Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

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  1. TheSolution1
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    If you have Modern Warfare 2 don't waste your money on this game. It is the same exact game with a different campaign. There is nothing Innovative about this game it is seriously Call of Duty MW2. Stop giving the developers 60 dollars for the same game.
  2. QUILTY
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Purchased this game because of fond memories of playing MW2 (the last int he series I have played). The game feels tired and there is nothing fresh about it. It is a solid, competent shooter, but one that has matured minimally. Online multiplayer has lost its competitive edge. It is absolute mayhem, the chaos is unrelenting and no matter what game-type you choose, players are sprintingPurchased this game because of fond memories of playing MW2 (the last int he series I have played). The game feels tired and there is nothing fresh about it. It is a solid, competent shooter, but one that has matured minimally. Online multiplayer has lost its competitive edge. It is absolute mayhem, the chaos is unrelenting and no matter what game-type you choose, players are sprinting sporadically all over the maps. There no satisfaction with any kill and the majority of deaths come from behind or a few seconds after you spawn, every one of them feel unjustified. It's just not a fun game.… Expand
  3. Sheltonator
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    What a fantastic game! Forget the negativity, it deserves so much more. Fair enough it looks similar to previous games, but so what, that's the nature of this business, building on the good stuff, and making it better! The game is a dream to play with loads of great new features and modes. Absolutely brilliant!!
  4. CL1
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This is another great installment of COD, better graphics, new maps, fun new kill streak rewards and new co-op game play. There is more new here than people seem to realize. The only knock is the single player mode which has never been great for this series. Overall, the game is good fun.
  5. cwbrady
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I was expecting a game to entertain me my kids. I got what I paid for. The campaign is like being in a 10 to 12 hour long block buster movie. I'm not a big online player so I appreciate the survival mode where I can sharpen my skills without dieing every ten seconds.
  6. rossadabossa
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Sept 14, 2009 - Deutsche Bank Securities Technology Conference, San Francisco - Jeetil Patel, Analyst: "What do you think the retailers' willingness these days is to hold inventory on the video game side? Are they building positions today or are they still very reluctant and very careful of how they are buying?" Bobby Kotick, Activision Blizzard, Inc. - President and CEO: "I don't think itSept 14, 2009 - Deutsche Bank Securities Technology Conference, San Francisco - Jeetil Patel, Analyst: "What do you think the retailers' willingness these days is to hold inventory on the video game side? Are they building positions today or are they still very reluctant and very careful of how they are buying?" Bobby Kotick, Activision Blizzard, Inc. - President and CEO: "I don't think it is specific to video games. I think that if you look at how much volatility there is in the economy and, dependent upon your view about macroeconomic picture and I think we have a real culture of thrift. And I think the goal that I had in bringing a lot of the packaged goods folks that we brought in to Activision 10 years ago was to take all the fun out of making video games." .... "I think we definitely have been able to instill the culture, the skepticism and pessimism and fear that you should have in an economy like we are in today. And so, while generally people talk about the recession, we are pretty good at keeping people focused on the deep depression."… Expand
  7. Just10o0
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    C'est un jeux génia! Le mode solo suit complètement mw1 et 2
    Le spec ops est aussi très complet Mais surtout le multi est génial (je ne met pas la note de 10 car je trouve que les nouvelles maps sont moins charmante que mw2)
  8. 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...
  9. gasman442
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Nothing new to this game. I feel like each map has something in common with maps i have played before. It feels like modern warfare was put in a blender and this is what was served.
  10. newatlanta19006
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I unfortunately have to agree with the hater crowd today. I just finished the campaign and played a good bit of multiplayer and I had to check the disc to make sure it wasn't MW2. Hell, they might as well have just reset my MW2 multiplayer level and send me to MW2 and I wouldn't have known the difference. I don't blame the developers though, Activision nearly dissolved Infinity Ward whenI unfortunately have to agree with the hater crowd today. I just finished the campaign and played a good bit of multiplayer and I had to check the disc to make sure it wasn't MW2. Hell, they might as well have just reset my MW2 multiplayer level and send me to MW2 and I wouldn't have known the difference. I don't blame the developers though, Activision nearly dissolved Infinity Ward when the guys wanted to do something different. Big publishers are to blame for this overpriced re-release.… Expand
  11. VIPER15
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Another year another COD another copy and paste cash in that was once a great game series. Gamers deserve better than the same old thing every year. I'm glad EA got the memo with Battlefield 3.
  12. Slider257
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Activision and Infinity Ward continue their monotonous runs of the Call of Duty franchise with yet another experience that is nearly identical to the same iterations the franchise has been putting out for years. There is a clear case of "fanboyism" that allows this franchise to continue to perform as well as it does and that is simply because fans of the series don't care aboutActivision and Infinity Ward continue their monotonous runs of the Call of Duty franchise with yet another experience that is nearly identical to the same iterations the franchise has been putting out for years. There is a clear case of "fanboyism" that allows this franchise to continue to perform as well as it does and that is simply because fans of the series don't care about innovation, individualism or any other aspect of game design, they simply want to shoot loud guns and see gruesome kills. Call of Duty's publishers should be ashamed that they are clearly only interested in milking franchises for as much money as they could possible get from consumers. However the blame clearly lies in the consumers and the fact that some people are willing to lay down hard earned dollars on the counter for the same game recycled again and again. I for one am done with Call of Duty and will happily not be looking back.… Expand
  13. Jools86
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    From what i can see, the maps are way too open. the game is way too fast now. bonus there is minimal server lag, which is a plus over black ops. it feels like the only strategy in this game is to camp due to ill thought out maps. cod 4 and world at war are my favorite call of duties, this is way too zippy. graphics are better than bf3, but bf3 feels more strategic and fun - weird as notFrom what i can see, the maps are way too open. the game is way too fast now. bonus there is minimal server lag, which is a plus over black ops. it feels like the only strategy in this game is to camp due to ill thought out maps. cod 4 and world at war are my favorite call of duties, this is way too zippy. graphics are better than bf3, but bf3 feels more strategic and fun - weird as not massive fan of bad company 2.… Expand
  14. TailgateSpecial
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I could have sworn that the cover of the box said "MW3", so you can imagine my surprise when I found out it was actually MW2.
  15. Lakdanan
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    god !!!!, this is mw2.5 , come one is the same , but with diferent story , perks and maps. thats bad, cod series are goind down for me :( . its a shame.
  16. jaykayd
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I'm pretty happy with this game. In all honesty, I would probably rate it a 7.5 / 8, but because there are so many idiots on here giving a decent game a zero rating, I'm adding a couple points to make up for it. Granted, there are a few things that could be fixed, but I'm not sure where all these zero ratings are coming from. People keep saying it's just a mild update of MW2, but I justI'm pretty happy with this game. In all honesty, I would probably rate it a 7.5 / 8, but because there are so many idiots on here giving a decent game a zero rating, I'm adding a couple points to make up for it. Granted, there are a few things that could be fixed, but I'm not sure where all these zero ratings are coming from. People keep saying it's just a mild update of MW2, but I just played MW2 last week and this one is significantly better. It's only slightly better than Black Ops -- which I didn't like as much as MW2 when it first came out, but ended up playing more than any other COD. The best part about this game is that it's smooth... if you like to move around a lot, it's easy to stay focused without everything being a blur. Also, the weapons are not bad at all-- it drives me nuts when all the weapons feel the same, but these have distinct personalities... you will instantly notice the difference between an M16 and AK47 (the COD games have always been pretty good at that though). And I'm loving the maps... the layout, the size, the atmosphere... it's mostly top notch (with just a little complaint, below). Connectivity and matchmaking have been very very good. It's a BIG improvement on MW2 and a slight improvement over Black Ops. Out of about 100 games, I only had a few that were "two-bar" connections. If you see that you have a two-bar connection, leave the lobby at the end of that match and join a different one... you will struggle.

    So here's the bad: Maps have a lot of crap in them... stuff that ruins your flow and is easy to get stuck on. Also, if you run into a team that knows what it's doing and you just have strangers on your team... well, good luck. I'm not sure if it's just that there are a lot of people new to the COD series playing, but it seems like the gap between good players and new players is really really wide. In situations like that, if you like to play the objective like I do, then it's pretty much something you'll have to sacrifice in order to stay alive. On that point, checking lobby leaderboards to see teammate/opponent skill has become a guessing game. Black Ops had the points-per-minute stat which really told you how much of an effect someone would have on the game, but now it just lumps overall kills (which would be more helpful if we could see deaths at the same time) along with overall score and other useless facts. Headquarters is a bit more frustrating also... you won't get points for helping capture the headquarters (ok, well you get 10 or something), but only the first person there gets credit, which is just stupid. Even if I'm usually the first person there, my teammates need incentive to help me take it. Lastly, the guys that I usually play with are all hurting in the kill/death area, for some reason. A lot of 2+ k/d ratio guys are struggling to stay above 1 right now, which puzzles me. I'm the biggest rusher out of all of us, but my k/d has just stayed about the same. Perhaps that'll change... we'll see.    … Expand
  17. Dwiggy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is a damper on the game industry, milking the public's money in a different way(ELITE). This game does nothing new, you can't take an old game and add tiny things to it and expect to be a quality product, and yet that is what IW has done. The "reviewers" may enjoy it but they don't have to pay for the game which is the problem. The public is just describing there frustrationsThis game is a damper on the game industry, milking the public's money in a different way(ELITE). This game does nothing new, you can't take an old game and add tiny things to it and expect to be a quality product, and yet that is what IW has done. The "reviewers" may enjoy it but they don't have to pay for the game which is the problem. The public is just describing there frustrations they expected WAY better than this and IW did not deliver. The only thing new would be the campaign and maps, everything else is a re-skin, same sound design, same graphics, remodeled guns. Exploits that were in mw2 are coming back, type 95 is becoming the ak74u of mw3. I just want to save you money, if you want MW3 and are on a budget, just play mw2.… Expand
  18. Rupture
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    More re-hashed crap, it's sad and very disheartening when companies such as this are so blatently obvious in their scramble to make cash. The game is just about identical to MW2 and Black Ops, hell it even uses the same game engine!
  19. Weatherbox
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    The Game has arrived, what one am I talking about you ask?? The one where Activision Tony Hawks and Guitar Heroes itself to death.. This company is known for pumping out the same garbage annually as long as simple America is interested. Graphics are identical to the same crap we have seen, levels are just as linear, I mean come on with it. People stop buying it and pretending it isThe Game has arrived, what one am I talking about you ask?? The one where Activision Tony Hawks and Guitar Heroes itself to death.. This company is known for pumping out the same garbage annually as long as simple America is interested. Graphics are identical to the same crap we have seen, levels are just as linear, I mean come on with it. People stop buying it and pretending it is something special and maybe Activision will actually switch up the same broke ass formula, or better yet maybe they'll just stop altogether in hopes of finding the new ANNUAL GAME. RIP TONY HAWK GUITAR HERO AND HOPEFULLY THIS PIECE OF CRAP!… Expand
  20. jackmcdaniels
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I'm sorry but i played this at my friends house and it was horrible, i seriously cannot begin to describe how mad i am at the developers for simply mixing previous call of duties up, throwing a couple of different things in there and selling it at full price while claiming it is a completely new product.
  21. Doonkey80
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same old overly rehashed gameplay and story with shinier graphics..... really nothing new to experience since MW1.... Sad but true. I wouldn't pay 60$ for this if I were you.
  22. TomL
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    I am a big Call of Duty fan and I have been playing CoD games since COD2. Overall, I think it is quite obvious by the number of bad reviews that this game is a disappointment. Its a real shame that with all the revenue generated by the CoD series, that no development has gone into any substantial updates.

    MW3 did away with any innovation that Blackops brought to the table. It seems all    I am a big Call of Duty fan and I have been playing CoD games since COD2. Overall, I think it is quite obvious by the number of bad reviews that this game is a disappointment. Its a real shame that with all the revenue generated by the CoD series, that no development has gone into any substantial updates.

    MW3 did away with any innovation that Blackops brought to the table. It seems all they did was to take MW2 and throw a stupid amount of killstreaks/perks/unlockables at it. The maps are again very disappointing, too tight and maze like. There is a reason why CoD4 is hailed as the best in the series, its simplicity created good gameplay, which neglected the need for silly features. I don't understand how hard it is to look at the maps that people like the most and create more like them. I think that this poor reiteration of an ageing CoD formula is the icing on the cake, people are fed up and want change. In my opinion, take a step back, don't rush to release a new CoD game purely for revenue as it is only going to hurt you in the long run. Instead, look at the feedback from the user base and ask them what they want done differently. Another option would be show us the changes, and get feedback, instead of just pushing it out on release day and hoping for the best.    … Expand
  23. VwKILLAGOOSEwV
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This is for Glen Schofield asking on twtter to FAKE rate this game high...HOW ABOUT U GIVE ME MY $64 BACK INSTEAD? I heard u came from the team that made Dead Space...but right now I would rather send u to space dead. Buy Skyrim and BF3 everyone, trust me.
  24. insurgent
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Beyond bad. Maps are too small. Too much clutter on most maps. Lag is ridiculous. Animations are a joke.

    I have been a COD player since COD 2 on PC, and have loved the franchise even though the complete rehash that was MW2. I hoped something would change. I was sadly mistaken.

    Battlefield 3, here I come. This stale piece of **** game is the death of a franchise.
  25. gouki12
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I bought both Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 because I'm a big Warfare-Shooter fan and i don't really have a favorite Franchise. Well i didn't, now i do.

    The Problem with the Call of Duty Series is that, at some point, it turned into a unstoppable hype fueled by the masses. And it was quite profitable for Activision. So what did they do ? Change as little as possible so people don't    I bought both Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 because I'm a big Warfare-Shooter fan and i don't really have a favorite Franchise. Well i didn't, now i do.

    The Problem with the Call of Duty Series is that, at some point, it turned into a unstoppable hype fueled by the masses. And it was quite profitable for Activision. So what did they do ? Change as little as possible so people don't get scared off, but enough to keep people motivated to play.

    After Modern Warfare, with the release of Modern Warfare 2, i thought - Yeah that's as far as it should go - but along came Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2. And "nothing" has changed, and by nothing i mean nothing fundamental, because that, again, would be too much of a risk.

    If you played Call of Duty the last years, this episode won't give you any kicks, same old formula in the campaign, same old formula in the multiplayer, same old engine, and that's getting old.

    Battlefield 3 on the other hand, even through its flaws, seems much more refreshing and appealing. It doesn't bore me, because i haven't been playing Battlefield 3 for ages. But i have been Modern Warfare 3 for years now.

    No more.    … Expand
  26. chommy
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    For the longest time, I forgot that I was playing MW3 and thought I was still playing MW2. New weapons + nothing else new does not = worthy sequel. Seriously, the developers cut and paste exact buildings and structures from past CoD games onto this one.
  27. chtibi
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same thing, just an expansion pack. The only thing this series is made for is the money now. 20 (TWENTY) DLC packs already confirmed. And ANOTHER Modern Warfare confirmed for next year. This has got to stop
  28. Htownjets
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    MW3 has been lots of fun.. The online play has been exceptional and even though there has been little innovation in the game, there isn't need to fix something that isn't broken.
  29. theRocknRolla
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Keeps the same familiar formula while still managing to wow you at every turn. Great story telling. Epic single player. Awesome multiplayer. What more could you want from a FPS.
  30. Gbeast
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Typical yearly release from Call of Duty. Same physics, same graphics and a few 'new' re-skinned guns. I seriously hope that after this blunder everyone would learn to stay away from the series since as of now, there isn't much they're adding besides a 50 dollar service which 'improves' your game.
  31. xhenri
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Horrible game, cancer destroying the gaming industry.
    Want to play MW3 for cheap? Go pick up a copy of MW2. It's the same exact game.
    Oh wait, new maps. I forgot.
  32. moveablefeast
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    With Christmas nearing, people expect more bang for their buck and with all the attention on two other celebrated game releases, they know where they can get it. The amount of content in these games will last people until Christmas and beyond - the economy influences this kind of investment concern, even in gamers. A bit of advice for any of the distributors/marketers - lowering the priceWith Christmas nearing, people expect more bang for their buck and with all the attention on two other celebrated game releases, they know where they can get it. The amount of content in these games will last people until Christmas and beyond - the economy influences this kind of investment concern, even in gamers. A bit of advice for any of the distributors/marketers - lowering the price of this game by around £10 would really help you out. Lateral thinking never hurt anyone...

    There is a growing awareness amongst even the most complacent video game fans about the industry at the moment. I believe with Modern Warfare 3, Sledgehammer have underestimated the intelligence of fans of the series and moved into exploitation territory. People really have been taken for fools and I would argue that this is an ethically questionable moment in this new era of blockbuster video games.

    I should add, I haven't played the game, but felt this needed to be said.    … Expand
  33. Gopherbeans
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow, this is the same game they released 4 years ago. lets see ....crappy single player, but great multi-player... I only play single player games and games that only take 4 hours should be downloadable for $15. so for $60. this game sucks.
  34. countertroll
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    don't buy in to the fanboys, what a good game this is some of the online changes are not for the better but it is very fare, game play it feels a tad different from MW2 you have to work for your kills now some lag here and there but still the best online out there the other parts of the game are first class, very cool story mode if you hate online play you will still get your money out of the game
  35. beundertaker
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    this game is such a piece of trash what a waste of $60. I basically paid for the exact same iteration minus a crappy 6 hour campaign last year Plus an even crappier 4 hour campaign. I don't know why I got suckered into buying this game (trash media hype) but can guarantee I'm not falling for this scam again.
  36. FatalVisi0n
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I was dead set for BF3, I was tired of Black Ops MP and all the lag, then I played BF3 Beta, cancelled my BF3 Pre-order and got MW3. I have to admit I was very skeptic at first, the whole Tweedle Dee and Tweedle dumb vs. Activ lawsuit, how could IW come together now and produce a good game with now a new developer thrown in the mix?

    But they did, they didnt make just a good game they made    I was dead set for BF3, I was tired of Black Ops MP and all the lag, then I played BF3 Beta, cancelled my BF3 Pre-order and got MW3. I have to admit I was very skeptic at first, the whole Tweedle Dee and Tweedle dumb vs. Activ lawsuit, how could IW come together now and produce a good game with now a new developer thrown in the mix?

    But they did, they didnt make just a good game they made a great game, I have been a Call of Duty fan since CoD4, and I felt the series circling the drain, but now MW3 has revitalized and brought back life into the series. I really feel bad for the BF3 fanboys who have no life but to post negative about a great game to bring down the score, but for me it's not about the score, I know I love this game, and my friends who play it love it, and you BF3 fanboys, I know you are closet MW3 fans now to    … Expand
  37. Saberwing721
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Don't listen to all of the butt hurt Battlefield fans and other people who think this game is terrible, it is by far one of the best shooters on the market and they have made several positive changes to the game. The new game modes are amazing, kill confirmed being the most addicting. They have changed kill streaks from Modern Warfare 2 to be much less dominant, therefore making a muchDon't listen to all of the butt hurt Battlefield fans and other people who think this game is terrible, it is by far one of the best shooters on the market and they have made several positive changes to the game. The new game modes are amazing, kill confirmed being the most addicting. They have changed kill streaks from Modern Warfare 2 to be much less dominant, therefore making a much more level playing field. I have already put 17 hours into the multiplayer and the game is not getting old for me. It is far and away the best shooter of this year and if you are at all interested in first person shooters this is an easy buy. I know I will get crap ton of "no" for "was the review helpful" but that is just going to be from people who are eternally against the Call of Duty franchise. The game is great, it is well worth the $60 or especially the $100 for the hardened edition, and I highly recommend it.… Expand
  38. letterse7en
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    MW2 exceeded all expectations that were set as a sequel to the first Modern Warfare game. MW3, rather than innovates beyond its predecessor, it simply imitates it. The game is full of "been there done that" moments. There are a few game modes that are new and fun for a minute, but overall the gameplay experience as a whole, whether you're playing campaign or multiplayer will leave youMW2 exceeded all expectations that were set as a sequel to the first Modern Warfare game. MW3, rather than innovates beyond its predecessor, it simply imitates it. The game is full of "been there done that" moments. There are a few game modes that are new and fun for a minute, but overall the gameplay experience as a whole, whether you're playing campaign or multiplayer will leave you feeling like "I waited 2 years for this?" MW3 offers very little to make this feel anything more than a $60 DLC pack for MW2. There's really nothing new to see here and it is really disappointing considering that we saw such huge improvement from COD: Modern Warfare to COD: MW2. What everyone wanted was a game that exceeded expectations, as MW2 did when it released 2 years ago. Instead it merely repeats the same formula and does very little to raise the bar that was set by MW2...instead it barley reaches the bar of its prequel.… Expand
  39. bronstigebeer
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Tried this game in a store on a console and was COMPLETELY convinced I was playing MW2 the entire time. this game is an insult to the gaming community, it's a digital Bigmac; it smells and looks pretty tasty but after you've had a taste you just want to puke.
  40. bueno
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    o jogo é muito bom a campanha single-player muito melhor do que o black ops o mutyplayer cada vez melhor é um jogo bonito uma historia bem feita.O call of duty está cada vez melhor,a briga entre os melhores fps deste ano esta muito igual e vai ser difícil a escolha do melhor para mim este titulo é um dos melhores.
  41. baltazak
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3? Really this should be called Modern Warfare 2.5 because I don't see that many changes at all the only new thing I see here are the new perks and just some new guns thats all. All the maps are boring and nothing special , the A.I is still messed up and retarded and your main character moves like a sloppy drunk douche! The hit detection issues are still there.
  42. Russophile
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Activision once again throws innovation by the wayside in favor of its "winning" formula with MW3. This game brings nothing new to the table, (except for maybe some pretty explosions) and should be thusly treated.
  43. Grababi
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Always the same, **** game. Ridiculous price, practically non-existent single player... guys, you should change job. I hope this will be the last CoD.
  44. Heyyy870
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's a sad time for all of these trolling anti-call of duty douchebags. Not only is the game the most popular game out there, but the Metacritic user score is swiftly rising as well. Go cry to your mommys and crap in your pants some more, you fanboys are already blown away in the dust.
  45. ChrisZ
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    This does not live up to the hype it should it is sad that such a series as Call of duty its self should go down the toilet this long running series of FPS has finally finished its course. There has a been a Call of Duty game annually since 2005 nonetheless its online multiplayer is repetitive and very much like its predecessors although fun but still repetitive nothing new. Basically whatThis does not live up to the hype it should it is sad that such a series as Call of duty its self should go down the toilet this long running series of FPS has finally finished its course. There has a been a Call of Duty game annually since 2005 nonetheless its online multiplayer is repetitive and very much like its predecessors although fun but still repetitive nothing new. Basically what you have here is Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.5 so pretty much you already played it and bought it Modern Warfare 2 was were the line ended for Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 2 was really good. Activision is suckering twelve year old kids into thinking this is something new well no its not just new guns and new HUD samething with Black ops this series is dead. The only reason i'm giving this game a 7 is because I have to admit its good ol' Call of Duty but other than that this game series is done.… Expand
  46. 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
  47. rpod77
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I think the game is great. I did not have big expectation so I think it more than met them. Itâ
  48. ninefoot
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game killed the call of duty franchise I will never buy another cod game again! To have hyped the game this much and basically release the same game like MW2 is crazy and is just a way to steal our money.
  49. Mw3jd82
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is epic. It's everything I expected and more Forget u haters I will play this game all year long Wsy better then bf3. Fast run n gun is great idk what's up with all the low scores let's bring that up people
  50. colindesu
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    lacking innovation.lacking innovation.lacking innovation.lacking innovation.lacking innovation.lacking innovation.lacking innovation.lacking innovation.
  51. pwood
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is the purest form of Modern Warfare. The one we've been waiting for.
    Here's why.
    First off it's smooth. Super smooth, a 60 frames per second makes this game look crystal clear. A little sharper graphics, that are tough to spot at first, but once you see the first car explode you will know exactly what I mean. Buildings collapse when you hit them with a missile from the chopper,    This is the purest form of Modern Warfare. The one we've been waiting for.
    Here's why.
    First off it's smooth. Super smooth, a 60 frames per second makes this game look crystal clear. A little sharper graphics, that are tough to spot at first, but once you see the first car explode you will know exactly what I mean. Buildings collapse when you hit them with a missile from the chopper, balconies collapse when you man the mini-gun. The water looks real, trees and grass blow as a storm approaches, and I actually stopped more than once to look around at the sky and the sunset. It was that beautiful. Bigger scale. MW was about a few guys in Russia, MW2 was about defending the eastern states in the U.S. MW3 is about the entire world under attack. And you feel it. Cool set pieces for firefights that are multi-level transitional. Not just where you've got guys on the second story (and stay there) and guys down low (and stay there) you've got people running up and down stairs using the environment. One time i saw an enemy running towards me, and I was thinking "what an idiot this dude's gonna get shot in the face, stupid A.I.," only to see him actually running up to a car, he opens the car door, and hides behind it! I was blown away.
    A beef i had with Black Ops was that sometimes it felt like a shooting gallery. You would walk forward it would "trigger" the enemy spawn, they line up in a row, and you kill 'em, and move on. But here i felt like there are people everywhere and all the time! And there's always this rushed feeling of progression, where if you try to camp and kill everybody someone yells, "C'mon we gotta keep moving!" So you didn't feel like you had to kill everyone, but that the mission was more important. A major improvement is the feel and sounds of the guns. They feel great, and I can't tell if it's extra vibration in the controller or what, but it's different. It's crisp. I love breach scenes. i swear I'd buy a game where all you do it breach every room.
    Now before you declare me a CoD fanboy, remember, this is all just the campaign I've been talking about! I haven't even touched the multiplayer or the special ops missions/survival. Those are what will ensure that you will never need to ditch the game just because the campaign is over.
    This game is loaded and if you can put aside the "it's cool to hate on modern warfare" fad that seems to be all the rage, you'll be blown away at this masterpiece. I love Modern Warfare 3 and I don't care who knows it.
    P.S. Airplane level FTW!    … Expand
  52. No_LiMiT
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Simply the worst game that ever came out. The dev guy asked on twitter for people to rate it up and for that alone it deserves to be downrated to hell.
    Story is bad, gameplay is same as in other ones, this could have been DLC to mw1.
  53. jdrandall38
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    There is no reason for such awful reviews of this game. I understand everybody is mad because it seems like the same game as MW2 but it isn't, ok? MW3 has a new game mode called "Survival" which is like zombies but with enemy soldiers/aircraft that get harder as you get further. The online play is rivaled by only Battlefield 3 and still cannot touch COD MW3. The first couple weeks areThere is no reason for such awful reviews of this game. I understand everybody is mad because it seems like the same game as MW2 but it isn't, ok? MW3 has a new game mode called "Survival" which is like zombies but with enemy soldiers/aircraft that get harder as you get further. The online play is rivaled by only Battlefield 3 and still cannot touch COD MW3. The first couple weeks are always laggy online due to the sheer amount of people online. Give them some time to work out the bugs people! 7/10… Expand
  54. flashwade
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Why am I supposed to buy this game? For a number? For an higher price? For the ridiculous longevity? Why people should buy a game that already has?
    That's no reason.
  55. Latoid
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    To all the people giving this game a 9-10 needs to stop sucking IWs DICKS!Just because some guy on twitter says to give this game better reviews because the user score is low means you are all ass kissers. There is a reason the score is so low....this game is horrible.
  56. Sungoku33
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    S.S.D.D I was a big Modern Warfare fan and I'm really disappointed in this game. Sucky spawn points, overpowered weapons, and the fact that dude is going on twitter whinning about a bad metacritic score fuels the fire even more!
  57. DarkRain
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Modern Warfare 3 in all honesty doesn't live up to it's hype. "The most anticipated game in history" was Infinity wards wording and in all honesty it's quite embarrassing. The singleplayer continuing on the story from MW2 isn't particularly thrilling and seems much like deja-vu. The multiplayer is where much of the let down is at. After two years development you'd think that sledgehammerModern Warfare 3 in all honesty doesn't live up to it's hype. "The most anticipated game in history" was Infinity wards wording and in all honesty it's quite embarrassing. The singleplayer continuing on the story from MW2 isn't particularly thrilling and seems much like deja-vu. The multiplayer is where much of the let down is at. After two years development you'd think that sledgehammer and infinity ward would have done much more than the little that has been done. Changing kill streaks to point streaks, while good for rewarding some objective play doesn't encourage much teamwork as intended. The maps are TOO small and the model for unlocking attachments is worse than Black ops' method which I enjoyed IMO. Overall the graphics are dated, the multiplayer is much of the same from the previous MW's and singleplayer doesn't provide the thrill of MW or MW2. Not worth it's price tag IMO.… Expand
  58. djflip4412
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I was really looking forward to this game. I picked it up at a midnight launch, started playing mulitplayer, and realized that it is nearly identical to previous releases. I am all for "don't fix it if it ain't broke", but this game made no improvements in its graphics and is a true copy-and-paste game, stealing $60 from customers for material that could have been a $20 game add-on. TheyI was really looking forward to this game. I picked it up at a midnight launch, started playing mulitplayer, and realized that it is nearly identical to previous releases. I am all for "don't fix it if it ain't broke", but this game made no improvements in its graphics and is a true copy-and-paste game, stealing $60 from customers for material that could have been a $20 game add-on. They also did not include Score-Per-Minute rankings, which was the best way to tell who is good, not who plays the most hours/days. Fail on this one… Expand
  59. squiggly
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    same guns no hardcore freeforall best part of game is playing the campaign what were they thinking after all that hype ill keep playing black ops it looks just like number 2
  60. JimboJames2007
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Stasismind CosmicDeath MAC7421 RezzaDee casshern09 Dolar. IGNORE people like this, Spamming a 0 score because some other game dares to be made that isn't from their favorite line of games. 5 of those names I listed scored MW3 0 and BF3 10- and that's just the first half of this first page of reviews. I give this game at least an 8- why? Because I like it- what it does, how it does it andStasismind CosmicDeath MAC7421 RezzaDee casshern09 Dolar. IGNORE people like this, Spamming a 0 score because some other game dares to be made that isn't from their favorite line of games. 5 of those names I listed scored MW3 0 and BF3 10- and that's just the first half of this first page of reviews. I give this game at least an 8- why? Because I like it- what it does, how it does it and how it looks doing it. MW3 may have a medium-short length campaign, but it works! The story gets told (and unlike most it seems, I followed it) and unlike the cliche riddled, CoD ripoff of a campaign in BF3 (get real BF fans, something bad happens before the game, you get interrogated/forced to explain it, and just before the end you get out of the interrogation and help 'save the world'? Black Ops people, did that already. And what the hell is with all the 'I'm on a machine gun! OH NO A ROCKET CRAP I BLEW UP AND NOW I'M DAZED ON THE GROUND!" moments? How many times did that happen? And those stupid quicktime events that appear no where else in the game? At least CoD's consistent between single and multiplayer) and told well. Now, having not played the BF3 mutliplayer (and considering this crowd spamming low scored for competing games, I probably won't) I can't speak out against it, but from what I have heard the multiplayer is the only thing BF3 does right. So, kudos there. MW3? That multiplayer is still fastpaced and hectic. Which game would I buy and play? MW3, handsdown. Which game would I play? Both. Unlike the morons spamming 0 scores for games they're too immature to understand have a right to exist, I won't write-off a game just because it's competition to a game I like. Then again, considering how many problems BF3 had when it launched... I think I'll stick with the people who know what they're doing.… Expand
  61. Dusty_Bottoms
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Well I jumped right on the band wagon and bought this game without reading any user reviews I wish I had. Overall I am very disappointed. Maybe the developers felt if it ain't broke don't fix it, but I think they have ended up with a stale game, same stuff repeated. It is not a new MW game its a map pack for MW2 and no more. I am a PC player and I can't understand why the dedicated serversWell I jumped right on the band wagon and bought this game without reading any user reviews I wish I had. Overall I am very disappointed. Maybe the developers felt if it ain't broke don't fix it, but I think they have ended up with a stale game, same stuff repeated. It is not a new MW game its a map pack for MW2 and no more. I am a PC player and I can't understand why the dedicated servers are un-ranked. I'm in Ireland and don't have a great net connection but at least with dedicated servers I could find one with good ping but what's the point if you cant rank up on them, so I am forced to go the P2P option, which is, for me at least, a very inferior way of playing. You are at the mercy of lag, whom ever is the host has the advantage. Also with the p2p games it just feels like I am spending more time in game lobbies waiting for players to join than in game and when in game you get the always annoying mitigating host message. I'll stick with Black Ops for my COD kicks, enjoying BF3 at the mo and I'm looking forward to Skyrim tomorrow.… Expand
  62. MadCoyoteJoe
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Got the game at midnight love all of it so far. The game is a huge upgrade from the past modern warfare's without getting rid of what we all love. The first maps you get have been pretty good. Do hope to get a few classic maps in the map pack. Love this game!
  63. usrevenge
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    Bored already
    Games used to be about fun, and not fun for a day, but fun for months, sometimes years until you were tired of it.
    MW3 has lasted a total of 14 hours across single player, spec op, and multiplayer and its boring already. the singleplayer is decent, but nothing special, thankfully it wraps up the story as opposed to halo which leaves you with a cliff hanger each time spec op    Bored already
    Games used to be about fun, and not fun for a day, but fun for months, sometimes years until you were tired of it.
    MW3 has lasted a total of 14 hours across single player, spec op, and multiplayer and its boring already.

    the singleplayer is decent, but nothing special, thankfully it wraps up the story as opposed to halo which leaves you with a cliff hanger each time

    spec op is as expected, fun for a playthrough with a friend, but nothing more

    survival mode, the new mode is a blast, but IW/sledgehammer/activision really dropped the ball, its only 2 players! i it was 4 people, it could be the new zombies/horde mode.. but with only one other person its nothing anymore.

    multiplayer is the biggest let down, i was hoping for he COD4 glory days of fun and frantic fire fights. instead the hit detection and lag is terrible.
    you can get shot one time and die, but on the kill cam your shot 5 times. terrible. also magic bending bullets return, the series signature lag feature.

    the killstreaks are back but you can have weaker killstreaks that wont reset on death good for people who don't game and run around like me, they also generally help your team instead your your K/D so i enjoy them
    the maps are terrible. these can be the worst maps to be put in a 360 game. they also completely recycle COD4 buildings, which isnt bad but if you do that just remake the amazing cod 4 maps.

    all in all, the game is a rent. i picked up battlefield 3 and its loads more fun then Mw3, then skyrim comes out Friday so this will be left in the dust.
    if your a huge fan of the story, rent for the single player, it doesnt leave you feeling empty and is worth a playthrough

    not worth a buy    … Expand
  64. 2perks2equal1
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    I'm struggling with this review. I think its mostly because I want so badly to give a better review but simply cannot. I am a fan of the new maps although, camping does seem to be a major factor in the development which is really disappointing for a game classified as "hand to hand combat" or in other words run and gun. With so many dark corners and small windows this installment is yetI'm struggling with this review. I think its mostly because I want so badly to give a better review but simply cannot. I am a fan of the new maps although, camping does seem to be a major factor in the development which is really disappointing for a game classified as "hand to hand combat" or in other words run and gun. With so many dark corners and small windows this installment is yet again another noob tube/campers/snipers dream land. For me the multiplayer has not taken any steps forward. Black ops (although Treyarch is generally hated on by Ward followers) is a far superior game. They hit it home with allowing for claymores, tac inserts, ect as a third button and not having to replace your grenades. However, the most dissapointing part of this game for me is the perks. They have not been changed much from MW2 which was one of the biggest complaints about MW2. Major problems with the arrangment in the 3 slots as well as the pros not really having to do much with that perk at all. Example: Slight of hand pro = change weapons faster? While needing to use a whole other perk to gain faster aiming down the sights. What about marathon? Their is no long even an option for unlimited sprint in a game that is suppose to get back to gun to gun combat. Sure they have extreme conditioning which allows a minimal added time for spint but its in the same slot as 2 other important perks. How about having to use 2 perk slots to accomplish what black ops did with ghost pro. I could rattle on and on about how much better black ops and even MW2 is than this game but in the end I'm truly dissappointed with how much this game has evolved from first person shooters skills to hiding in a corner or by a window and shooting a noob tube toward the area of an enemy or shooting them in the back. The only reason I still rate this game with a 6 is because I do truly enjoy the new map packs for MW2 however not worth $60 and waiting in line at midnight for the release.… Expand
  65. Javier19
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Rehashed garbage, Infinity Ward created this game, Activision destroyed it, they broke up Infinity Ward and put Sledgehammer games in charge

    Terrible game, avoid at all costs, see high scores from official reviews? Publishers pay them heaps of money to do PROMOS on their website, so they are inclined to get positive reviews, a reviewer on a website once lost his job for giving an honest,    Rehashed garbage, Infinity Ward created this game, Activision destroyed it, they broke up Infinity Ward and put Sledgehammer games in charge

    Terrible game, avoid at all costs, see high scores from official reviews? Publishers pay them heaps of money to do PROMOS on their website, so they are inclined to get positive reviews, a reviewer on a website once lost his job for giving an honest, low score to Kane & Lynch when his website was being paid to give it a promo.

    Oh and its so rehashed, there's actually an article proving the same building model from the now 4 year old COD4 where used in this game, despite it being one of the best selling if not the best selling franchise of all time, they are still so cheap.    … Expand
  66. MESHAL86
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Very old engine, same gameplay mechanism for the last 5 games of the franchise. The game suffers from lack of innovation, as if the developers are too afraid to change anything that could receive a negative reaction. Well, if you donâ
  67. dopest
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Game is a nice update. What I like about the call of duty series is that it has a similar look and feel but every iteration is a new challenge. The map layouts, how the guns feel and recoil, and how damage is dealt out, among perks killstreaks etc all change with each iteration. I'm not doing nearly as well as I did in Black Ops but I take this as a challenge. Just because the gameGame is a nice update. What I like about the call of duty series is that it has a similar look and feel but every iteration is a new challenge. The map layouts, how the guns feel and recoil, and how damage is dealt out, among perks killstreaks etc all change with each iteration. I'm not doing nearly as well as I did in Black Ops but I take this as a challenge. Just because the game has the same visual cues and sounds as all the other call of duty games DOES NOT MEAN ITS JUST MW2.5 this game is a fun and challenging entry to the series.… Expand
  68. CaptnAmerica86
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    First off, IF YOU HAVENT PLAYED COD MODERN WARFARE ONLINE MULTIPLAYER YET, this is deffinitely worth your money... THE ONLY REASON I AM GIVING THIS A 3 IS BECAUSE as a sequel, it is deffinitely a rinse lather repeat for the devs (you wonder why they didnt just release it a month after Black Ops because it doesnt even seem like they did much work...)

    THE GOOD... there are a few nice    First off, IF YOU HAVENT PLAYED COD MODERN WARFARE ONLINE MULTIPLAYER YET, this is deffinitely worth your money... THE ONLY REASON I AM GIVING THIS A 3 IS BECAUSE as a sequel, it is deffinitely a rinse lather repeat for the devs (you wonder why they didnt just release it a month after Black Ops because it doesnt even seem like they did much work...)

    THE GOOD... there are a few nice adjustments since the last installment of the series. MUCH MUCH MUCH better hit detection. It no longer takes an entire magazine of ammunition to kill your enemies. No more instantkill nube-tubing (the 'nube tube' or grenade launcher is still in, just fixed so it almost never gets an instant kill). Much less lag from any other of the COD installments (I have been playing up to level 30 and have not seen a bit of lag yet. Occasionally, but nothing gamebreaking). The graphics have been polished a decent bit (You can see the sunlight reflect off of the dark gun metal in front of you, and the nice simple details of the environment around you are almost nice enough to make you stop and smell the roses once in awhile). They now offer a wider ability of items and killstreaks SPECIFIC to helping your team-mates and playing the obective rather than just being a lone wolf. What is also pretty cool is they have a whole other killstreak set for those who are really good at lone-wolfing. Instead of killstreaks, you get more and more perks, giving you six perks and a major advantage for one on one combat.

    Thats a lot of cool stuff, but thats about it. Heres where the game loses its luster...

    THE BAD... For those that have already experienced the COD series, you'll be a little disappointed. Not a lot has changed. In fact, its almost like playing a new map pack on MW2. Not even an exaggeration. If I were to put MW2 in your console and right as a match were about to start, tell you it was MW3, it might actually take you a few minutes to realize it was just MW2. It takes forever to unlock anything decent (I was using the pre-set classes they give you up until level 30 because nothing else I had could compare). Not only that, but you dont even look forward to unlocking anything (except perks of course) because the weapon selection is just so bland. There is little to no customization (hardcore Black Ops players, sorry) and I've tried to log on to ELITE only to get booted off or rerouted back to the game.    … Expand
  69. Bredstick
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The users reviewing this game don't get it. Yes there is not a lot of innovation to the latest MW but that is to be expected. It's now an annual release with a great formula of success. It follows the same business model of many sports games. In fact one could argue that the success of this franchise has caused the industry to try and get better. Battlefield is trying everything itThe users reviewing this game don't get it. Yes there is not a lot of innovation to the latest MW but that is to be expected. It's now an annual release with a great formula of success. It follows the same business model of many sports games. In fact one could argue that the success of this franchise has caused the industry to try and get better. Battlefield is trying everything it can to catch up to COD. Some so-called hard-core gamers will say it's made for noobs and geared to the masses. Isn't that the point? Anyone can play this game and have fun. The multi-player is as fast pace as ever but with more verticle levels adding a twist to the run and gun. There are more dark corners for the newbies to pitch a tent in then previous games.… Expand
  70. LoneStarGamer
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty is the same game every year with just a new campaign which is real short and haves reused elements from the previous Call of Duty games and just a few new features added to the multiplayer component which never takes a dramatic leap from the previous "cut and paste" Call of Duty game, unlike the amazing creators at Dice which is more focused on quality rather than profits. TheCall of Duty is the same game every year with just a new campaign which is real short and haves reused elements from the previous Call of Duty games and just a few new features added to the multiplayer component which never takes a dramatic leap from the previous "cut and paste" Call of Duty game, unlike the amazing creators at Dice which is more focused on quality rather than profits. The point of my review is to allow people to know that they are being fooled into buying the same game every year for a high price from a company who keeps milking a large franchise for only profits and not to give their loyal customers a quality product, it explains why Modern Warfare 2 is still $60 at retail stores. Plus the CEO of Activision even announced a new Call of Duty for 2012, talk about milking the cow!

    So if you want to keep buying a low quality product from a company that only cares about money then go ahead, just know that you are being fooled!    … Expand
  71. iamhardboiled
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Hey this game is rated high just for the social aspects of this game. Yes its pretty much the samething with added content. But hey it works, except for the on-line lag issues..this game is at least fun.
  72. Johan_Liebert
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    adorei o jogo,o gráfico é ótimo (pra que mudar a engine?) historia perfeita,chega emociona os jogadores.
    o que importa não é o tempo de jogo e sim a diversão.
    eu amo essa franquia
    nota 1000!
  73. ITS_ENDOT
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    just the same old cod we have had for 4 years runing, NOTHING has changed NOTHING is new NOTHING is unique. if you have played a previous cod game and are looking for something new, fresh and difrent then you will be highly dissapointed.
  74. Snipestrifer
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    An honest review of the game to be honest. It's certainly better than MW2, which was an abyssmal mess, but this game has nothing on Black Ops. The maps look different but layout and structure is the same, making the large varitey of guns pointless as only smgs and assualt rifles will be used due to the tiny map sizes. Quick-scoping is back. It can F*** off in my opinion. It was always aAn honest review of the game to be honest. It's certainly better than MW2, which was an abyssmal mess, but this game has nothing on Black Ops. The maps look different but layout and structure is the same, making the large varitey of guns pointless as only smgs and assualt rifles will be used due to the tiny map sizes. Quick-scoping is back. It can F*** off in my opinion. It was always a terrible addition to the game and it should never have been brought back. Maps are alright but as a whole they are poor due to the total lack of variety. The story is very good though, and is the only reason this game gets a five. The other half (Multiplayer) is a big fat zero due to easily exploited flaws in the system and total inability to bring together teams and reward them for working together. As for Spec Ops, it's still two player only (What the hell Infinity Ward) and survival is a less entertaining re-hashed zombies mode. That's about it. I'll probably be trading in this lame game soon and will be getting Battlefield 3 and see if that's any better.… Expand
  75. BioWareEmployee
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Sorry, but it's already become more than evident that this game is literally a repainted Modern Warfare 2, now with a subscription fee. Players are finding the exact same buildings and locations copy and pasted from the last game and it's ridiculous. Gamers are not going to tolerate this garbage, and if companies want to still be around next generation they better start putting effort intoSorry, but it's already become more than evident that this game is literally a repainted Modern Warfare 2, now with a subscription fee. Players are finding the exact same buildings and locations copy and pasted from the last game and it's ridiculous. Gamers are not going to tolerate this garbage, and if companies want to still be around next generation they better start putting effort into their games again. Don't like getting bad fan reviews? Then stop repackaging the same game and expecting us to pay $60 for it, you scammers.… Expand
  76. Dru27
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    There are serious problems with this game. Forget that it looks like MW2 for a second because everyone's saying that. I rather point out strictly the multiplayer. I consider myself a very good COD player with a black ops k/d of 1.5. Not amazing but decent. This game I'm going 7-26 every match. I've gone positive twice out of hundreds of matches. My skills haven't changed but this gameThere are serious problems with this game. Forget that it looks like MW2 for a second because everyone's saying that. I rather point out strictly the multiplayer. I consider myself a very good COD player with a black ops k/d of 1.5. Not amazing but decent. This game I'm going 7-26 every match. I've gone positive twice out of hundreds of matches. My skills haven't changed but this game has. Being killed in THREE bullets no matter the gun means that as soon as you take damage it's a death sentence. And with a mess of kill streaks there seems to be no balance as your pummeled by a million random things making it impossible to keep a "point streak" going in anything other than a support class. (doesn't reset after death.) Your movement speed is awkward as hell. The garbage all over every level makes it difficult to pick people out. And I die a lot. Not because I'm a noob but cuz I feel this game is broken. MW2 was broken with one man army noobtube but did they fix it? Nope. Will they fix this game? Probably not. The way this game is set up is to reward the camper. Because running and gunning isn't possible as you'll lose almost all one on one fights trying to run around. I can't camp. I'm just not that type of player and see no fun in it.

    With all my friends who converted to BF3 I held out my judgement and said c'mon guys give this game a chance. COD is fun arcade like fast paced action game. How could they have gone wrong? Well they did. I will be trading this game in next week and I will be waiting for treyarch's black ops 2 hoping that the series that I love isn't completely gone and that a decent about of balance and regular updating that made the game fair, balanced, and fun will return.    … Expand
  77. jbody2nr
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have played this game for several hours now and everything about it has me sick to my stomach. The audio, the graphics, the twitchy gun play. This game hasn't change anything at all since Call of Duty 4. If you are buying this game in hopes of something better or different don't, but if you don't mind paying 60 dollars for new maps then by all means help yourself.
  78. Atony
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    First let me say I am Very glad i rented this at redbox & did not buy it, it isnt worth it.I have spent about a good 10 hrs playing mw3 and it's really sad & pathetic how Activision cheesing millions of gamers out there. Bad maps, rehashed graphics, sounds & animations with small updates here and there. I am officially done with cod for a while. Don't believe all the fantasy hype. It's allFirst let me say I am Very glad i rented this at redbox & did not buy it, it isnt worth it.I have spent about a good 10 hrs playing mw3 and it's really sad & pathetic how Activision cheesing millions of gamers out there. Bad maps, rehashed graphics, sounds & animations with small updates here and there. I am officially done with cod for a while. Don't believe all the fantasy hype. It's all about $ to those websites/magazines & YouTube channels.… Expand
  79. Em1lio0o
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    A very good game again how much fun it was Call of Duty 4, has the same graphic of a Modern Warfare 3 with minor adjustments, but that does not diminish the good. The multiplayer is more fun and much more variety in weapons and customization. Excellent game.
  80. uni-ballpen
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Well I had already had low expectations of this game. However, it managed to shatter those by being worse of a game than I thought possible. I am very happy that I only rented this game overnight from Redbox for 2 dollars rather than buying it, because this game is basically new Modern Warfare 2 maps. It's pathetic that any company would release this game knowing full well that peopleWell I had already had low expectations of this game. However, it managed to shatter those by being worse of a game than I thought possible. I am very happy that I only rented this game overnight from Redbox for 2 dollars rather than buying it, because this game is basically new Modern Warfare 2 maps. It's pathetic that any company would release this game knowing full well that people would have to pay for it, especially considering how little work was put into it (i.e. they recycled the graphics engine for the 4th time since CoD4). I'm sad for anyone who buys this game.… Expand
  81. Scynx
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This tittle is disappointing in all aspects. To start of the multiplayer which is supposed to be at its best according to them is more of a failure not only because gameplay is sluggish and their so called balance just made the game a lot worst and unplayable. Since when can a hand gun one shot you in the hand....since mw3 got here. Leveling system is waaaay to easy, you can reach 1This tittle is disappointing in all aspects. To start of the multiplayer which is supposed to be at its best according to them is more of a failure not only because gameplay is sluggish and their so called balance just made the game a lot worst and unplayable. Since when can a hand gun one shot you in the hand....since mw3 got here. Leveling system is waaaay to easy, you can reach 1 prestige in just 5 hours. Oh and don't feel proud of your first prestige because as soon as you leave the Game for the day, they will reset everything and give a lame excuse that they were unable to receive data of your level. Also don't get me started on the $50 "SCAM" that is cod elite. No double exp. ( so much for the so called 2xexp week debut) no clans, no founder status or anything they said we would receive and to top it off after there HUGE mistake and UNTESTED NON WORKING product they want YOU to give them a 48 hour wait time for this to be fix for when after the 48hrs are over they would have made your $50 in interest in their bank account so they won't give a s*** about you the consumer. So I hope that after this review you invest it in a better company, game and product.… Expand
  82. H4zY
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same ol thing, nothing new here. Sounds, maps, guns and a bunch of people riding for the brand. Time to fire IW and get some new talent. At least Treyarc thought out of the box and actually developed a decent Co-Op game! IW nice try, better luck next time.
  83. ChristopherJS
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Perhaps the most overrated video game of 2011. Activision and its companies associated with the development of the Call of Duty franchise reach a new low. For starters, this game has not offered any innovation like the its prequels. The last few Call of Duty games play and look the same. Each year, it is just a routine of including new weaponry, levels and maps within the developmentalPerhaps the most overrated video game of 2011. Activision and its companies associated with the development of the Call of Duty franchise reach a new low. For starters, this game has not offered any innovation like the its prequels. The last few Call of Duty games play and look the same. Each year, it is just a routine of including new weaponry, levels and maps within the developmental process. And content which has been introduced has usually been lame and unimaginative. This indeed the case for Modern Warfare 3. The storyline is generally rushed, unforgettable, ridiculous and generic. As for the characters, I simply could not find myself caring for any of them. This is intended to be a dramatic conclusion to word war 3. Yet it relies too much on action, characters dying, and scripted events to make it remotely interesting. There is no sense of 'humanity' or drama within this game. Instead, it is like playing a Michael Bay movie. No soul, originality or depth; but very eye-catching. But still, the gameplay and graphics are almost the exact same as Modern Warfare 2. I find that especially weak because I found Modern Warfare 2 to be mediocre at best. Neither of both fields received any substantial improvement within Modern Warfare 3. Just run, shoot, use grenade and camp. That practically summarizes the Modern Warfare 3 experience for both campaign and Multiplayer. What has been introduced is either sub-par or broken.

    In conclusion, you can find far better games this year. I urge you consider buying Skyrim, Battlefield 3, Gears of War 3 and others instead of this rehashed garbage. By buying this game, you essentially doom the video game industry to an era of video games which sell millions based upon which franchise they belong to without even offering a shred of innovation. This game simply does not merit the amount of praise and sails which it has received.    … Expand
  84. dissectional75
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    horrible game. this is the same game every 2 years. why do they keep doing this? this is an inferiror game to black ops, a game made by the lowly treyarch. things could not get any worse for "infinity ward"
  85. Gmrfrk88
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I think this game is awesome I don't see why so many people are ripping on it, the weapon customization and leveling system is awesome an they took out all the b.s. perks like commando and danger close and the maps, even though some seem the same just different environment run smoothly and nice and the multiplayer is fast paced and amazing, I think people aren't used to the quickness andI think this game is awesome I don't see why so many people are ripping on it, the weapon customization and leveling system is awesome an they took out all the b.s. perks like commando and danger close and the maps, even though some seem the same just different environment run smoothly and nice and the multiplayer is fast paced and amazing, I think people aren't used to the quickness and die alot that's why they don't like but I'd pick it up for sure, campaign keeps you on your toes and spec ops and survival is challenging, exactly what I was looking for and more in this game… Expand
  86. ExpFist
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    If you hate your money, and would like to own a steaming pile of **** inside of a small DVD case, then this game is for you!

    This is a horrible game designed for brainless kids. I guess that's awesome if your target audience will shell out $60 a year for the same game.
  87. D0nk3ypunch0311
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best FPS ever just deal with it all you BF3 fanboys. If it anit broke dont fix it. They kept what was great and added more greatness to it . long live MW3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  88. xanderz28
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    esto no es un juego nuevo es solo un dlc del MW2. fui gran seguidor de call of duty desde el ps2 pero es tiempo de cambiar por algo mejor y diferente y esto es Battlefield3
  89. gamer666
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    complete garbage, same as mw2... and again the ps3 version receives a very inferior port, where they put the millions of $ they profit every year?
    Activision is such a lazy producer
  90. DMB4SheZ
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Another solid entry in the MW franchise. It seems that they have really tweaked the multiplayer and eliminated everything you hate about the last few games. The new kill streak system is really nice as well. My only problem with the game so far is that the campaign was not as exciting as the last few games. Still worth playing to finish the story though. Even if you don't like thisAnother solid entry in the MW franchise. It seems that they have really tweaked the multiplayer and eliminated everything you hate about the last few games. The new kill streak system is really nice as well. My only problem with the game so far is that the campaign was not as exciting as the last few games. Still worth playing to finish the story though. Even if you don't like this game it is not a "0" so skip over the BF3 fan boys comments on here.… Expand
  91. CarimonaKiller
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Good game. Fun multiplayer. The maps are pretty cool. The campaign is fun with lots of twists and turns. I love the ability to choose different classes.
  92. InSaNeOG
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Heard that Schofield is "begging" for reviews to bolster bad ratings ( http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/121/1212113p1.html ). @ Bobby Kodick... Guess firing West and Zampella wasn't such a good idea after all eh ? At least those guys had self-respect and could crank out a good game. @ the guys who stole 6k copies off that truck last weekend.... At least you didn't actually PAY for this game :
  93. JupiterSummanus
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    MW3 follows some of what Black Ops started with a more gun on gun gameplay and improves on the Modern Warfare brand. From what I have played of the campaign it is compelling and action packed. The MP is loads of fun, especially the new kill confirmed mode which comes in hardcore, regular and 9v9 ground war varieties. Best Cod since Cod4.
  94. RighteousSteel
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Feels like CoD 4 and MW2 hashed into one game. That being said, if you don't mind spending $60 for another Call of Duty game, go ahead and buy it. There are still the same problems from MW2 multiplayer: camping, noob-tubes, small underage kids, ridiculous snowball killstreaks, and bad spawning sites. However, the campaign is a bit better than MW2 and harkens back the CoD 4 campaign manyFeels like CoD 4 and MW2 hashed into one game. That being said, if you don't mind spending $60 for another Call of Duty game, go ahead and buy it. There are still the same problems from MW2 multiplayer: camping, noob-tubes, small underage kids, ridiculous snowball killstreaks, and bad spawning sites. However, the campaign is a bit better than MW2 and harkens back the CoD 4 campaign many times. I like this game for the single-player campaign ONLY, which you can complete in about 6 hours. Just RENT it, do NOT buy it unless you want to pay for a bunch of new maps. Also, do NOT buy Elite, it is a waste of money, as well as the new "maps" which will most likely be re-releases of previous maps.… Expand
  95. ZeV
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is simply a shame and looks like an old game with a poor engine... Some of the buildings in MW3 are taken from MW1 !!! A SHAME !!! I played mw four years ago, and it's still the same boring game with no evolution !
  96. masterkeep3r
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great multiplayer, yes it feels similar to MW2 but there is enough variety to keep you going for a while. And frankly the sales suggest this is exactly what people want. Superb single player campaign that concludes the series effectively. It has with nonstop action, decent variety and epic setpieces as you expect from a CoD game, Graphics and game engine are in no way revolutionary butGreat multiplayer, yes it feels similar to MW2 but there is enough variety to keep you going for a while. And frankly the sales suggest this is exactly what people want. Superb single player campaign that concludes the series effectively. It has with nonstop action, decent variety and epic setpieces as you expect from a CoD game, Graphics and game engine are in no way revolutionary but hold their own against most 360 games. Spec Ops is a fun mode and adds to the game's lasting appeal but I wish it was 4 player.… Expand
  97. Zenigame96
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    All of you haters can gtfo. This is a solid game. Sure it doesn't revolutionize the genre the same way CoD 4 did, but it's still fantastic. The campaign mode is excellent, keeps you on your toes, and fun to watch the cinematic experience. The multiplayer is more accessible than EVER for noobs and vets alike (of which I have been BOTH), and Spec Ops is a lot of fun as well. The only co-opAll of you haters can gtfo. This is a solid game. Sure it doesn't revolutionize the genre the same way CoD 4 did, but it's still fantastic. The campaign mode is excellent, keeps you on your toes, and fun to watch the cinematic experience. The multiplayer is more accessible than EVER for noobs and vets alike (of which I have been BOTH), and Spec Ops is a lot of fun as well. The only co-op experiences I have enjoyed more were Left 4 Dead and Demon's Souls. Take your hate camp somewhere else.… Expand
  98. oelf
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Mw3 is a Fine Game. Single player is much better than other Shooter Games they came out this Year. Multiplayer have much more options for Customizing. The Maps are not the Best, that i must agree the most other Users. But the feeling in Multiplayer is the best on the momentary Market. All in All MW3 is an Very good Single player and an Fine Multiplayer Game. PS:Just w8 for the New maps ifMw3 is a Fine Game. Single player is much better than other Shooter Games they came out this Year. Multiplayer have much more options for Customizing. The Maps are not the Best, that i must agree the most other Users. But the feeling in Multiplayer is the best on the momentary Market. All in All MW3 is an Very good Single player and an Fine Multiplayer Game. PS:Just w8 for the New maps if dont like the normal ones… Expand
  99. CptAmerica09
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Should have been a DLC in all honesty only entertaining part is Spec Ops and survival. Thoroughly disappointing and will be trading this in and getting Skyrim.
  100. 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
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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