Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. kick2crash
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    I have played MW and battlefield games the past few years. I was excited for both this and bf3. So far I have loved battlefield. I have played this for almost 12 hours and can say I am not a fan. It is the same thing I have played forever, looks and it doesn't even feel as good to play. I would say try it if you like past games but don't get your hopes up. I am trading it on craigslist.
  2. CorruptPersona
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    There's not much to say about the Call of Duty series any more. They have used the same engine for years, the game itself offers nothing to the FPS industry, let alone the gaming industry apart from disappointment. MW3 seems more of a fix for the previous games and to correct the imbalance during online gameplay. If you ignore the statements above and look at the current state of the gameThere's not much to say about the Call of Duty series any more. They have used the same engine for years, the game itself offers nothing to the FPS industry, let alone the gaming industry apart from disappointment. MW3 seems more of a fix for the previous games and to correct the imbalance during online gameplay. If you ignore the statements above and look at the current state of the game it seems they have been aiming more towards the casual audience with more perks for ease of play that will drive some hardcore players over the edge and seeking other FPS games.… Expand
  3. gato500
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    This game deserves no credit at all. Its running on an idea and engine almost 5 years old. If u think thats what ur money is worth, go ahead, but the game is crap and will always be. I think its time to put an end to this very disturbing reality where developers get away with things like these, so please think twice before buying rehashed crap that will only lead to more abusive companies.
  4. CrzyIrishBstrd
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    Contrary to popular belief I am not a BF3 troll here to slander MW3, I am a Call of Duty fan who has been let down again. I loved MW and was even a fan of MW2, got hyped by black ops and was slightly let down but at least black ops was different. MW3 is a cut and paste of MW2 with a scope that flops over and a few new perks. I have been extremely disappointed by this glorified $60 mapContrary to popular belief I am not a BF3 troll here to slander MW3, I am a Call of Duty fan who has been let down again. I loved MW and was even a fan of MW2, got hyped by black ops and was slightly let down but at least black ops was different. MW3 is a cut and paste of MW2 with a scope that flops over and a few new perks. I have been extremely disappointed by this glorified $60 map pack and will be selling this lemon party, in order to put money towards something better... like paying a tranny to punch me in the nuts.… Expand
  5. McdonaldsBigMac
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    Someone told me that mw3 is different because they removed all the bs from it's successor, I responded by telling them that they should of done that two years ago. I'm not buying the next cod unless they come up with something revolutionary, which I doubt will happen. Nuff said
  6. R3T4RD_STRONG
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    This game is just plain awful. Graphics are terrible and maps are like mw2 and black ops maps had babies. I'm thoroughly disappointed with this game.
  7. davestadnik
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    Actually Impressed! It was better than i though it would be, really! Obviously it still sucks, no real destruction or vehicles. The graphics are not bad, but it still feels like Modern Warfare 2 :( The only reason it has awesome sales is cause there's tons of little 10 year old kids who are just followers and want to be really bad ass playing Cod.. makes me never want to buy another one!
  8. DesertPhantom51
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    For a game that is supposed to be the pinnacle of multiplayer gaming, it has a lot of issues with team balancing and the ranking system does nothing but punish new players for coming in late. Halo, Red Dead Redemption, and Gears of War managed to do matchups based on playing like leveled players against one another, but it seems, like everything else that should've been implemented intoFor a game that is supposed to be the pinnacle of multiplayer gaming, it has a lot of issues with team balancing and the ranking system does nothing but punish new players for coming in late. Halo, Red Dead Redemption, and Gears of War managed to do matchups based on playing like leveled players against one another, but it seems, like everything else that should've been implemented into this new full priced game, that was too much to ask. If you've played the rest, you know what to expect, and you'll take your lumps to rank up, if you're new to the series, don't bother, you're just cannon fodder. SpecOps is the only saving grace to this game, and could've been done as DLC to MW2.… Expand
  9. H3r3tik
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    Well guys. This game is an overall disappointment... No surprise I guess. I haven't even touched the single player, I've made that habit with this series. The only thing I can praise this game on is that it uses the same multiplayer (literally...) that we've all come to play. Unfortunately there is nothing new there besides new items and perks.... I need something more than that toWell guys. This game is an overall disappointment... No surprise I guess. I haven't even touched the single player, I've made that habit with this series. The only thing I can praise this game on is that it uses the same multiplayer (literally...) that we've all come to play. Unfortunately there is nothing new there besides new items and perks.... I need something more than that to make this game feel new. If you have to choose between this and Battlefield 3 or any other game for that matter, go for the other game. You'll have plenty of time to pick this game up later on. It's just not worth it unless all you want is the next installment of Call of Duty multiplayer. This just has nothing new to bring to the table besides the continuation of complacency… Expand
  10. Astraya008
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    I admit, I prefer halo over cod. But I was extremely excited for this game! I got it at midnight, went home and threw it in. I beat the campaign. It was awesome. Wicked set pieces and there is always something going on. After that, I played what i was most excited for, spec ops. I played survival and liked it to a point. It was interesting and original but did not make me want to playI admit, I prefer halo over cod. But I was extremely excited for this game! I got it at midnight, went home and threw it in. I beat the campaign. It was awesome. Wicked set pieces and there is always something going on. After that, I played what i was most excited for, spec ops. I played survival and liked it to a point. It was interesting and original but did not make me want to play more. I enjoyed leveling up. But that was it. Then there was multiplayer. It's the thing I hate most about cod. I liked it the first game. But it's the same thing every game. Generally the same guns, generally the same gametypes, generally the same gameplay. I have to say it was innovative. I enjoyed it. But it was mw2 all over again. It's more like an update than a whole new game to me. Overall, highly disappointed. I recommend to buy this game just to eat it then throw up because you've tasted it before.… Expand
  11. Ominutsu
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    One of the absolute worst offenses in gaming have been committed here. The lack of creativity and drive to even attempt to beat competitors such as Battlefield 3, and also to outdo themselves on previous gaming titles such as Modern Warfare 2, show how low they have gone. In my opinion the worst offense of all, is the fact that almost every reviewer has marked it favorable when in fact,One of the absolute worst offenses in gaming have been committed here. The lack of creativity and drive to even attempt to beat competitors such as Battlefield 3, and also to outdo themselves on previous gaming titles such as Modern Warfare 2, show how low they have gone. In my opinion the worst offense of all, is the fact that almost every reviewer has marked it favorable when in fact, they quite honestly must not have played the game without a paycheck in their face. From the outdated graphics, to the lackluster multiplayer, this is a game that will go down in history for ruining the Call of Duty name.… Expand
  12. Sigma89
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    I have been playing and enjoying cod since modern warfare so i wasnt really expecting any huge changes between this game and mw2 but even so this game didnt meet my low expectations. Right off of the start the menus and interfaces are almost identical to mw2, which isnt a big deal, but even the multiplayer looks and feels identical to mw2 excluding slightly different perks and even more opI have been playing and enjoying cod since modern warfare so i wasnt really expecting any huge changes between this game and mw2 but even so this game didnt meet my low expectations. Right off of the start the menus and interfaces are almost identical to mw2, which isnt a big deal, but even the multiplayer looks and feels identical to mw2 excluding slightly different perks and even more op killstreak rewards. This game does not justify the use of 3 it should have just been called patch update mw2.1. Cant justify the retail price for a four year old game slightly patched that i already own. Bottom line is that this games not even as good as black ops. Would not recommend this game to anyone...… Expand
  13. ltgeohann
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    i'm really really disappointed! ugly! MW3 is a DLC of MW2 without DLC's price.
    how can they rate to 90! online mode, what's the new stuff?
    call of duty die to day.
    RIP, oh my god they killed COD!
  14. IHHBiswrong
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    This game is bad. it's a carbon copy of previous CoD games. I totally bought it and played it. It was pretty much one of the most disappointing buys of my past 3 years
  15. LieuRob
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Uh.... Hear me out lol. This isnt because of some fanboy thing. Truly, considering the roughly 500 developers, that they would pull through. make it better you know? Of course, the campaign still hits you dead on; its fun and stuff, but its the same thing. The multiplayer is.... wrong. The gun perspectives look strange, animations are stale, and the sounds are horrible. Elite isntUh.... Hear me out lol. This isnt because of some fanboy thing. Truly, considering the roughly 500 developers, that they would pull through. make it better you know? Of course, the campaign still hits you dead on; its fun and stuff, but its the same thing. The multiplayer is.... wrong. The gun perspectives look strange, animations are stale, and the sounds are horrible. Elite isnt revolutionary enough to need a whole team behind it. Expect the exact same game, with similar animations etc. I guess you could say that you will pay to keep playing MW2 with a new campaign and weapons. DLC material. Too short, a little lacklustre. Dont believe the reviews, I reckon that they are payed and they kind of tricked me. I knew this was coming and i got it cheap but I still feel a little wronged . Of course, I still have BF3 to keep me busy, but expect similar problems (except with multi and coop, they are flawless) but the campaign was a ltittle strange. I wont elaborate on the IW engine and the Frostbite 2 one, because this is not a rant, although i dont give details. The IW engine is borderline ok; it still looks fine, and there is a clear 60fps being consistent , but it shows that its a bad effort, as the swift controls and user friendly design was done badly on MW3.
    Look at the user reviews; take away around a quarter from pos and neg and you get rid of the fanboy crap. Still its bad. Activision knew that this would happen, considering Black ops had also bombed in actual worthiness so they hyped up MW3 with advertising and paying off reviewers eh.
    Expect a **** of kids who will infuriate you with obviously better guns. Expect to be screaming at the tubers and cheap deaths. Instead of ridding the MW franchise of the stupid kids its embellished it. If you love to the point that its all you talked about on Nov 7, buy it, Otherwise dont. It couldve been so much more, but it wasnt. (I bought this on the pc but its the same.) Kids will flood it, ruin it, but if you are 12 go nuts.    … Expand
  16. WalkingDeth
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I could go on quite a rant explaining Activision's greed, Infinity Ward's lack of creativity, etc etc. But the game speaks for itself. Plays like Modern Warfare and Black Ops, looks like a cartoon, the character animations are a joke, you aim down the sight like you're covered in mud, and try running around with a shotgun. The death streak perk unlocked at first is strange and awkward, asI could go on quite a rant explaining Activision's greed, Infinity Ward's lack of creativity, etc etc. But the game speaks for itself. Plays like Modern Warfare and Black Ops, looks like a cartoon, the character animations are a joke, you aim down the sight like you're covered in mud, and try running around with a shotgun. The death streak perk unlocked at first is strange and awkward, as your screen bobbles uncontrollably... and mixed with the shotgun, it's something to laugh at. Ah, yes, when I heard the sound of the guns and saw most of the guns (M4), I laughed out loud. Unintentional, but I laughed. I expected this gameplay to be decent, like most other Call of Duty's, but I didn't expect it to be this bad. It's a terrible mess. No innovation whatsoever. You can change the perks and killstreaks, but it doesn't change the fact the game feels exactly the same, except for the slow, quicksand feeling when you run, but looks worse. Activision bragged about fast-paced gameplay at 60fps, huh? Not nearly as fast-paced as before, and the dedicated servers lag worse than most servers. Singleplayer was garbage. The only thing I found was tons of fun was the new Juggernaut gametype, Infection, and Survival. But that's something they stole from another game. *ahem* Kind of like theater mode.… Expand
  17. stockos
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    When I buy a sequel to a game I expect some sort of major change and do not expect it to be a copy paste of the previous game, that is just what infinity ward and activision did. Modern Warfare 3 (or i should say 2.5) is just a polished version of Modern Warfare 2. It is exactly the same, there is literally no changes to the multiplayer and the single player is mediocre at best. In theWhen I buy a sequel to a game I expect some sort of major change and do not expect it to be a copy paste of the previous game, that is just what infinity ward and activision did. Modern Warfare 3 (or i should say 2.5) is just a polished version of Modern Warfare 2. It is exactly the same, there is literally no changes to the multiplayer and the single player is mediocre at best. In the multiplayer the titles and emblems haven't changed at all and it feels like its just a map pack and gun pack to modern warfare 2. Basically if your looking for a good fps the best way to go is Battlefield 3 or Counter Strike: Global Offense.… Expand
  18. Goodfolk
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Call of Duty MW 2.5 - thats the real name of this game. same game another 60$
    you get a new story WOW but after you play it over and over, you want to enjoy some Multi action and then you get MW 2 all over again..

    GREAT STUFF ACTMONEY

    the 2 points go to the single..
  19. lms44
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Same old, same old. Expected nothing special and that is exactly what I got. This is pretty much a map pack for MW2. I guess I can see that fanbois don't like their cheese moved but for me its an amazing ripoff by Activision.
  20. skatzman
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    It is almost as if IW paid every single critic to give a positive review....what a joke that critics are rating this game so high. I wish they were right....I am so disappointed by this game after such a huge and exciting build-up
  21. Cyrus_VII
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This contains some spoilers

    This game suffers from digital schizophrenia. On the one hand you have truly brilliant set pieces in tight controlled environments against intelligent enemies, and on the other MUCH larger hand you have monotonous fire fight campaigns where you repeatedly shoot the same combat armour clad bad guys who respawn just off of screen. As a headline that sums this game up quite well.

    I should stop at this point to say that I was a massive fan of the original MW. It came out at a time when 99% of big name console FPS releases were set squarely in WW2, it broke a trend that had led me to stop buying first person shooters because I had pretty much seen it all before. Cod4 for me revolutionised how stories were told in gaming from the opening sequence where you took the role of Yasir Al-Fulani being bundled into a car, with the player having no real idea of where you were going but having no doubt that it would be bad, to playing Sgt Paul Jackson for a fair portion of the game only to end up crawling out of a downed chinook after a nuclear strike and inevitably dying in the street, it shook up the tired formula that had persisted to that point. In MW2 these devices were evolved continued to be used with great effect. Very few of us saw our eventual betrayal at the hands of Gen Shepherd coming, I know it annoyed me when Roach was killed (in a good way) and for a game to actually raise some sort of emotion in a 'meh' generation gamer was quite an achievement. I make these points because they show how great the series has been, and they best illustrate how poor a successor MW3 really is. To get the most grating bit for me out of the way first, the story is a mish-mash at best, you find yourself jumping from body to body so frequently you never really have the time to learn the characters name, let alone care about them. As mentioned when Roach was shot and set on fire I was physically annoyed as it was my character that I'd plodded through the story with and started to identify. This time round within an hour a Russian body guard you've played as for all of five minutes cops a bullet in the chest and you barely blink. I personally couldn't care because I had no attachment to this faceless, voiceless and might as well be nameless bodyguard, for all I knew he could be a kitten strangler and being wasted was just karma catching up with him. As a side note these twist are a double edged sword, why am I forced to keep a guy alive if he's just going to die in 5 minutes anyway? In MW2 and MW3 both times this happens there are plenty of other NPC's who could complete the objective for me so why is it so important that I make it to the precise point death is waiting for me? Anyhow...

    Another character I couldn't care less about is Yuri, another faceless, voiceless nobody who you play through the (let's face it, better) task force 141 campaign. It seems like a real mis-step after having played the brilliantly paced back end of MW2 as Soap, to dump you in the body of someone else to view him from afar. It's not that I'm in love with Soap, I just admire the budding bro-mance between him and Price, and to have to sit as the third wheel watching that manly love blossom kills me. So that's a some of the bad out of the way (I can't be bothered to point out the obvious that killing wave after wave of identi-kit bad guys until you reach the checkpoint that magically halts their spawn gets real boring real quick) I'll move on to the good, and that is the set pieces. They are parts of this game that still have some magic left. A personal favourite was scuttling and hijacking a Russian nuclear sub, using it's missiles to sink the rest of the Russian fleet and then escaping on a Zodiac and driving (do you drive a boat?) right into the loading bay of a waiting helicopter. It was a spectacle and handled in a way that made you feel pretty bad ass, but that was ten bright, shiny minutes from an hours grey and boring gameplay. And that's why this game deserves such a low score, for every stand out moment there's 5 dull missions you drudge through as quickly as you can to try to get to them. This game isn't a revolution, it isn't even a evolution of the previous titles, it's emulation of MW's much earlier greats and that's why those calling it Modern Warfare 2.5 have summed this game up better than I ever could.    … Expand
  22. openingact
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Have played the COD series since way back in the day when Medal of Honor was the game to play. Review on Online Gameplay: The game play of MW3 is sad. The idea to eliminate sniping has been replaced with an atmosphere of camping. While camping in previous games typically allowed a gamer to get low deaths and moderate amount of kills, while those running could rack up high kills withHave played the COD series since way back in the day when Medal of Honor was the game to play. Review on Online Gameplay: The game play of MW3 is sad. The idea to eliminate sniping has been replaced with an atmosphere of camping. While camping in previous games typically allowed a gamer to get low deaths and moderate amount of kills, while those running could rack up high kills with moderate deaths. Those running in most of these maps end up with only moderate high kills and moderate to high deaths while campers have high kills and low deaths. Guns barely kick and are pretty unreaslistic. While never a fan of newb tubes, the idea that someone can get hit by 2 and not die is ridiculous. I'm going to give it a few days, but I've literally had to force myself to "like" this game, but it's not happening. Graphics are good though.… Expand
  23. tb12
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Should be called Modern Warfare 2.00001. Graphics are same as they were for MW2, the gun customization and call signs seem smaller and worse than MW2. Maps also seem smaller and uninspired, and there is evidence that they have recycled buildings from previous COD's. Feel like I wasted 60 dollars on what should have been a DLC. I guess i just expected more from it.
  24. dumbdarb097
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Total rehash of an older game that's still running on an outdated engine. It's not even like they tried to hide it either: the main menu is even unchanged! Total lack of effort. Sad to think this is what people expect from an AAA title, rubbish! On the bright side will make a nice down payment on Skyrim come Friday when I trade it in.
  25. dooder
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I wish I hadn't purchased this game. I feel ripped off considering all the hype and big name actors in the commercials. I had very little time to watch video's other than trailers and I wish I had. The single player story was pretty good much like all the other MW games. However, the lack of new ideas and improvements is troubling. Much like Oil Companies the makers can do very littleI wish I hadn't purchased this game. I feel ripped off considering all the hype and big name actors in the commercials. I had very little time to watch video's other than trailers and I wish I had. The single player story was pretty good much like all the other MW games. However, the lack of new ideas and improvements is troubling. Much like Oil Companies the makers can do very little to improve and still command big profits. I think this series deserves to be knocked on it's ass in order for them to see that they need to bring more ideas to the table for the next installment.… Expand
  26. jeffmace
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Seriously it didn't take more than a few minutes of gameplay to see this that this is the same exact stuff that we have been fed for a while. The running makes me sick, it is just dumb gameplay. Thank god for Skyrim coming out in two days, i will never put this in my console again. I really hope this is the last of the series and it will try to reinvent itself again in the future.
  27. Stuperman
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Copy and paste. Absolutely loved the previous 2 but come on now how many more windows am i going to kick through to clear a room in slow mo. i like the teamwork direction in kill confirmed but man running ten yards after the spawn to kill guys with the same flavor as the others is kinda getting old.
  28. LordSynergy
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I have played every Call of Duty from the beginning and I can tell you that this new one has some of the worst multiplayer maps I have ever played in a shooter. I have never been so disappointed in a new game purchase this big, ever... While it still feels Modern Warfarish, it definitely is too fast paced now, to the point of just complete chaos. Skill is no longer a requirement, butI have played every Call of Duty from the beginning and I can tell you that this new one has some of the worst multiplayer maps I have ever played in a shooter. I have never been so disappointed in a new game purchase this big, ever... While it still feels Modern Warfarish, it definitely is too fast paced now, to the point of just complete chaos. Skill is no longer a requirement, but luck of spawn is. They have yet to fix the spawn system, even though this is the 3rd generation of the game. If you aren't spawned in front of an enemy, there is another one in any direction in front of you. This leads me to map design, the maps are fairly small compared to previous games, and there aren't any real good ones that make you excited to see the map again. They even feel as though someone else designed them, which leads me to believe the guys that left Infinity Ward during production, really didn't have much of a hand in the map design. Lastly, I feel like I'm back in the same grind of the first 2 games, it doesn't feel fresh and new like it once did, which might be expected and not all bad, but it really causes one to loose interest quicker. I wish I could say more good things about the game, but I truely am disappointed, there just isn't alot of consistency in this games multiplayer, and playing it really feels like an old quake multiplayer match but with too many players. I think I'll be returning this on Friday towards Skyrim.… Expand
  29. GTODaddy73
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Went to a bud's house and tried it out to see if I should buy it before I get the MW3 Xbox off lay away. I was overall disappointed with the game. Not enough change to justify buying it prior to getting it with the system. And even then I will probably just play it as a change of pace from other games that I have.

    Was once a fan of the franchise but, just as the Gran Turismo series,    Went to a bud's house and tried it out to see if I should buy it before I get the MW3 Xbox off lay away. I was overall disappointed with the game. Not enough change to justify buying it prior to getting it with the system. And even then I will probably just play it as a change of pace from other games that I have.

    Was once a fan of the franchise but, just as the Gran Turismo series, COD is just setting back and raking in the cash from the sheep.......it either needs a re-boot or to just go away.    … Expand
  30. FPS1
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Uggghhhh, I picked up a copy of MW3 on released date and I'm regretting that decision right now!!! I was hopping for something a little new compared to previous COD titles but I was greatly disappointed, its just the same old MW2 with new maps and some added game modes. Other than the Survival mode (which is fun), there aren't really anything too exciting to look forward to in thisUggghhhh, I picked up a copy of MW3 on released date and I'm regretting that decision right now!!! I was hopping for something a little new compared to previous COD titles but I was greatly disappointed, its just the same old MW2 with new maps and some added game modes. Other than the Survival mode (which is fun), there aren't really anything too exciting to look forward to in this iteration of the series so don't waste your money. This might have been good as a DLC for MW2 but it doesn't cut it as a brand new game, which it definitely is not!! Everything is almost the same down to the menus, game play, and graphics (even had re-cycled building from COD4)!!!! As for all these rave reviews from all these so call critics passing off MW3 as the most exciting and innovative game yet, what a crock of BS! All the misleading reviews from these critics pushed me off the fence and I bought the game. Unfortunately, I fell off on the wrong side of the fence and re-purchased the same game I bought 2 years ago!!… Expand
  31. Johnny_Demonik
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    2 years in development and infinity ward gave us this piece of crap.story mode is fine but the multyplayer is junk.This franchise is starting to go the same way every activision franchise have gone."innovation" they took a crap cake and put crap frosting on it.
  32. MrBobLoblaw
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Wow, the video game industry has hit a new low (since the last MW, Black ops at least tried some new stuff). The best selling franchise in the industry once again brings nothing new to the table playing it safe for all the morons who want the same thing over and over again. All it does is send a message to all the other developers and publishers that gamers are stupid and will buyWow, the video game industry has hit a new low (since the last MW, Black ops at least tried some new stuff). The best selling franchise in the industry once again brings nothing new to the table playing it safe for all the morons who want the same thing over and over again. All it does is send a message to all the other developers and publishers that gamers are stupid and will buy anything as long as it has the COD logo on it. and apparently they are right. The last thing we need as gamers is another franchise that releases an expansion pack every year, calls it a sequel and charges full price. I've been playing my roommates copy since release while hes at work and its so ridiculous. Thanks to all you casual gamers for ruining the industry. You people remind me of a dog playing fetch. No matter how repetitive, you keep coming back. Try something new and innovating for once, you might be surprised.… Expand
  33. MacKCz
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I honestly enjoyed MW2, but MW3 is absolutely horrible. The campaign is the only good part about this game. Multiplayer on the other hand just ruined this game. I won't even give it the name of MW2.5 it is more like MW2.01.
  34. asdfgh
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    It's not terrible by any means, however, it is frustrating to see a once great series that contains two of my favourite games of all time (CoD 2 & 4) fail to change. Yes, it's the same moderate quality textures, same unrealistic and pathetic gun sounds, same single player thats as linear as the line y=x., and that's a real shame. Activision's desire for a yearly release gives theIt's not terrible by any means, however, it is frustrating to see a once great series that contains two of my favourite games of all time (CoD 2 & 4) fail to change. Yes, it's the same moderate quality textures, same unrealistic and pathetic gun sounds, same single player thats as linear as the line y=x., and that's a real shame. Activision's desire for a yearly release gives the developers no time for any real innovation or enough time for a new engine, this is what lets down this game. It's no longer fun to pay for a brand new game, along with 3 compulsory map packs or the elite subscription if you wish to avoid being 'kicked' from MP games, its becoming greedy. The included maps are tacky, small and repedative from my experience on them, and alas, it is clear that IW haven't listened to fans as the dreaded 'Noob Tube' returns as an early unlock which is perhaps my least favourite thing about call of duty. Graphics (7.5/10): Perhaps not as good as MW2, but a clear step up from Black Ops, the engine however doesn't allow for the dynamic lighting that some rivals to this franchise and the textures are clearly copy and pasted from earlier games. As usual, the guns look great themselves, the few high quality textures are devoted to firearms which look much better than anything else, albeit, not quite as good as BF3. One thing I really like is the 60fps, it leaves the game play smooth at all times, and never seems to dip.

    Sound (1/10): Pathetic is the only way to describe them, unrealistic and completely wrong gun sounds return. There are also no dynamic sounds, so a sniper rifle on the other side of a map, 3 blocks away, sounds the same as if it were 5 metres away. Very, very dissappointing.

    Multiplayer (4/10): A quote from MW2: "Same stuff, different day", which is a perfect description of the multiplayer aspect of MW3....its nearly IDENTICAL! Some different guns, some not, same sounds, slightly redesigned maps, same game modes practically. There is a huge hype behind "Kill Confirmed" mode, which would be great for a communicating team, however, I'm told that this has been taken from Crysis 2 (not 100% sure on that) plus a slightly different version of CTF. These add little to the game. The same stupid killsteaks, including the annoying Juggernaught that appeared in spec ops last time. Again, in a few months time, be prepared to shell out the MS point equivilent of US$15/$AU23 for the first of 3 map packs that if avoided will see you kicked from every server (or $50 for the elite service). The maps too, all seem identical bar the NYC map, which, combined with the tiny size ( 6 players per team max usually and the playing area is tiny) leaves one bored VERY quickly. Ah yes, to allow for new and unskilled players, noob tube returns from its nerfing in Black Ops to again leave me wanting to tear my hair out in frustration. "Quickscoping", another frustrating 'innovation' has returned to haunt me, an exploit of the over-helpful aim assist. The P2P servers are a clear step down from dedicated ones, they limit the number of players and lag like hell in Australia, I hate it, it's not as fun as past games.

    Offline (3/10): Meh, another over the top, unoriginal story. Unbelievably short, finished on easy in 4 and half hours, contrary to most "professional" critics who say it takes 8. However, at least IW tried to do something new with a rip off of zombies along with some more co-op spec ops, however, no co-op will ever compare to Treyarch's Zombies. As a whole, the offline component appears half baked and tired.

    Overall, I was going to give this game 6 or 7 out of 10, however seeing as its part of a series, it is a rediculous copy of the last one, hence its low rating. The "professional" critics who raved so highly need to get a grip and loose their bias, as a once CoD fanboy myself, I am very disappointed and will be trying out BF3 in the near future as I return this 'new' game. A pathetic money grab, if you enjoy CoD, play MW2 or MW1, they're by far better than this.    … Expand
  35. Monkey74
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I have been a gamer from the very start of Games. I grew up watching Games progress and start to Pair with my imagination. I also have been playing COD from the start and have been a die-hard fan as well. MW3 has let me down, there is a old add-age " you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig"! From horrible spawn points to new words for old classes this game has done little toI have been a gamer from the very start of Games. I grew up watching Games progress and start to Pair with my imagination. I also have been playing COD from the start and have been a die-hard fan as well. MW3 has let me down, there is a old add-age " you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig"! From horrible spawn points to new words for old classes this game has done little to evolve and further position the COD franchise for the future. Seeing a score of 90 from a critic seems way to high, perhaps if fans like us speak up companies will strive hard to meet our needs as Gamers!!… Expand
  36. tripleb2k
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Very disappointed. Black Ops was a let down and this game slips even further. If you've been buying COD games for the past few years, there's no need to pick this up. It isn't worth $60 hard earned dollars because it doesn't do anything to push the franchise forward. It plays the game, looks the same and offers the same multiplayer. Save your money for other fantastic games beingVery disappointed. Black Ops was a let down and this game slips even further. If you've been buying COD games for the past few years, there's no need to pick this up. It isn't worth $60 hard earned dollars because it doesn't do anything to push the franchise forward. It plays the game, looks the same and offers the same multiplayer. Save your money for other fantastic games being released this year. The multiplayer plays the same as the previous 4 COD games with a few twists. The single player is over the top again but a forgettable story. If you really want this game, try and wait for a sale. There are plenty of other fantastic games to buy this fall.… Expand
  37. cali_grown
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    i played the MP for a few hours on ps3 last night and i gotta say its the same exact game as MW2. atleast though similar. MW2 was a TRUE sequal to cod 4 there is nothing different about this game from MW2. The sound effects, The menu's, the animations are the same. The only thing i can say that looks different is the enviornment seems to look a little smoother when you run. but this is thei played the MP for a few hours on ps3 last night and i gotta say its the same exact game as MW2. atleast though similar. MW2 was a TRUE sequal to cod 4 there is nothing different about this game from MW2. The sound effects, The menu's, the animations are the same. The only thing i can say that looks different is the enviornment seems to look a little smoother when you run. but this is the same game i played 4 years ago. and with all the money they make. You would think they could of made some more apparent changes by now. And its funny to me how people think that all the negative user reviews are a conspiracy! how about all the over rated reviews from the corporate critics are a conspiracy! they over rated this game hardcore! if other games pulled this rehash **** critics would of shot it down in an instant! but since It is COD! They sugar coat their words on how its the same **** and say its okay because thats just cod! **** that! and its just sickening to me as a gamer that people would just keep eating this **** up like hot cakes! and on top of all the recycling IW has done they add and extra 50 dollar elite service to double their profit. Which will no doubt just contain maps from MW2 and cod 4! I dread the day in one year from now when the next cod comes out! It will be the same game just new skins and maps and everyone will go ape **** for it! AGAIN!!!!!!!!… Expand
  38. KILRbuny
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    *This review only encompasses the multiplayer aspect of the game* Modern Warefare 3 is a huge step backwards for the series. Not just a step back from Black Ops, but a step back from Modern Warfare 2. Every facet of the game is recycled, save for one or two new game modes, which are just slight variations of other game types that add nothing to the experience. The few new perks only*This review only encompasses the multiplayer aspect of the game* Modern Warefare 3 is a huge step backwards for the series. Not just a step back from Black Ops, but a step back from Modern Warfare 2. Every facet of the game is recycled, save for one or two new game modes, which are just slight variations of other game types that add nothing to the experience. The few new perks only enhance the lazy, fearful method of camping in the multiplayer, making it all the more easy for campers (read as 99% of the community) to play the game their way, creating an unfair playing ground for people who want to actually play. Adding even more crap to the steaming dumpster pile this game is is the fact that almost all of the maps feature cluttered messes littering the world, making it impossile to get around with any sort of sense. I guess learning where all the little pieces of junk you can trip on can help, but doing so would not be easy or fun. The game itself is not unplayable from a coding point of view, but the way people play do.

    Not totally the developer's fault, Modern Warfare 3 leaves a lot to be desired. The game feels like a precursor to the original in terms of playability, and adds only features that grant cheap players the ability to play even more cheaply. Overall score: 2 out of 10    … Expand
  39. toasty705
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Don't buy it. I rented it from Redbox and am VERY glad I only had to burn $2 to play it. In fact, the only way you'll be happy after playing this game is if you find a friend who ended up buying it and spend a few hours playing their copy of it because it will make you glad that you weren't one of the many who wasted $60 on it. Single-player is the exact same thing as before. The one,Don't buy it. I rented it from Redbox and am VERY glad I only had to burn $2 to play it. In fact, the only way you'll be happy after playing this game is if you find a friend who ended up buying it and spend a few hours playing their copy of it because it will make you glad that you weren't one of the many who wasted $60 on it. Single-player is the exact same thing as before. The one, very short experience up in the AC-130 was the most enjoyable thing in the game, and it was nowhere near as fun as in MW2. Outside of that, you're basically jumping between random characters in different countries doing whatever is necessary to make the story appear to move forward. I enjoyed the way things progressed through MW2, because there were some neat aspects to it in addition to the AC-130 mission, like the Zahkaev sniping mission where you're in a very tall building a long way off, or when you had to protect your sniper buddy in Chernobyl, or storming an enemy compound with Soap during a snowstorm. MW3 is not innovative like this in any way. It brings absolutely ZERO newness to the table. Like everyone has said, they basically copied what they did with MW2, threw a low-budget, cookie cutter movie sequel story line on it, stole some multiplayer aspects from other games, made them all worse, and renamed them so they would appear fresh and new.

    My advice? If you haven't yet bought this atrocity, buy Skyrim on 11/11/11 and enjoy what will surely be countless hours of actual innovation and gameplay.    … Expand
  40. CanadianEH
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Been playing Call of Duty singleplayer and multiplayer since Call of Duty 4. I admit, with Black Ops I was getting a bit bored towards the end. I picked up MW3 though as I genuinely enjoy the single player campaign and wanted to see how the story ends (I know, crazy, right?! Right?! Someone plays the single player??). Anyways, I found the single player to be marred with a major flaw;Been playing Call of Duty singleplayer and multiplayer since Call of Duty 4. I admit, with Black Ops I was getting a bit bored towards the end. I picked up MW3 though as I genuinely enjoy the single player campaign and wanted to see how the story ends (I know, crazy, right?! Right?! Someone plays the single player??). Anyways, I found the single player to be marred with a major flaw; infinite enemies and an on-rails campaign. Infinite meaning if you stay in one spot and don't progress on your "rail" - the enemies will keep coming and coming...annnd coming. Remember the vietnam like level in Black Ops when you have to progress down and up the hill and take cover in the trenches? Yeah, it's like that....all the time.

    The graphics are essentially the same as we've been accustomed to since the original Modern Warfare. Biggest difference I can spot is they seem to have an extra coat of shine on them and seem a bit crisper and sharper. However, the engine is definitely starting to show it's age and is in dire need of an update when compared to more recent games (except Homefront lol).

    Multiplayer: I've spend about 10 hours online and the new Confirm a kill is a refreshing change although it was done in Crysis 2 with the dog tag collection. Seems to be a bit less camping than usual and a bit of teamwork involved as anyone on your team can collect the dog-tags. It also results in a mad rush to steal dog tags that you've earned by killing opponents. Hit and miss, can be great fun if no one ganks your hard earned dog tags as you're running to collect them.

    The running also seems to have changed a bit. It feels a lot more jerky when you go into a sprint than previous games. Doesn't seem as smooth and it feels like they've reduced your sprint time.

    Sound: This is my biggest beef with the game. The guns sound so weak this time around. I don't know what they've done in the sound department, but all the weapons just sound so muffled. I don't feel like I'm firing an AK-47. I feel like I'm firing a paintball gun. The noise is just pathetic.

    Bottom line: This will be my last Call of Duty game until I see a substantial update from IW or Treyarch. The formula seems to be growing stale. If I didn't know that MW3 was out and a friend showed this game to me while they were playing some multiplayer; I would have assumed that he or she were playing MW2 on a map pack that I never downloaded during my excessive stint in the online portion of MW2.    … Expand
  41. outlawamir510
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    This game is just the same thing it has been for 5 years its disgusting and I cant believe I bought it again I keep falling for it and wont fall for it again. The games story is 3 hours and graphics are subpar. Its a game thats only for people who are addicted to it. there is no innovation.
  42. anonymous101
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    This game should be DLC at best. Nothing special, but it does take some of the good things about its predecessors COD4 and MW2. Quick scoping is also back much to my chagrin. Main gripe is the maps, there is little to no open areas so legitimate snipers will be let down and controllable air killstreaks won't help out as much. The only great things about this game is the two player co-opThis game should be DLC at best. Nothing special, but it does take some of the good things about its predecessors COD4 and MW2. Quick scoping is also back much to my chagrin. Main gripe is the maps, there is little to no open areas so legitimate snipers will be let down and controllable air killstreaks won't help out as much. The only great things about this game is the two player co-op and its story (somewhat). This game is NOT worth $60 unless you're a die hard COD fan. Wait til the price drops or if necessary, just rent it.… Expand
  43. BowserWowser
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Before I'm called a "TROLL" I would like to say I have owned every CoD from #1 on PS2 and liked all of em. I got Battlefield 3 at the Midnight Release played and loved the new engine, got MW3 release day and loved the gameplay when i got used to it, different from Black Ops. I grew up on great tactical shooters like Rainbow Six, Counter Strike,and Operation Flashpoint and Call of DutyBefore I'm called a "TROLL" I would like to say I have owned every CoD from #1 on PS2 and liked all of em. I got Battlefield 3 at the Midnight Release played and loved the new engine, got MW3 release day and loved the gameplay when i got used to it, different from Black Ops. I grew up on great tactical shooters like Rainbow Six, Counter Strike,and Operation Flashpoint and Call of Duty does not have that feel at all, choke points are easy as hell to control and the maps are super linear. The added verticality of the maps, do not change the style of gameplay from other cods. Campaign is meant to blow you away with its over the top Michael Bay action, but in the end the infinite spawning, been there done that story, and anti-climatic ending bring it down. The multiplayer is weak, yet fun and very enjoyable, but guns like the type 95, Scar-L, and ACR added with profiencies, become overpowered and completely unbalanced. The new Killstreaks are a plus, but IMO the maps Downturn, Village, and Arkaden have too much going on with debris to try and force an illusion on having them be non linear. Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer completely screwed over the free range of motion that your used too in MW1+2 and Black Ops, ur constantly getting stuck on Barrels pipes and pillars that stick out from the walls and ground, ending up in death. Graphics and sound are subpar that they cant even be explained and the 60 fps compared to bf3 30 fps doesnt make a difference idk why IW likes to brag about 60fps.

    Gameplay-4- Spec Ops shoould be 4 players, story isnt that much better than BF3, and Mp is always CoD forte.

    Graphics-0- Game looks just like MW2(2007), Crysis 1+2, BF Bad Company 1+2, BF3, all blow this engine out of the water. Physics are terrible, I would atleast expect Grenades to crack plywood in half.

    Sound-1- voice acting is ok, but the MP communication is terrible best to stay in Party Chat, and the gun sounds are terrible just copy and paste or Foley once again BF3 blows it out of the water.

    Lasting appeal-6- the prestiges and Spec Ops are going to keep you well going lol for a while

    Conclusion- Imo as Battlefield is the better game, Call of Duty is just as fun, but the lack of innovation and upgrades are bringing it down, and if Infinity Ward doesn't get rid of the Quake Engine and make a new one then this may be the final CoD worth mentioning, and Activision needs to stop with the yearly releases, or else people are going to get sick and tired. If not then Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Rainbow Six: Patriots, Halo 4, and Homefront 2 (now made by Crytek) are going to be chipping away at their Profits and along with Battlefield right in the Rear view it does not look good.    … Expand
  44. Smlltwntheory
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Can you say Guitar Hero? I can, and right now this series feels like its going that way. Activision found something good that makes money and decided to milk it for all its worth. Is Call of Duty good? Sure its good but the is MW3, the 3rd Modern Warfare and the 5'th Game is 5 Years to be running on the same engine with lots of tweaks and little to no inovation. Elite is what Bungie,Can you say Guitar Hero? I can, and right now this series feels like its going that way. Activision found something good that makes money and decided to milk it for all its worth. Is Call of Duty good? Sure its good but the is MW3, the 3rd Modern Warfare and the 5'th Game is 5 Years to be running on the same engine with lots of tweaks and little to no inovation. Elite is what Bungie, has been doing for everyone for a long time and its great that they added it but its not worth $50. Activision... let your developers take a break from Call of Duty... Go Make a new IP. Make it good... Come back with something fresh, not something I feel like I've been playing for five years. When you've got something to make COD exciting again like what you did with COD 4 and going modern, Breakout, release it, Everyone will be better for it. Please stop releasing the SAME TWEAKED GAME. Thank You for your efforts anyhow.… Expand
  45. Situations
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    If you own Cod4 then you don't need MW2 or MW3. In order for a game to be worth the $60 price tag it needs to be a unique experience that will last you more than a few months. It costs in the ballpark of $50 per year for XBL plus $60 per year for every COD plus $10 here and there for DLC (which is a huge customer rip-off in general) $50 for COD Elite (which is laughable)..taxes includedIf you own Cod4 then you don't need MW2 or MW3. In order for a game to be worth the $60 price tag it needs to be a unique experience that will last you more than a few months. It costs in the ballpark of $50 per year for XBL plus $60 per year for every COD plus $10 here and there for DLC (which is a huge customer rip-off in general) $50 for COD Elite (which is laughable)..taxes included we are upwards of $200 to play MW3 online for XBL. If this were the only shooter available then maybe I could understand but with Halo's, Gears, BF and countless others I just don't understand the Hype for this game. I enjoy CoD but passed on this. Id rather spend $50 on Halo Anniversary (which is an actual re-make) and the reason I bought an Xbox 10 years ago and XBL when Halo2 came out.… Expand
  46. ninpo17
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    i bought it mostly to just play with friends, but this game is unbearably repetitive. i already feel like this is like all its predecessors, just lightly updated. it is not worth the $60, but im sure many will "lick activisions butt hole".
  47. iaarong
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I would never normally do this but MW3 is more of the same. Single player is repetitive and not worth wasting time to finish. Multiplayer is the same run and gun around like an idiot. It does something like run, run, die, shoot, run, die, die, die, shoot. I feel like I have no control of what's happening around me. Same look, same feel, same game. Waste of $60.00.
  48. fstop
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Whatever happened to innovation in games? Sure, MW3 introduced some new game modes and leveling system, but enough to be allowed to release a new game every year? Not at all. MW3 is nothing but a rehashed version its predecessors and there should be no reason that they make us buy a new title every year when they're not offering us anything new.
  49. V4NQU15H
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I played this game thinking the whole time it could have been sold for $30 as a DLC pack. Same ole same ole stuff year in year out. This is the madden of shooter games
  50. andy8888
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Score for re-selling Call of Duty 4 over and over again. Call of Duty will end up like Tony Hawk, Vigilante 8 or Guitar Hero series. Good work Activision!!! When games are made only just to earn as much money as possible they lose their charm.
  51. Jopagocksny
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Game is terrible. I've been a cod fan for years now and this is the worst of the bunch. Maps are too compact, and at every turn there is an enemy. It takes out the tactical aspect of cod. There's isn't one, u basically just run around shooting. You no longer feel accomplished getting 20+ kills, now that that's the average. I feel that they made the game so the players can get matchesGame is terrible. I've been a cod fan for years now and this is the worst of the bunch. Maps are too compact, and at every turn there is an enemy. It takes out the tactical aspect of cod. There's isn't one, u basically just run around shooting. You no longer feel accomplished getting 20+ kills, now that that's the average. I feel that they made the game so the players can get matches done quickly, rack up as many kills as possible, rank up like crazy, and acquire kill streaks like its a job. Graphics are good. Only positive. I'm going to return the game and keep playing my BF3. Game needs to be challenging and require skill and tactic, not a massacre at every turn. Bad job!!… Expand
  52. ANTMAN007
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Maybe its me, maybe I built it up too much, however I can't help but feel disappointed. I agree with all the points below about it being MW 2.5 with slightly different maps (albeit more maps than I was expecting) although they do all feel the same. I understand when it ain't broke don't fix it but when you play it safe and don't innovate Infinity Ward you risk losing your legion of loyalMaybe its me, maybe I built it up too much, however I can't help but feel disappointed. I agree with all the points below about it being MW 2.5 with slightly different maps (albeit more maps than I was expecting) although they do all feel the same. I understand when it ain't broke don't fix it but when you play it safe and don't innovate Infinity Ward you risk losing your legion of loyal fans. Plus I paid for elite and feel that you knew I wasn't going to buy the map packs so you tricked me into getting them in advance. Very poor, I feel betrayed, hurt and upset - please show some respect with the next title otherwise it may just be your last IW.… Expand
  53. adamska156
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Wow what a complete let down. I was expecting to get the best COD yet but instead its still less balanced than the first Modern Warfare. The weapons are even easier to fire. You can easily spray with any weapon and land most of the shots. This series is just losing its tactics and strategy behind it. It's gotten to the point where it feels like quake with modern assault rifles and weakWow what a complete let down. I was expecting to get the best COD yet but instead its still less balanced than the first Modern Warfare. The weapons are even easier to fire. You can easily spray with any weapon and land most of the shots. This series is just losing its tactics and strategy behind it. It's gotten to the point where it feels like quake with modern assault rifles and weak player characters instead. The only draw to this game comes from some new weapons, maps, and a new killstreak system. Which in a way is kind of better but that feature alone doesn't change enough...let alone sell the game. The new maps are also uninspired and don't give you many options flanking. Trust me, after a couple hours the game just starts to feel like the same old stuff. You might as well go back to the first Modern Warfare from '07 if you want a better experience. Remember more does not mean better.… Expand
  54. monkeyblue
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I'm really disappointed with this game, the online game could have just been paid DLC for black ops the graphics look pretty much the same, and the game seems glitchy especially with the hit zones. Single player campaign is good, but its pretty much the same old stuff, overall I'm highly disappointed and now looking to sell my game on eBay.
  55. ChorleyDom
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I've been playing COD since Call of Duty 3, and this is by far the worst edition of the game I've ever played.
    The maps are tight and enemy spawning comes from all angles, so expect to be shot in the back a lot. Any element of skill has been replaced with explosives - that's in both single and multiplayer. The game only gets points for me with it's survival mode - stolen from Treyarch's    I've been playing COD since Call of Duty 3, and this is by far the worst edition of the game I've ever played.
    The maps are tight and enemy spawning comes from all angles, so expect to be shot in the back a lot. Any element of skill has been replaced with explosives - that's in both single and multiplayer. The game only gets points for me with it's survival mode - stolen from Treyarch's zombie mode.
    The game is dated in every way - graphics, design and playability. It's a massive fail.    … Expand
  56. GregPieter
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Bitterly disappointing - I felt as if I had just bought a map pack for MW2 at best, and an average one at that. For one of the largest, richest game franchises in the world, this is a really poor effort.
  57. dirtbag1975
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    1. Looks dated, color pallet is dull and washed out. 2. Sound is absolutely awful and annoying, all the guns sound the same.
    3. Run and gun brainless kill fest.
    4. P2P connection multilateral. 5. Maps are all mostly QC style and are annoying. It looks old, sounds old and is a major step backward after Black Ops. BW3 blows it out of the water in everyaspect. MW3 Single player is the    1. Looks dated, color pallet is dull and washed out. 2. Sound is absolutely awful and annoying, all the guns sound the same.
    3. Run and gun brainless kill fest.
    4. P2P connection multilateral.
    5. Maps are all mostly QC style and are annoying.

    It looks old, sounds old and is a major step backward after Black Ops. BW3 blows it out of the water in everyaspect.

    MW3 Single player is the games saving grace too bad it old took 3 hours to complete.

    Trading my copy in for something worthy.    … Expand
  58. DonChicharones
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I remember playing COD4 and even MW2 and everyone ran different guns, different styles of play and used different strategies for every map. Above it all the maps made it fun. They didn't try to be anything in particular, they were just the perfect basis for diverse gameplay. It was fun to be different and see the results in trying new things and/or trying what others did and listeningI remember playing COD4 and even MW2 and everyone ran different guns, different styles of play and used different strategies for every map. Above it all the maps made it fun. They didn't try to be anything in particular, they were just the perfect basis for diverse gameplay. It was fun to be different and see the results in trying new things and/or trying what others did and listening to the banter it created. Now I feel locked into a simple run and gun game that stifles creativity and makes what looks (graphically) the same as the last 2 COD games feel tired and boring. It feels like whoever made this game took the original IW team's hard work and listened to the biggest whiners and crybaby players and turned what used to be a diverse game into a vanilla shooter with a few new gimmicks thrown in to try to satisfy us. I remember watching the Robert Bowling hype videos on XBL and listening to him talk about "listening to the community" and taking out the most annoying aspects out of the game. To this end they have but have allowed a whole other of contingent of annoying aspects to thrive. This game, like most things made by a commitee, in a community people pissing and moaning and yelling in the annonyimty of the internet has produced a substandard product.… Expand
  59. Wow
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    What the hell is this? I brought this game for $90 AUD and all i get is a horrible single player experience with a unoriginal plot and it only lasted 3 - 4 hours. But the worst aspect is the multiplayer experience. Its a joke, Almost nothing has changed. Gameplay is extremely similar to Modern Warfare 2 many of the old killstreaks remain in the game. Animations have literally beenWhat the hell is this? I brought this game for $90 AUD and all i get is a horrible single player experience with a unoriginal plot and it only lasted 3 - 4 hours. But the worst aspect is the multiplayer experience. Its a joke, Almost nothing has changed. Gameplay is extremely similar to Modern Warfare 2 many of the old killstreaks remain in the game. Animations have literally been copy and pasted. Gun sounds are extremely similar also. The game engine has not changed what so ever. Graphics are a carbon copy of the previous installment. Maps aren't exactly amazing also. This is a classic money grab. Do not buy this game you WILL regret it.

    Graphics - 3 (Compared to many games on the market this fairs poorly what would you expect with a lack of innovation)

    Gameplay - 3 (Exactly the same as Modern warfare 2. While that gameplay was alright for a period it already feels old)

    Sound - 1 ( Almost all the sound is the same from Modern warfare 2. Gun sounds, Ambient noise and the various explosions sound exactly the same. They weren't great to begin with.)

    Overall - 2 - A game like this HAS to get slammed for this type of behavior. This is clearly a money grab by Activision. We all knew it would be a copy from Modern warfare 2 but i don't think anyone thought it would be even this bad. This game deserves a 2 for its complete lack of Innovation.    … Expand
  60. Chudz
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    The game is exactly the same as MW2, the developers havnt even use new assets in there maps it is all just copied and pasted from older games. You can find screenshots on the internet showing you the exact same buildings and etc in the older games all they have done is placed them in different locations on a map. If you like MW2 then you will like MW3 but this should have been released asThe game is exactly the same as MW2, the developers havnt even use new assets in there maps it is all just copied and pasted from older games. You can find screenshots on the internet showing you the exact same buildings and etc in the older games all they have done is placed them in different locations on a map. If you like MW2 then you will like MW3 but this should have been released as a £20 map pack / expansion pack not a brand new game for £50. The game just doesnt live up to standards of todays game it should have been released in 2005 not in 2011.… Expand
  61. Zeid
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    More or less the same game again. Awful Field of view, bad graphics, textures. Incredibly short and linear single player campaign with no co-op option. Again no team work. Overrated game, to give a game such as this a perfect score of 100%, well let's just say you've not really played very many computer games at all.
  62. DrVagax
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Just like my expectations... Nothing more then new weapons and new maps, i was waiting for a long time to seek out for a fresh new start and i already thought this would obviously not be the game.
    No the point
    Multiplayer experience most ways exactly the same other then some new weapons and maps. Single player has no in-depths of the true story and this is just the weakest excuse ever to    Just like my expectations... Nothing more then new weapons and new maps, i was waiting for a long time to seek out for a fresh new start and i already thought this would obviously not be the game.
    No the point
    Multiplayer experience most ways exactly the same other then some new weapons and maps. Single player has no in-depths of the true story and this is just the weakest excuse ever to rerelease MW 2
    By just putting a 3 on it with a different Box art, you might heard this all before and its true, its all the same stuff you have been playing in MW 2, even the engine!
    Do yourself a favor and buy Battlefield 3 or MW 2/Black-Ops and do not buy this expansive garbage    … Expand
  63. Hobbinator
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MW3 was one of the most anticipated titles in years. I didn't get my copy until about 11:00 AM on November 8th, and the was STILL quite a long line at my local Gamestop. Well, after getting home and popping in my copy of MW3, can't tell you how disappointed I was. I can truly say this was the worst effort put in by a game developer for a game with this magnitude. This game is simply the same graphics as MW2, extremely weak story line, and basically nothing has changed on the multiplayer. It amazes me that all the major review agencies, i.e. IGN, Game Informer etc didnt have the grapefruits to give it an accurate review, but I guess at the end of the day its all about $$$$$. And now MW3 game developer Glen Schofield is asking people to go on this site and give it better reviews? Hey moron, how about you make a better game. I hope you will all join me as I go to Gamestop and trade in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3.… Expand
  64. MrMoo
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    In my mind, CoD 4 was the peak of the series. It had an engaging single player campaign, and fantastic multiplayer. All the CoD iterations since then seem to have just been minor, incremental upgrades, the sort of thing I would normally expect to see in a large patch or expansion pack. The campaigns have gone steadily downhill, and at this point, it feels like even the developersIn my mind, CoD 4 was the peak of the series. It had an engaging single player campaign, and fantastic multiplayer. All the CoD iterations since then seem to have just been minor, incremental upgrades, the sort of thing I would normally expect to see in a large patch or expansion pack. The campaigns have gone steadily downhill, and at this point, it feels like even the developers themselves didn't want to include it. They just felt obligated to tack on something on top of their overused multiplayer formula. I remember when CoD was the soldiers story, where it was deeply emotional and involving, and MW3 tries desperately to evoke some of those feelings that it's earlier predecessors brought on, but it falls flat. You can't have a chain of giant explosions, waves of infinitely-spawning enemies being ground up like a woodchipper, hundreds of people dying all around you, and then suddenly expect you to care when one person in particular is killed, only to immediately jump back to screeching guitars and more explosions.

    The multiplayer audience is still, as always, not the kind of crowd I would ever want to spend time playing games with. Children, and adults that behave like children, fill the online servers, screaming profanities in my ears. The killstreaks are far from balanced, and it's easy for a single player (who likely hasn't put the controller down since the game came out) to completely dominate the game, racking up dozens of kills while other players can do nothing but spawn and die repeatedly and wait for the game to be over. Sure, you get lots of numbers popping up every time you do anything, and some people find that satisfying. But you know another game that did that? Bulletstorm. And that game was garbage. It was specifically designed to be over-the-top and ridiculous, and MW3 is rapidly approaching that point as well. The difference is, they're not doing it on purpose to be ironic.

    Not that it will matter, since tens of millions of you will go out and buy it anyway, but if you have any sense at all, I strongly suggest you avoid this title. Go pick up a copy of CoD 4 on steam, hop on a good server, and have fun, without all the irritation.    … Expand
  65. Powers16
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I did expect IW to use the same formula and produce a similar game to the others, but this is just ridiculous. They could have released this as downloadable content for modern warfare 2 very easily. Everything is exactly the same, save your money and just buy MW2 instead for about 30 bucks cheaper.
  66. Armoredslayer
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Not impressed at all, outdated graphics, ok story, loaded with cheaters online, being able to run through hail of gun fire and knife people makes this another mistake purchase.
  67. West
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Played this game for a couple hours and completely disliked the gameplay. First, I've been a fan for years but after playing Battlefield series for the first time, I see why it is so realistic. The additional killstreaks are terrible! They were unneeded. The maps are new but have the feeling like "hey, I think I've been here before". Their creativity is just going downhill. They havePlayed this game for a couple hours and completely disliked the gameplay. First, I've been a fan for years but after playing Battlefield series for the first time, I see why it is so realistic. The additional killstreaks are terrible! They were unneeded. The maps are new but have the feeling like "hey, I think I've been here before". Their creativity is just going downhill. They have some new guns, but they also leave out so many amazing guns that have been on the market for years. Now, reloading is so fast its a waste to switch to pistol.... you know what, there are a lot of negatives. Screw this game, I am a worn out a CoD fan. Moving to a new series, NOW.… Expand
  68. tokra2003
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I was a big fan of mw serie and i bought mw3 and bf3 and now battlefield just conquer my heart. Sorry guys but mw3 is exactly the same compared to mw2.
  69. Urza
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This game is uglier then games 3 years old on the Xbox. Call of Duty is really starting to show it's age. They also reused a lot of models from Modern Warefare 2 for buildings and titles. Disappointing effort.
  70. ed809
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I am very loyal to the CoD franchise but... for me MW3 is just looks like an expansion pack for Modern Warfare 2 it doesn't bring too much innovation to the franchise... It could be merchandised as a DLC
  71. LarryTheCuke
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Let me start by stating I am not a troll i firmly stand by this opinion after enough playtime to get me to first prestige and this game is an absolute insult to the people who have been standing by it for years now. You're probably asking yourself, "Why is this such an insult?", and the simplest answer i can give you is that aside from "strike packages" and "survival",nothing has changed.Let me start by stating I am not a troll i firmly stand by this opinion after enough playtime to get me to first prestige and this game is an absolute insult to the people who have been standing by it for years now. You're probably asking yourself, "Why is this such an insult?", and the simplest answer i can give you is that aside from "strike packages" and "survival",nothing has changed. I would put the value of this game at a expensive DLC for MW2. Despite the fact that the game has a new campaign it is incredibly short, I beat it on veteran in under 5 hours. Not to mention the fact that it is almost impossible to not see what is going to happen next, and just about every level consists of shooting hordes of enemy troops that come out of every alleyway, skylight, or some other incredibly obvious route of attack. In only a few levels are you doing anything else (I wont say what specifically but i promise you it is nothing new to this franchise). Getting back to multiplayer, the addition of strike packages is no significant feat and the incredibly unbalanced "support" strike packages destroy the experience, where it is a significant feat to get a juggernaut suit with the assault strike package, the support juggernaut suit doesn't get an M60 but instead a riot shield and USP which makes your very formidable regardless and you dont have to get every kill on a single life you can die as much as you like and on top of this objectives count towards whatever you have on this class. Lastly Spec Ops "Survival" is a very easy "copy paste" job of multiplayer maps with units spawning in waves and simply given the AI that is used in campaign which consists mainly of charge into the player and shoot. It feels like a feeble attempt to copy treyarch's success with zombies. Then your regular spec ops missions are recycled campaign maps with a few changes. Then off to the side of the game itself you have the "Elite" service which can run you just as much as the game itself, which as of now is very buggy and the lack of dedicated servers for multiplayer is simply being cheap (Don't we love it when someone rage quits from the middle of a game and he happens to be host and you lose all progress made during that match). If you're looking to buy the same thing you bought 2 years ago feel free but I implore you to not feed this shoddy remake, it simply isn't worth your time or respect.… Expand
  72. Smostyle
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    The developers of mw2 had 2 years to develop a sequal, i expected improved graffix and improved all around gameplay, in my opinion they did not improve the game and these maps could be dlc for mw2. Every company that makes games and sequs is improving the games drastically but mw3 in my opinion did not deliver.
  73. Mithrral
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    My thoughts on MW3. It's a great game. It's fun. It just annoys me that I have to pay 60$ for what is essentially a MW2 Expansion. I didn't notice it at first, but there are literally sections of the game that are CTRL+C, CTRL+V from MW2. This is not acceptable. Will I play this one? Yes. Will I have fun? Yes. Will I buy MW4, no. This game embodies everything that is wrong with gameMy thoughts on MW3. It's a great game. It's fun. It just annoys me that I have to pay 60$ for what is essentially a MW2 Expansion. I didn't notice it at first, but there are literally sections of the game that are CTRL+C, CTRL+V from MW2. This is not acceptable. Will I play this one? Yes. Will I have fun? Yes. Will I buy MW4, no. This game embodies everything that is wrong with game des...igners today. Poor graphics, Old Engine, Poor Map Design, and literally phoned in copy/paste sections from an old game lets me know that this company doesn't care about the consumer. They are only out to make as much as they can on the COD name, without focusing on the quality of the product.… Expand
  74. Number3181
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Simple cut-and-paste job. Fourzerotwo's lies about no nuke, no last stand, no commando; they are all in the game with different names. It really is mw2.5, most of the additions could have been a $25 expansion for mw2. Wait, nevermind, they added facebook integration, HOORAY!!! They are selling a brand and not a game. Buy used for co-op. Don't give them your money because they obviouslySimple cut-and-paste job. Fourzerotwo's lies about no nuke, no last stand, no commando; they are all in the game with different names. It really is mw2.5, most of the additions could have been a $25 expansion for mw2. Wait, nevermind, they added facebook integration, HOORAY!!! They are selling a brand and not a game. Buy used for co-op. Don't give them your money because they obviously think that gamers are mindless and will buy any crap with the words "Call of Duty" on it.… Expand
  75. anhonestopinion
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I am a COD player ever since Call of Duty hit the shelves in 2003. I like the series very much, I played every single COD game across every platform. Unfortunately I also had a chance of playing MW3. I regret getting it both on PC and the 360. I had fun with this game for about 20 minutes in SP and an hour in MP. It's as much as I could take. The game is way too repetitive in every aspectI am a COD player ever since Call of Duty hit the shelves in 2003. I like the series very much, I played every single COD game across every platform. Unfortunately I also had a chance of playing MW3. I regret getting it both on PC and the 360. I had fun with this game for about 20 minutes in SP and an hour in MP. It's as much as I could take. The game is way too repetitive in every aspect of it. There is nothing new that is good going for it. The MP maps are a joke, campers on every corner, the SP is cliched and comes with all the cheap thrills we already saw dozens of times before. While it runs great on a greatly outdated engine on the 360 the PC graphics are crappy and are a complete mess. Some of the screen shots posted online were retouched without a doubt. If MW3 released in 2006 it would be good, but for today's standards it just shows the lack of effort on Activision's part. I am really disappointed. We as gamers need to ask more from the companies we support. With the release of MW3 I lost the respect I had for Activision. Begging gamers for support in raising a user score on here by a CoD developer is something I would never expect. I would never suggest getting this game to anyone. Let's hope MW4 will be better. Just an honest opinion.… Expand
  76. MisterEcks
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I've been playing CoD since CoD 2. They were all great, fast-paced games that my friends and I loved playing. MW3 is an unfortunate disappointment. It's just a rehashed version of MW2 made to obtain as much profit as they can due to the fact that they know everyone will buy their game, regardless of content. Nothing new or innovative here. CoD4 was revolutionary, MW2 was a great sequelI've been playing CoD since CoD 2. They were all great, fast-paced games that my friends and I loved playing. MW3 is an unfortunate disappointment. It's just a rehashed version of MW2 made to obtain as much profit as they can due to the fact that they know everyone will buy their game, regardless of content. Nothing new or innovative here. CoD4 was revolutionary, MW2 was a great sequel (minus all the multiplayer exploits), but MW3 is just insulting to fans. Go buy BF3 instead if you want a nice change.… Expand
  77. SirLagalot
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This game was a real disappointment, and I wasn't expecting much since the CoD series is severely becoming tired. It all starts with the menu interface. Did we go back in time where every option was 20 levels deep and we only had an A&B button on a controller? Also the game mechanics, weapon feel, and map design appear not well play tested at all. Sure a couple of the game types, KillThis game was a real disappointment, and I wasn't expecting much since the CoD series is severely becoming tired. It all starts with the menu interface. Did we go back in time where every option was 20 levels deep and we only had an A&B button on a controller? Also the game mechanics, weapon feel, and map design appear not well play tested at all. Sure a couple of the game types, Kill Confirmed in particular, are a nice addition, but definitely not worth the $60+. Not to mention the $15 a pop for each 3-map pack that comes out. All I can hope is that this is a sign to Activision that they lost their gravy train of talent that is Infinity Ward when they lost Jay West, Vincent Zampella, and the rest of their loyal developers. Maybe, just maybe, they will hear the gamers' outcry from this flop and actually put some effort into the next game. Or perhaps they could just go the way they have with this series and reap in the profits by exploiting the lemmings, like myself, who will keep buying anything with the CoD name on it because they had an amazing time with one or more of the past games and are looking for that original high again. Is there a methadone for CoD?… Expand
  78. Dead4Fred
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    MW3 or should I say MW2 again? Let's face the facts here people, you're paying for an overpriced map pack.

    The same crappy game, running on the same crappy engine, with recycled buildings from COD 4. This game deserves nothing but a bad rating. 10 million dumbasses is all I have to say. Infinity Ward/Sledgehammer are lazy developers that are only interested with the sales of the game and    MW3 or should I say MW2 again? Let's face the facts here people, you're paying for an overpriced map pack.

    The same crappy game, running on the same crappy engine, with recycled buildings from COD 4. This game deserves nothing but a bad rating. 10 million dumbasses is all I have to say. Infinity Ward/Sledgehammer are lazy developers that are only interested with the sales of the game and making sure that the â    … Expand
  79. fazl3h
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    How any times do Infinity ward and activision think they can fool us. This game seems more like an update and should have been called MW 2.5. Annoying **** kill streaks and noobs that think they're badass playing with aim assist and UMP. The only decent thing in the game is the Team Defender which is just oddball from halo but with a flag. Infinity ward you've had 2 years to fix the gameHow any times do Infinity ward and activision think they can fool us. This game seems more like an update and should have been called MW 2.5. Annoying **** kill streaks and noobs that think they're badass playing with aim assist and UMP. The only decent thing in the game is the Team Defender which is just oddball from halo but with a flag. Infinity ward you've had 2 years to fix the game from MW2 which was a shambles. The game doesn't need all these unneccesary kill streaks and a gazillion aircrafts hovering around what is already really small maps. Graphics look outdated compared to the beautiful Battlefield 3. You guys are losing your oldest fans in order to gain new ones who have not even played the original MW4. It's annoying to see a game of this calibre being sold for just big profit. Please go back to the simple yet addictive and fun formula of the original COD MW4 - which is one of the best multiplayer games I have played and even the single player was fun!!!.… Expand
  80. DarkPlum
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This game, although feels like a slight return to COD 4 (which I favour as the last good title that came from this franchise), is extremely disapointing. Multi-player is the same, with a vast amount of the features from Modern Warfare 2 being re-dressed to make them seem new (for instance, guns "levelling up" is just the same as doing the challenges to earn attachments). Story feels like aThis game, although feels like a slight return to COD 4 (which I favour as the last good title that came from this franchise), is extremely disapointing. Multi-player is the same, with a vast amount of the features from Modern Warfare 2 being re-dressed to make them seem new (for instance, guns "levelling up" is just the same as doing the challenges to earn attachments). Story feels like a copy/paste, same old scripted events with unimaginative level designs and challenges set. Spec Ops is boring, though I will light a match for survival mode as this is where the bulk of my play has been since launch. Despite this, other games have just accomplished this better, such as Gears of War 3. The Call of Duty franchise is just a dying old man in the care-home of the gaming world. Its about time it was put out of its misery, and stopped entertaining chavs and bringing them into our gaming communities. I solely blame Infinity Ward and Treyarch for sealing the FPS genre in a fun-proof coffin. We can only hope that the guys at Valve can use a crowbar to pry it the genre out with Half-Life 3.… Expand
  81. Thread
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This is the same thing as the last 2 games. It might as well have been a extension of black ops, which was a extension of MW2. The muliplayer is the same, the single player is weak, I honestly don't know why I even got it after I played black ops, which I asked myself the same thing after playing MW2. I would save my money for BBC 3 if I wanted to play a good fps.
  82. JustInsane360
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Just Like the annually released sports games, this is nothing new. Game has been the same for the past 5 years. The Single player was decent but too easy on Veteran. MW1 and COD2 were way tougher. Multiplayer was okay, way to fast paced. Slow it down Activision! Halo isnt even this bad. Frame rate was good. Sorry But going to social network sites to ask fanboys to help out your rating onJust Like the annually released sports games, this is nothing new. Game has been the same for the past 5 years. The Single player was decent but too easy on Veteran. MW1 and COD2 were way tougher. Multiplayer was okay, way to fast paced. Slow it down Activision! Halo isnt even this bad. Frame rate was good. Sorry But going to social network sites to ask fanboys to help out your rating on Metacritic is sad! Really Activision? I used to be a fanboy until you ruined this franchise after MW2. FML...I bought the Hardend edition too!… Expand
  83. maka-san
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    MW2 game + Black Ops interface = MW3

    it just scandalous and immoral... Activision has only the name of his license,to make money to the detriment of its customers.
    Activision has no respect for customers to create their present fortune, is filthy.
  84. Duffy
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Like has been said many times before, a 60$ map pack. I suppose it was only inevitable that this game would disappoint. It was never going to live up to the hype, without bringing something new and innovative. Sadly, it does neither. Couldn't afford both BF3 and MW3, looks like I made the wrong decision. Going to go trade this thing in and see if I can get a good deal on BF3.
  85. Locke357
    Nov 20, 2011
    2
    I popped my roommate's copy of this game in for a couple hours, and was astonished by how identical it is to MW2. It is quite literally a re-skin of MW2, where did the two years of development go? Copy-pasted UI, copy-pasted local multiplayer, copy-pasted online multiplayer, what the hell?
  86. smb_usmc
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Welcome to Modern Warfare 2.5 is what the title screen should say. I was hoping they would improve on Modern Warfare 2, but it seems like they have taken a few steps backwards. The campaign is short, I beat it on Veteran difficulty in around 5 hours. The story has a few wow moments, but nothing like Modern Warfare 2. The spec ops survival is just another horde knock off, but isWelcome to Modern Warfare 2.5 is what the title screen should say. I was hoping they would improve on Modern Warfare 2, but it seems like they have taken a few steps backwards. The campaign is short, I beat it on Veteran difficulty in around 5 hours. The story has a few wow moments, but nothing like Modern Warfare 2. The spec ops survival is just another horde knock off, but is somewhat entertaining. Now for the worst part, the multiplayer. The maps have no direction and just seem like they've been thrown together. The hit detection is extremely horrible. Explosions have been nerfed, quick scoping has returned for what seems like the target age range for this game 8-12 year olds. I have had this game for 3 days and have 1 hour multiplayer play time because I am so disgusted with it. If you want an amazing first person shooter that is realistic and extremely fun to play, go pick up Battlefield 3 and let this game collect dust on the store shelves.… Expand
  87. Shdaowgate
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Same respawn crap only one no respawn mode and short rounds. No co op story either. Mw1 looked better IMO. I am done buying map packs for this game. Just keep playing black ops save yourself $60.
  88. rhinton
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I am actually new to the modern warfare scene, i had only played MW2 a few times and liked it, so I figured I would get MW3 which I expected to blow my mind. I ripped off the packaging, and impatiently put the game in my xbox, the introduction video started playing, Oh man I could not wait to pl --- what? this menu looks alot like MW2, I started playing multiplayer, WHAT?! this looks alotI am actually new to the modern warfare scene, i had only played MW2 a few times and liked it, so I figured I would get MW3 which I expected to blow my mind. I ripped off the packaging, and impatiently put the game in my xbox, the introduction video started playing, Oh man I could not wait to pl --- what? this menu looks alot like MW2, I started playing multiplayer, WHAT?! this looks alot like MW2!!! I couldn't believe how bad the graphics were. There were just so many little things that pissed me the hell off, what really makes me mad is I preordered elite along with it so I could save some money on DLC, but right now, I'm not looking forward to any add-ons that will come out for this game, after playing for a while trying to force myself to enjoy it, pretending I was playing a PLAYSTATION 2, I just couldn't take it any more. I reluctantly took it out and just started playing Black Ops again, at least there was some originality to that. Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer, you thieving, lazy ass bastards, you could have done better, I want my money back.… Expand
  89. Freelancer141
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Nothing New! When i buy a NEW game, i expect a NEW experience! The campaign is good (too short), but the multiplayer, Jeez! At least change the menus, they've gone back to MW1 on everything and specs ops with two players!!! They need innovation! I might just go back to playing uncharted 3 now... a game that innovates!
  90. GhostKnife72
    Nov 29, 2011
    2
    The newish MW3 MP versus older MW/CoD games is like comparing the two like MySpace vs. Facebook. The new MW3 is like Myspace is today. Gaudy, loud, obnoxious and at the end of the day, irrelevant and unusable , mainly because of the people using it. MW3 has become the "thug life" of online FPS gaming. When and why this happened is beyond me. But the game has now devolved into everyoneThe newish MW3 MP versus older MW/CoD games is like comparing the two like MySpace vs. Facebook. The new MW3 is like Myspace is today. Gaudy, loud, obnoxious and at the end of the day, irrelevant and unusable , mainly because of the people using it. MW3 has become the "thug life" of online FPS gaming. When and why this happened is beyond me. But the game has now devolved into everyone just wanting gold guns (really???), dual wielding machine pistols(has this ever been observed in a real life gunfight and worked?), and horrible sportsmanship (12 year olds calling everyone b*tch a*s n*gg*rs?, they shouldn't even play this game, its a mature title!!!!, the user who posted about how other people used to say, "good game" is 100% on the mark here). If you got beat in MW, it was a real win for the other team. They weren't exploiting glitches, lag switching, JTAGging boxes, boosting and modding controllers just to win. They developed their play over TIME to get better and earn their wins. Unfortunately, this game has already been hacked (check out all the modded clan tags...X-Y-A-B buttons already) and exploited. This game fails because Activision has catered to the LOWEST common denominator when developing the game. And it was done intentionally for profit. It has become nothing more than ADHD kids getting their Ritalin fix via an $60 Xbox game. For the players who started with MW/CoD, notice how nobody even bothers to talk anymore during the game? Maybe the problem here is two fold now. Not just a bad game, but a bad gaming community. The two go hand in hand and both fall short. Look at most, not all, but most of the really positive reviews. It is from people who still cannot contain themselves to shout how great they are at this game while you suck. I'm trading mine in for something else. This series has run its course.… Expand
  91. RoSS79
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Proof that you don't need to be innovative to sell a product. With the hype machine COD has built, it can sell Modern Warfare 1.2 to anyone with no discerning taste and an 11 month-long memory. The only positive aspect of this game is the cooperative play. Otherwise, MW3 is an expensive map pack that gives you the same muddy graphics, twitch gunplay, and convoluted story that the alsoProof that you don't need to be innovative to sell a product. With the hype machine COD has built, it can sell Modern Warfare 1.2 to anyone with no discerning taste and an 11 month-long memory. The only positive aspect of this game is the cooperative play. Otherwise, MW3 is an expensive map pack that gives you the same muddy graphics, twitch gunplay, and convoluted story that the also under-whelming MW2 gave us. The sound design is of low quality, there are clear instances of copy and paste structures and areas from previous MWs, and the new killstreak mechanic for multiplayer is taken out of last year's Medal of Honor. COD 4 was new and interesting, but COD has turned into a perennial has-been. Save your money, and buy any one of the other great games out this fall.… Expand
  92. izzi
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Same game as the previous couple. No real changes. No team needed just run around pointlessly. Never any tension in the games which is very disappointing cause the game mechanics are smooth.
  93. Ladstew
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Anyone who says they're not disappointed with this game is either unfamiliar with previous call of duty games and unaware of the level of expectations they command, or is a COD fanboy who will never admit their game is flawed. You already know what everyone is saying (outdated engine, mp levels are boring and repetitive, etc.) and they're saying it because it's true. By far the mostAnyone who says they're not disappointed with this game is either unfamiliar with previous call of duty games and unaware of the level of expectations they command, or is a COD fanboy who will never admit their game is flawed. You already know what everyone is saying (outdated engine, mp levels are boring and repetitive, etc.) and they're saying it because it's true. By far the most disappointed I've ever been with a video game purchase. Maybe it's because the expectations were so high, but they knew that going in.akes you wish Activision hadn't gutted IW. SLedgehammer should be ashamed of this product.… Expand
  94. Yewbow
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Worst Call of Duty game to date. It is almost like they repainted MW2 and then dangled a couple of wrinkled carrots in front of our noises that were supposed to be improvements. Overall very disappointed,
  95. zaken1235
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    What should have been a DLC campaign, and DLC maps has instead been released as a full fledged game for $60. If you had played the previous titles expect no different, LITERALLY. The same enviroments have been reused and the same textures and scenarios have been reused as well, and the game's engine hasn't changed since WW Nam. It is LITERALLY the same game. It is insulting that ActivisionWhat should have been a DLC campaign, and DLC maps has instead been released as a full fledged game for $60. If you had played the previous titles expect no different, LITERALLY. The same enviroments have been reused and the same textures and scenarios have been reused as well, and the game's engine hasn't changed since WW Nam. It is LITERALLY the same game. It is insulting that Activision thinks that people should pay for this 4 hour DLC and mappack combo, just insulting. If you want a different MW game, just follow the Madden Rule: wait three years between installments for a different game.… Expand
  96. disapointed
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    this game is a joke, its like the other ones only worse. spawn kills are ridiculous, maps are weak, i have an high def 46inch screen and have trouble reading the lettering on the screen cause it was created what like 10 years ago. get a clue creators of this game. you blew it. sure you got me to buy this piece of crap because i had high hopes that you fixed the bs in the cod series, youthis game is a joke, its like the other ones only worse. spawn kills are ridiculous, maps are weak, i have an high def 46inch screen and have trouble reading the lettering on the screen cause it was created what like 10 years ago. get a clue creators of this game. you blew it. sure you got me to buy this piece of crap because i had high hopes that you fixed the bs in the cod series, you disapointed once again and made it worse. thank god for halo.… Expand
  97. KingOvBattle
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    I'm giving this a 2 just because it makes it easy to play with your friends. CoD gets yet another step farther away from what they are. Bad graphics and even worse sound. It seems like they have 10 year olds designing maps and killstreaks.
  98. mariojimmar
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    very bad.....Have been playing MW3 online for a few hours now and it surprised me that a game I wasn't looking forward to, at all, still was able to... disappoint me. Have seen many of the maps and I haven't felt a presence of a classic map. Running makes you wiggle like a drunk duck, reloading is much quicker than switching weapons. The thing cod "had going for it" was fast fluent gamevery bad.....Have been playing MW3 online for a few hours now and it surprised me that a game I wasn't looking forward to, at all, still was able to... disappoint me. Have seen many of the maps and I haven't felt a presence of a classic map. Running makes you wiggle like a drunk duck, reloading is much quicker than switching weapons. The thing cod "had going for it" was fast fluent game play huh? Well dedicated servers are even laggier than the P2P ones and when you are prone and aiming down the sight at the same time, you can't move sideways at all. Ah well, the game was meant for people that don't aim anyways. Noobtube is the first default class available when you start the online game up for the first time. Keep hyping his game, it still doesn't change the fact that this is MW2.5 you paid for with your earned money.â… Expand
  99. ToastyMarcov
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    More of the same... Those who control the release of CoD should stop selling these games for full price and should sell them as an expansion pack because that is what it is. This is not worth the $60 they ask you to pay...
  100. BigT1106
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    If you ever wanted an expansion pack for MW2 but really wanted to pay full price for it look no further than Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. The single player is painfully short with another ho hum grey and brown world filled with chest high walls and if you've played any multiplayer FPS in recent years you've played this one. Activision recently announced that the CoD series is going toIf you ever wanted an expansion pack for MW2 but really wanted to pay full price for it look no further than Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. The single player is painfully short with another ho hum grey and brown world filled with chest high walls and if you've played any multiplayer FPS in recent years you've played this one. Activision recently announced that the CoD series is going to a yearly release model so look forward to less and less new features as this once great series slides down the slope of overpriced mediocrity.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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