Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

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  1. lgnburris
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I created a metacritic account just to review this terrible game. The more I play it the more I hate it. I am a long time COD player, played MW, MW2, and black ops all to prestige. The maps and spawning system are terrible in this one though. The maps are all dozens of narrow passages crisscrossing each other so you are constantly getting shot in the side and back, add to that the newI created a metacritic account just to review this terrible game. The more I play it the more I hate it. I am a long time COD player, played MW, MW2, and black ops all to prestige. The maps and spawning system are terrible in this one though. The maps are all dozens of narrow passages crisscrossing each other so you are constantly getting shot in the side and back, add to that the new spawning system and it is impossible to play this game with any sort of tactics. You cant clear an area and then feel confident the enemies will be ahead of you they will just spawn behind you and come at you from one of 6 different angles. Activision shouldn't have been greedy and fired the people that made these games good. I wont be buying another COD game until something drastic changes.… Expand
  2. Bob_Phalange
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Modern Warfare 2, for all its faults, was a great game. A slightly newer, repackaged version of Modern Warfare 2 that arrives several years after its predecessor is, however, not a great game. I've never been quite so disappointed with a game whose arrival I anticipated so greatly. Campaign is linear and repetitive; the plot is murky, absurd, and seems as if it was crafted by Michael Bay'sModern Warfare 2, for all its faults, was a great game. A slightly newer, repackaged version of Modern Warfare 2 that arrives several years after its predecessor is, however, not a great game. I've never been quite so disappointed with a game whose arrival I anticipated so greatly. Campaign is linear and repetitive; the plot is murky, absurd, and seems as if it was crafted by Michael Bay's evil, slightly less competent twin. Devices that were innovative one-offs in the previous game, like door breaching or crash/explosion cinematics, are overused to the point that it becomes obvious the team that made the game is content with maintaining the status quo. On top of that, the campaign clocked in at less than 4 hours on the regular setting. That wouldn't bother me too much if the multiplayer was rock-solid, though, because that's been the main attraction for the series. That's simply not the case, however. Bullet lag is the worst of any recent game I've played. Weapon balance seems to have been thrown out and replaced with the strategy of "let's make everything as powerful as possible." Maps are amorphous and prohibitive to actual team strategy. Menus are identical, and perhaps even murkier than the previous iteration in the series. New killstreak packages are a nice touch, and perk balancing was an absolute necessity that they thankfully worked out. But when seen as a whole, the greatest new addition is Elite, a glorified stat tracker that costs sixty dollars on top of your existing Live subscription. Given my level of frustration and disappointment with this game, I feel a four is generous. I won't be buying back into the series again, or at least until they give it the inevitable reboot. It's sad to see a company like Activision run a once-proud brand into the ground like this for profits.… Expand
  3. ETisME
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    If there is a good reason why it is only a 1, it is clear. This game shows how much a company can recycle and hopes for a good sale. No innovation, 3 hours single player. it's a game that lived upon the success of CoD4, except that it has already been done once, MW2.
  4. carton_RAR
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Un reprise, de reprise, de reprise, de reprise... Un conseil, restez au bon vieux Call Of Duty Modern warfare.. et Gardez vos Tunes pour ASSASSIN'S CREED : REVELATION!!!!!

    Tellement Monotone....
  5. Bohannon
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    This feels like a rehash of a game that has been sold under different names, over and over again. A 5 hour campaign, different maps, slightly different guns and perks sounds like DLC to me - however being sold at the full retail value of a new game. No thanks.
  6. jcarey72
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is everything I was hoping for and more. The campaign is great but the multiplayer is where is truly shines. Not sure what's up with all the negative reviews - this seems really fishy to me - perhaps some disgruntled Battlefield3 fans. Anyways, this game is a must have. Enjoy.
  7. Mikewade
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    TThis game is terrible it takes absolutely no skill to kill the enemy, the spawning is the worst in the history of FPS, i paid 64.99 to have a alternative to battlefield 3, because I like the run and gun style, but from the outdated graphics, the outdated UI, the countless children, and the complete lack of innovation, this game has become a credit for skyrim...
  8. GAV1TRON
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    ****
  9. tomcat99
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    MW3 its the same than 2006 MW, nothing new. Same engine, online. And the problems online, patches will come out in two years. Yeah as Activision cares for its customers.
  10. wudaoyou
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I donâ
  11. Polarity
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The Campaign is short, but the story is still really good. It helps introduce the variable weapon types and game play needed to get players ready for online play. The changes to the online class customization, support options and ladder ranking is really solid. All around great sequel to MW2.
  12. ppiro
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is by far the best call of duty game to date. It's multiplayer experience is arguably the best in any shooting game. I like the larger maps and how they attempted to make it more team based. I also greatly appreciated the addition of strike packages because of the variety that they add. It definitely is an innovative game in the genre of first person shooters. I also like howThis is by far the best call of duty game to date. It's multiplayer experience is arguably the best in any shooting game. I like the larger maps and how they attempted to make it more team based. I also greatly appreciated the addition of strike packages because of the variety that they add. It definitely is an innovative game in the genre of first person shooters. I also like how attachments and how various other upgrades are unlocked as well.… Expand
  13. Lurkin_Lizzard
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    After trying the new multiplayer in MW3, I absolutely love the changes to the Kill streaks (point streaks now), and the new maps seem like they will have legs, along with being fun to play. Now having levels for your guns is cool, and the way you can add perks to your guns is great aswell. For the people who were expecting big changes and "innovation" need to get a job for 3M, as evolutionAfter trying the new multiplayer in MW3, I absolutely love the changes to the Kill streaks (point streaks now), and the new maps seem like they will have legs, along with being fun to play. Now having levels for your guns is cool, and the way you can add perks to your guns is great aswell. For the people who were expecting big changes and "innovation" need to get a job for 3M, as evolution is the name of the game here and the multiplayer here is sublime. Movement is crisp, the only draw back i found is the subtraction of the diving to prone. Absolutely love the game thank you so much for not drastically changing the game(MW series) I Love so much -Lurkin Lizzard… Expand
  14. ksimp84
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Although there's nothing "groundbreaking" about the multiplayer, it stays true to what makes Call of Duty great. Hundreds of unlocks, weapon personalization, and customizing your soldier's load outs to fit your play style, thus integrating different people into the series, with a greater chance of success. The campaign was (as usual) action-packed, and enjoyable (albeit short).
  15. Louie17
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The best thing about this is the multiplayer. It is faster and feels better than all the previous Cod games. The maps are really good with plenty of opportunities to kill. The best part about multiplayer has to be the strike packages. If you don't have high kill/death ratios (like me) then the support strike packages is great for you! And kill confirmed and team defender, two newThe best thing about this is the multiplayer. It is faster and feels better than all the previous Cod games. The maps are really good with plenty of opportunities to kill. The best part about multiplayer has to be the strike packages. If you don't have high kill/death ratios (like me) then the support strike packages is great for you! And kill confirmed and team defender, two new multiplayer game modes, are really fun too!!! For the price, it is definitely worth it!!! The multiplayer is something fast and fun that will keep you playing for months!!… Expand
  16. Sagesam
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    if this is what cods all about now, i wont be playing them anymore, same **** new package, aboslute crap! the fact its built upon camping out now just plain sucks 2 :/ very disapointed i was at the midnight release :(
  17. Rjasper49
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I picked this up for a midnight release. Truthfully I wasn't expecting anything greatly knew, but man did they just copy and paste this one. I am terribly disappointed in IW and Sledgehammer for this. This is exactly Modern Warfare 1, just a different title. Terrible buy on my part, don't buy this game.
  18. GhoulSlayeR
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 2.5. $60 bucks, come get it. You'd think a company this popular would actually spend their money improving the engine and gameplay rather than forking over tons of cash toward the Marketing. Welcome to the new gaming industry, where hype rules over the actual gameplay is worth. Screw innovation, here is your cookie cutter FPS.

    Thanks for nothing IW/Activision, I hope you    Modern Warfare 2.5. $60 bucks, come get it. You'd think a company this popular would actually spend their money improving the engine and gameplay rather than forking over tons of cash toward the Marketing. Welcome to the new gaming industry, where hype rules over the actual gameplay is worth. Screw innovation, here is your cookie cutter FPS.

    Thanks for nothing IW/Activision, I hope you hit the rocks.    … Expand
  19. ChaoticVizuals
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is flat out awesome. It doesn't mean it's everyones tastes, but if you've loved any COD game, this one is even better. Classes are way more customizable, level design is very fresh and new with way more cover. New game modes are amazing.
  20. Gmonie58
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I was super excited for this game, but utterly disappointed when I finally got it. This should have been released as DLC and not as a full game. This is a money grab by Activision plain and simple. Without IW this franchise turned to garbage in a hurry. The fact that Activision is begging people on twitter to come give this crap a better score on here forced me to come help rate it downI was super excited for this game, but utterly disappointed when I finally got it. This should have been released as DLC and not as a full game. This is a money grab by Activision plain and simple. Without IW this franchise turned to garbage in a hurry. The fact that Activision is begging people on twitter to come give this crap a better score on here forced me to come help rate it down even more. Dont buy this garbage unless you like to throw money away, and if you do, send it to me instead! Go buy a good game like Skyrim, BF3, or Arkham City. MW3 is a joke...… Expand
  21. kjellevirus
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I don't know why people hate on mw3 but it is one of their best game they ever made
    the singleplayer is a little bit short but there is a lot of action
    and the multiplayer is very adicting
    and talking about spec ops one word: awseome
  22. iDarkHusky
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game. people knew it's CoD and wasn't going to change much yet still going to complain, in the end it's your fault for hyping yourself up so much it is fun though.
  23. JoeJutty
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    After logging approximately 10 hours in multiplayer I have mostly all favorable things to say about MW3. Yes it is a lot like MW2, but that's kind of the point of a series right? Not sure what people are looking for in this game. I was looking for everything I liked about MW2 but with more content - which I think was aptly delivered. The perks are well balanced, a solid selection ofAfter logging approximately 10 hours in multiplayer I have mostly all favorable things to say about MW3. Yes it is a lot like MW2, but that's kind of the point of a series right? Not sure what people are looking for in this game. I was looking for everything I liked about MW2 but with more content - which I think was aptly delivered. The perks are well balanced, a solid selection of weapons, corrected weapon ranges (no more Uzi kills from across the map), much improved killstreak system, addition of weapon proficiencies, and better selection of equipment. The only negatives I have found are that since 3 of the assault rifles are built off the same platform, many of the weapons look the same (though they perform much differently). Also compared to MW2 many of the maps of MW3 are very cluttered which isn't necessarily a bad thing but will effect your overall style of play. Bottom line: If you like MW2, you will like this game. Anyone who says differently is selling something.… Expand
  24. mikemann413
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    All of you picky nerds giving this game lower than an 8 proves that your expectations were obviously to high for a game that is as predictable as mw3. This game may not be perfect and the call of duty franchise is definitely growing stale, but for what it is it is a great game . So all of you corny nerds who paid 60 bucksand prob went to the midnight launch, Shut The F*** Up!
  25. BurtJohnson
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Honestly, if it wasn't for the title I would think that I was playing MW2 all over again. Obviously this game is not not worth $60. COD is slowing killing any originality in the gaming industry and this game continues to prove that.
  26. SilverFox
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    In general it is a good quality game - though basically the same as the previous ones. The biggest problem continues to be the XBOX live play. It suffers from individual connection speed. If you have a top notch internet provider you reign supreme. But for the rest of us it is rather dissatisfying since you are killed even before you see your opponent!
  27. mgomulk
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    First i do appreciate the efforts made listening to the community ie: noob tubes, commando, etc. However there are areas where i feel the game developers decided to implement 100% change instead of just giving us a taste...MAPS. I actually enjoy this game so much, except for these maps. MW2 arguably has the best maps of the series collectively. How u can fall flat on ur face like this isFirst i do appreciate the efforts made listening to the community ie: noob tubes, commando, etc. However there are areas where i feel the game developers decided to implement 100% change instead of just giving us a taste...MAPS. I actually enjoy this game so much, except for these maps. MW2 arguably has the best maps of the series collectively. How u can fall flat on ur face like this is alarming. I hold out a lil hope that there will be at least a map pack that includes mw2 maps, which were quite fun to play. I dont know if it is because of the infancy of the game or what but the connection issues are disturbing and really disappointing. Again, MW2 seemed to be so smooth compared to these last two. If this game-play could have been added to the MW2 maps and servers/matchmaking/etc i think it would have been a home run, however we are left a lil disappointed once again. I guess we can hold out hope for maps like Scrapyard, Highrise, Skidrow, Afghan, Sub Base, Terminal, Derail, Karachi...but who knows.… Expand
  28. forgie
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I'm about 30% into the campaign and I don't really want to keep playing it. The story is a mess and the regular progression of coming up to more spawning enemies is old and boring. The same old graphics leave nothing to be excited about. I've played 5 hours of multiplayer and so far I haven't been impressed with the maps. Many of them seem like rush jobs that just feel like mazes whereI'm about 30% into the campaign and I don't really want to keep playing it. The story is a mess and the regular progression of coming up to more spawning enemies is old and boring. The same old graphics leave nothing to be excited about. I've played 5 hours of multiplayer and so far I haven't been impressed with the maps. Many of them seem like rush jobs that just feel like mazes where you can flank any location multiple ways. The one positive I've noticed is the gun sounds and feel which have been improved. The kill confirm death match mode is also something new and enjoyable. I'll play this for a while with friends, but unless there are dramatic changes in next years release I'm going to have to pass on buying it for the first time in a long time. It's time for the franchise to give us something new and stop milking the hype they created from the first Modern Warfare.… Expand
  29. DrDanger90210
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I really wanted to like this game. Despite all the hate it got pre-release, I enjoyed MW2 when it came out and I wanted to have that kind of fun again with this one. Unfortunately, I was met with the disappointment that is this game. The singleplayer story is part of what I loved about the first 2 games, but in this one, they just copy what seemed to be awesome in the other games and hopeI really wanted to like this game. Despite all the hate it got pre-release, I enjoyed MW2 when it came out and I wanted to have that kind of fun again with this one. Unfortunately, I was met with the disappointment that is this game. The singleplayer story is part of what I loved about the first 2 games, but in this one, they just copy what seemed to be awesome in the other games and hope that it's as effective here. What ends up happening is formulaic levels with absolutely no emotional involvement because you've seen it all before, not only in the previous games, but in the level you just played. The story is garbage and doesn't invest you in the characters like the previous games did. The multiplayer seems like an exact copy/paste except without good maps, class balancing, or meaningful gameplay. It seems as though no real thought was put into this game other than putting as much stuff in it as possible without thinking how it would affect the experience. The maps are small, unorganized, and frustrating to manoeuver compared to the maps in MW2 which had a good layout with strategic points that worked well with all gamemodes. Even after a few hours of playing online trying to force myself to get used to it and enjoy it, I still couldn't seem to like it. I bought this at the midnight launch hoping I would enjoy it as much as MW2 but I was frustrated by the mp right away and then was later disappointed by the sp. I'm trading this in within a week of buying it. Severely disappointed.… Expand
  30. spyder5150
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    I find myself torn with this title. On one hand, the game plays fantastic, both the campaign and multiplayer are exactly what you would expect from a COD game. On the other hand, everything about this game is exactly what you would expect from a COD game. The story is engaging. Set pieces are big, loud, and fun. Everything is smooth and polished. But, every time I play, I cannot help butI find myself torn with this title. On one hand, the game plays fantastic, both the campaign and multiplayer are exactly what you would expect from a COD game. On the other hand, everything about this game is exactly what you would expect from a COD game. The story is engaging. Set pieces are big, loud, and fun. Everything is smooth and polished. But, every time I play, I cannot help but feel like this is all just more of the same. Kill Confirm is a great addition and use of the new support mode for kill streaks is great if one has a hard time stacking kills. I am certain I will get a ton of hours out of this title, but I am worried this is pushing the boundaries of becoming the shooter version of Madden. While not a bad game in any sense, it is just too recycled to be considered a great game at this point.… Expand
  31. Kristoffer13
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    Meet the new boss... same as the old boss. Mw3 improves on its predecessors but lacks any true innovation besides the kill streaks which in my opinion are the only fun factor. After all the game is designed to make kill streaks the ultimate reward and the new system helps noobs out because its now easier to get them. I played a lot of Halo and for a long time i thought there could not beMeet the new boss... same as the old boss. Mw3 improves on its predecessors but lacks any true innovation besides the kill streaks which in my opinion are the only fun factor. After all the game is designed to make kill streaks the ultimate reward and the new system helps noobs out because its now easier to get them. I played a lot of Halo and for a long time i thought there could not be any better and fun way to play FPS. Then Cod 4 came out and i realized there was. Problem is that 3 games after cod 4 i started to get bored. I mean think about it, imagine having played reach with the halo 2 engine. Well thatâ… Expand
  32. jlebowski0001
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Haha, gotta love the hate. MW is what it is, nothing more nothing less, until the hardware gets better this is good as it's gonna get. Runs at a crisp 60 fps, still looks sharp (much better that BF3 on 360 imo) If you wanna go out and bust your gun vs. a bunch of juveniles this is the game.
  33. 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
  34. MJohn198
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome. I can't believe how much trolling you BF3 boys are doing. Get over it. People love MW. Really giving it a zero? You are a pathetic waste of a gamer. If you were honest and gave it a real score such as a 5-6 if you think it's mediocre rather than a zero then your arguement would be more valid. As it stands you are just talking trash about a game that will undoubtedlyThis game is awesome. I can't believe how much trolling you BF3 boys are doing. Get over it. People love MW. Really giving it a zero? You are a pathetic waste of a gamer. If you were honest and gave it a real score such as a 5-6 if you think it's mediocre rather than a zero then your arguement would be more valid. As it stands you are just talking trash about a game that will undoubtedly outlast yours. Get a life trolls!!!… Expand
  35. kenny2993
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I don't see why this game is getting bad reviews. It's just a bunch of Battlefield 3 fan boys complaining about how the game isn't more realistic and is too similar to MW2. STOP. That's what makes COD work and why it is so fun and addicting. It doesn't need to change anything because it has so much that works for it that to change it would screw up the essence of what COD is. BF3 is aI don't see why this game is getting bad reviews. It's just a bunch of Battlefield 3 fan boys complaining about how the game isn't more realistic and is too similar to MW2. STOP. That's what makes COD work and why it is so fun and addicting. It doesn't need to change anything because it has so much that works for it that to change it would screw up the essence of what COD is. BF3 is a great game as well and i love it but i picked up MW3 and played the campaign and it is awesome the combat is enhanced and the level design is so much more fluid. Yes the guns are the same but that doesn't matter because they practically are the same in any game you can play, Activision CAN'T create new weapons simple as that. Finally Multiplayer, amazing simply amazing. NO matter what online game you play you WILL have campers and glitchers its a fact of life but the game is still fun. My old favorite demolition returns and i have been addicted to Kill confirmed. I really like the new killstreaks and have yet to really experiment with them but from what i have seen they are awesome just like this game. BEST IN THE SERIES… Expand
  36. 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!
  37. Kmann1994
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I think it's hilarious that Activision and Sledgehammer are now basically begging their supporters to help them out on metacritic by leaving a good review. Really? I mean did you honestly not expect this? This game is honestly no more than a glorified map pack. Seriously...if you see MW2 and MW3 side by side, you would have a VERY hard time telling the two part. MW3 has honestly ZEROI think it's hilarious that Activision and Sledgehammer are now basically begging their supporters to help them out on metacritic by leaving a good review. Really? I mean did you honestly not expect this? This game is honestly no more than a glorified map pack. Seriously...if you see MW2 and MW3 side by side, you would have a VERY hard time telling the two part. MW3 has honestly ZERO improvements, changes, or differences from MW2. Same guns, same **** sounds, same dated graphics, same dumb AI, same animations, same interface, same physics, same EVERYTHING. I can't see why anyone would want this over Battlefield 3.… Expand
  38. tylerakasyn
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The latest installment of the "Call of Duty " (also dubbed "flock of the gullible") franchise is in perfect alignment with the current level of incompetence found anywhere else you look in the world today. It is well represented by the same old knock-off rehashed/recycled piece of **** graphics, and game engine, with a side of packed to capacity full of belligerent 15 yr old FPSThe latest installment of the "Call of Duty " (also dubbed "flock of the gullible") franchise is in perfect alignment with the current level of incompetence found anywhere else you look in the world today. It is well represented by the same old knock-off rehashed/recycled piece of **** graphics, and game engine, with a side of packed to capacity full of belligerent 15 yr old FPS enthusiasts. The came looks, plays, exactly as - and even in some ways takes a step backwards from its predecessors. Activision (also the creators and copyright owners of fellow addict-funded franchise World of Warcraft) clearly continue to deploy circumvent marketing practices to lure young new potential customers into their crosshairs, once bright individuals turned rabid fan-boy. This game is just proving ground for the direction that these greedy corporations are trying to take. It's an abomination to all of us, clearly contributing to the dumbing-down of our society, already deeply troubled. tl;dr You're not missing much if you have ever touched a CoD game in your life before, it's a worthless pile of market abuse -- you're still playing Cod 4 + updated killstreaks and a lousy map download. let the butt hurt tears flow… Expand
  39. tick509
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    MW3 is a solid game, but given all the hype I expected more. The graphics are probably the best thing about the game, but great graphics don't guarantee a great game. I like the single player campaign, but the AI could be much better. Mutliplayer has been disappointing.
  40. NYVANC
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have play Battlefield 3. Finished the game in about six hour and traded in the same day I purchased it. The storyline was terrible, did not even bother with multi player. As for MW3, I am much satisfied with the campaign, outstanding storyline. All three games can easily become a three-part movie. I have no idea what are people complaining about. What are they looking for?I have play Battlefield 3. Finished the game in about six hour and traded in the same day I purchased it. The storyline was terrible, did not even bother with multi player. As for MW3, I am much satisfied with the campaign, outstanding storyline. All three games can easily become a three-part movie. I have no idea what are people complaining about. What are they looking for? Developers cannot make too much of a change on the software engine or folks will get upset that it is too different and difficult. Doing so, will make the player have to learn to play the game all over again? I do not like too much change. I just want to hit the game at veteran level and do some damage.… Expand
  41. voltS5
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    In a word, MW3 is FUN! So far, I've tried Special Ops and multiplayer modes and had a blast. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking to play a FUN FPS.
  42. viktorrez
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I for one love this new installment of the call of duty franchise I've been waiting a long time to finish the fight with makarov and it was an amazing ride graphics are a little more smoother the mw2 which is a nice improvement the weapon progression system is an awesome feature with so many ways to up grade your weapons you will have tons of fun playing with all the new attachments andI for one love this new installment of the call of duty franchise I've been waiting a long time to finish the fight with makarov and it was an amazing ride graphics are a little more smoother the mw2 which is a nice improvement the weapon progression system is an awesome feature with so many ways to up grade your weapons you will have tons of fun playing with all the new attachments and you will find out which loadout works best for your play type but all and all I love the game and I have not put it down since I give it a 10!… Expand
  43. JO3LTRON
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    After spending some time with the MP I can safely say that this is prob my least favorite CoD to date. This is coming from someone who has spent many, MANY hours with the franchise. CoD has consumed my gaming time for the past few years so I feel comfortable with making the following statements. The number one problem with the state of the Mp is the spawns. Hands down. I have had peopleAfter spending some time with the MP I can safely say that this is prob my least favorite CoD to date. This is coming from someone who has spent many, MANY hours with the franchise. CoD has consumed my gaming time for the past few years so I feel comfortable with making the following statements. The number one problem with the state of the Mp is the spawns. Hands down. I have had people spawned right in from of me into MY crosshairs! I have had the same happen to me but the other way around. I have had people spawned 5 feet away from me behind a corner. It's all part of CoD's 'payback' system. It's horrid. The spawn problems are amplified ten fold in objective based gametypes to boot. The maps are a little on the smallish side so this also makes the spawns seem even worse. I like a lot of the maps, I dont mind the smaller sizes, yet the smaller sizes combined with the spawns just make this MP nigh unplayable.

    A lot of people will say"You cant sit in a corner with assassin and a silencer noob", I'm a rusher at heart and I run around while I run and gun and STILL get people spawned mere feet away from me. Sometimes they spawn in front of me for a easy kill, and I literally LOL. In that moment it was awesome for me and builds my KS, yet soon enough (mere seconds/mins) it will happen to me. Overall, the MP is indeed fun for the most part, but when 9 out of 10 deaths is from getting shot in the back or the side, it really takes away from the fun.    … Expand
  44. bLankLOL
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I don't understand why we keep paying for the same game... They should of stopped at cod4 and ended on a good note. I hope that people will learn their lesson this time around and not continue to buy they games anymore or at least till they decided to actually make a new game.
  45. Marduk
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty... Such a great series of games which brought whole new level to FPS type of games. Thanks to CoD the shooters look like they look. So where is the problem??

    The problem is the technology. Activision didn't invest any money since CoD 2 to develop new engine (Yes Since CoD 2 its the same engine slightly modified), they managed to improve it up to CoD 4 but then they reached    Call of Duty... Such a great series of games which brought whole new level to FPS type of games. Thanks to CoD the shooters look like they look. So where is the problem??

    The problem is the technology. Activision didn't invest any money since CoD 2 to develop new engine (Yes Since CoD 2 its the same engine slightly modified), they managed to improve it up to CoD 4 but then they reached limit of it. Did they bother to develop new one? No. Since that time nothing changed. Same animations of characters, weapons and look of maps. They are trying to blind us through doing stuff like replacing zombies with 2 player co-op, new game mode and few new weapons model, but that's all. If you are going to get that game prepare for disappointment. Activision managed to sink all the way to the bottom of the sea one of the best FPS series in history of video games - Well done! From the king to the street beggar. I think it's time for CoD to retire for couple of years and come up with something new. Single player - stopping WW3 sounds great, you have the same characters (that didn't die) from previous version of MW. Map design is simple - get from point A to point B. Don't worry you won't get lost on the way. Guess why... CoD1 offered several different paths to reach objective and that's what should be restored! I don't care about fancy explosions!

    Multiplayer - its just map pack for MW2.

    Conclusion? Get different game because this one is worth only half of it's current price...    … Expand
  46. Boneyard425
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    If it ain't broke don't fix it! That seems to be the COD way, and it works extremely well! Love The Single player campaign, Multiplayer is even better with Kill Confirmed mode, and I like that that feature was added to Ground War. Spec ops is addictive, and the Survival Mode proves that. Great Job!
  47. KratosPR210
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    same graphics of call of duty modern warfare 2 . MW3 his real name MW2.5 ugly sound this game is a piece of sh*t online is horrible too bah don't wasted your money on this game
  48. kuwaitboy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    the hit detection is the worst THE game engine IS LIKE PS2/XBOX ???
    the maps is is more like coby past and some modification from COD4
    the game freeze my ps3
    i wish i can vote 1-
  49. tiny40505
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    You know what? Why wont they just admit this crap is just a rehash of Blops and MW2? I swear to god, I wanna enjoy this game, but I'm sick and freaking tired of it to no end. From the obvious rehashing of past ports to the horrible online it has become. Bad hit detection, kill-cams that show the true connection between two people, it's ridicules. This will never be CoD4 no matter how hardYou know what? Why wont they just admit this crap is just a rehash of Blops and MW2? I swear to god, I wanna enjoy this game, but I'm sick and freaking tired of it to no end. From the obvious rehashing of past ports to the horrible online it has become. Bad hit detection, kill-cams that show the true connection between two people, it's ridicules. This will never be CoD4 no matter how hard they try. They just need to get over it. IW is done since the real guys left, SledgeHammer sucks and Treyarch had it's day in the light with WaW which was awesome IMO. Activision will me milking this till the day the world ends. I've been a fan of CoD for along time and it kills me to see this franchise turn into some laughing stock of the gaming world. Believe it or not Schofield people actually hate this game. And the only reason you all make a killing like you do is because of the millions of 11 year olds who wanna LULxXxquickscopeXX420. I used to be a CoDrone like them, but you all can keep your ridicules 15$ map packs and rehashing for the kiddies. I gave this a 3 like I did because deep down I want CoD to return to it's amazingness that was CoD4, hell, even WaW to an extent. But in the end, CoD needs to stop BSing the video game world. I'm done, people who aren't 11 know what needs to be done with this game.… Expand
  50. Felren
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game shows how Activision runs every title it can into the ground for money. By the by, if you're looking forward to the DLC map packs in the future, they're already on the disc but they're just going to make you pay to activate them. Squeezing every last ounce of profit from a good franchise, what a disgrace.
  51. ironman2284
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game came out in 2007 ... why is it just being reviewed now? I'm surprised it took them 4 years to release a patch that includes: more balanced MP, a big map pack, and faster frame rates. Spec ops is great. The rest is a regurgitation.
  52. tbassett
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    After waking up from the coma BattleField 3 put me in thank god there is a game that has action, is fast paced, and fun to play. The multi-player isn't as good as MW2 but it is still pretty good. The campaign is solid and delivers what is expected.
  53. silv3randcold
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Rehash Samefare 3. This game is SO bad that the devs on twitter are asking people to uprate it here on metacritic. I've never seen a dev do that. This is exactly what Activision deserves.
  54. evanextreme
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Obviously, reviewers have been bribed, why? Because NO company in their right mind ASKS PEOPLE to make positive reviews on a website. BEGS people to make positive reviews on a website. Infinity Ward, this one is for you. Either way, I played this game and am so incredibly disappointed. I am a battlefield fan, yes this is true, but I loved Modern Warfare 2, before all went to hell. TheObviously, reviewers have been bribed, why? Because NO company in their right mind ASKS PEOPLE to make positive reviews on a website. BEGS people to make positive reviews on a website. Infinity Ward, this one is for you. Either way, I played this game and am so incredibly disappointed. I am a battlefield fan, yes this is true, but I loved Modern Warfare 2, before all went to hell. The multiplayer in MW3 is untouched, the Single player is just a continuation rehash, and while I give credit for the SpecOps mode returning, it seems like they just took the same materials and re arranged them and said "hey look! something new!" Honestly, if this is your first COD, just get COD4 (MW1), the game is a masterpiece among shooters.… Expand
  55. Klic5
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is total crap....if you want a real game without having to deal with pubescent a-hole lag cheaters - BF3 is it!!!!!!!!The graphics are the same old same old ...dated and looking like crap. With the run of the newer games like Gears 3, BF3, Skyrim and Batman that have amazing and polished graphics, MW3 doesn't hold a light to any of these. The marketing machine has worked for theThis game is total crap....if you want a real game without having to deal with pubescent a-hole lag cheaters - BF3 is it!!!!!!!!The graphics are the same old same old ...dated and looking like crap. With the run of the newer games like Gears 3, BF3, Skyrim and Batman that have amazing and polished graphics, MW3 doesn't hold a light to any of these. The marketing machine has worked for the hype and sales - but it also shows how stupid we as gamers can be manipulated into thinking that something is "great" when in actuality it is sub-par when compared to the previous list. Stop buying into the hype people...and start thinking for yourself. This franchise has run its course with the way it has been doing things since MW2 - it is time that we -as gamers - stand up and demand better for our money. MW3 is recycled garbage and if you like recycled garbage then certainly buy it - but if you want fresh and amazing go with Battlefield 3 - you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  56. Agoge
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Are you kidding me!? Don't waste your money, played it before, seen it before. Activision's idea of putting "infinity ward" back together by taking a group developers and having them photocopy past work has fallen flat on its face.
  57. Hawk17
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Having fun with the game, especially once i'm in a party with friends. Stop being a fanboy, if you like something play it if you don't then ignore it. It's a good improvement over MW2 and Blops. The gun play is back in the game and it seems to have a slower pace compared to MW2. Once they patch a few things we'll be good; the damage should be toned down, the shotguns need a damageHaving fun with the game, especially once i'm in a party with friends. Stop being a fanboy, if you like something play it if you don't then ignore it. It's a good improvement over MW2 and Blops. The gun play is back in the game and it seems to have a slower pace compared to MW2. Once they patch a few things we'll be good; the damage should be toned down, the shotguns need a damage increase, and party matchmaking. So my true score is a 9 but i'll give it a 10 to help circumvent the fanboys.… Expand
  58. MrChaos104
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    When cod4 came out, it was my favorite game. When mw2 came out, it was great but it wasn't as show stopping as cod4. Now with mw3, im selling the game already. It was not worth the 60 dollars I paid, let alone all the people spending 100 freaking dollars on the elite package. Infinityward and Activision have taken this game franchise from a great idea fueled by enthusiasts, to a franchiseWhen cod4 came out, it was my favorite game. When mw2 came out, it was great but it wasn't as show stopping as cod4. Now with mw3, im selling the game already. It was not worth the 60 dollars I paid, let alone all the people spending 100 freaking dollars on the elite package. Infinityward and Activision have taken this game franchise from a great idea fueled by enthusiasts, to a franchise fueled by money takers, with the motive of keeping business expenses low and profits high. And that is why sledgehammer games is begging people to rate this game high. The graphics are identical to mw2. Just more frames per second. Hit detection is ridiculous and must be revisioned. Maps are overly complex. Campaign made me feel like I was watching a movie rather than playing. Beat that in 4-5 hours. Quick scoping? Bad move guys. Leveling system goes super fast they just added more numbers to the scale. 1-80. As others have said, this feels like a map pack for multiplayer. The most expensive one. MW3 = Money Wasted 3 times.… Expand
  59. leoaguiar
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I am a pc user and bought the original game, but I regretted it, the game's graphics are the same as COD MW2 does not seem to have any technological advancement, not to mention the bug overlow buffer stage goalpost. I experience much of a game that has never disappointed me as COD.
  60. Tenor68
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Gameplay au top, le multi est une tuerie ! C'est MW2 en encore mieux ! La campagne est très rythmée, on ne s'ennuie pas une seconde. Le MEILLEUR FPS !!!!!!!
  61. spartan117
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    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? WellHave 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.… Expand
  62. ilayu81
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have MW2 and MW3 put to comparison nothing doesn't change if not the maps!!! be ashamed! even the menu is equal, the only meaningful addition they are the challenges to accept as in black ops
  63. nikky
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
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  64. envy
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    3rd game in the MW franchise, and has yet to add anything really new and exciting. Still using an old engine, and same old premise. The campaign was alright, but short and not as ground breaking as some would say it is. Half of it felt like it was on rails. This game is being given way too much credit for what amounts to be pretty expensive DLC. Even sports games at least improve in3rd game in the MW franchise, and has yet to add anything really new and exciting. Still using an old engine, and same old premise. The campaign was alright, but short and not as ground breaking as some would say it is. Half of it felt like it was on rails. This game is being given way too much credit for what amounts to be pretty expensive DLC. Even sports games at least improve in graphical quality year over year and MW3 fails to even achieve that. I can understand that it's popular because it's easy to pick up and play, but definitely not my cup of tea.… Expand
  65. CGreen34
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    While I did think the campaign was very predictable and the story was thrown together without a whole lot of things being explained...I like the game a lot.
    The campaign did have some pretty cool settings (New York, Paris, London, Somalia, etc.) and the weapons felt more realistic than in previous CoD iterations. The multiplayer is why anyone buys this game however, and is also the reason    While I did think the campaign was very predictable and the story was thrown together without a whole lot of things being explained...I like the game a lot.
    The campaign did have some pretty cool settings (New York, Paris, London, Somalia, etc.) and the weapons felt more realistic than in previous CoD iterations. The multiplayer is why anyone buys this game however, and is also the reason the game shines. Unlike BF3, CoD is frenetic, fast paced, and visceral. You don't have to run miles to get shot out of nowhere like in BF3. While I like MW3, I am disappointed that the story/campaign isn't like the old CoD games...the ones for PC. Those games had a great story, a difficult campaign, and excellent multiplayer. These days it seems like the game developers have to water everything down so the "casual" gamer can feel good about themselves.
    Pros: Multiplayer, multiplayer, multiplayer.
    Cons: Poor story, Spec Ops isn't as good as MW2.    … Expand
  66. 2394
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Horrible game, lackluster multi-player that doesn't feel fresh or fun, short single player campaign and very dated graphics. Not worth the money. Steer clear. Also why must everyone compare this to bf3?
  67. DTardelli
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Very good game, some people are saying the same thing, but it must be the same as Modern Warfare is a well so they should have kept the same gameplay and etc. and keep the same graph is also best as even some modest PC's can run this game in a setting relatively good and so is better for the players.
  68. ibostro
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have supported Modern Warfare through its iterations, but this one has really been a letdown. it felt very re-packaged. No new gameplay mechanics and the maps feel small. Also sprinting everywhere is getting old, its not realistic and it feels cheap. IF you make MW4 please, PLEASE don't hype it up and let us down. For the price vs what was delivered: 0/10
  69. Moviebuffreview
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    With stale online, a short campaign, and dated visuals, Modern Warfare 3 does not stand the test of time, and has brought Call of Duty down on the path of death. However, multiplayer has been improved a bit, the ending to the campaign is good enough, and Spec Ops provides a few thrills. However, this game's stale design and gameplay make Black Ops seem like a completely different game inWith stale online, a short campaign, and dated visuals, Modern Warfare 3 does not stand the test of time, and has brought Call of Duty down on the path of death. However, multiplayer has been improved a bit, the ending to the campaign is good enough, and Spec Ops provides a few thrills. However, this game's stale design and gameplay make Black Ops seem like a completely different game in terms of the changes. Modern Warfare 3 is a rental at best.… Expand
  70. jagraham79
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    MW2 and Black Ops add on map pack at best. Hit detection poor along with bad respawn locations. Close quarter combat feels like everyone is just running circles around the map. Clunky menus and poor layout of perks and leveling system......Horrible game unless you have never played a COD game ever before.
  71. IIBadKarmaII
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    WOW! I knew that the impact of Infinity Ward's key designers would have an impact on MW3 but this is rediculous. By far the worst of the Modern Warfare series. I have always leaned towards Infinity Ward's Call of Duty versions but never again will I waste my money on trash games like this.
    The game plays and looks like some sort of arcade attempt at decent graphics and the functionality    WOW! I knew that the impact of Infinity Ward's key designers would have an impact on MW3 but this is rediculous. By far the worst of the Modern Warfare series. I have always leaned towards Infinity Ward's Call of Duty versions but never again will I waste my money on trash games like this.
    The game plays and looks like some sort of arcade attempt at decent graphics and the functionality is poor at best. They hardly followed any of the previous MW HUD formats or options, and I have no idea who their military advisors are but they are a joke (being that I have been an Army Infantryman and currently a private military/security contractor). I went to sleep last night as a level 53 and woke up a level 34, WTF? After 30mins on the "online customer service chat" with no response, I called and after an hour of waiting they took my information and told me that "they were working on the problem but couldn't fix give the rank back that I had played so long and hard for... Activion and NEW Infinity Ward are by far the worst game developers in the business. I always hated Treyark untill Black Ops which is amazing! WOW, that is all that I can say. I will never buy another Activision game made by Infinity Ward!    … Expand
  72. jw43jw
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Game is fantastic, campaign had amazing set pieces, while the multiplayer was the best rendition in the entire series. Survival mode is a great touch, and the best GoW Horde mode iterations I've ever seen.
  73. denzelnolet
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The mentality that went into creating this game was very flawed. This could easily have been a large patch/map pack release for Modern Warfare 2. There is no innovation in this series any longer. Clearly this is a large and easy way of creating money for Activision. They really don't care about the quality of the game, but rather the quantity of releases. Already they have set aThe mentality that went into creating this game was very flawed. This could easily have been a large patch/map pack release for Modern Warfare 2. There is no innovation in this series any longer. Clearly this is a large and easy way of creating money for Activision. They really don't care about the quality of the game, but rather the quantity of releases. Already they have set a standard for over priced DLC and little effort in yearly releases, which is hurting the gaming industry at large. The game might be fun when you initially play it, but you soon realize it is almost a direct copy and paste of the previous MW games (literally, they've taken the same textures, sounds, EVEN whole buildings from CoD4 and MW2.

    At least MW1 to MW2 had a respectable amount of content added. This game is definitely not worth $60 and should have instead been released as $30. Unfortunately Activision has no plans of ever doing that considering people are eating these games yearly. What that little kid at Gamestop and his mother don't understand is the industry, specifically the consumers, are being negatively impacted by this (for the lack of better words) BS of yearly "$60 map packs."

    Also, why is this game still using a peer-to-peer form of multiplayer? Instead of hiring Kayne West to CoD XP, they could have easily added dedicated servers and probably saved a million dollars. Thanks, but no thanks, Sledgehammer/Infinity Ward and Activision.    … Expand
  74. Brasilnolan
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This game is a rehash and its pretty much solidifying the fact that gaming is dying. Every year expect more and more of these things to come out, receive inflated scores by paid off reviewers, and for them to break all sorts of retail records. COD is the new Madden of our time, only difference is it changes even less between installments.
  75. choas0knight
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Overpriced map pack. You are better off saving you money and passing on this one. The price of this game + Xbl + elite just to gain a "complete experience" of the game is just too ridiculous.
  76. basstape
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I really tried to like this game, but I cant. Call of Duty 4 was one of my favorite games of all time, and still is. MW2 was really cool, but got old really fast. The developers just dont understand that they have competition now. A lot of my friends told me to get battlefield 3 instead, and I ignored them and waited for this game. I took it back and only got 30 bucks for this POS and nowI really tried to like this game, but I cant. Call of Duty 4 was one of my favorite games of all time, and still is. MW2 was really cool, but got old really fast. The developers just dont understand that they have competition now. A lot of my friends told me to get battlefield 3 instead, and I ignored them and waited for this game. I took it back and only got 30 bucks for this POS and now have Battlefield 3 and I can say it is way better then this. I really hope the developers listen to the fans and not these critics who are in Activisons pockets. Don't waste your money.… Expand
  77. ALISN
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    MW3 is what every CoD fan should want. A polished version of the great game we all love. I'm surprised how many negative user reviews they are? How many of the bad reviews were written by disappointed BF3 players???? There's no such thing as a CoD killer
  78. moneytalks45
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Quality title. The same silky smooth gameplay you would come to expect from the series. It's a travesty that there's a ton of people online trying to discredit the hard work of these devs.
  79. 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.
  80. GrayFox663
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 is the exact same game with a different name, terrible Campaign that you finish in 3 and half hours, with the most irregular irritating little maps that you literally spawn on your enemy's shoulders. The lack of vehicle's and broken class system creates a very very dry and plain experience. The visuals are still comparable to my PlayStation 2, voice acting and sound ofModern Warfare 3 is the exact same game with a different name, terrible Campaign that you finish in 3 and half hours, with the most irregular irritating little maps that you literally spawn on your enemy's shoulders. The lack of vehicle's and broken class system creates a very very dry and plain experience. The visuals are still comparable to my PlayStation 2, voice acting and sound of weaponry lack any realness in the game. There really is nothing new that this Game does that makes it worth the plastic it uses.… Expand
  81. hoodlum91
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is by far the best modern warfare game. The visuals are definitely much better than its prequel modern warfare 2. You just can't stop playing this game, as it pushes in copious amounts of adrenaline which you never get from any other game out there. The game-play is better, cinematics improved. More and more guns. What else do you need from a classic first person shooter like MW fromThis is by far the best modern warfare game. The visuals are definitely much better than its prequel modern warfare 2. You just can't stop playing this game, as it pushes in copious amounts of adrenaline which you never get from any other game out there. The game-play is better, cinematics improved. More and more guns. What else do you need from a classic first person shooter like MW from Activision. One more thing to add: xbox 360 version is way better than the ps3 one.… Expand
  82. wafumeth21
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The campaign was short. Its story was so generic that even a retarded child can make it. The graphics is worse than CoD4. The sounds are just recycled junk from old CoD all guns sounds like a toy gun. Its streak system become from worst to worstser(i know there's no such word). To make it simple. This game is a joke. Its a CoD4 DLC.. And Cod4 is much better. Save your money and buy other games.
  83. DrMordin
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I had no expectations for this game and yet I still find myself hating it. The campaign is terrible, it's just a series of explosions w/ no narrative comprehension, the maps are the worst the series has seen yet and the multiplayer is still the same camp fest that MW2 and BO were, the only thing different about it is that kill streaks are now in categories, but it doesn't matter becauseI had no expectations for this game and yet I still find myself hating it. The campaign is terrible, it's just a series of explosions w/ no narrative comprehension, the maps are the worst the series has seen yet and the multiplayer is still the same camp fest that MW2 and BO were, the only thing different about it is that kill streaks are now in categories, but it doesn't matter because all the same kill streaks are there, all you have to do is get your 7 kills and let the attack helicopter get you another 20. Survival mode is the only "new" thing in this game but anyone should be able to tell that it's just a cheap combination of horde from GoW and zombies plus is doesn't even have matchmaking so it's pretty useless. The thing that pisses me off the most about this game is that the devs made no attempt to make any thing different, it feels, plays, looks and sounds exactly like the past 2 MW games even the menus look exactly like the MW2 menus. The last time this series had any innovation was in 2007, it's been running off the same engine and gameplay ideas ever since but yet for some reason the critics still go and give it 9s and even worse the same people go out and help it break sales records (at what point do you people realize you just paid $60 for the same game you bought 5 years ago?). To call this game MW2.5 is generous it is MW1 w/ a different cover, a 3 in the title, a couple of re-skinned guns and some new modes that don't even have matchmaking. I'm glad I had the sense to only rent it, too bad the same couldn't be said for the 9 million people who blindly handed their money over to the devs on day one, you people just bought Call of Duty Modern Warfare...AGAIN.… Expand
  84. acar0242
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Not sure why I thought this would be not just be the same recycled engine from the last 2 years... Activision must be taking notes from Apple and just releasing products that are "slight" improvements over the previous and charging full price for it.
  85. pgachamps
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. I hoped activision would have changed somethings about the game play or even created a new engine. This game is the same as the last 2 with updated graphics and reset multi-player rankings is all. I suggest you go and pick up black ops if you already do no own it. Black ops actually brought something new to the table, the guns actually have recoil on blacksCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. I hoped activision would have changed somethings about the game play or even created a new engine. This game is the same as the last 2 with updated graphics and reset multi-player rankings is all. I suggest you go and pick up black ops if you already do no own it. Black ops actually brought something new to the table, the guns actually have recoil on blacks ops, Overall this game is good for people who like to play the as me game as the last model,but for people like me who want something new i suggest you not buy it.… Expand
  86. bobax
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    mw2.5 ce une blague sens deconné il aurai pu faire mieux avec l'argent qui ce font ce du recyclage avec des mp de mw1 Ont joué MW3 ligne pendant quelques heures maintenant et il m'a surpris qu'un jeu que je n'étais pas impatient de, tout, était encore capable de ... me décevoir. Avons vu beaucoup de cartes et je n'ai pasmw2.5 ce une blague sens deconné il aurai pu faire mieux avec l'argent qui ce font ce du recyclage avec des mp de mw1 Ont joué MW3 ligne pendant quelques heures maintenant et il m'a surpris qu'un jeu que je n'étais pas impatient de, tout, était encore capable de ... me décevoir. Avons vu beaucoup de cartes et je n'ai pas senti une présence d'une carte classique. Exécution fait de vous tortiller comme un canard ivre, rechargement est beaucoup plus rapide que de passer des armes. La morue chose "avait pour plaire» a été un jeu rapide couramment hein?… Expand
  87. Lazuh
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This is the same exact game from two years ago. Aside from the graphics being a little but better from black ops if not identical the multiplayer is exactly the same. When it comes down to it you are buying another Call of Duty game that is exactly like a Call of Duty game.
  88. SpencePo
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    It's a decent game, I don't see why people hate it. Sure it's the same every year but so is virtually every sports game out there if they can create an annual game that everyone loves why can't Call of Duty? Overall I enjoyed this game although not as much as previous COD's. The graphics are decent if seeming more and more dated each year. Audio is competent if not amazing. The gameplay isIt's a decent game, I don't see why people hate it. Sure it's the same every year but so is virtually every sports game out there if they can create an annual game that everyone loves why can't Call of Duty? Overall I enjoyed this game although not as much as previous COD's. The graphics are decent if seeming more and more dated each year. Audio is competent if not amazing. The gameplay is as great as it has always been with a fast and frenzied play style. The single player is enjoyable if like other COD's even though you'll probably forget about it not long after you've played. The Multiplayer like always is where it's at and like other Call of Duty's it's a blast. My only real complaint is that not enough is new in this installment and almost not deserving of the 3 as this feels like an expansion rather then a new game. If you love COD buy this if not, go troll some other game that you obviously spent no real time on and went in with a complete bias against it.… Expand
  89. Hotspur96
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The game is great. I have completed campaign and love multiplayer. I don't see why people having been rating the game so badly it is a definite step up to Black Ops where I found my self only playing when I had friends over to play zombies or total boredom had struck me. 10/10
  90. Dufase19089
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    MW3 was clearly a 60 dollar mappack to MW2 and it borrowed heavily from Black Ops. It's great in it's own right- the fact that people would annually dish out 60 dollars for the same rehashed game, and, all in all, it is good, basic, arcade fun. It will sell over 10 million. It's easily accessible, and that is its strength. If you want a newer version of COD4 (basically more sh!t to use)MW3 was clearly a 60 dollar mappack to MW2 and it borrowed heavily from Black Ops. It's great in it's own right- the fact that people would annually dish out 60 dollars for the same rehashed game, and, all in all, it is good, basic, arcade fun. It will sell over 10 million. It's easily accessible, and that is its strength. If you want a newer version of COD4 (basically more sh!t to use) this is the game for you. If you are waiting for a good COD game...stick with mw2.… Expand
  91. dmak_
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    If you are a console gamer, the only reason to buy Modern Warfare 3 is because no one is playing the previous iterations anymore. If you are a PC gamer, you still play COD4 so there is no reason to buy it.
  92. Wiister
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    WTF is this? Could of just released this as DLC ! Actvision have proven they are just money hungry. Cant wait for the real INfinity Ward (now called respawn entertainment) to kick your ass !
  93. Deliqquent
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    First of all I love the game and where it is now. I think the dev team tried very hard to battle one of the hardest aspects of the game which is camping during multiplayer play. In there defense I believe they did the best that they could have done and in return you get a fast paced multiplayer setting that requires players to rely more on marksmanship, concealment and strength in yourFirst of all I love the game and where it is now. I think the dev team tried very hard to battle one of the hardest aspects of the game which is camping during multiplayer play. In there defense I believe they did the best that they could have done and in return you get a fast paced multiplayer setting that requires players to rely more on marksmanship, concealment and strength in your team to win matches no longer are players able to rely only on hip firing and hiding in corners to successful. The game looks great a needed but small facelift. The campaign storyline is quite complex and if not paying attention you may miss some info but all in all a great finish with the beloved cpt price and soap. The game is worth the money and does not dissapoint, for new players I would suggest you take your time online and learn strategies and be ready to change up your style of play if a camper or wall sitter. Thankyou infinity ward and sledgehammer great game… Expand
  94. RockstarZen
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    A 3.2 Average score is baffling to me - I think this is the most finely tuned COD game ever, and they have packed a ton into the Co-op section. The guns look and sound fantastic, and they level up providing you with the ability to tweak them without wasting a perk (ie: Bullet Penetration, Two Attachments). The perks are more balanced than ever and have me thinking about using all of theA 3.2 Average score is baffling to me - I think this is the most finely tuned COD game ever, and they have packed a ton into the Co-op section. The guns look and sound fantastic, and they level up providing you with the ability to tweak them without wasting a perk (ie: Bullet Penetration, Two Attachments). The perks are more balanced than ever and have me thinking about using all of the class slots (never done that before). Great to be back with IW after yet another one of Treyarchs multi-player travesties (I loved it when the guy I was shooting in Black Ops would turn around after soaking up have a clip and kill me).
    The single player is exactly what you would expect it to be, but the familiar locales (NY, London, Paris, Hamburg, etc..) add a poignancy that has been lacking. COD is what it is, if you bought this you knew what you were getting. I get the feeling that these negative reviewers would go to Burger King and complain that there were too many Burgers on the menu.    … Expand
  95. 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
  96. miko007
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I just finished the canpign and its soooooo good i´ve never been excited about a game that much all my life its just thrill ride and the multiplayer is great. Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 3 = Simply A Masterpiece
    5/5
  97. Keevin93
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Still unbalanced mess with all the perks and killstreaks... remove all of those and the leveling... tight and focused gameplay please... Visuals are really bland and reused from MW2 and the campaign is average at some points.
  98. Huega12
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    People knew it's CoD and wasn't going to change much yet still going to complain, in the end it's your fault for hyping yourself up so much it is fun though.
    For everyone saying its the same as MW2, what do you think a sequel is? Most sequels are like the previous game. The call of duty series is for more fast pace action where battlefield is for more strategic spaced out action. The    People knew it's CoD and wasn't going to change much yet still going to complain, in the end it's your fault for hyping yourself up so much it is fun though.
    For everyone saying its the same as MW2, what do you think a sequel is? Most sequels are like the previous game. The call of duty series is for more fast pace action where battlefield is for more strategic spaced out action. The gameplay is completely different an it is soley personal preference which style you prefer. For me I like to mix it up and think both games are outstanding..
    Great game...    … Expand
  99. DrunkBall101
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Played this game for an hour and realized it was just Modern Warfare 2.5. If you are under the age of 12 and looking for a ADD twitch shooter this is the game for. This game has no learning curve and is not a competitive shooter by any means.
  100. Die20
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I am a call of duty vet. I have played every call of duty game ever made and this one is the most different. I feel that the hit boxes are a little off when the game lags, survival mode could have included more killstreaks (i.e. AC 130 or Chopper gunner), and the single players was WAY TO SHORT. Also, I feel that in the process of trying to make the game more balanced, the developersI am a call of duty vet. I have played every call of duty game ever made and this one is the most different. I feel that the hit boxes are a little off when the game lags, survival mode could have included more killstreaks (i.e. AC 130 or Chopper gunner), and the single players was WAY TO SHORT. Also, I feel that in the process of trying to make the game more balanced, the developers removed what made call of duty great: Capitalism. The concept of providing those who generate kills with the ability to acquire more kills is what made call of duty great. That is what kill streaks were made for. However, the developers took a capitalistic reward structure and made it socialist. Now, has my KD or win ratio been affected? no but it does upset me to see a kid who has only 1 kill call in an airdrop. I do feel that the changes made though provide for a different game, one that I do not like. With all that said, I still play it religiously and will continue to until the new call of duty launches next year or when Respawn Interactive drops their new title. Welcome to the first digital FPS monopoly.… 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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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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