If you don't know anything about the drama going on between Jason West and Vince Zampella vs. Activision, then I suggest you do some catching up at IGN.com. Do a search on IGN.com about the lawsuit going on between these two guys (the original creators behind the Modern Warfare series) and Activision to learn more.

    Once you know what's going on in this lawsuit, you will then know that MW3 was not made by the original creators of the Modern Warfare series. Actually its something like 30 of the top developers left Invinity Ward to go work with Zimpella and West over at Electronic Arts. So none of the top talent behind the series worked on MW3.

    So in my opinion this is why we have a game that is no different, if not less, than what came with MW2 (graphics, controls, maps, story, spec ops, etc.). This is why the game brings nothing new to the table.

    I agree with most of the users on this site in that this game is no more than MW2 2.5. I think Activision should have done something different with the this game. They should have realized that there's no way any team could have lived up to Zimpella and West's standard and creativity in such a short period of time.

    What they should have done is made this game a summary of the Modern Warfare series on the these systems. They should have made a game that sort of paid tribute to the series and gotten themselves ready for MW3 on the new systems coming in a few years.

    They could put this game out with all the fixes that annoyed people, included all the map from MW1 and MW2, included all spec ops missions, and just straight blew out of the multiplayer experience, really paying tribute to the entire series. And then maybe had a trailer that announced MW3 for XBOX 720 and PS4. I think doing this would have given Activision the time it needed to find a team that could really put something out that lives up to the standards we all expect from the MW series. But I still give it a good review. You should still buy the game because its still a solid experience and the multiplayer is still good, but not great. The multiplayer does feel a little slimmed down compared to its predecessor but it doesn't deserve a zero. I give the game an 8.0. I will give Activision another chance with the next Modern Warfare. I also can't wait to see what Zimpella and West are up to.    … Expand
  5. TheMightyThor
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    The story mode is fun, the survival mode is fun, and I'm actually really glad that they kept the MW2 engine, because the game looks great. My main beef with the multiplayer is that the maps are pretty bad. I don't mean that I get camped hard or anything like that: it's just that compared to the last two MW maps, the ones in this game are unrealistic not in locale choice but layout. EveryThe story mode is fun, the survival mode is fun, and I'm actually really glad that they kept the MW2 engine, because the game looks great. My main beef with the multiplayer is that the maps are pretty bad. I don't mean that I get camped hard or anything like that: it's just that compared to the last two MW maps, the ones in this game are unrealistic not in locale choice but layout. Every map has strangely wide paths that curve around, waiting for you to bump face to face with an enemy by chance. This brings me out of the experience a bit. In the long run though, I think this game deserves a solid score.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. review_hater86
    Nov 19, 2011
    8
    MW3 may not be the greatest game in the world, but it is the average, addicting game we receive every year. The campaign is a nice, 4-hour story that is somewhat mediocre, and the multiplayer is the same we get ever year, but still tends to be addicting, and at times "fun". The new spec ops missions are fun also, but my personal favorite is the waves of enemies that attack in horde mode.MW3 may not be the greatest game in the world, but it is the average, addicting game we receive every year. The campaign is a nice, 4-hour story that is somewhat mediocre, and the multiplayer is the same we get ever year, but still tends to be addicting, and at times "fun". The new spec ops missions are fun also, but my personal favorite is the waves of enemies that attack in horde mode. The game is fun, and PLEASE don't pay attention to any other low-review on here. They're all biased and don't know the fundamentals of a good game, and completely lack every skill of a video game journalist, indeed. I'm giving it a positive 8 because even though it's the same thing, it still keeps the "addictive" factor to it. Also, if people hated black ops so much and ranted on that like all these scores, THEN WHY THE HELL DID YOU PLAY THE NEXT ONE? As I said, it's all biased. If you want to read a REAL review, look at the ones to the left, by true critics. I know there are COD fan boys, but all the haters literally **** in their pants by the slightest mention of Skyrim or Mass Effect...… Expand
  12. callum417
    Nov 19, 2011
    8
    I agree with most that this game is somewhat rehashed from Modern Warfare 2; however, that is not to say it's a bad game. Why change what works? Regardless, I was saddened to see that the innovation that Infinity Ward is known for in its past COD games is nowhere to be found in this game. Modern Warfare and MW2 were both very innovative games and it can be easily argued that they changedI agree with most that this game is somewhat rehashed from Modern Warfare 2; however, that is not to say it's a bad game. Why change what works? Regardless, I was saddened to see that the innovation that Infinity Ward is known for in its past COD games is nowhere to be found in this game. Modern Warfare and MW2 were both very innovative games and it can be easily argued that they changed the console FPS genre forever. The graphics do hold up still, the engine is fine, and multiplayer is still fun. The game is good. The reason everyone is angry is because they expected more from IW, and so did I. Still, I've poured a lot of hours into this game already and I don't regret it, but people seem to think that just because it's not completely innovative means the game warrants a 0/10.… Expand
  13. NeverMinDX
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    The Single Player is amazing and epic, the graphics are great but the engine is dated, sounds are okay (Better than Modern Warfare2 and Black Ops), the multiplayer is awesome , but some parts of scenary looks recicled from previous title .
  14. Josh_80
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    MW3 is simply MW2.5. The presentation, gameplay, graphics, & engine are the exact same that were featured in MW2. . Actually, I'd have to say that this game is better than Black ops and MW2. If youre looking for a longer campaign for a COD game, that isnt here. The campaign lasts from 4-5 hrs, making it the shortest in the series. The story is pretty much a typical Michael Bay type actionMW3 is simply MW2.5. The presentation, gameplay, graphics, & engine are the exact same that were featured in MW2. . Actually, I'd have to say that this game is better than Black ops and MW2. If youre looking for a longer campaign for a COD game, that isnt here. The campaign lasts from 4-5 hrs, making it the shortest in the series. The story is pretty much a typical Michael Bay type action flick but in a form of a game. CO-OP has made an improvement. The missions are better and survival mode is pretty much COD's Horde mode, which is fun, although, it gets boring after awhile. They also refined the multiplayer aspect of the game and made it more diverse. I like what they did with the multiplayer of MW3. Although all these things dont make up for the fact that they have used the same gameplay since COD4. TBH, its starting to get old. IW may have just gone by with this game, but if they dont change gameplay or the engine soon, more complaints and loss of fan base will occur. I dont plan on buying next years COD bc i know Treyarch will not change this formula. IW needs to do something innovating on there next alliteration, bc theres been a lack of innovation for the past 3 or 4 COD games. So going back to MW3. If you liked MW2 or COD for that matter, you will like MW3. But if you want innovation, that isnt going to be found in MW3… Expand
  15. frakker15
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    I like the game, personally, but what I don't get is why everyone gives it low scores.you're supposed to rate a game based on what you like, not what you hate, and only the most buggy and incomplete games deserve anything close to a zero rating. Yes, there isn't innovation, but if the system works then there shouldn't be. The saying that if it ain't broke don't fix it applies here.
  16. IISuPaFLy
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" is a good game, but online there are some problems. there is a problem with the connection, most of the time, it seems that it takes quite long to get a tag on your enemy, and they also have problems with glitches. however the single player is fenominal once more, truly love that part and that's why this game gets an 8.
  17. JamieMadrox85
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    The single player aspect of the game, while predictable, was miles better than battlefield 3's. Battlefield 3's campaign just ended up feeling awkward most of the time with rampant unnecessary QTEs. There were actually very few in MW3 by comparison. The action set pieces of mw3 i feel were pretty well done, though there were only a couple of parts in the game that you might actuallyThe single player aspect of the game, while predictable, was miles better than battlefield 3's. Battlefield 3's campaign just ended up feeling awkward most of the time with rampant unnecessary QTEs. There were actually very few in MW3 by comparison. The action set pieces of mw3 i feel were pretty well done, though there were only a couple of parts in the game that you might actually remember post-finishing the game. On the other hand the multiplayer is basically what you've come to expect from the call of duty series. It still plays great but there isn't a "ton" of new things to check out. Which is basically my only real problem with the game-the lack of new stuff.… Expand
  18. Masterb24
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Call of Duty has always produced great games. I played the original COD on the PC and slowly migrated to the Xbox, playing every COD along the way. I don't understand why there are so many negative scores for this game. It's Call of Duty. You should know exactly what you are getting by now, which is a satisfying single player experience, along with a great and deep multi-player. All ofCall of Duty has always produced great games. I played the original COD on the PC and slowly migrated to the Xbox, playing every COD along the way. I don't understand why there are so many negative scores for this game. It's Call of Duty. You should know exactly what you are getting by now, which is a satisfying single player experience, along with a great and deep multi-player. All of these people saying that they didn't do anything different, the graphics are the same, the game is similar to modern-warfare and mw2, they are right. But there is one thing that every Call of Duty game is as well: fun. When you buy a Call of Duty game, you know you are going to have fun whenever you play it, and that is exactly what you get with MW3. Battlefield 3 is the same as Bad Company 2, Skyrim has more noticeable changes but the formula is the same, Gears 3 is basically the same game with some additions, and all of these games are good too, so the poor user reviews don't make any sense. Return the game and quit complaining while the rest of us will be playing in some awesome online warfare. Haters gonna hate.… Expand
  19. Revolt
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    First off, let me say that everyone that gives this game a poor score is because they don't think about why they don't like it. They all say "It's the same thing everytime" That is somewhat true. The main reason though is that many hardcore fans put so much time into the Call Of Duty before this is that they get bored. I believe this is a great game, but not the same kind of great when IFirst off, let me say that everyone that gives this game a poor score is because they don't think about why they don't like it. They all say "It's the same thing everytime" That is somewhat true. The main reason though is that many hardcore fans put so much time into the Call Of Duty before this is that they get bored. I believe this is a great game, but not the same kind of great when I bought my first Call Of Duty, COD 4. I got it right before MW2, so I didn't put so much time into it until months after I got MW2. But COD 4 got me used to Call Of Duty. I wasn't so competitve during COD 4 or MW2, I mainly had fun and just messed around. But then Black Ops came out and I waited for Midnight Release. I swear everyday after school I would come home and play it, and I was extremely competive. (K/D and winloss) During the summer I hit 15th prestige and anxiously awaited MW3. Truth is, I have no motivation to play this game. I like to win, but why be so competitive that when the next game comes out no one cares about the last one. So basically, the multiplayer is the same thing that brought me into MW3, while attracting new people. The campaign story is great, but ending is sorta dissapointment. If you are new to Call Of Duty, this is deff. a fresh game.… Expand
  20. Prajwal
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Great Game. Some parts are still the same from MW2 but the killstreak system has changed, the ranking system, and you have some new modes added. Campaign is really fun and exciting. Full of intense action parts. Great ending to the series story. The spec ops and survival are great. I loved them.
  21. Wallace_II
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    I rate this one an 8 because of what it is and what I expected out of it. It's the same old same old, and that's what I expected. I only picked it up because I have friends who play it and I thought it would be fun to play.
  22. Brand82715
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    MW3 multiplayer plays a lot like MW2. There are some new perks and the weapon proficiency is a nice touch. There isn't as much chaos as MW2 which makes it much more enjoyable. I will say there are a ton of campers in this game which, if you like to rush, can make it frustrating. If you sit back and look at both MW3 and BF3 they are both similar to the prior games. Where do you go fromMW3 multiplayer plays a lot like MW2. There are some new perks and the weapon proficiency is a nice touch. There isn't as much chaos as MW2 which makes it much more enjoyable. I will say there are a ton of campers in this game which, if you like to rush, can make it frustrating. If you sit back and look at both MW3 and BF3 they are both similar to the prior games. Where do you go from there? I own both games and enjoy both titles, but MW3 is more enjoyable to me.… Expand
  23. HerbalHailstorm
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is exactly what you should expect from a COD game. If you go in thinking that it's gonna be anything more then what it has been then you're sadly mistaken. That being said, this is a solid addition to the COD franchise. For a yearly release they are still mixing it up. Look at Madden, minor graphical tweeks with a few minor additions. COD is pushing forward inCall Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is exactly what you should expect from a COD game. If you go in thinking that it's gonna be anything more then what it has been then you're sadly mistaken. That being said, this is a solid addition to the COD franchise. For a yearly release they are still mixing it up. Look at Madden, minor graphical tweeks with a few minor additions. COD is pushing forward in the FPS world. Small steps are whats keeping this franchise from reinvigorating the FPS genre, but as a whole this is still a playable game, and by no means is it awful. Before Modern Warfare, we had WW2 games that were being played out. Were they terrible? No, but we were growing tired of playing the same thing over and over. It's much the same case here. Modern Warfare 3 is a COD game, and if you've loved the past games, you will love this one. I understand the gripes of people wishing for a brand new experience, but until this game turns into Future Warfare, or Musket Warfare, I think it's safe to say that the core experience will remain the same for at least a few more years. This game is worthy of an 8, solid gameplay mechanics, solid graphics, an accessible multiplayer experience. All of these things are taken for granted in the overcrowded genre.… Expand
  24. finchell
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Classic Call of Duty engine we have come to love, although a little less innovative then many would like, Modern Warfare 3 is still a lot of fun. The multi-player is really fast paced and feels a lot like CoD 4 with a little freshness.
  25. Aarvex
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    First off, the game isn't bad. The game is just not what is expected in the world 4 years after COD4. I really would like to be able to give the game a 7.5 but I think an 8 is deserving to help against the nonsense spouted against it by BF3 fan-boy noobs. If you played COD4, MW2, or Black Ops and liked them you will also like this games multiplayer. It is old and would actually warrant meFirst off, the game isn't bad. The game is just not what is expected in the world 4 years after COD4. I really would like to be able to give the game a 7.5 but I think an 8 is deserving to help against the nonsense spouted against it by BF3 fan-boy noobs. If you played COD4, MW2, or Black Ops and liked them you will also like this games multiplayer. It is old and would actually warrant me giving this game a 6 or so but then there is campaign. The campaign is probably the most engaging FPS campaign (not counting Portal 2) that I've played since Halo:Reach and is the best campaign out of all of the Call of Duty games.… Expand
  26. optimusbob
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    I'm not what you would call a cod fanboy in any way or respect, in fact for years I have been on the fence watching on and secretly agreeing with the outspoken minority that Activision's cash cow release lacked any sort of innovation and delivered lifeless characters and plot-lines in the process. But this perspective has subsided with MW3, but before I continue I have to admit that I haveI'm not what you would call a cod fanboy in any way or respect, in fact for years I have been on the fence watching on and secretly agreeing with the outspoken minority that Activision's cash cow release lacked any sort of innovation and delivered lifeless characters and plot-lines in the process. But this perspective has subsided with MW3, but before I continue I have to admit that I have already played and completed Battlefield 3's campaign, and I have to admit both BF3 and MW3 impressed, but I do prefer BF3 overall - but this is my review of MW3 so I'll highlight what I enjoyed during my latest Call of Duty experience, and also what I feel lets it down.

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

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

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

    All in all I enjoyed the campaign and have the need to play through it again on the highest difficulty, so I will certainly get the full value from the £25 offer Tesco sucked me into!    … Expand
  27. Busterdillon03
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Okay modern warfare 3 campaign was amazing though it was really short like all call of duty's but it was not stop action, and also adding survival mode in spec ops was great to I enjoy playing it, but when it comes to the multiplayer, the multiplayer sucks the maps are horrible and the spawning is bad I got spawned killed 3 times in a row, at this point I prefer playing assassins creedOkay modern warfare 3 campaign was amazing though it was really short like all call of duty's but it was not stop action, and also adding survival mode in spec ops was great to I enjoy playing it, but when it comes to the multiplayer, the multiplayer sucks the maps are horrible and the spawning is bad I got spawned killed 3 times in a row, at this point I prefer playing assassins creed revelation multiplayer at this time… Expand
  28. TangoMike
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Ok, so I am doing this to sort of offset the immature trend of bombing this game. So, to start, I will say this, I enjoy BF3, I enjoy MW3. I am no fanboy of any console, game, or any other one sided argument.
    On with the review. The campaign picks up almost immediately after MW2, and it's bang bang, boom boom start to finish. You toss in U.S. Army's Delta Squad in the battle for New    Ok, so I am doing this to sort of offset the immature trend of bombing this game. So, to start, I will say this, I enjoy BF3, I enjoy MW3. I am no fanboy of any console, game, or any other one sided argument.
    On with the review. The campaign picks up almost immediately after MW2, and it's bang bang, boom boom start to finish. You toss in U.S. Army's Delta Squad in the battle for New York, then on to France, Germany, UK, it starts to feel like the COD we remember from the WWII shooter era. The problem, is other than Soap, Price, Makarov, and company we have seen since the original MW series started, all the other characters feel very disconnected, I found it extremely difficult to connect with any of the Delta, SAS, GIGN, or any other organization portrayed. But our heroes from MW, and MW2, are back. I wont give away the story or any plot points, but it ties the series up nicely, and ends it, no cliff hanger, no BS, the story ends, but it just didnt feel satisfying, now mind you, I don't know how you can turn up the heat any higher than 11, but other than the Price/Soap/Makarov characters, I was just shooting anything that was on the other end of the hallway.

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

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

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

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

    One more note, I am disappointed that COD Elite service to date (21 November) has been either hit or miss, or just broken. The companies know how wildly popular this series is, but they werent "prepared" for the overload? What did they think was going to happen? To the biggest entertainment launch in history, great work, now please go back to the drawing board, and get something new out there.    … Expand
  29. Tdelahousaye
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    What happens in most new COD releases is that the excitement of the limited cool new features (in this case survival mode spec ops and...i guess elite) seem to wear off after the first week and then I'm just back to playing COD the same way I have since the release of COD4: Modern Warfare. COD seems to have fallen into the Madden franchise habit of making each new release seem littleWhat happens in most new COD releases is that the excitement of the limited cool new features (in this case survival mode spec ops and...i guess elite) seem to wear off after the first week and then I'm just back to playing COD the same way I have since the release of COD4: Modern Warfare. COD seems to have fallen into the Madden franchise habit of making each new release seem little more than an expansion pack for COD4. It's unrealistic to ask each release to be as game changing as COD4 but eventually a huge gameplay change needs to take place before I can give a new COD game more than an 8. In closing: The graphics are great, the campaign is fun but short and the multi-player is addicting as always but same old same old.… Expand
  30. Escov
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    It's more of the Call of Duty millions of gamers either love of hate. The single player is fun and has it's moments of shock and awe but lets be honest nobody is truly buying this for the single player, and as always the multiplayer holds true to what you would expect. Customizing guns and classes are the norm of todays shooters and COD has the honor of starting that trend, you wont beIt's more of the Call of Duty millions of gamers either love of hate. The single player is fun and has it's moments of shock and awe but lets be honest nobody is truly buying this for the single player, and as always the multiplayer holds true to what you would expect. Customizing guns and classes are the norm of todays shooters and COD has the honor of starting that trend, you wont be blown away by it but you will most likely end up playing it with your buddies as it will be the most played multiplayer game until the next one is released next year. If you liked Call of Duty you most likely already have this and if you dont... well your calling it the worst game of all time or something along those lines :)… Expand
  31. DannyWeed08
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Great game loving the multiplayer! Blasting everyone with the ACR 6.8 !! my only complaint is getting spawn killed!! It happens way too much and whats even worst is people spawning behind u all the time !!
  32. CElkins0011
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    I'd like to start by saying this game probably receives more hate than it deserves. While it's not a perfect game, it's not the worst game ever either. The campaign is solid and well executed, I myself do prefer MW2's campaign personally, but it is still a great chapter in the MW story. The multiplayer may be familiar but that doesn't mean it's not fun. It takes the familiar formula andI'd like to start by saying this game probably receives more hate than it deserves. While it's not a perfect game, it's not the worst game ever either. The campaign is solid and well executed, I myself do prefer MW2's campaign personally, but it is still a great chapter in the MW story. The multiplayer may be familiar but that doesn't mean it's not fun. It takes the familiar formula and keeps it entertaining. If you're a fan of the series, MW3 easily has the best multiplayer component of all the Call of Duty games.… Expand
  33. MiniDanTheMan
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    This game is not perfect, nor innovative. But it builds on a series which I had followed and loved since Call of Duty 2. The campaign is excellent, if a little predictable. The improved Spec Ops mode is fun with friends and has the potential for many hours of gameplay. The multiplayer is very familiar but builds on the MW2 multiplayer which I know and love. To all that have given the gameThis game is not perfect, nor innovative. But it builds on a series which I had followed and loved since Call of Duty 2. The campaign is excellent, if a little predictable. The improved Spec Ops mode is fun with friends and has the potential for many hours of gameplay. The multiplayer is very familiar but builds on the MW2 multiplayer which I know and love. To all that have given the game a 0, I don't think that the lack of innovation should warrant this. Sure, I would have loved if the engine had been upgraded and so on, but I will continue to play the game regardless of this aspect. Do I think this game deserves a 10? No. But Infinity Ward have delivered a game which I have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy for months to come.… Expand
  34. Celestia
    Nov 23, 2011
    8
    Did Modern Warfare 3 bring anything new to the table? No. However the game is still a blast to play on online with friends. The campaign in my opinion was better than Modern Warfare 2's campaign but doesn't stack against Modern Warfare's campaign. Spec Opps is still fun to play as ever and killstreaks aren't as abused in multiplayer. I give an 8 to the game because the core mechanicsDid Modern Warfare 3 bring anything new to the table? No. However the game is still a blast to play on online with friends. The campaign in my opinion was better than Modern Warfare 2's campaign but doesn't stack against Modern Warfare's campaign. Spec Opps is still fun to play as ever and killstreaks aren't as abused in multiplayer. I give an 8 to the game because the core mechanics are still fun as ever(If you enjoy COD you'll enjoy Modern Warfare 3) but i deduct two points for the lack of innovation, and slightly dated graphics. Overall a fun game.… Expand
  35. VersusTheMoose
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    Solid title, nothing revolutionary here but it is serviceable for the many fans out there. The series will need to refresh its approach the next time around, but for now it is the best in the business for what it does. Fast action that awards skill over everything else.
  36. Pledger78
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    I am neither a fanboy or hater of COD, just a gamer who can appreciate plain dumb fun when it's presented. Thats what MW3 is, and thats what it does well. As much as I'm enjoying Skyrim, its nice to take some respite and unplug my brain for a while with some white knuckle set pieces and satisfying gunplay. Great fun and to be honest, if you buy MW3, you know exactly what youre getting.
  37. melonfarmer
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    There are many Call Of Duty Fanboy's giving this game 10's. There are even more Battlefield Fanboy's giving this game a 0 or a 1. There are VERY few reviews actually containing honest information. With that being said, I'm going to recommend you don't read any perfect 10 reviews and don't read any reviews under 5. I am going to try to be as honest as possible with my review. First, I'dThere are many Call Of Duty Fanboy's giving this game 10's. There are even more Battlefield Fanboy's giving this game a 0 or a 1. There are VERY few reviews actually containing honest information. With that being said, I'm going to recommend you don't read any perfect 10 reviews and don't read any reviews under 5. I am going to try to be as honest as possible with my review. First, I'd like to say that Modern Warfare 3 is a VERY DECENT GAME. Although it is probably the least innovative game of the year, the formula that Call of Duty brings in every game is always extremely addictive and, to the anger of Battlefield fan's as they read this, very fun. As a fairly neutral gamer, I like to think of the Call of Duty series as a sports game, kind of like Madden or NBA Live. This is because Call of Duty releases on an annual basis, so you honestly cannot expect a COD4 like game every year. Just like sport's games update their rosters and add slight tweaks, COD adds new gun's and tweaks its formula a bit every year and I would just like to say: THIS ISN'T A BAD THING, COD IS STILL VERY FUN. That is what I have to say. If you are a hardcore gamer, get this game. If you are a casual gamer and you have money to spare, get this game. The Call of Duty franchise is number 1 in sales every year for a reason, although it is not innovative or very creative for that matter, it is fun and addictive and get's gamers to waste day's of their lives playing it. On a closing note, I would also like to ask my fellow reviewers to be a little more mature and a little more professional in there reviews and not flame on a game for outselling their favorite game.… Expand
  38. kaiokan12
    Nov 23, 2011
    8
    This game is pretty good. If this was the 5 scale, I would give it a 4 out of 5 stars. This game doesn't really have flaws, for the type of genre its in(realistic shooter) However, I just don't feel comfortable with giving a game that really is a carbon copy a 9 or a 10.

    Its enjoyable, and if you like the others in the series, you should get this game. I would recommend for you to    This game is pretty good. If this was the 5 scale, I would give it a 4 out of 5 stars. This game doesn't really have flaws, for the type of genre its in(realistic shooter) However, I just don't feel comfortable with giving a game that really is a carbon copy a 9 or a 10.

    Its enjoyable, and if you like the others in the series, you should get this game. I would recommend for you to wait until the price goes down, because you really are just getting a large map pack(you aren't buying it for the story)    … Expand
  39. DamonofDBP
    Nov 24, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MW3 is an add-on to a controversial series such as it's predecessors. The game brings back all the things that we love and love to hate about Call of Duty. I will review the three modes (Campaign, Spec Ops and Multiplayer) into different categories and review, since it's what they deserve.
    Campaign - The campaign takes after the events of Modern Warfare 2 and continues with a slightly new cast which includes Captain Price, Soap and Makorav, and also some new characters like the men in the delta team and Yuri. (An ex-spetsnaz) I was disappointed with the story compared to the last installment. (Call of Duty Black Ops) The ending wasn't as good either, I feel it wasn't much as a ending as it was a thing the storyboard writers written when it hit 12 am. Spec Ops - Spec Ops was a mode that was added two years ago in Modern Warfare 2, I found that I enjoyed playing the missions in Spec Ops enjoyable to play. When i played the original missions I got bored really easily bored, but the missions in Mw3 were revamped and the layouts and objectives were reasonable and fun, especially with a friend.
    Multiplayer - Fun, but it didn't live up to my expectations for a good game. It (Like many other fans say) is a edited version of the Modern Warfare 2 system. I found it fun, but it could have been WAAY better. I have to give Raven Software credit however, the made a decent multi-player in which people can't get addicted to it. I will add my scores together:
    3 points - Campaign - It added a mediocre ending to the mediocre series, I thought it was good enough however to get a three. 4 points - Spec Ops - The added missions and survival mode are a huge part of the replayability in this game, I love it! So I will give it four points.
    1 Point - Multiplayer - I give it a one because It's nearly the exact same system as before with absolutely no risks taken for the ending part of the series. The only thing difference is a little bit better graphics and a touch of new guns, and some poorly made maps. I will only give it a one because it's RS' first time at a COD multiplayer mode.    … Expand
  40. OpticsWarfare64
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    Wow you guys are actually giving this game a 0/10 you guys are pathetic or just trolling anyway mw3 is a good game but falls short with similarities from past games. The story in modern warfare 3 is quite fun actually but the campaign moments are a rehash from past game scenarios from cod4,black ops, mw2 and is short 5-6 hours for me but fun and engaging unlike bf3's campaign. The spec opsWow you guys are actually giving this game a 0/10 you guys are pathetic or just trolling anyway mw3 is a good game but falls short with similarities from past games. The story in modern warfare 3 is quite fun actually but the campaign moments are a rehash from past game scenarios from cod4,black ops, mw2 and is short 5-6 hours for me but fun and engaging unlike bf3's campaign. The spec ops survival mode is the newest feature in mw3 but other ignore it facing waves of enemies is fun with a friend and mission mode is longer and keeps you active unlike bf3's coop STOP HATING bf fanboys >:( also the multiplayer is great with new modes in which others fail to see while bf3 has modes from all of which are from bc.2 with 9 maps sad, but the multiplayer in mw3 is fun. Now the only problems I have with the game are recycled engine from cod4, A.I. isn't that great, and feels like past games but still is fun haters gonna hate :/… Expand
  41. VictorRay
    Jan 16, 2012
    8
    The Call of Duty franchise has gone through steady improvements and updates since the release of Modern Warfare, and while it is formulaic, the Call of Duty formula is one that works, more or less. The campaign feels, as it has in past games, not much like 'real' warfare, with allies that move on without you through hordes of enemies with poor AI. Multiplayer is fun as ever.
  42. Blong5664
    Nov 28, 2011
    8
    Pros: Still the best FPS multiplayer Best controls Great storyline
    Cons:
    Quick scoping (I spent 12 years in the Marine Corps and there is no way you can do that with a 50 caliber sniper rifle after ever shot you are on your ass from the recoil)
    Game is to short
  43. sec123
    Nov 28, 2011
    8
    This game was a solid FPS, with good graphics and very nice multiplayer. However, the story was a bit of an excuse plot, and the online community leaves much to be desired. But the controls are smooth, and it is exactly what you should expect from a Call of Duty game.
  44. tastybowl
    Nov 28, 2011
    8
    I think this game gets a lot of stick. Yes it is fairly similar to MW and MW2 but is that such a problem? Every says how much they love MW and MW2 so they try keep that winning formula that you loved so much, and you hate it? Without blowing my own trumpet or anything but I am fairly good at call of duty and the killstreaks on MW2 and even MW dominated the games, it was just chopper gunnerI think this game gets a lot of stick. Yes it is fairly similar to MW and MW2 but is that such a problem? Every says how much they love MW and MW2 so they try keep that winning formula that you loved so much, and you hate it? Without blowing my own trumpet or anything but I am fairly good at call of duty and the killstreaks on MW2 and even MW dominated the games, it was just chopper gunner after chopper gunner. So they have balanced that out now so killstreaks don't ruin matches. They have also given all the run and gunners the support streaks which I think is a good idea. My only problem with the game is the whole lag compensation thing. I often find myself hosting games and if I play late night then the Americans get such a huge advantage over me. I can run round the corner and shoot twice but when I look at the killcam I haven't fired once. I haven't played the campaign myself but I have heard it is too easy. But at the end of the day, how many people buy the game for single player? Exactly, it's all about the multiplayer.… Expand
  45. DrStrangel0ve19
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    lol I just wanted to say this this is not spam but follow this link to see how you guys are losers: http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/11/28/ign-au-modern-warfare-3-song?objectid=69475 As for my for my review, Good story (not the best but good) big explosions, big set pieces great controls Multiplayer: addictive but kinda repetitive, (but what isn't)

    Honest short review
  46. ashleyfan1
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    campaign is vastly improved over mw2, a slightly longer length but a much more believable story, multiplayer is the same but still addictive only thing is graphics could be improved other than that overall a decent game and this review is coming from someone who is not a fan of the series
  47. JIG_SAW_087
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    Really good game, people just want something to complain about. Campaign was well designed but at moments its felt a little James Bond-ish and was easily beaten in around four to five hours, and I feel that the story could have been a little more interesting like Black Ops but was very exciting. Spec ops has returned and with it the new survival mode which has its own leveling system whichReally good game, people just want something to complain about. Campaign was well designed but at moments its felt a little James Bond-ish and was easily beaten in around four to five hours, and I feel that the story could have been a little more interesting like Black Ops but was very exciting. Spec ops has returned and with it the new survival mode which has its own leveling system which is fun but I feel as though it should have been Four players instead of two. The multiplayer is back and better than ever, This time around the game has a more balanced flow unlike MW2 where certain perks ruined the game for me. The new level up your gun system is also a great improvement its removes much of the grind from Cod 4 & MW2 and promotes active use of your guns, The 16 in game maps are great and have a wide variety of small to large maps and they have a better flow to them like in Cod 4. A very nice addition to the game is the custom games in private match with team Juggernaut and king of the Hill and of course infection, really with they made a playlist in multiplayer for this that doesnâ… Expand
  48. konadoggeh
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    Although i can never HATE call of duty, and MW3's campaign and spec ops are really fun, multiplayer is disapointing. Its not bad or unplayable, not by a long shot but, its very bland. Always being at 60 FPS is nice, but it makes lag that much more noticeable. Not a bad game, just a little disapointing.
  49. thedude74
    Nov 30, 2011
    8
    I feel compelled to write a review for this because of the ridiculously low score it has so far. I'm not a COD fanboy. I hated some of the just-for-shocks stuff they did in the last modern warfare, and in general i find the whole series over-rated. That said, I did think the first modern warfare had an awesome single-player campaign, the second modern warfare's co-op special ops were aI feel compelled to write a review for this because of the ridiculously low score it has so far. I'm not a COD fanboy. I hated some of the just-for-shocks stuff they did in the last modern warfare, and in general i find the whole series over-rated. That said, I did think the first modern warfare had an awesome single-player campaign, the second modern warfare's co-op special ops were a ton of fun, and the Black Ops' multiplayer was actually really good. I have to admit also, that the first night i played MW3 I wanted to throw the game into the trash, so I can understand a few of the low reviews. The way the multi-player is set up, it is crazy frustrating for the new player coming in, trying to learn the new maps, and with no good weapons to use yet. This one, more than any of the others, I was crazy frustrated during the first few hours. However, once you learn the levels and open up some weapons, it is fun. And, even more fun so far for me, has been the new two player co-op survival mode. Have been having a blast. I wish it was 4 or 5 player co-op like other horde modes, but playing it with a good friend is fantastic fun. The special ops missions outside of survival mode dont seem as good as MW2, but they are fun. I have spent so much time playing survival so far, that I haven't even started the single player campaign yet, but I've enjoyed the rest of the game enough now to know that it deserves much better than what it is getting here, so I wanted to hurry and get a review up. Based on the fun I've had with survival mode, special ops, and even the regular multiplayer, I definitely don't think this game is a bust. Basically, if you are tired of COD, then there's no reason to buy it. But, if you still enjoy the series, and have a good buddy to play co-op with, I think it is definitely worth getting.… Expand
  50. The-GentIeman
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    A new year and a new Call of Duty, more and more these games are becoming the Madden version of shooters. Is this is truly a bad thing? Sure eventually the series will burn out if it can only refine itself. However this game, MW3, is one of the better Call of Duty games in a long time. New features, better multiplayer, and the same responsive controls. If you like COD, get the game and ifA new year and a new Call of Duty, more and more these games are becoming the Madden version of shooters. Is this is truly a bad thing? Sure eventually the series will burn out if it can only refine itself. However this game, MW3, is one of the better Call of Duty games in a long time. New features, better multiplayer, and the same responsive controls. If you like COD, get the game and if you don't, it is the same ol' song and dance.… Expand
  51. LGR
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    People may say every Call of Duty game is the same and even though that may be true, they can still prove to be a fun experience. One thing about the game that always attracts in was the multiplayer. With more addicting features like prestige tokens and new perks and challenges this game has proven to be a very great game. I was dissiapointed by the spec ops after all the hype it got andPeople may say every Call of Duty game is the same and even though that may be true, they can still prove to be a fun experience. One thing about the game that always attracts in was the multiplayer. With more addicting features like prestige tokens and new perks and challenges this game has proven to be a very great game. I was dissiapointed by the spec ops after all the hype it got and survival mode didn't prove to be anywhere near a Nazi Zombies replacement. As for weapons not much has changed except the machine pistols, sub machine guns, and a couple of riot shield additions. One addition I find VERY useful is the strike packages which is a game changer for multiplayer. If used effectively it can lead to a successful performance for you KD people. Lastly, is the story which proves to be awesome but is very predictable much like the ending and cutscenes.… Expand
  52. PsychoCritic
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    The Modern Warfare trilogy comes to end. I've got to admit, I was excited about MW3, as I had enjoyed the past two games very much. MW3's Multiplayer completely redeems MW2's chaotic unbalanced lag fest. The Killstreaks are balanced, the weapons are fun, and the system is extremely rewarding. Multiplayer is a blast! Along with Multiplayer comes cooperative Spec Ops. The traditionalThe Modern Warfare trilogy comes to end. I've got to admit, I was excited about MW3, as I had enjoyed the past two games very much. MW3's Multiplayer completely redeems MW2's chaotic unbalanced lag fest. The Killstreaks are balanced, the weapons are fun, and the system is extremely rewarding. Multiplayer is a blast! Along with Multiplayer comes cooperative Spec Ops. The traditional Missions return, offering a variety of challenges, and a new Survival mode has been added. Survival mode is incredibly addicting. You can order Predator missiles, buy new guns, and even call in AI controlled soldiers to help you out. Although sadly you may only have ONE friend play with you, which is a major letdown. And there of course is the campaign. I was throughly impressed with the MW2 story and looked forward to the sequel. The campaign started out strong, but then the story took a turn for the worse and became hugely disappointing in the end. I was heart broken for weeks. Over all Id say 2/3 of the game is fantastic, a great entry for the Call of Duty franchise.… Expand
  53. TaketheBait
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    I don't get why people get so angry, it is a good game. Yes its the same engine but that's kind of expected at this point, and more importantly this **** sells. It's like the transformers of movies big , loud , awesome looking, but its not breaking any new ground. Also if this affected the amount of money you guys made what you rather be Overrated or under payed?
  54. Whydoyouhate
    Nov 30, 2011
    8
    Don't listen to all the people that came from Battlefield 3 and wrote a rage review cause MW3 was ranked higher by critics. And I like Battlefield 3 too so STFU.

    The real **** MW3 is similar to MW2 yes. You know why? Because MW2 was rated the best game by the community. If you made the best thing ever invented. And you planned on making something else. You would try to keep the basics    Don't listen to all the people that came from Battlefield 3 and wrote a rage review cause MW3 was ranked higher by critics. And I like Battlefield 3 too so STFU.

    The real ****
    MW3 is similar to MW2 yes. You know why? Because MW2 was rated the best game by the community. If you made the best thing ever invented. And you planned on making something else. You would try to keep the basics that you had from your first invention. Thats what MW3 did. The new point system and weapon rank ups and proficiency add a fresh new experience to what MW2 already had going for it. However this is not a fanboy review so here are some things wrong with MW3. The spawns are way to close, I plan on this being fixed in a few updates or so. Another thing is that one gun in particular (Type 95) that is overpowered. But all of the little problems in this game can be fixed. And there not gamebreaking issues. A new company worked on MW3's multiplayer so it is expected that they make some simple mistakes. But if you liked MW2 and want a fresh new game. Then get MW3. and you Battlefield fans can hate all you want. While your here writing fake reviews. Ill be playing in-game    … Expand
  55. CJDUNCAN
    Dec 1, 2011
    8
    What more can be said except that it's more of the same old same. That's a good thing if you go into it knowing exactly what you're going to get. A brief but full of action campaign and a relentless multi-player that's fast paced and full of lead. My only gripe would be that the guns are very erratic and hit detection still seems to be amiss. The best thing about this game is playing withWhat more can be said except that it's more of the same old same. That's a good thing if you go into it knowing exactly what you're going to get. A brief but full of action campaign and a relentless multi-player that's fast paced and full of lead. My only gripe would be that the guns are very erratic and hit detection still seems to be amiss. The best thing about this game is playing with your friends for a few hours, outside of that it's exactly what I expected, nothing more nothing less.… Expand
  56. boomtruk
    Dec 1, 2011
    8
    Now i am going to start by saying i am a long time fan of the series. i tend to approach video games the same way i approach movies, i want to be entertained. Modern Warfare 3's campaign is very entertaining. These games are Michael Bay movies played out through a control. The sound, the spectacle of it all was off the charts. and this is something that has gotten bigger and better as theNow i am going to start by saying i am a long time fan of the series. i tend to approach video games the same way i approach movies, i want to be entertained. Modern Warfare 3's campaign is very entertaining. These games are Michael Bay movies played out through a control. The sound, the spectacle of it all was off the charts. and this is something that has gotten bigger and better as the series has gone on. Not many first person shooters have changed the wheel over the years and i never MW3 to do it so i got was i was expecting. I understand where the frustration comes with regard to multiplayer. It hasn't changed a great deal. Kill Confirmed and some of the new killstreaks are a nice addition but it is essentially the same thing. But if you bought this game purely to play multiplayer than that is your own fault for being dissapointed. You should have bought battefield 3 which hasn't got any hate compared to MW3 and the campaign in that game put me to sleep. The graphics were incredible but the rest of it just doesn't hold up to the MW series. So yea i gave it an 8.0. and i think that is accurate. anyone new to the series would be blown away by what MW3 has to offer (campaign or otherwise). and veterens to the series know what they are getting and last i checked millions are playing it. So go somewhere else with your hate!… Expand
  57. Madzster
    Dec 2, 2011
    8
    CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 IS A GOOD GAME. FALLS SLIGHTLY SHORT FROM BEING A GREAT GAME BUT FAR FROM A BAD GAME

    There has been a lot of mixed opinions and a lot of hate on here. I am giving my honest unbiased opinion The main reason for the hate is the lack of innovation seen in the last few call of duty's which is no different here. This game does the same job as black ops did, its    CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 IS A GOOD GAME. FALLS SLIGHTLY SHORT FROM BEING A GREAT GAME BUT FAR FROM A BAD GAME

    There has been a lot of mixed opinions and a lot of hate on here. I am giving my honest unbiased opinion The main reason for the hate is the lack of innovation seen in the last few call of duty's which is no different here. This game does the same job as black ops did, its more or less a refined version of MW2. However some see this as a bad thing and some see it as a good thing. The lack of innovation is disappointing which leaves it short from being a great game, but its still a good game and far from a bad game. The controls remain mostly unchanged since cod4, but they still remain to be the fps shooter controls around. The graphics are solid, they arnt groundbreaking but they are not bad either. The FPS is excellent as usual with the modern warfare series. The sound however is rather hit and miss and overall quite disappointing. The voice acting most of the time is great, but at times can actually be a little bit inconsistent as their tone of voices change irrelevantly at times to the situation you are in. The music is typical modern warfare series music, which is a rather dramatic movie music. The major flaw i think in the sound however is the guns, they all sound very similar and sound rather tinny, the sound effects of explosions, guns, etc are very disappointing, when in previous call of duty's the sound was good or always at least on par.

    Single Player: Is a good campaign, not great though just good. There are moments there that really do blow you away and are as epic as it comes in a game, but then there are parts that are boring and predicable. I would say this campaign is as good as the CoD 4 campaign however nothing will ever beat the moment when that nuke went off unexpectedly. The voice acting and characters are great, but at time the voice acting can be poor, in the sense of when major things happens the typical call of duty was its just so fast paced that you don't get time to appreciate what is going on. The story's pacing is just poor, you are all over the place, going to different locations over the world instantly and it often feels like youve skipped a mission or some soft of cut scene, its just too fast paced to be able to seriously follow the storyline. (Im not talking about gameplay wise) Spec Ops: Is a refreshing new mode that takes us away from Treyarch's hit Zombies. Its not really innovative though, it seems like its just copied from a lot of other co op mode games *cough gears of war*, It is however a great fun mode, that is an alternative to zombies. However Zombies still remains to be the better co op mode, but Spec ops Survival has potential to become as good as zombies. There just isnt enough content and things to do as it stands, not enough upgrades to weapons, killstreaks and perks, and you dont get that sort of build you do with zombies where you have to get money to open doors, buy perks PaP etc, its almost just all there for you once you unlock them with the level progression system, which I thought would of been a good idea, but it isnt executed properly within survival mode i just think the leveling up just a bit of a gimmick. Don't get me wrong though the Spec Ops Survival mode is still great just a tad disappointing Multiplayer: Well in a nutshell its the same old.. that could either mean its a great thing to some or a bad thing to others. I am sort of stuck in between that crowd. I loved Mw2 and what they have done is kept the formuler but simply beef it up, better perks, point streak system and a complete balance of the guns including a good leveling up your gun system. Prestege shop. The new additions are certainly great, i love the perks, its the best call of duty for perks, i love the gun leveling, and I like the new pointstreak system, i also really like the two new modes kill confirmed and team defender. However playing 18days of mw2 is all this really enough to keep me playing mw3? In other words is a much more refined and improved mw2 but very similar, so if you didnt like mw2 chances are you wont like this, if you loved mw2 but hated the overpowered things in the game such as the killstreaks and guns+perk combos then you will love this, if you have grown tired of mw2 then this may get stale for you very quickly.    … Expand
  58. Indigital
    Dec 2, 2011
    8
    Okay, here we go - Modern Warfare 3, even if needing a few tweaks here and there, isn't a bad game. Truthfully, I, and most of my friends enjoyed the experience and are still enjoying it today. While I cannot say Modern Warfare 3 is the greatest game I've ever played, I can say I didn't expect it to be. I expected it to be a action game where you're playing Modern Warfare, and it gives meOkay, here we go - Modern Warfare 3, even if needing a few tweaks here and there, isn't a bad game. Truthfully, I, and most of my friends enjoyed the experience and are still enjoying it today. While I cannot say Modern Warfare 3 is the greatest game I've ever played, I can say I didn't expect it to be. I expected it to be a action game where you're playing Modern Warfare, and it gives me this with added features. For more information and a full review, please, visit my blog - http://indigital.hubpages.com/hub/Modern-Warfare-3-The-Next-Chapter… Expand
  59. Brazenotaku
    Dec 2, 2011
    8
    Like people say, it is extremely similar to past games in the franchise, but this one is is easily best. The guns, maps and game modes have been refined and are better than ever. The campaign is about the same as MW2 in terms of quality but it's still very good; shame it's missing the snowmobile sequance or something similar.
  60. mrcodman1976
    Dec 9, 2011
    8
    I really do not know what people want from cod this is a excellent game and the most balanced multiplayer since cod 4.Infinity ward are patching some issues which is more than they did in mw2 people are moaning because it's similar to the last game great just what i wanted.
  61. Thatkoolkid
    Dec 3, 2011
    8
    guys stop whining about the price of the game. its a good game and a little like the MW2. you need to get over the price and rate the game in general. it has a good campaign and survival mode is awesome. so stop whining about how the graphics look the same, you were expecting better, stop being noobs and rate the game in general.
  62. Saen1990
    Dec 3, 2011
    8
    Once again, another Call of Duty has dawned upon us. Modern Warfare 3 may not have many changes, but it's still a solid game. Let's start with the single player experience. It continues from when Modern Warfare 2 left off, with Makarov being the bad guy and Price and Soap trying to stop him doing bad stuff. Unfortunately, the single player for the Call of Duty series has really beenOnce again, another Call of Duty has dawned upon us. Modern Warfare 3 may not have many changes, but it's still a solid game. Let's start with the single player experience. It continues from when Modern Warfare 2 left off, with Makarov being the bad guy and Price and Soap trying to stop him doing bad stuff. Unfortunately, the single player for the Call of Duty series has really been demoted to a secondary exeprience, Multiplayer being the primary focal point. There's not a lot going on, World War 3 has come to the US, and you have to shoot a lot of Russian clones in the face while explosions happen everywhere. Sound familiar? The story is really like a Michael Bay movie, big and dumb with badass dudes yelling while jets and choppers and tanks make things go boom. I won't spoil anything, but really what happens in the story is gonna be forgotten as soon as you are done with it. It is a really short one too, as it took me just under 5 hours on normal. And you probably won't go back to play through it again unless you want those extra achievments you missed, wanna beat it on Veteran, or get the Intel collectible items. However, while single player falters, the multiplayer options are where the meat of the game truly is. Spec Ops has been more fleshed including a survival mode where 2 players shoot through wave of bad guys. Not really original, but is a bunch of fun with a friend. And it has a progressive unlock system just like the Multiplayer, so you'll spend lots of time on this mode. The multiplayer itself is still a good one, with some changes. There is now Strike pakages, and they determine how you get your pointstreaks. Yes, Pointstreaks, because now capturing objectives and destroying enemy equipment and planes and choppers count toward your streak. Anyways, Assault is the familiar one with rewards tailored to missiles, and choppers, offensive rewards. Support is my personal favorite, me being a team player, where your streak doesn't get reset when you die, and you get more team based rewards like radars, recon drones and an Emp (I love this one). Specialist is a very odd one, as you get perks based on how high your streak gets, and which perks you decide to choose, so at 2 you might do Scavenger, then 4 is Blast shield or whatever. At 8 kills, you get all the perks that you have unlocked and get a bonus for each additional kill. If you get to that without dying, fun times. As always the weapons and perks are real interesting and has something for every type of player, and prestige mode is back for the hardcore to reset and level up again. There are some minor gripes about certain streak rewards, the choice of server type (still no dedicated servers?), and many other things. It can get frustrating when the whole other team camps and uses Quickscoping sniper tactics to get AC130's and Juggernaught armor. But that's about the players themselves, not the game's fault. In closing, while the single player falters, the multiplayer is very fun. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a must buy. There's nothing like playing and levelng up with your buddies together.… Expand
  63. Famfive
    Dec 12, 2011
    8
    If you liked the last 2 MW games, you will probably like this one. Multiplayer is the emphasis, Single player is fairly short, but fun. The replay value comes from the multiplayer and the special operations. Personally I would like to see more spec ops. The only reason I lowered its score is the length of the single player campaign, I would have liked a good bit more to play through.
  64. Nikolai13
    Dec 20, 2011
    8
    What everyone has to keep in mind is that half of IW was laid off, even the head developers of the studio!
    However this looks similar to MW2 the singleplayer campaign is AWSOME! perfect finisher to the game
    The survival mode for MW3 was an Awsome idea! The multiplayer lacks some change however the few changes like killstreaks/perks/weapons and gamemodes made it a different feel What i    What everyone has to keep in mind is that half of IW was laid off, even the head developers of the studio!
    However this looks similar to MW2 the singleplayer campaign is AWSOME! perfect finisher to the game
    The survival mode for MW3 was an Awsome idea!
    The multiplayer lacks some change however the few changes like killstreaks/perks/weapons and gamemodes made it a different feel
    What i would like to also say is that most of these are Skyrim/BF3 fanboys taking the piss out of the game and i don't like that!    … Expand
  65. giantbiscuit
    Dec 20, 2011
    8
    Really not much to complain about. MW3 is a solid, entertaining game just like its predecessors. Call it "more of the same", but I say, don't fix it if it ain't broke.
  66. ekrolo2
    Dec 27, 2011
    8
    I in all honest cant give this game anything lower then a 8/10, people on this site just give this game 0s only because its the cool thing to now and make arguments that you could use against just about every other developer out there (rehashing the same engine, the same gameplay, same story and selling it with a new multiplayer, thats about every shooter thats come out and ever will comeI in all honest cant give this game anything lower then a 8/10, people on this site just give this game 0s only because its the cool thing to now and make arguments that you could use against just about every other developer out there (rehashing the same engine, the same gameplay, same story and selling it with a new multiplayer, thats about every shooter thats come out and ever will come out), sure this game doesnt do anything new but the campaign is longer then the previous entries and its a lot of fun to play and it gives a great ending to the trilogy, the challenging spec ops mode is back offering you 2 player co-op and a new survival mode that has its own ranking system and its own shop to buy new weapons, equipment and perks with a ever increasing number of dangerous enemies (plus some special ones to keep repetition from creeping up to quickly), multiplayer or the over priced DLC as you 6 year old fanboys like to call it has made only slight changes but those changes force you to actually work with your team and complete game objectives and not just kill people in every match. This is still the great cod fun you probably still love but the out dated graphics and a too familiar feel to bring the game down, but come on guys actually play the game and voice your real opinion and dont bash this game simply because its the cool thing to do right now… Expand
  67. AlexBugella
    Jan 1, 2012
    8
    Ok i would like to start by saying im one of the people who complain that every COD is the same, but at the same time the reason why its good is because its the same. The campaign is longer than MW2, thank god, and its still filled with thrills every level, but no one really plays for the single player anyway. The multiplayer is still incredibly addictive and now with the level cap at 80,Ok i would like to start by saying im one of the people who complain that every COD is the same, but at the same time the reason why its good is because its the same. The campaign is longer than MW2, thank god, and its still filled with thrills every level, but no one really plays for the single player anyway. The multiplayer is still incredibly addictive and now with the level cap at 80, either 10 or 15 prestiges (im not sure) and another prestige like feature that starts you all the way over at level 1 prestige 0. makes endless hours of playtime. The weapons are ok, in my opinion none seem to stand out, the new kill streaks are good with the new support and specialist killstreaks, each with their own perks and system. Overall, yes its the same game, but its still the same good game we played back in the day,… Expand
  68. electrocrap
    Jan 4, 2012
    8
    i am not a fan of call of duty but this game was either the top or second of the call of duty series. The graphics need a little work though... but anyways campaign was great(better than mw2 not mw) (mw is still the best) multiplayer is fun (could raise health which would require more skill which would make it more fun) the new survival mode is fun and the missions were alright but thei am not a fan of call of duty but this game was either the top or second of the call of duty series. The graphics need a little work though... but anyways campaign was great(better than mw2 not mw) (mw is still the best) multiplayer is fun (could raise health which would require more skill which would make it more fun) the new survival mode is fun and the missions were alright but the same. over all an 8 is given from me… Expand
  69. Evilemperor
    Jan 4, 2012
    8
    To call this game a large DLC is unfair. The gameplay is great as it is. I feel it is the best COD since WAW. While the maps are very small, and it doesn't try to innovate in many ways, the gameplay is still great the way it is. The new perks and kill streak rewards make the game worth playing again. The story is ok, but the ending is a fantastic way to end the trilogy. I did not like MW3,To call this game a large DLC is unfair. The gameplay is great as it is. I feel it is the best COD since WAW. While the maps are very small, and it doesn't try to innovate in many ways, the gameplay is still great the way it is. The new perks and kill streak rewards make the game worth playing again. The story is ok, but the ending is a fantastic way to end the trilogy. I did not like MW3, I thought Black Ops was ok, but this is a COD game that I can play and have a lot of fun with.… Expand
  70. SJMechEngr
    Jan 10, 2012
    8
    People are seriously complaining about the single player campaign being weak? I hadn't even realized there was a single player mode in this game.

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

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

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

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

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

    The only thing that drives me nuts is the juggernaut killstreak reward. It's BS.    … Expand
  71. ROYXP
    Jan 28, 2012
    8
    Close quarters combat, wide range of equipment and perks and in intense single player campaign in WW3.Soap and Price are still on the run from the government and on the hunt for Makarov who had just launched a huge war that could just end the world as we know it. Set in USA, Britain, Germany and France. Delta force ops Sandman and Frost also seen in the fight to savethe world from the willClose quarters combat, wide range of equipment and perks and in intense single player campaign in WW3.Soap and Price are still on the run from the government and on the hunt for Makarov who had just launched a huge war that could just end the world as we know it. Set in USA, Britain, Germany and France. Delta force ops Sandman and Frost also seen in the fight to savethe world from the will of a single man. So now the multiplayer was kinda good ye know. I mean it was better than black ops for sure. I liked the way somehow it felt like cod 4 to me for some reason but with more guns and perks. What i love about this game is that there are no more camping noobs because of the smaller more advanced maps. So i gotta say i liked not loved it. i take away two ratings because of short campaign, to many deaths in campaign, **** shotguns and they still put in grenade launchers. Also i liked the prestige tokens which gives aslight advantage for players. Its still a fun game and its still a fun franchise… Expand
  72. natemedia
    Feb 18, 2012
    8
    MW3 is very much the same as the first two, but if you enjoyed the last two then this game will be no different, although you should probably buy it used because like I said its pretty much the same as MW2, but the story is better than the first two, and the multilayer is more balanced but largely the same as the first two.
  73. herget
    Feb 28, 2012
    8
    I just started playing this game after i heard it was the worst thing ever, and i must say that i like it. as the old saying goes, "if it aint broke dont fix it", the creators followed that to heart. of course its the same as all the other games, if they changed it, nobody would buy it. even though everybody claims to hate it and gives it a 0/10 they still play it. if any game sells 6I just started playing this game after i heard it was the worst thing ever, and i must say that i like it. as the old saying goes, "if it aint broke dont fix it", the creators followed that to heart. of course its the same as all the other games, if they changed it, nobody would buy it. even though everybody claims to hate it and gives it a 0/10 they still play it. if any game sells 6 million copies in 1 day, its a success, despite any rating. no game deserves a 0/10. a 0 means that it is physically unplayable. anyway, the campaign was filled with plenty of action, and hollywood style explosions and cutscenes. multiplayer is still fun to play, a few different guns and perks, a couple new kill streaks. i like it. its not my favorite call of duty but i definetly like it. if you liked modern warfare 2 you should like this game. 8/10… Expand
  74. TJWIN
    Mar 21, 2012
    8
    This game is decent. Deserves a better score than what people are giving it. This game resembles MW2 for a reason, it takes place directly after MW2 ends. Yea the graphics are pretty similar and the Multiplayer can get repetative, but that just means u need to go outside more often :). and if you liked MW2 then youll enjoy this game.
  75. mwagner77
    Mar 23, 2012
    8
    Tough game to rate. Many of the complaints are completely valid. It's not especially innovative, to put it mildly. I can't deny, however, the many, many hours I have spent playing it. The multiplayer is as addictive as ever, giving this game an extraordinary shelf life.
  76. dzy
    Apr 24, 2012
    8
    This is the first Call of Duty game that I've really played since Modern Warfare 1 so I can't really comment on what it seems to be the repetitiveness of this series.. The single player campaign is solid, lots of action for me. Multiplayer... at times can be frustrating. Kinda dislike some of the guns ability to kill quickly or instantly, but oh well just got to deal with it . The onlineThis is the first Call of Duty game that I've really played since Modern Warfare 1 so I can't really comment on what it seems to be the repetitiveness of this series.. The single player campaign is solid, lots of action for me. Multiplayer... at times can be frustrating. Kinda dislike some of the guns ability to kill quickly or instantly, but oh well just got to deal with it . The online can be funny as well. I'm talking about the people who run around with the riot shield and picking the right moment to light you up. Don't know why, but I find it funny and I'm the one who always die to those people. To me, it's a good game to play when I'm taking a break from school work and just need a bit of online gaming action.… Expand
  77. DavodWorld
    Mar 30, 2012
    8
    Let us start, people say that MW3 is a copy of the previous games. I think the game can innovate more, but it is good enough to deserve more than a 3,2 of average in the user score. I think the game deserves at least an 8 because it has got a very good campaign and an infinite multiplayer, together with other things like survival or the misions. We have got to be objectives when we reviewLet us start, people say that MW3 is a copy of the previous games. I think the game can innovate more, but it is good enough to deserve more than a 3,2 of average in the user score. I think the game deserves at least an 8 because it has got a very good campaign and an infinite multiplayer, together with other things like survival or the misions. We have got to be objectives when we review a game, we have got to value the game, not the game on the saga. But in spite of what I have said I give the game an eight because the game doesn´t innovate as much as it should.… Expand
  78. JwGaming
    Apr 20, 2012
    8
    While i dont think the game deserves all of its negative feedback in fact i think its a pretty good game, the problem i have with the game that it lacks innovation, it feels that the creators were lazy enough to improve their graphics engine and add new stuff to the single-player and the mp, still i had fun with the game and i did spend over 80 hours on the mp only the new spec ops mode isWhile i dont think the game deserves all of its negative feedback in fact i think its a pretty good game, the problem i have with the game that it lacks innovation, it feels that the creators were lazy enough to improve their graphics engine and add new stuff to the single-player and the mp, still i had fun with the game and i did spend over 80 hours on the mp only the new spec ops mode is really fun and the story concluded very well, i still think than MW2 was a big improvement over COD4 rather than MW3 being improved over MW2 its pretty much the same with minor new stuff but if you are a fan then you will like it.… Expand
  79. AggressiveTurni
    May 13, 2012
    8
    I'm giving it an 8, because the game has a pretty decent campaign storyline (has to be played on veteran though or it's too easy) The Spec Ops is also pretty good laugh and is challenging at times. As for the multiplayer, 90% of the reviews here seem to be based solely on it, I refuse to play it anymore as it can't compare with TimeSplitters and Goldeneye (Who gives a f**k if the graphicsI'm giving it an 8, because the game has a pretty decent campaign storyline (has to be played on veteran though or it's too easy) The Spec Ops is also pretty good laugh and is challenging at times. As for the multiplayer, 90% of the reviews here seem to be based solely on it, I refuse to play it anymore as it can't compare with TimeSplitters and Goldeneye (Who gives a f**k if the graphics are better?) Anyway, I'm giving it an 8, but I probably won't buy anymore COD games as the MW storyline is over.....… Expand
  80. iQuakz
    May 24, 2012
    8
    I don't know why this game got such a low user review? To be honest, not much is different from MW2 apart from new guns and killstreaks, but it's still a great game. Multiplayer is real fun and special ops is real fun with mates, especially the new survival mode. I real big on multiplayer in games and not so much single player, but COD campaigns are always fun, with all the action packedI don't know why this game got such a low user review? To be honest, not much is different from MW2 apart from new guns and killstreaks, but it's still a great game. Multiplayer is real fun and special ops is real fun with mates, especially the new survival mode. I real big on multiplayer in games and not so much single player, but COD campaigns are always fun, with all the action packed set-pieces. Defiantly worth picking up if you love online competitive multiplayer.… Expand
  81. keli911
    Jun 20, 2012
    8
    Story is weak but the game really makes up for it in fun, we have the all new survival mode which is basically horde mode and i would like to thank gears of war for opening up peoples mind about wave survival. Survival mode is fun but would have been even more awesome if 4 people could play at the same time. The spec ops mission are loads of fun with a friend on veteran. Now lets talkStory is weak but the game really makes up for it in fun, we have the all new survival mode which is basically horde mode and i would like to thank gears of war for opening up peoples mind about wave survival. Survival mode is fun but would have been even more awesome if 4 people could play at the same time. The spec ops mission are loads of fun with a friend on veteran. Now lets talk about the multiplayer the true reason for why you bought this game, if you bought this game for the story then sorry but you're a **** idiot. The multiplayer started out really rough for me personally. I got this game on the launch date and expected to be one of the better players, that was not the case. It's funny how people will say that this is a copy paste game but when I, a veteran of the call of duty series started playing online i was overwhelmed by the architecture of the new maps and felt really vulnerable when killstreaks started raining fire down on me and my team-mates. This was before anybody was using blind eye and shooting down the buggers (now alot of people are battleing for the right to take them down). Anyway i started playing barebones to get familiar with the game and cursed the developers for having such overpowered stuff in the support class like the stealth bomber and emp. After a while though i got bored by barebones and decided to give other playlists a change, i was pleasantly surprised when i saw that my team-mates were actually playing the game instead of corner camping and generally acting a fool. So the multiplayer while not that appealing at first hooked me like all of the previous COD games had managed to do. I still dont like some of the multiplayer decisions they made like the strangely unbalanced and cheap supporting class which sounded like a great idea on paper and the incredibly long time that they have needed to get the true elite system in place like the clan challenges that were still not implemented 5 months after release(disgraceful) and here's a thing that really bothered me, when black ops came out the servers were overloaded they said that they had not exptected such activity, now i found this quite strange seeing how the last game in the series was modern warfare 2 and that game sold like hot cakes but i forgave and thought to myself maybe they thought that because it was a new ip in the COD canon but told myself that they would not be moronic enough to make the same excact mistake twice, enter sledgehammer and they pulled the excact same blunder on release, they appoligized and again said that they did not expect so many players and thats when i got a little angry. I know as well as them what license they are working on, black ops broke world records in sale and im not just tallking about in the video game industry im talking about the entertainment industry (movies, music and video games). They did alot of things that pissed me off but for most of the mistakes they did they made up for them and tried to get feedback from the MW3 community on how to better the game. MW3 is sledgehammer games first game and was made in co-operation with the remaining staff of Infinity Ward so please dont call it an Infinity Ward game because it isn't. That beeing said i actually like alot of decisions they made with this one. Specialist killstreaks were a nice addition, weapon levels was a good idea and proficiency also good, i actually dont mind the moab since it rarely happens in a match im playing in, having shotguns as primary weapons again was good the perks were really hit and miss and once again sleight of hand becomes one of the more overpowered perks in the game franchise.

    They did not seem active enough in letting fans know when certain features were coming on the elite but this is one of the problems of having to release a new call of duty game every year and thats what fans are pissed about i guess, they dont want games to be released buggy or incomplete and then patched later and i feel like that is a problem that really needs to be adressed within activision, i dont think smart fans mind the wait at all.    … Expand
  82. hillg
    Jul 16, 2012
    8
    i have no clue why the user score average is 3.2......everyone might not LOVE this game but it really isnt that bad.....did people really expect it to be drastically different...its still a solid title.
  83. reddevil9312
    Jul 23, 2012
    8
    In a way, Modern Warfare 3 is not like the last few entries in the series. This one is not as "love it or hate it" as Black Ops, or MW2 (respectively, in my case). That said, it never quite matches the thrill of the original Modern Warfare. While the story, and especially the ending, is better than MW2, it doesn't offer any real closure, except for two certain events I'm sure people who'veIn a way, Modern Warfare 3 is not like the last few entries in the series. This one is not as "love it or hate it" as Black Ops, or MW2 (respectively, in my case). That said, it never quite matches the thrill of the original Modern Warfare. While the story, and especially the ending, is better than MW2, it doesn't offer any real closure, except for two certain events I'm sure people who've beaten the game know. The Spec Ops missions are interesting as ever, especially the new survival mode, and is fun to play with friends. The competitive multiplayer is where the game fails tremendously to impress me. Not only does the game offer almost no new innovation, but every problem from MW2 is back, and many of those problems are now amplified. If you want to play MW3 for the story, you'll be impressed, but not enthralled. If you want to play it for the multiplayer, more power to ya.
    Story: 8
    Graphics: 9
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay 8
    Multiplayer: 5    … Expand
  84. heatbr
    Aug 6, 2012
    8
    Well, I saw all low rating that users wrote, but my rate is high because I never played CoD MW serie. I really dig it.

    If they do the same game that other MW I really don't know. But I liked the gameplay, the story and other features. The multiplayer game have glitches other FPS give us a best experience. But for a quick and fun shoot play, it gonna well.
  85. SteamOwner
    Sep 23, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's almost the same exact game as Modern Warfare 2. Most gamers could tell as soon as they hit START. But since MW2 was amazing, Modern Warfare 3 is too but with a minus point for no originality… Expand
  86. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: GOOD.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GOOD.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GOOD.
  87. MDins
    Oct 27, 2012
    8
    Even though it doesn't offer very much in terms of innovation it is still a great game. The multiplayer will keep you engrossed for hours and the single player is the best since MW1. The campaign ties the story off really well and it features some really cool, new missions (Return to Sender, Eye of the Storm, Dust to Dust) and with new Special Ops missions and the new Survival Mode,Even though it doesn't offer very much in terms of innovation it is still a great game. The multiplayer will keep you engrossed for hours and the single player is the best since MW1. The campaign ties the story off really well and it features some really cool, new missions (Return to Sender, Eye of the Storm, Dust to Dust) and with new Special Ops missions and the new Survival Mode, offline play is still really fun and entertaining. Overall the game could have performed better but in the end, is just what you would expect from such a critically acclaimed series. It is a worthy title in the Call of Duty series and a worthy sequel. I'm giving it 8/10.… Expand
  88. demonmind
    Nov 6, 2012
    8
    OK so much to my surprise this installment in the call of duty franchise isn't much different like I am playing an expansion rather then a sequel but don't get me wrong its not a complaint I loved the single player campaign. Which is why I buy these games but multilayer is fun to. So all in all this is a welcome addition in the cod inventory.
  89. Joshsreviews
    Dec 1, 2012
    8
    It's obvious that this is a money grab. Same engine, same recycled buildings. Nothing new. Why don't they change it? Because it works so well. For Activision, it is all about the money. It's breaks sales records so they don't change what isn't broken. Now to the game. The campaign is well done, it contains a lot of action and cinematic scenes, but a 4 hour campaign is by no means worthIt's obvious that this is a money grab. Same engine, same recycled buildings. Nothing new. Why don't they change it? Because it works so well. For Activision, it is all about the money. It's breaks sales records so they don't change what isn't broken. Now to the game. The campaign is well done, it contains a lot of action and cinematic scenes, but a 4 hour campaign is by no means worth £50. Survival is a new addition and is a great one infact. Playing on multiplayers map you have to survive as many waves as you can from the AI enemy's. Multiplayer is the same old. Same ranking system, same style maps and some same weapons. Yet it delivers to the public and is the most played multiplayer game on Xbox. Overall it's basically MW2 and is nothing spectacular. Gameplay - 8
    Sound - 7
    Graphics - 9    … Expand
  90. nightsharks23
    Feb 17, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Modern Warfare 3 is a good game for the most. Its not terrible what people make it out to be and it is not the greatest Call of Duty to date. After the events of Modern Warfare 2, many fans and I expected to be a sequel since one of the main antagonists, Makorov escaped. I waited so long for this game to come out and I thought it would be better than Modern Warfare 2, however the game is good and very enjoyable to say the least but it falls a little bit short. The campaign feels much shorter than Modern Warfare 2 and the story is not as good as Modern Warfare 2. The campaign feels that it has to tell a story about how to find Makorov and kill him. Once again the main protagonists in the game are OK, but Modern Warfare 3 doesn't add anything to these characters. I found it very sad that Soap or some character that you played as in Modern Warfare 2 dies during the campaign that made me very upset. Even though the campaign is not as good as Modern Warfare 2, it still manages to fun and pretty good. Last the Multiplayer in Modern Warfare 3 is good and bad. The good is it feels faster, there are some new perks that come in handy, some new weapons like the dreaded Type 95, and the way you get killstreaks is a lot better. The bad is the maps are terrible, most of the killstreaks from Modern Warfare 2 are in Modern Warfare 3, and feels very dull and repetitive. With Modern Warfare 3 not living up to the hype and Modern Warfare 2 does it deserve such a horrible rating? I don't think so. The Multiplayer at the time was one of the better shooters out there, and seeing other crappy shooters, I would play this game all day and get throwing knifed in the face than play those crappy shooters. The game is fun, if you enjoy Call of Duty you will like this game.… Expand
  91. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 24, 2013
    8
    Not bad! The graphics were exceptional but the story line was very repetitive. Some levels were a drag, where others were actually pretty good.
  92. Enforcer122
    May 22, 2013
    8
    Hold on, 5,500 negative reviews on this game? That's just stupidity. Yes this game is more of the same, but thats exactly what most of you people wanted. The storyline is tied up perfectly, multiplayer is an improvement and overall it's a decent game. Definitely doesn't deserve a 3.3.
  93. ICEExMagic
    May 2, 2013
    8
    Why are there so many trolls.If you were expecting a different game,but i'm sorry,it's not going to change.The campagin is pretty good,multiplayer is great and spec ops is really fun.
  94. happycamper
    May 29, 2013
    8
    Don't read the user reviews, those people are dumb and expect to much, they don't appreciate what they get even though its everything the you could want, its a great game and if you want a legit review read the ones by the critics.
  95. GameBantz
    Jul 15, 2013
    8
    The game tries to reward you for doing well in every single way. I had fun and enjoyed it, that's what matters. 10 Times the game both black ops 1 and 2 is.

    The Assault, Support and Specialist were great ideas, as well as the score streaks reinvention from kill streaks. To say there is no innovation here is ridiculous. The audio is great, the guns don't sound like pee shooters.    The game tries to reward you for doing well in every single way. I had fun and enjoyed it, that's what matters. 10 Times the game both black ops 1 and 2 is.

    The Assault, Support and Specialist were great ideas, as well as the score streaks reinvention from kill streaks. To say there is no innovation here is ridiculous. The audio is great, the guns don't sound like pee shooters. Enthralling story line that ends well and exciting. Unlike some I can mention and a good upgrade from previous MW's. They tried their best with the survival game mode which can be a lot of fun with friends. What's not to like?    … Expand
  96. milostevenson14
    Aug 12, 2013
    8
    The campaign for this game is great but the whole game is almost identical to Modern Warfare 2. The characters and missions are good but the middle of the game is boring and it has repetitive combat. I did really like the game as a fan of infinity ward. The multiplayer is fun too.
  97. metacritiq
    Nov 18, 2013
    8
    I have no CoD games, but I play this one at my friend's house, and we play 2-person co-op survival, wave after wave of goombas sent at us. And I think that's fun enough that I want to keep playing for a couple hours each time. It holds my attention better than most games these days.
  98. hugecodfan
    Apr 28, 2014
    8
    Call of duty mw3 is an amazing game. Infact its my most played cod! (: I dont know why i just love spec ops(survival is AWESOME!) the only thing thats dull about the game is most maps are not that great and the multiplayer feels dull and i played a ton of mw2 multiplayer but i didnt bther with this one 8.5/10 good game
  99. LatinCritic13
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    The third and final installment of Modern Warfare is great, but not exceptionally satisfying as its predecessors. The all-in-one package of this game is still good especially survival mode in spec ops, but everything felt sleazy that seemed like the developers just copy and pasted the game from MW2 with no actual effort being put into it after Jason West and Vince Zampella got fired fromThe third and final installment of Modern Warfare is great, but not exceptionally satisfying as its predecessors. The all-in-one package of this game is still good especially survival mode in spec ops, but everything felt sleazy that seemed like the developers just copy and pasted the game from MW2 with no actual effort being put into it after Jason West and Vince Zampella got fired from Activision for associated with EA on Battlefield: Bad Company 2.… Expand
  100. Epik_Ninnja
    May 24, 2015
    8
    I understand all the hate; the multiplayer is imbalanced and overly frantic and the whole game is too similar to MW2. I agree to both of these complaints. However, a 3.3? Absolutely not! The campaign is even more intense than MW2's, with incredible cinematic moments. It really feels like the finale to the MW trilogy. The multiplayer, well, it can be fun but it's not up to the CoD standard.I understand all the hate; the multiplayer is imbalanced and overly frantic and the whole game is too similar to MW2. I agree to both of these complaints. However, a 3.3? Absolutely not! The campaign is even more intense than MW2's, with incredible cinematic moments. It really feels like the finale to the MW trilogy. The multiplayer, well, it can be fun but it's not up to the CoD standard. It is "okay" at best and I supposed that's why this game gets so much **** from gamers (I mean, it's what made CoD so famous). Taking these two modes into account, it's a 6 or 7 out of 10. But let's not forget the game's best mode, the co-op. It's like two modes in one; there are a series of 1 or 2-player missions like in MW2 and then there's a fun survival mode. The co-op adds so much more content to the game that it earns an 8/10 for its co-op and campaign, with its multiplayer more aorund a 6/10.… Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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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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