Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. gmullinix
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    How could you say its a low score! It's a great game! It's exactly what we wanted, a new and creative game with new perks, kill streaks, and game play. The campaign is excellent and the graphics, sounds, and fluency are 10/10 compared to any other game I've seen. Battlefield 3 doesn't even compare, graphically. They've added little things that make the overall gameplay excellent, I loveHow could you say its a low score! It's a great game! It's exactly what we wanted, a new and creative game with new perks, kill streaks, and game play. The campaign is excellent and the graphics, sounds, and fluency are 10/10 compared to any other game I've seen. Battlefield 3 doesn't even compare, graphically. They've added little things that make the overall gameplay excellent, I love hearing what people have to say after I kill them with the ability to now listen for 3 seconds after killing someone. ITS A GREAT GAME!… Expand
  2. icharly
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I like call of duty, the game is adicting as hell, but thats everything i can say about it. everything else is the same as all call of duty MW , CoD MW2, CoD WoW and CoD BO, i think its time for activision and sledgehammer to try another concept, stop being lazy and try changing stuff, not only give weapons a minor tweek, another Russian story, c'mon, im just giving the zero to keep theI like call of duty, the game is adicting as hell, but thats everything i can say about it. everything else is the same as all call of duty MW , CoD MW2, CoD WoW and CoD BO, i think its time for activision and sledgehammer to try another concept, stop being lazy and try changing stuff, not only give weapons a minor tweek, another Russian story, c'mon, im just giving the zero to keep the score low, i know the game deserves more, but all modern warfare producers need to know they have to change. even tough the games sells like hot bread.… Expand
  3. peepers86
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    The game isnt completely bad i think the graphic's took a step back and the maps are not amazing but the game overall is still pretty decent. Its probably gonna take a few weeks for them to work out all the kinks in there servers but its still a good game.
  4. PogueMahoneMG
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Yawn. It's like paying $60 for a map pack. Don't get me wrong, the story is great, but you can only run in circles shooting other players for so long. MW3 has done nothing more than repackage the same game and provide new maps. I am happy to continue the single player story line, but even there, the same same. This is truly the first time I haven't been fired up over a COD title. IYawn. It's like paying $60 for a map pack. Don't get me wrong, the story is great, but you can only run in circles shooting other players for so long. MW3 has done nothing more than repackage the same game and provide new maps. I am happy to continue the single player story line, but even there, the same same. This is truly the first time I haven't been fired up over a COD title. I don't think I am being overly to critical as I have bought every single title, map pack, and spent countless hours playing the games. I still bought the game, its just that it gets... old. IW needs to take it to the next level and take the MW game engine up a notch. you can reskin a game for only so long before its just gets old.… Expand
  5. Morphey
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    The videos released by IW and sledgehammer have been mouth watering, The way the game looked and the new features to kill streaks look amazing. I am a massive Modern warfare fan but the trailers reminded me of dead island. lots of promise but does it truly deliver?

    The Multiplayer is what most players buy the game for, the chance to link up with friends and have a blast. this hasn't    The videos released by IW and sledgehammer have been mouth watering, The way the game looked and the new features to kill streaks look amazing. I am a massive Modern warfare fan but the trailers reminded me of dead island. lots of promise but does it truly deliver?

    The Multiplayer is what most players buy the game for, the chance to link up with friends and have a blast. this hasn't changed, its still enjoyable but there is also so much wrong with it. The levels feel bland and identikit. I'm really disappointed with the multiplayer level design. MW2 levels felt like thought had gone into them. there is 16 multiplayer levels, this makes me think about the saying quality over quantity. The new kill streak system now takes into all players from the excellent to the poor. The poor can choose to allow kill streaks to roll over even after death, but they are not as powerful as the assault kill streak which include your usual AC-130s etc etc. the balance is there but it doesn't make you feel like you have stumbled across something special. MW3 Multiplayer feels old and everything you wanted to change in MW2. Does that make it MW2.5? i on the edge. its tried and tested but after a few hours i feel i'm treading old ground way to often. If i'm honest i didn't expect anything more due to the split in the production but with sledgehammer on board i was hoping they would be able to add something to it and in the end they didn't.

    One area i would like to say so far i am enjoying is the single player, yes its your normal set piece after set piece but FPS need that. they are boring without it, look at Medal of honor. after every level i played i felt like i had completed something epic. the story is obviously ridiculous but if you look passed that and play with an open mind, there is no reason why you cant enjoy it. Overall i would say this game is retreading old ground with a few tweaks. A game of this magnitude shouldn't be looking to tweak but reinvent. this release has lowered the stock of the franchise, and allowed its competitors to close in.    … Expand
  6. Double979
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    I came here because Sledgehammer Games' Glen Schofield wants more honest reviews, here's mine:

    The Single player has some of the best action I've ever experienced in a game, the story is still ridiculous and the pointless/heartless "vacation" scene was a desperate and lame attempt at having that "controversial moment" that gets plugged into each CoD so it can make the evening news, Bad    I came here because Sledgehammer Games' Glen Schofield wants more honest reviews, here's mine:

    The Single player has some of the best action I've ever experienced in a game, the story is still ridiculous and the pointless/heartless "vacation" scene was a desperate and lame attempt at having that "controversial moment" that gets plugged into each CoD so it can make the evening news, Bad form IW. The guns sound awful, every time I shot the M4 it made me want to shake my head. The way bad guys get treated in cut scenes will make you smile, but that's about it.

    Multiplayer looks and feels like MW2. Hit detection is awful, I can't count how many times the kill cam does not match what happened. Shame on Activision/IW for taking all this money they make and not getting dedicated servers."New" Strike Packages and Maps make it seem different I guess. If you are not tired of CoD, then you will like it. If you've moved on, this will not bring you back.

    Personal Opinion: Like CoD4, I bought it for the SP. Unlike CoD4, I was not pleasantly surprised at the MP. MW2 turned me away from the Franchise and toward BFBC2, Black Ops brought me back in for a month until I saw there error of my ways and went back to BC2. Feeling Disappointed in how the Console version of BF3 turned out (I have PC version, too) I was kind of hoping MW3 would reel me back in, but about a couple hours of MP made me realize how tired of this I am, and how good BF3 really is, even on 360. I was actually playing BF3 on 360 the same night MW3 was released.    … Expand
  7. marioslive
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best COD since Modern Warfare in 2007. The guns sound excellent , best in the series. The killstreaks are very well balanced. Very fluent gameplay. It doesn't disappoint at all , don't understand the negativity, must be battlefield fans mad that they're game couldn't match up to this.
  8. zarathoostra
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I just changed my review text (not the score) to reflect that the producers of this game have posted an article pleeding people to give it a 10 on metacritic to raise its score. that is bs.
  9. seancoppens
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    What happened to enjoying a game for the single player experience and the story?

    MW3 STILL has the most involved and mind-blowing single player. BF3 (which MW3 is being compared with) has one of the most disappointing single player experiences I've eve had. I appreciate the game designers and producers actually put time in to the single player experience. Great job, yet again! That    What happened to enjoying a game for the single player experience and the story?

    MW3 STILL has the most involved and mind-blowing single player. BF3 (which MW3 is being compared with) has one of the most disappointing single player experiences I've eve had. I appreciate the game designers and producers actually put time in to the single player experience. Great job, yet again!

    That being said, the multiplayer has much left to be desired. The maps are tiny and full of NoobTubers. Levels are setup for massive sniping kills (which is fine if you snipe, MOST players don't) and game modes are not impressive.

    I don't think it's fair to expect a "whole new gaming experience" from the Modern Warfare series. It's still a Call of Duty game. Why does every expect it to be so different all of a sudden? If you liked MW2, you'll have fun with this game.    … Expand
  10. TheSoloSlayer
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    There was a time when games were praised for their originality and innovation. Call of Duty has lowered the bar. The storyline sucks as does the gameplay.
  11. DoctorRagePhD
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare 3 is a great game. Of course the single player is only a few hours long but the multiplayer is greatly improved. There are no more insanely overpowered killstreaks and it actually focuses on the gun on gun fights.
  12. Bahamut2451
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Nothing really new to the series if you played the cod of the past pretty much you played this game. It's not a bad game just seems like they went through the usual cod checklist from last 6 years of putting these games out. I wouldn't pay $60 for this game. Multiplayer seems pretty much the same as last few games of the series and the same old formula for the single player shoot mob ofNothing really new to the series if you played the cod of the past pretty much you played this game. It's not a bad game just seems like they went through the usual cod checklist from last 6 years of putting these games out. I wouldn't pay $60 for this game. Multiplayer seems pretty much the same as last few games of the series and the same old formula for the single player shoot mob of enemies move forward down a liner path to next checkpoint rinse and repeat seems to plaque this series well fps in general this genre need some fresh ideas or will be doomed. I mean there are some new ideas but nothing that going to give you the wow factor back when most people played the original cod mw. I think I'll pass this one up i need more substance in my fps.… Expand
  13. Bleeeee
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    EXACTLY the game I thought it would be. Story's fun for a day, but the Spec Ops and Multiplayer modes are what it's all about. Personally, I skipped MW2 because I was tired of realistic FPS's. Maybe it's because I skipped MW2 that I don't mind MW3 being seemingly the same game. But when it comes down to it, I enjoy my time spent with MW3.
  14. Duffy
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Like has been said many times before, a 60$ map pack. I suppose it was only inevitable that this game would disappoint. It was never going to live up to the hype, without bringing something new and innovative. Sadly, it does neither. Couldn't afford both BF3 and MW3, looks like I made the wrong decision. Going to go trade this thing in and see if I can get a good deal on BF3.
  15. novatribe
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    How can i put this bluntly....if you loved MW2....there is ZERO WAY you won't LOVE MW3. I know it's POPULAR to randomly hate the most popular thing out there. Hell, I'M even in that crowd. However, MW3 does a great job at remembering what it is.....a video game who's purpose is to be engaging, fun, and entertaining above all else. It's a TOTAL package featuring hundreds of hours ofHow can i put this bluntly....if you loved MW2....there is ZERO WAY you won't LOVE MW3. I know it's POPULAR to randomly hate the most popular thing out there. Hell, I'M even in that crowd. However, MW3 does a great job at remembering what it is.....a video game who's purpose is to be engaging, fun, and entertaining above all else. It's a TOTAL package featuring hundreds of hours of gameplay, multitudes of modes for multiplayer gamers, a tight single-player package and loads upon LOADS of unlockable goodies that will keep any gamer with a pulse busy for months on end.

    They say the public like to build things up just to break them down, and that old adage holds true here. Modern Warfare 3 is the most popular thing to hate because quite frankly, it's the most popular thing, well.....PERIOD.

    The game is extraordinarily well programmed, graphic engine is stellar locked at 60 fps, and it's hard to fault a game that stays close to a formula that quite frankly created what the modern shooter is and does.

    Do not let the internet crafty fool you.....a lot of the time the internet nerd world will find a way to hate on something popular in real life. It's the fun thing to do.

    This game is FANTASTIC and you would be a fool to rate or believe this game is anything less than an 8 on a bad day. It's technically and superficially an outstanding game that continues to DEFINE this generation of multiplayer excellence.

    No game is perfect, so i don't give 10's. I'd knock this game if for only the fact the texture work could be improved in the graphics department and sound design could use a little work.

    Flame on.

    www.novatribe.com    … Expand
  16. Golem25
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Activision has once again failed to make their latest COD title stand out. Because, frankly, this is the umpteenth time COD 4 has been repackaged, with little to no innovation. The same broken Multiplayer, the same try-hard 4 hour long story, and soon the same overpriced map packs. It is truly a disgrace, the way Activision keeps confirming their greediness, and lack of interest for theirActivision has once again failed to make their latest COD title stand out. Because, frankly, this is the umpteenth time COD 4 has been repackaged, with little to no innovation. The same broken Multiplayer, the same try-hard 4 hour long story, and soon the same overpriced map packs. It is truly a disgrace, the way Activision keeps confirming their greediness, and lack of interest for their customers. This hasn`t bitten them yet, seeing as a lot of COD-players are very, very young. Too young to stand up and say "I will no longer let myself be milked dry like a cow. I will no longer let this company ruin gaming by repackaging the same game over and over again, therefore being a bad example for the rest". And even when the fans are a bit older, they still have ridiculously low standards, considering they like replaying the same broken game, over and over, paying 60 Dollars every year.

    Because of this greediness and laziness, COD MW3 deserves a 0, but I`ll give Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games 1 point for the effort.    … Expand
  17. maka-san
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    MW2 game + Black Ops interface = MW3

    it just scandalous and immoral... Activision has only the name of his license,to make money to the detriment of its customers.
    Activision has no respect for customers to create their present fortune, is filthy.
  18. colbyfh
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    A great game. It come's with alot of content via campaign, spec ops, and multiplayer. Smooth frames, fast paced action and multiplayer with friends that's fun and engaging. I would recommend CoD to anyone.
  19. solid-user
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    wow....if you like MW2 then you will hate this game they changed all the weapon looks from MW2 and this is the worst campaign ever black ops was better my god what is going on its like they tried to crap on modern warfare so that they had a reason to move on or its cause they had a bunch of inexperienced teams working on it and plz the graphics make me sick it looks like cardboard give mewow....if you like MW2 then you will hate this game they changed all the weapon looks from MW2 and this is the worst campaign ever black ops was better my god what is going on its like they tried to crap on modern warfare so that they had a reason to move on or its cause they had a bunch of inexperienced teams working on it and plz the graphics make me sick it looks like cardboard give me my money back!!… Expand
  20. knoxin
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    MW3 Dev Begs for Help With Low Metacritic User Score, So i decided to sign up and write this. you have ruined what could have been great, lets list what's wrong, Not like you could not read the forums and see everyone complaining. 1. Small maps, 2. messed up spawn system 3. net code is crap I have a fibre optic connection and I get slammed by 2 bar 3 bar people, 4. replay theatre is 1000MW3 Dev Begs for Help With Low Metacritic User Score, So i decided to sign up and write this. you have ruined what could have been great, lets list what's wrong, Not like you could not read the forums and see everyone complaining. 1. Small maps, 2. messed up spawn system 3. net code is crap I have a fibre optic connection and I get slammed by 2 bar 3 bar people, 4. replay theatre is 1000 times better in Black Ops, the list keeps going. You said that you made this game better I beg to argue Treyarch made it better don't let them tell you to write a ten for a game that's not worth it, i'm sorry but your now begging for people to write a ten… Expand
  21. beasco
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Save yourself some money and get modern warfare 2, or better yet purchase battlefield 3. This game only feels different to modern warfare 2 not better, same game just somewhere else. To be honest it feels like a retaliation release to battlefield, something that was rushed and wasn't particularly well thought through.
  22. zakolson5
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Bought MW3 after originally not planning two ever since the announcement. The reason I did this was for a main reason and that was because all my friends get the game. A good example on why this game is so popular is because it's so user friendly, my brother who is not the best at games disliked Battlefield 3 a lot because of its learning curve and the maps that were larger. A big gripeBought MW3 after originally not planning two ever since the announcement. The reason I did this was for a main reason and that was because all my friends get the game. A good example on why this game is so popular is because it's so user friendly, my brother who is not the best at games disliked Battlefield 3 a lot because of its learning curve and the maps that were larger. A big gripe I have on MW3 is the MP maps. It's impossible to go 30 seconds without taking a grenade, getting shot in the back or anything of that nature. I was optimistic when I bought this game thinking they'd be innovative and introduce new features. However, the features they introduced were even more user friendly, every game theres a UAV every minute, helicopter killing you when you walk outside it really dampens the multiplayer experience. There's just so much familiarity even dating back to Call of Duty 4, it gets old so fast. It's a basic expansion pack that shouldnt be charged 60$, its insane to me. I dont see why gamers dont appreciate more innovation rather than more maps, weapons, "killstreak features". I regret buying this game it's the exact same as all the Call of Duty's.… Expand
  23. JustInsane360
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Just Like the annually released sports games, this is nothing new. Game has been the same for the past 5 years. The Single player was decent but too easy on Veteran. MW1 and COD2 were way tougher. Multiplayer was okay, way to fast paced. Slow it down Activision! Halo isnt even this bad. Frame rate was good. Sorry But going to social network sites to ask fanboys to help out your rating onJust Like the annually released sports games, this is nothing new. Game has been the same for the past 5 years. The Single player was decent but too easy on Veteran. MW1 and COD2 were way tougher. Multiplayer was okay, way to fast paced. Slow it down Activision! Halo isnt even this bad. Frame rate was good. Sorry But going to social network sites to ask fanboys to help out your rating on Metacritic is sad! Really Activision? I used to be a fanboy until you ruined this franchise after MW2. FML...I bought the Hardend edition too!… Expand
  24. Iconoclysm
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game should be about an 8-9...but to offset the number of critically handicapped children, it gets a 10.

    It's a new installment to a SERIES on the same hardware technology as the last 4 games from the series. Do not expect drastically new looking graphics or gameplay, though both have evolved slightly and smoothed out greatly over the past few years.
  25. NetWalker
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Same game as previous. Activision once again cheats with players and this 4 year-old engine with 0 physics. Nothing new. The MP part is the same as MW2. Only fanboys will like.
  26. MrCritical
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Not anything new really. They have just taken somethings form other CoD and bunched them together. Somesay that there are new thing but if you think about the developers have taken it from other games. A new engine and dedicated servers would make the game better and they should try to make it less "arcade-ish". Don't enjoy the maps at all and Survival mode is so blend. The franchise isNot anything new really. They have just taken somethings form other CoD and bunched them together. Somesay that there are new thing but if you think about the developers have taken it from other games. A new engine and dedicated servers would make the game better and they should try to make it less "arcade-ish". Don't enjoy the maps at all and Survival mode is so blend. The franchise is dead to me. Come up with something new god damit!… Expand
  27. Coreman53
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Pointless, derivative, rehashed. Instead just buy Black Ops. It's cheaper and literally the same thing. All of you anal agonized peasants that argue this game is good need to take into consideration it's past 3 clones. When you consider the fact that this is the same game, you have to admit that this doesnt really merit a purchase.
  28. Ooklah
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game was just so lackluster. If you enjoy mw2 you'll enjoy this "new" game its basically the except smaller maps more people more lag more camping and less fun with a horribly forgettable campaign and boring modes it is fun when play with four friends locally though.
  29. deadpixel
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This is exactly what we should be paying DLC for. Extra weapons maps and tweaks. Sure this title went beyond what one would expect since the norm these days for DLC is garbage but I hope 20 years down the road this is what we are paying $20 or however many microsoft points for. I miss Infinity Ward. =( Its not bad guys but come on. Elite AAAAAAND this and this is all we get? IThis is exactly what we should be paying DLC for. Extra weapons maps and tweaks. Sure this title went beyond what one would expect since the norm these days for DLC is garbage but I hope 20 years down the road this is what we are paying $20 or however many microsoft points for. I miss Infinity Ward. =( Its not bad guys but come on. Elite AAAAAAND this and this is all we get? I dunno. I'm paying for an online tracking system that EA and Bungie have done for us for free? Great I get maps later on that you already had built before the game launched? I mean its COD don't get me wrong. Just seems like without that main crew from IW we can pretty much gurantee same old same old for years to come.… Expand
  30. Knight-20
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I played it online for 2 hours most of the matches were lagy and glitchy. people walk through the walls WTF. even though I played and still the same thing almost nothing new. The seams to be just copy paste form the previsions games Black ops and Modernwarfare2. We need something new come on this is not hard is it.
  31. XxKAMAxX
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Single player campian is awesome, the survival mode is awesome, and he muti-player is awesome. MW3 is the best CoD to date. Well done Infanty Ward and Sledgehammer.
  32. AsifJustChillin
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Ive been a fan of COD since COD 4 and have owned every title since then. I think the the single player campaign was decent but hey, everyone buys COD for its multiplayer right? The thing is, I cant even play multiplayer cause of the STUPID NAT TYPE and yes I've tried forwarding my ports, turning the router on and off, enabling upnp, giving my ps3 a static IP, changed the nat type from 3 -Ive been a fan of COD since COD 4 and have owned every title since then. I think the the single player campaign was decent but hey, everyone buys COD for its multiplayer right? The thing is, I cant even play multiplayer cause of the STUPID NAT TYPE and yes I've tried forwarding my ports, turning the router on and off, enabling upnp, giving my ps3 a static IP, changed the nat type from 3 - 2 but it still doesnt work! and dont give me this crap that its my router, i've played mw1, mw2 and black ops on the same router theres no reason why this should happen. ACTIVISION FIX THESE PROBLEMS AND MAYBE YOU'LL GET A BETTER RATING - TAKE A PAGE OFF BF3, THEY CATER TO THEIR FANS IN MODERATION, YOU GUYS JUST LOOK AT US AS DOLLAR SIGNS. PICK YOUR ACT UP. You should be happy I didn't give you guys a zero.… Expand
  33. Noots88
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The current scores on here are pathetic. You may not like the game but very few games deserve these kind of scores. Just because its popular and similar to the last installment doesn't warrant these scores. A good series is a good series and many very well reviewed games on here are equally as similar as cod is. It's childish, besides in its own right its a great game, deserves 9/10 butThe current scores on here are pathetic. You may not like the game but very few games deserve these kind of scores. Just because its popular and similar to the last installment doesn't warrant these scores. A good series is a good series and many very well reviewed games on here are equally as similar as cod is. It's childish, besides in its own right its a great game, deserves 9/10 but for obvious reasons to make up for the score I'm giving 10/10.… Expand
  34. heathyaaj
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I don't think that it's just hating something because it's popular, although there are a minority that do. I also don't think the hatred is because of the game either. I think the hatred comes from the fact that 'fanboys' buy the game year in year out without there being much of a change and dismiss the faults that are brought to light by the more casual player of COD which in turn, hasI don't think that it's just hating something because it's popular, although there are a minority that do. I also don't think the hatred is because of the game either. I think the hatred comes from the fact that 'fanboys' buy the game year in year out without there being much of a change and dismiss the faults that are brought to light by the more casual player of COD which in turn, has created an aura of self confidence/borderline arrogance by activision to not try harder and milk the series for all it's worth.

    Honestly when people bring up things like FIFA and games of a like, mainly yearly updates as a reason as to why COD should be defended to the bitter end, it just irritates me that little bit more.

    If you measure a game year on year then the amount of changes in the likes of FIFA, GOW, Assassins Creed and Uncharted etc, then you would struggle a little bit in naming them. But if you say, look at the changes in the games over the last 5 years (since MW) then you will see the differences in these games over COD are more prominent.

    FIFA 2007 - 2012 - Brand new game engine, impact engine, vast amounts of different shooting mechanics/ Animations, Running, new dribbling system and passing selections and Animations, penalty taking system, Set piece creation, player creation, New leagues/more international teams and you can customise the difficulty in the user settings and CPU settings like passing error, shooting error and goalkeeping ability. The list can go on

    Look at Uncharted from 1-3. Each one has a fantastic narrative, challenges, puzzles and characters that you can see in real depth and enjoy. They have online Multiplayer which has improved from UC2 to UC3 and the graphical changes from 1-3 are excellent. List can go on

    Assassins creed from 1 through to Brotherhood- Again each story is well thought out although at times a little confusing. Different challenges and side missions/collectables along the way. The also now have multiplayer, which for the best part is getting better and better. New animations and weapons for taking down enemies, different clothing and much improved graphics. List can go on

    You compare these to the likes of COD from COD4(MW) to MW3 and really over the past 5 years there isn't much to shout about in terms of changes made. The SP and the story are forgettable in each game, no real characters, Graphics haven't improved that much, neither has the sound quality or player/CPU animations (getting from standing down to prone is abit of a chore). The explosions are pathetic, as are the breaching of buildings (once you've seen one you've seen them all) and the knifing is still the same, just a swipe and then your done. It would be nice to see them actually grappling with the opposition before using the knife, because a swipe across the back won't really do it.

    Online, I haven't really played that much but from what someone told me THERE ARE A FEW BUILDINGS ETC THAT HAVE BEEN RECYCLED AND USED BEFORE IN EARLIER INSTALLMENTS. The only thing they've really done to balance the game out is using the killstreaks and perks and no real gameplay changes and even that isn't great. You can still use your overpowered Sniper rifle to "no scope" or "quickscope". Then there is the small and overpriced maps that have little to no real detail in and look more like cardboard cut outs.

    Is it because Activision are too insistent on keeping the game at 60fps (they seem to be using this as there main selling point) that they are unwilling to add anything new? or are they just milking it because a lot of people out there will buy it regardless because of the series' reputation from earlier installments?

    Either way i'm just glad i've rented, rather than fork out £35-40 for a game that has changed littler over the past 5 years. Its a lazy representation of a franchise that should be going from strength to strength instead, it's stuttering along and milking everything they can out of people. Disgrace.    … Expand
  35. scream2207
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    same old **** **** game, **** graphics, **** multiplayer clogged with 12 year olds, **** engine, and same ****ty stupid killstreaks, did i mention singleplayr is **** yes its a POS of the year
  36. AssassinPro
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    All these 'Negative' reviews are nonsense. I can understand some people may have faults they can find with the game and some for some people it might not even be their cup of tea, but to even suggest this is a bad game is a insult to the hard work that the developers have clearly put in.

    The Single Player is superb, with every mission revelantly linking to the story as opposed to a series    All these 'Negative' reviews are nonsense. I can understand some people may have faults they can find with the game and some for some people it might not even be their cup of tea, but to even suggest this is a bad game is a insult to the hard work that the developers have clearly put in.

    The Single Player is superb, with every mission revelantly linking to the story as opposed to a series of huge spectacular moments. Its a decent length and keeps your hooked all the way through. Spec Ops is brilliant, it would be nice to play with more than two people but its really great fun none the less. Lots of variety in the missions and plenty of unlocks to keep it replayable.

    The multiplayer is more of the same, but refined. Sure there are problems, there are far too many quickscopers as sniper rifles are far too powerful and explosives are completely useless against people with blast shield prop. However the improvements they have made are brilliant, the prestige shop is a welcome feature, the gun leveling system works really well and rewards players who are good players with particular guns.

    Overall Modern Warfare is just a fun game to play with friends. If your playing yourself you can still have a good time but the ultimate experience is when you play in a group.

    In reality this game is probably a 9. Its a really good game but not perfect. However since the game is being unfairly represented by fanboys and haters I felt it is only fair to try and balance it out slightly a give it a 10.    … Expand
  37. Friar
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same game as Black Ops and MW2. Not worth paying for essentially a reskin with new maps. Terrible single player, same old multiplayer, only now we get the pleasure of paying for CoD Elite. Now the dev is begging for better user ratings. (http://www.gamefront.com/glen-schofield-wants-your-help-boosting-modern-warfare-3s-low-metacritic-user-score/) Ha. MAKE A GAME FIRST, NOT JUST ASame game as Black Ops and MW2. Not worth paying for essentially a reskin with new maps. Terrible single player, same old multiplayer, only now we get the pleasure of paying for CoD Elite. Now the dev is begging for better user ratings. (http://www.gamefront.com/glen-schofield-wants-your-help-boosting-modern-warfare-3s-low-metacritic-user-score/) Ha. MAKE A GAME FIRST, NOT JUST A RESKIN. DO NOT BUY THIS CRAP.… Expand
  38. SOKfrenzy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    absolute garbage. it is just a reskined modern warfare 2. if you buy this game and like it you are bad. Go PLAYabsolute garbage. it is just a reskined modern warfare 2. if you buy this game and like it you are bad. Go PLAY HALO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  39. brucehustle
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    A 3 hour campaign with a terrible story. Retread multiplayer still with the same pipsqueak 12 years olds. Much like the Madden series, a complete lack of innovation. Do yourself a favor and spend your money on a game like Saints Row or BatmanAC or Skyrim were the developers work to earn your 60 dollars.
  40. aWOLtrooper
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Hands down the best COD remake YET! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare HD HD is so good, because instead of going outside the box and making a new game, they REMADE the same game! Who could ask for anything more?! The way they reuse buildings and character textures is almost STUNNING! And the extra maps they added?? Brilliant. I just wish they would add more stereotypical plot settings! I LOVEHands down the best COD remake YET! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare HD HD is so good, because instead of going outside the box and making a new game, they REMADE the same game! Who could ask for anything more?! The way they reuse buildings and character textures is almost STUNNING! And the extra maps they added?? Brilliant. I just wish they would add more stereotypical plot settings! I LOVE when I have to replay the same game over and over again, because it NEVER gets stale, or boring. I must say... the whole, "Evil russian" bit is hilarious, and so innovative. I'd recommend this game to anyone who loves repetitive, dull games, or being yelled at y 8-year-old british children.

    If you feel your family jewels are a bit too small, THIS IS THE GAME FOR YOU! Show everyone how huge your boomstick is by shooting children and grown men alike in the face in a virtual world where, "everything's made up, and the points don't matter."    … Expand
  41. HotLunch4You
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    For all of those players excited to pay $60 for an expansion pack mash-up of Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2, you're sure to be pleased. Anyone else who's looking for innovation or, at the very least having long existing issues addressed should look elsewhere. From the trend established by the past few releases in the series, Modern Warfare 3 is pretty much what I expected - and that'sFor all of those players excited to pay $60 for an expansion pack mash-up of Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2, you're sure to be pleased. Anyone else who's looking for innovation or, at the very least having long existing issues addressed should look elsewhere. From the trend established by the past few releases in the series, Modern Warfare 3 is pretty much what I expected - and that's not a good thing.

    The single player, briefly, is solid, but not spectacular. If you've played the previous Modern Warfare title's campaign's, you know what to expect - shoot infinite enemies emerging from invisible monster closets until you move to the right trigger point to make them come from another one. Eventually make it to large setpiece explosion/event and repeat. The multiplayer isn't even this good (if we can even use that word).

    The multiplayer actually feels like a step backward. The menus are clunky and feel thrown together, but this is just the first hint of crappiness to come. The maps feel like thrown-together paintball arenas rather than locations that would exist in real life. The developers forced obstacles, alleyways and staircases where they don't make sense, just to create more chaos - and not the good kind. Maps feel maze-like, and combined with the random spawn system there is little room for any kind of cohesive, team-oriented strategy. The best case scenerio still ends up being some strange hybrid of free for all and team deathmatch. All too often you find yourself shot in the back by someone who just spawned behind you mere seconds ago, often from an area you though that you'd just cleared. But perhaps the most infuriating aspect of multiplayer is the over performance of the gameplay. In spite of the billions of dollars made on this franchise, Activision refuses to invest in dedicated servers on consoles. This leaves players at the mercy of whatever local host is chosen, and more often than not, it's not pleasant. Lag and shoddy hit detection are not only common, but present the vast majority of the time. There's always at least a few players (if not the entire opposing team) that can survive multiple headshots, 8-12 chest shots or sometimes even have the ability to allow bullets to pass right through them from 2 feet away. On the other hand, enemies kill you around corners, knife you even though the slashed it with their back to you and 3 feet away, or in spite of their near invincibility, you'll find yourself shooting first, hitting (multiple times) first, yet still end up dead via 2 shots to the leg (after yourself registering multiple shots to the body and/or head). The multiplayer is broken, and given that this is the primary reason for purchase for most players, I feel not only disappointed, but ripped off.    … Expand
  42. pilofight
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    HEY i bought this game thinking it was the second coming... its NOT.. its exactly the same as the others... and quick scope is back making snipers have a Huge advantage over any other... im taking this game back today maybe get skyrim.. activition will never learn is it keeps selling like hot cakes... this is a sad day for all gamers.. =) sorry i gave it a ten its definetly not--.--
  43. Tubular
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Exactly the game that I was looking for. Being a COD fan I went into this looking for an updated version of MW2 and that is exactly what I got. Between the 3 play modes I spend a lot of time with this game and so far am enjoying every minute of it.
  44. xDeathDealingx
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    MW3 is a quick scoping, drop shooting noob fest, with some noob tubing in between. The games are riddled with passage ways in an out making any attempt for strategy and area control worthless. In short order the game becomes a spawn, run, kill one guy get shot from behind, press X and do it all again. The weapons are worthless till you get into the 40 levels leaving you at the other end ofMW3 is a quick scoping, drop shooting noob fest, with some noob tubing in between. The games are riddled with passage ways in an out making any attempt for strategy and area control worthless. In short order the game becomes a spawn, run, kill one guy get shot from behind, press X and do it all again. The weapons are worthless till you get into the 40 levels leaving you at the other end of a better gun till then. In short WTF is the word that will most likely come out of your mouth over and over again while playing this game. I didn't touch on the graphics they speak for themselves. This game was not worth the buy and will not be in my wish list of games come next year.… Expand
  45. Lambdadelta
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Absolutely terrible. It's just a moneymaking attempt, churning out the same game every year. Not having ranked dedicated servers is absurd; you're forced into more laggy p2p play where the host is favoured..
  46. thegamer67
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Good game, people knew it was going to look the same as MW2. They said that it was going to use the same engine, they added quite a bit of stuff and I ca say it is going to keep me busy for quite a while!
  47. theeye12
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    basically the same game with an updated story and some new guns. not a true sequel and the price definetly doesn't back up the game either. your better off waiting for the next COD or wait until the price goes down before you buy MW3. but i am very much against that.
  48. mkconway
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I picked up the game on release day and have had a blast playing it since. MW3 definitely follows the same patterns that it followed in previous games however in my opinion that is a good thing. The single player is an edge of your seat cinematic thrill ride much like the previous two Modern Warfare titles. The multiplayer takes what was great in the first two games and refines andI picked up the game on release day and have had a blast playing it since. MW3 definitely follows the same patterns that it followed in previous games however in my opinion that is a good thing. The single player is an edge of your seat cinematic thrill ride much like the previous two Modern Warfare titles. The multiplayer takes what was great in the first two games and refines and tweaks the formula. There is a fair number of multiplayer maps ( I counted 16) and they are well designed. The devs also made improvements to the Spec Ops mode which further increases value you are getting for your money. I would recommend this game to anyone who is thinking about getting it. I am not sure where all of these bad user scores are coming from. If you have enjoyed the Modern Warfare titles in the past, you will enjoy Modern Warfare 3. If you haven't liked the previous titles, then don't buy this one. There are a ton of other options out there for you including Battlefield 3 which is also an awesome game.… Expand
  49. Switch296
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This game is more of the same. Like way more of the same, it has pasted buildings from Modern Warfare 1 and has exactly the same graphics engine at modern warfare 2, with very similar multiplayer maps and gameplay.

    It brings nothing new to the series and honestly it just feels so cheaply done, it doesn't feel like a real Call of Duty game, just a hollowed out clone, it doesn't have that    This game is more of the same. Like way more of the same, it has pasted buildings from Modern Warfare 1 and has exactly the same graphics engine at modern warfare 2, with very similar multiplayer maps and gameplay.

    It brings nothing new to the series and honestly it just feels so cheaply done, it doesn't feel like a real Call of Duty game, just a hollowed out clone, it doesn't have that Call of Duty feel.

    I am very disappointed and hope they turn it around for the next game.    … Expand
  50. PbFarmer
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Ok so a lot of these user reviews are clearly people who don't have a lot of time on their hands then to bash a game that they feel sore about either due to fanboyism towards other properties (ala Battlefield) or due to that love of anonymity and getting on bandwagons to bash games they never try. Here's the real deal, if you've played call of Duty MW2, you've pretty much played MW3.Ok so a lot of these user reviews are clearly people who don't have a lot of time on their hands then to bash a game that they feel sore about either due to fanboyism towards other properties (ala Battlefield) or due to that love of anonymity and getting on bandwagons to bash games they never try. Here's the real deal, if you've played call of Duty MW2, you've pretty much played MW3. That being said, that's not a bad thing. It restores a lot of the tried and true you may have felt was missing from Black Ops (I did not enjoy Black Ops), and ramps up on a lot of interesting small innovative changes. Strike Packages were a brilliant split, being able to assign specific killstreaks for specific builds is everything I ever wanted, and the expansion of weapons, equipment and the like is fantastic. The only thing I'm dissapointed by is the continuation of Extreme Conditioning over Marathon, but I digress.

    It may not change the FPS genre or be a game changer, but it builds on what already works and is satisfying to a great degree.

    Also how are you going to listen to a guy that gives this game a 0 and in the first sentence says he wasn't looking forward to this game at all?    … Expand
  51. SaeJin
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Better than I thought, when Infinity Ward slumped, I had no real faith in the game, but after playing it for several hours, all I can say is wonderful, the multiplayer is beautiful and the campaign keeps you hooked and surprises you all the time.
  52. AntiTrol
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game retains its hold on the best shooter on the market. Graphics are impressive, best in class controls, and after 14 hours of play its amazingly bug free, cant say that about other shooters on the market. New modes kill confirmed and team defender are great. This game keeps getting better and better. Dont listent to the battlefield 3 trolls spewing their hate on here. This game isThis game retains its hold on the best shooter on the market. Graphics are impressive, best in class controls, and after 14 hours of play its amazingly bug free, cant say that about other shooters on the market. New modes kill confirmed and team defender are great. This game keeps getting better and better. Dont listent to the battlefield 3 trolls spewing their hate on here. This game is a must buy.… Expand
  53. Darkfire64
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Completely uninspired/unoriginal crap. Activision needs to stop this yearly release schedule and focus on making a good CoD game, not just a copy/paste of previous ones.
  54. trix24
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    awesome game, don't know why it's getting such low user score.I am enjoying the campaign and of course the multiplayer.spec ops is my favourite mode ,but i wish they had bots in splitscreen mode other than that the game is awesome worth it's $60 price tag.
  55. Worrker20
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    I will be honest, Call of Duty has been nothing but rehashed since Call of Duty 4. Kotick has been capitalizing on map packs since then. It's the same content since 2009. It's a terrible game, while the graphics may be good, and music; it is is still just THE SAME EXACT GAME
  56. awesomechicken
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same usual crappy game just like Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. Call of Duty needs to get some serious changes and fixes to it because I'm sick and tired of the same gameplay. A proper Call of Duty needs to be built ground up, with a proper non-over-the-top storyline and balanced, skill-requiring multiplayer.
  57. KaeBlade
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    I was looking forward to MW3 bringing something new to the table to match BF3. It actually just feels like a big DLC update for me. :( I'm not sure what the developers could have done differently with the same tech they've been using for their past several games but I think they should've tried something different.
  58. TomEire
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Call of Cash-Cow- Modern Rip-off 3 is out, and I must say I was looking forward to playing this game, however after the fiasco with the last 2 COD games, at launch, I decided not to pre-order this time around. I rented the game for a week and that in itself was a waste of money, I should have only rented it for a single night, because thats about how long it took me to become bored withCall of Cash-Cow- Modern Rip-off 3 is out, and I must say I was looking forward to playing this game, however after the fiasco with the last 2 COD games, at launch, I decided not to pre-order this time around. I rented the game for a week and that in itself was a waste of money, I should have only rented it for a single night, because thats about how long it took me to become bored with this same old, same old.

    If you have played any COD game, you will know exactly what to expect with MW3 (if it ain't broke don't fix it), and some might think thats a good thing, but it isn't. If you're like me and have put countless hours into COD, you're probably looking for some cool new stuff for MP, some innovative game mode or KSR or something....ANYTHING, but no, basically nothing has changed since the last instalment.

    If you have been living in a cave and never played a COD game, then you'll probably enjoy MW3, however if you have played COD before, I can almost guarantee, that the novelty of a few new KSR and guns will ware off pretty quick.

    Multi-player lags constantly. Map design is terrible. The guns sound like someone threw a box of cutlery down some stairs, (peeew pheeew rattle rattle pheew) COD Elite, cost the same as the full game, and doesn't work.
    Hit detection is so bad its actually funny.
    Bullets can turn corners apparently.
    Health seems to be 75% of what it was in every other COD game.
    Shotguns are a two shot kill from point blank range.

    IW's answer to zombies, is survival mode, and its not a patch on zombies.

    I honestly wanted this to be a great game. COD4 was excellent, MW2 was frustrating at best, so I was hoping they would have learned something from that and make MW3 as close to COD4 as possible with improved graphics and a different engine. Nope

    I didn't think COD could get any worse than BlackOp's, and sadly I was wrong.

    If you have played COD before, then this game is not even worth renting, If you have never played COD before, rent it, you might enjoy it for a few hours.    … Expand
  59. jesusmbz
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I can't give mw3 a 10 after playing black ops and bf3. Not because they are better, but they can show infinity ward a thing or 2. Lets start right off the bat with the fact that war isn't fought only on the ground, you have to expand in all directions, bf proved it. You can't forget that current gen consoles are 4 player ready systems, b.ops training allowed this as an illusion but it wasI can't give mw3 a 10 after playing black ops and bf3. Not because they are better, but they can show infinity ward a thing or 2. Lets start right off the bat with the fact that war isn't fought only on the ground, you have to expand in all directions, bf proved it. You can't forget that current gen consoles are 4 player ready systems, b.ops training allowed this as an illusion but it was there. I know it has spec ops missions and survival but think about the family guy who can't play unless all the family participates. I have to say that i was skeptical after playing b.ops that this would suck just as bad but i was surprised. This is where gamers and haters go they're separate ways. The graphics and sound just blew me away, i almost fell back in disbelief that it was mw3. Yes i have played bf and all previous cod, like i said gamers/haters. The story has me hooked, up until the mrs. asks if she can join, then it's back to spec op. Which brings me to another point, the mission are both fun and challenging if you're looking for the 3star glory,even after they have been obtained, but the survival mode is ADDICTIVE. All it's lacking is 4 player capability. On line a shooter is a shooter, but as i said before, wars aren't just fought by ground troops, and you should be able to hide in the bushes not just beside them. This is just a sum of what i feel, but remember a game is the result of tons of hours and frustration that culminate in a work of art that should be admired as such. Don't be a hater if you truly are a gamer, nobody put a gun to your head and said play or die. Respect the industry and don't betray the people who put heart and soul into our entertainment.… Expand
  60. vcca15
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Seriously you kids are giving it a 0 --thats complete blasphemy - i dont care if u hate IW or COD because you think its cool to be different or be the outcast, i get on this site to read reviews to help decide if a game is worth buying, you guys are ruining the integrety of the site, a 0 --GTFOH dont even review we arent all 10 yr olds tryna act like this is the worst game ever justSeriously you kids are giving it a 0 --thats complete blasphemy - i dont care if u hate IW or COD because you think its cool to be different or be the outcast, i get on this site to read reviews to help decide if a game is worth buying, you guys are ruining the integrety of the site, a 0 --GTFOH dont even review we arent all 10 yr olds tryna act like this is the worst game ever just because ea took shots a COD u think your doing them justice and your cool--even almighty EA shut their mouth and backtracked their words closer to release date becuase they knew that this game was gonna crush ---i have NF3 and MW3 both great games ..but MW3>BF3 ---if u liked the previous COD thhis is a revameped better version-- i loved MW2 and i love the new one --everyone says its the same game jus improved, yeah duh its a sequal i wouldnt have like a completely diff game as a sequal to my fav game ever (mw2) --now i have a new improved SEQUAL that is MW3 and its awesome 0------KDR=2 !!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  61. Ulbius
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    E' praticamente uguale al secondo capitolo della serie e spendere 70 euro per un clone mi fa incazzare come un matto. Basta non fare uscire un cod all'anno e vediamo un pò cosa cambia
  62. Thegreatgroy
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is pretty ridiculous. I had to register on my iPhone after reading these reviews. Yes, it is more of the same but it deserves a good score. It's a good game. On pc, yes bf3 deserves the top. But has anyone played it on console? Mw3 beats it on all aspects. I can't believe people are giving it zero. Don't worry, the statistics will show how many people play this online compared to bf3!This is pretty ridiculous. I had to register on my iPhone after reading these reviews. Yes, it is more of the same but it deserves a good score. It's a good game. On pc, yes bf3 deserves the top. But has anyone played it on console? Mw3 beats it on all aspects. I can't believe people are giving it zero. Don't worry, the statistics will show how many people play this online compared to bf3! This will shut all the fanboys up.… Expand
  63. coldcrysis
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Not as bad as the yearly updates of the Madden franchise, but bad nonetheless. This is basically MW2 but with its gameplay refined. The campaign is roughly 6 hours with mind-numbing action that will make Bad Boys II look dull. The online experience is the same as every year with a bunch a kids running around shooting each other. New year, same COD.
  64. DarkWeapon00
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The game is awesome, PS3 Haters please get a 360 or a decent PC and stop your trolling. Since the first game I've been hooked up with the story, MW2 was shocking good, I couldn't believe my eyes when you [spoiler... maybe] have to take that knife out of your chest to stick it in someone's head.. .AND DAMN I GOT PART 3 NOW!!! I'm happy with it, very very happy with a great game.
  65. D3M0N
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Game is so much fun. Expected and definitely delivered. Game olay is same but yeg different. So many new options. Graphics are way better and love the modes. A game me and the friends are gonna play for a long time.
  66. TheRowen
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This is MW 2 with a 3 on the end instead of a 2. Single player is getting old following the same generic formula of the past series installments. If you enjoyed the multiplayer of mw 2 or black ops you will enjoy this but be forewarned, almost nothing has changed. The maps are also a letdown, they feel circular almost like arenas with props, and there are no noticeable larger maps whichThis is MW 2 with a 3 on the end instead of a 2. Single player is getting old following the same generic formula of the past series installments. If you enjoyed the multiplayer of mw 2 or black ops you will enjoy this but be forewarned, almost nothing has changed. The maps are also a letdown, they feel circular almost like arenas with props, and there are no noticeable larger maps which was a complaint of mine from black ops. This is basically a map pack with a new 5-hour single player campaign and some new kill streaks for $60. Might as well have been a DLC, this is a huge letdown. I have played Battlefield 3 extensively and I find it to be much more exciting and revolutionary as far as multiplayer fps goes.… Expand
  67. jvincentc
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have no clue why people are giving this game anything below an 8. I get it, people are very loyal to the battlefield franchise. No reason to bomb another game's ratings though. Bottom-line, this game will keep me entertained and engaged for weeks to come. Worth well beyond the price of admission. Multiplayer is great, spec-ops/survival is fantastic, and the single player is more thanI have no clue why people are giving this game anything below an 8. I get it, people are very loyal to the battlefield franchise. No reason to bomb another game's ratings though. Bottom-line, this game will keep me entertained and engaged for weeks to come. Worth well beyond the price of admission. Multiplayer is great, spec-ops/survival is fantastic, and the single player is more than sufficient. BF3 is a great game as well, but i subscribe to a more arcade like experience. MW3 provides that in spades.… Expand
  68. nerdybynature
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Im giving it a 10. best in series. even if you think its dlc, I think its been improved immensely. Multiplayer is the best yet. the most fun. WEll balanced even for a casual gamer as myself who doesn't get to play as often as I'd like to. Being able to level up as easily as the kill to death ratio guys just by completing objectives is great. Kill confirm is addictive as hell. And weaponsIm giving it a 10. best in series. even if you think its dlc, I think its been improved immensely. Multiplayer is the best yet. the most fun. WEll balanced even for a casual gamer as myself who doesn't get to play as often as I'd like to. Being able to level up as easily as the kill to death ratio guys just by completing objectives is great. Kill confirm is addictive as hell. And weapons perks and leveling up single guns makes things easier and something to strive for. No more just leveling up to get the next gun and switching between whats newly earned. I actually care about one gun and how much I can make it the gun that works solely for myself. Half way through the campaign, and it's white knuckle intense. Every new mission is something I've looked forward to just to see how they can top the last one. I love the spectacle of it all. Like the best action movie ever. No argument that this game will give you hours of entertainment. Even for the type of person who just wants to join the action for a few minutes before he leaves for work in the morning.… Expand
  69. lulzatron
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The multiplayer in this game feels way more balanced. Camping is hardly an option because there are usually two or three ways to access an area and noob tubes are less powerful. The only thing negative I will say is that this definitely is not a significant leap from mw2 or black ops. 2 years of development on the game and it feels like a 1 year patch. That said, it's still a great game.
  70. LiamFriel
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The pop music of video gaming. Cheap, repetitive, thoughtless and popular. A disgrace to video-gaming. IW just depend on their fan base of mindless consumers to snap up every title with the "Call of Duty" prefix. Story is fairly bad, run, shoot tons of guys, get extradited. Nothing too special. Couldn't even compare it to games like Portal 2 that utilize creative story lines and innovativeThe pop music of video gaming. Cheap, repetitive, thoughtless and popular. A disgrace to video-gaming. IW just depend on their fan base of mindless consumers to snap up every title with the "Call of Duty" prefix. Story is fairly bad, run, shoot tons of guys, get extradited. Nothing too special. Couldn't even compare it to games like Portal 2 that utilize creative story lines and innovative game play. Same ol' call of duty, run gun and plot twists that are about as predictable as you get. Multiplayer? Haha, pitiful. Balance issues and total lack of teamwork like nothing else. Players that just run about, using a sniper as a shotgun and getting unbelievably unbalanced kill streaks. The games a joke, and so are the critic reviews. I'm not sure why paid professionals cannot deduct that this game is just the same as every other member of the Call Of Duty franchise. 0/10. If this game had any other title other than "Call Of Duty" It would be labeled as one of the worst games in history.… Expand
  71. robboman
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Damn this game sucks.. It's like you're playing cod4 lol!.. Every year a new COD but they are always 100% the same.. Same old engine.. What did they change? Add some perks? wow great.. It's like they released a big map pack.. They should go build a new engine, and make a NEW game..
  72. landonricketts
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    If you like COD, you'll like this game. Like most game three-quels, developers have tightened up mechanics, gameplay, and generally tried to make it the best of the series. Don't expect something totally new, an oddly familiar request of the internets, but rather the culmination of many things that have worked in the past coupled with successful modes borrowed from other successful gamesIf you like COD, you'll like this game. Like most game three-quels, developers have tightened up mechanics, gameplay, and generally tried to make it the best of the series. Don't expect something totally new, an oddly familiar request of the internets, but rather the culmination of many things that have worked in the past coupled with successful modes borrowed from other successful games (survival) As for the plethora of "0's" I'd say it shows a general inability to rate games on a spectrum. Go out and buy the last 3 movie tie in games, play them, then honestly ask yourself if you can give MW3 a zero.… Expand
  73. TheseGo211
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    The campaign is forgettable, the tweener modes offer little, but the MP, which is where CoD should shine is truly awful. Not only has IW made the same mistakes as with MW2, they've compounded them. More game dominating killstreaks on even smaller, more cluttered maps. An FPS should be dominated by first person shooting, not an endless rain of remote control death from the sky.
  74. DarkPlum
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This game, although feels like a slight return to COD 4 (which I favour as the last good title that came from this franchise), is extremely disapointing. Multi-player is the same, with a vast amount of the features from Modern Warfare 2 being re-dressed to make them seem new (for instance, guns "levelling up" is just the same as doing the challenges to earn attachments). Story feels like aThis game, although feels like a slight return to COD 4 (which I favour as the last good title that came from this franchise), is extremely disapointing. Multi-player is the same, with a vast amount of the features from Modern Warfare 2 being re-dressed to make them seem new (for instance, guns "levelling up" is just the same as doing the challenges to earn attachments). Story feels like a copy/paste, same old scripted events with unimaginative level designs and challenges set. Spec Ops is boring, though I will light a match for survival mode as this is where the bulk of my play has been since launch. Despite this, other games have just accomplished this better, such as Gears of War 3. The Call of Duty franchise is just a dying old man in the care-home of the gaming world. Its about time it was put out of its misery, and stopped entertaining chavs and bringing them into our gaming communities. I solely blame Infinity Ward and Treyarch for sealing the FPS genre in a fun-proof coffin. We can only hope that the guys at Valve can use a crowbar to pry it the genre out with Half-Life 3.… Expand
  75. hostsamurai
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Don't be fooled by the professional reviews and don't give into the media hype. This is the game generic military shooter that comes out every year in an already saturated market. This game is another 6 hour campaign that hides behind multi player. Same generic crap you see in every game. Death match, coop, team death match etc. BOOOORING. Your money is better spent on other games thisDon't be fooled by the professional reviews and don't give into the media hype. This is the game generic military shooter that comes out every year in an already saturated market. This game is another 6 hour campaign that hides behind multi player. Same generic crap you see in every game. Death match, coop, team death match etc. BOOOORING. Your money is better spent on other games this year like Zelda Skyward Sword, Dark Souls, Rayman Origins, Uncharted 3 and Batman AC.… Expand
  76. IBlackOpI
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    played this game at my buddies house the other day... What can I say, I guess their going the way of Madden titles now. Just give people the same old thing, slap the current year on it and Profit$$$. By the looks of these scores though, looks like people are starting to catch on. Better come up with a new game plan Call of Duty before people start calling this Madden Warfare 2011...
  77. Dolaction
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Even though the game uses the same engine, there are changes to the gameplay that make it the game that it should have been two years ago. After playing Battlefield 3, I realized that COD is my game of choice. No other game gets the adrenaline pumping and my palms sweating like COD. The best multiplayer of the bunch, and as always the campaign is loud and brash enough to have the hoursEven though the game uses the same engine, there are changes to the gameplay that make it the game that it should have been two years ago. After playing Battlefield 3, I realized that COD is my game of choice. No other game gets the adrenaline pumping and my palms sweating like COD. The best multiplayer of the bunch, and as always the campaign is loud and brash enough to have the hours whizz by. Spec Ops is a good time waster, and the new survival mode can be addictive. Don't listen to all the trolls who are knocking this game. This is a must buy for COD fans and a great place to enter the series… Expand
  78. jaydoe
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    They lost it.

    I had hope for this one, thinking that it would be a true sequel to one of the best games of all time, COD4. COD4 was the last COD game I had actually bought, the ones to follow were all trash in my eyes. I thought I could expect more addicting multiplayer that I could just sit and enjoy for hours, wrong. Its lost its touch, and its time to move back to the Battlefield    They lost it.

    I had hope for this one, thinking that it would be a true sequel to one of the best games of all time, COD4.
    COD4 was the last COD game I had actually bought, the ones to follow were all trash in my eyes. I thought I could expect more addicting multiplayer that I could just sit and enjoy for hours, wrong.

    Its lost its touch, and its time to move back to the Battlefield franchise. RIP Call of Duty    … Expand
  79. Naka
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's a 60 dollar skin of MW2, what more is there to say? There's no innovation here. With all the money they have been raking in, they're doing nothing but releasing map packs while other developers are creating whole new games.
  80. Jesse80milligan
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    No zombies ... The only thing that was better then battlefield you took away
    This game is a joke . The multiplayer maps are to maze like I played it for 1 hour before I put bf3 back in .
  81. lllFredolll
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    a big **** of the world !!


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  82. SNAKE-OOO
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same game, new number. You can not honestly go on youtube and watch footage of this game and tell me which modern warfare it is.Same engine. Same menus. Same HUD. Same radar. If cod fans were being completely honest they would have to say this is VERY familiar territory. I would have nothing against this if it were just a title update and dlc but to call this a "new" game is ridiculous. ItSame game, new number. You can not honestly go on youtube and watch footage of this game and tell me which modern warfare it is.Same engine. Same menus. Same HUD. Same radar. If cod fans were being completely honest they would have to say this is VERY familiar territory. I would have nothing against this if it were just a title update and dlc but to call this a "new" game is ridiculous. It is not new. It is simply an expansion. Activision is the new EA. Annually releasing a title with very minimal change.… Expand
  83. jdubnyc
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Games get better and better with every title .. Don't understand the low score. Maps are detailed, the multi player is not one sided, the Spec ops mission. Nuff Said
  84. Ryno54664
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Lived up to the hype. The campaign will have you on the edge of your seat for literally the entire game. Voice acting was top notch. Graphically the game is beautiful, the engine does shows signs of age but because IW has stuck with the same engine, they're able to squeeze every last bit of water from that stone. At this point its a well-oiled machine... Those crying for "innovation" ILived up to the hype. The campaign will have you on the edge of your seat for literally the entire game. Voice acting was top notch. Graphically the game is beautiful, the engine does shows signs of age but because IW has stuck with the same engine, they're able to squeeze every last bit of water from that stone. At this point its a well-oiled machine... Those crying for "innovation" I ask, "Why?" Infinity Ward has a successful formula that the fans OBVIOUSLY love, why break it if it 'aint broken. To the detractors of the COD series I say this: "Haters gon' hate..." I've played BF3, which I do appreciate... however the single player experience is EXTREMELY ho-hum, not to mention about 4-5 hours shorter than CODMW3 (Just like EA's MOH) - although the multiplayer is amazing. But you really can't fairly compare BF3 and COD's MP because they're two different animals and both great. Why can't a person like both? EA needs to take what was successful for the Battlefield Bad Co. series and implement it into the next Battlefield installment.… Expand
  85. dmendo0137
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I played a sad excuse for a game i ended trading it in because i payed 60 dollars for a game that was a rehash of it's last two installments. The multilayer is bland with no innovation at all adding two features does not really make it a new game.
  86. Faceless_Angel
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Several issues still plague this series. Lag due to lack of dedicated servers basically makes CoD unplayable (Confirmed btw). Once again the game will be based on who has the best connection and everyone will use the same gun until it's nerfed by the dev team. Activision is taking all your money for CoD Elite and not giving you anything for it you wouldn't pay for it anyways.Several issues still plague this series. Lag due to lack of dedicated servers basically makes CoD unplayable (Confirmed btw). Once again the game will be based on who has the best connection and everyone will use the same gun until it's nerfed by the dev team. Activision is taking all your money for CoD Elite and not giving you anything for it you wouldn't pay for it anyways. Stat-tracking? Battlelog is free, clans? Battlelog is free, Facebook style communication? Again Battlelog is free. CoD sells more copies than Battlefield so why can't Activision use that money to fix their broken game. Any other game that is using an engine that is 5 years old would be blasted by reviewers. Until you fix these issues, I won't be playing another CoD!… Expand
  87. Hardcoregamer12
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Ok well first off let me say that I love cod,and still have all of them.I've spent umpteen hours on multiplayer and am seriously addicted to it.
    When I started mw3's multiplayer it all looked familiar and was like slipping into a compfy pair of trainers.
    The first 4 hours of play I just didn't feel the excitement I usually get when I start a new cod game. The graphics are pleasing to look    Ok well first off let me say that I love cod,and still have all of them.I've spent umpteen hours on multiplayer and am seriously addicted to it.
    When I started mw3's multiplayer it all looked familiar and was like slipping into a compfy pair of trainers.
    The first 4 hours of play I just didn't feel the excitement I usually get when I start a new cod game.
    The graphics are pleasing to look at but you can tell we are now reaching the limits of the current consoles capabilities.there are a lot of blocky textures and most Walls for example look very plain and not unweathered.Close ups of vehicles reveal things like door lines looking like they were drawn by hand with a felt tip pen and no ruler.
    The disappointing part for me was checking out all the maps.On the plus side we have sixteen of them which is quite generous,but I found it hard to remember them by name as most of them look very similar to each other.
    The only map that stood out for me is village.It is a medium size map that looks vibrant and is laid out in a way that would keep most types of class happy.The rest however are small and with nothing but lots of close quarters combat.This suits my style of play but the days of kicking back for a relaxing sniper session are gone.
    A nice small addition is the prestige shop.if you prestiged in other cod's you receive a token for each game.there are some genuinely useful things here like receiving double xp for 2 hours,buy an extra class and even a total stat reset.
    Connection wise it's business as usual,with a lot of laggy lobbies.You will often fire at someone only for them to kill you,then on their screen you won't have fired a single shot.But when in a good lobby it flows well.You shouldn't however expect the lag to improve as time goes by as it is what it is,and if we were going to get a lag free cod it would have happened by now.It's not worse than the last 2 games though.In my opinion world at war worked the best for me as I found keeping the search set to local gave me a good connection most of the time.
    I can't comment on the single player as I haven't played through it yet but going on what most people have said it looks pretty good and I look forward to playing it.
    I honestly think most of us,me included have been expecting to much to come from mw3 and therefore feel disappointed,and in some ways rightly so.I also understand why the reviews were held back until launch day.
    Another thing worth thinking about is had they changed the game dramatically to try and make the game different they could have ruined it and it's probably too much of a risk.
    What we have here then is just another shooter and they have just played it safe.Die hard fans like me with still hammer the game through multiplayer but it's no secret that most are a bit disappointed with it.

    I decided to write this review because one of the developers have asked us,the public on ign to come on here as they feel the overall user score is very low and they want people to be honest.So here it is,my personal opinion,a 7 out of 10.    … Expand
  88. DarkInstinct
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    THIS GAME IS DONE. I've had it with Call of Duty. Modern Warfare 2 disappointed me to no end, and I even broke the game over my knee. The single player is horrible, like someone shot the story with a machine gun, peppering it with bullet holes in the plot. The multiplayer is a copy/paste of modern warfare 2, nothing was changed at all. The maps are just as small and just as able forTHIS GAME IS DONE. I've had it with Call of Duty. Modern Warfare 2 disappointed me to no end, and I even broke the game over my knee. The single player is horrible, like someone shot the story with a machine gun, peppering it with bullet holes in the plot. The multiplayer is a copy/paste of modern warfare 2, nothing was changed at all. The maps are just as small and just as able for someone to spawn kill you over and over again. The kill-streaks are overrated, giving you a small chance to get ONE kill before by getting 5 kills or, the most advanced one, 18. Which secures you about 2 kills because everyone is lagging in and out of buildings. Even getting a killstreak doesnt secure you a kill. It just means some idiot is going to shoot it down as soon as it arrives. I got this the day it came out and people are already level 80? Even prestiged? Get a life kids and go play something that doesn't make you rely on ONE gun throughout the game and shows skill. The reason I am giving this a 1 and not a 0 is because the Spec Ops is ok. I always love co op in any game and can't resist the co op in this. Call of Duty Elite sucks to. i spent the year subscription on it and it won't even let me use it. An error message keeps telling me that "it cant connect to the call of duty servers." **** Utter **** This game is not worth your 60+ dollars, so dont buy it, dont look at it, and dont even say it's name because people are gonna be sucking infinity wards balls throughout the year until the next Treyarch Call of Duty comes out. THANK YOU… Expand
  89. anhonestopinion
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I am a COD player ever since Call of Duty hit the shelves in 2003. I like the series very much, I played every single COD game across every platform. Unfortunately I also had a chance of playing MW3. I regret getting it both on PC and the 360. I had fun with this game for about 20 minutes in SP and an hour in MP. It's as much as I could take. The game is way too repetitive in every aspectI am a COD player ever since Call of Duty hit the shelves in 2003. I like the series very much, I played every single COD game across every platform. Unfortunately I also had a chance of playing MW3. I regret getting it both on PC and the 360. I had fun with this game for about 20 minutes in SP and an hour in MP. It's as much as I could take. The game is way too repetitive in every aspect of it. There is nothing new that is good going for it. The MP maps are a joke, campers on every corner, the SP is cliched and comes with all the cheap thrills we already saw dozens of times before. While it runs great on a greatly outdated engine on the 360 the PC graphics are crappy and are a complete mess. Some of the screen shots posted online were retouched without a doubt. If MW3 released in 2006 it would be good, but for today's standards it just shows the lack of effort on Activision's part. I am really disappointed. We as gamers need to ask more from the companies we support. With the release of MW3 I lost the respect I had for Activision. Begging gamers for support in raising a user score on here by a CoD developer is something I would never expect. I would never suggest getting this game to anyone. Let's hope MW4 will be better. Just an honest opinion.… Expand
  90. Thread
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This is the same thing as the last 2 games. It might as well have been a extension of black ops, which was a extension of MW2. The muliplayer is the same, the single player is weak, I honestly don't know why I even got it after I played black ops, which I asked myself the same thing after playing MW2. I would save my money for BBC 3 if I wanted to play a good fps.
  91. robbiekarlson
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is a disaster. Lets face it the only people that like it are the hardcore MW3 fanboys who would jerk off to anything with the Modern warfare name on it. From an unbiased perspective the game sucks. While other games are out there improving on and innovating their games. MW3 delivers the same exact experience. Which is sub-par to equal shooters out there. If you want to buy a $60This game is a disaster. Lets face it the only people that like it are the hardcore MW3 fanboys who would jerk off to anything with the Modern warfare name on it. From an unbiased perspective the game sucks. While other games are out there improving on and innovating their games. MW3 delivers the same exact experience. Which is sub-par to equal shooters out there. If you want to buy a $60 dollar map pack. Then this is the game for you. But dont forget the exciting, immersing 5 hour long campaign. That too is dissapointing. It seems that the single player not only sucks, but has gotten much worse. Overall i give this game a 0. Because the only business strategy they used was based on the fact that people who play call of duty are mindless people who just want to run around and shoot eachother like a bunch of retards.… Expand
  92. Shortbusmitch
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    An amazing game, a wonderful conclusion to the Modern Warfare series. Would recommend to anyone A++. The game does not disappoint in either single player or multiplayer. The multiplayer and spec ops modes introduce a redefined version of the best multiplayer on live. Spec ops is varied in mission types and shows an opposite perspective on many of the single player experience. Also theAn amazing game, a wonderful conclusion to the Modern Warfare series. Would recommend to anyone A++. The game does not disappoint in either single player or multiplayer. The multiplayer and spec ops modes introduce a redefined version of the best multiplayer on live. Spec ops is varied in mission types and shows an opposite perspective on many of the single player experience. Also the survival mode is easily addictive and obsessive… Expand
  93. lister9
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Another great Call Of Duty game, Must buy for any FPS fan. Single player is an improvement from MW2, being able to do missions in the major cities of the world is great. Obviously the multiplayer is fun and addictive like all Call of Duty games.
  94. Misasouza
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    òtimo Jogo.. realmente não pq as pessoas não gostam dele! ele tem graficos incriveis um história muito boa é tuuudo muito bom! Então.. só pq Batlefield 3 ta na area e ta bombando não quer dizer que o CoD é menos do q ele, CoD é um Classico e merece concerteza um 10.
  95. DeathMtnDew
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Honestly, the only reason a lot of people hate this game is because of the whole Activision/Infinity Ward debacle. This game rivals the first Modern Warfare in all aspects. Granted, I would've loved to have a longer single player campaign, but what I got still left me happy. Don't believe what you read until you try this. I promise that you will enjoy this if you are one of the many peopleHonestly, the only reason a lot of people hate this game is because of the whole Activision/Infinity Ward debacle. This game rivals the first Modern Warfare in all aspects. Granted, I would've loved to have a longer single player campaign, but what I got still left me happy. Don't believe what you read until you try this. I promise that you will enjoy this if you are one of the many people who played the first 2 MW games dry.… Expand
  96. Samoopy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is MW1 and 2 with slightly improved graphics, the same community, and what is essentially new maps and reskinned weapons for 60$. Seriously, iterations of this franchise should be released as DLC.
  97. Jaredizle
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I am not going to say much, because whatever i say i will just be accused of being a bf3 fanboy.. I have all the COD games, and i even still have my MW2 LE xbox console that i use to this day. MW3 was the only time i didn't pre-order. A buddy of mine actually did and we played it a couple of times. Nothing really stood out as being new, or refreashing. MW2 was a huge step over MW. ThisI am not going to say much, because whatever i say i will just be accused of being a bf3 fanboy.. I have all the COD games, and i even still have my MW2 LE xbox console that i use to this day. MW3 was the only time i didn't pre-order. A buddy of mine actually did and we played it a couple of times. Nothing really stood out as being new, or refreashing. MW2 was a huge step over MW. This game truely feels like a giant map pack with a cheap story line thrown in just to call it a game. ALL this to get that christmas paycheck.. You won't find me on MW3 or even any of the past COD games. I have found my new home on Gears of war. I am tired of the money grubbing devs such as IW and EA.. The game will eventually suffer at the greedy hands of the developers. COD is a great game along with other FPS games... It's just sad to see this game being so focused on making money vs making the game actually good.… Expand
  98. itspricey
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Firstly the negatives. Yes MW3 does not really have alot of difference between MW2. The graphics are slightly dated compared to some of the newer games out there now but with these flaws it is still one of my best games of the year. There are not many titles out there that have that 'Box Office' feel both in the story itself and it's gameplay. The Call of Duty games have never failed meFirstly the negatives. Yes MW3 does not really have alot of difference between MW2. The graphics are slightly dated compared to some of the newer games out there now but with these flaws it is still one of my best games of the year. There are not many titles out there that have that 'Box Office' feel both in the story itself and it's gameplay. The Call of Duty games have never failed me on this whilst other 'Big' Titles have many times. The Multi Player is still the best FPS out there and MW3 is no different offering the usual frantic gameplay I love the franchise for. I must admit the maps did not excite me at first and there is not one map I can really say is my favourite at the moment but i still think this is the best Multi on The 360. Battlefield 3 is great (and a different type of game really) but feels so much more clunky than MW3 which really is a pick up and play shooter. MW3 and The Call of Duty franchise are still the best titles in this field of game and MW3 is still the best online game out there.… Expand
  99. redneckthasig
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This should have been COD MW 2.5...same graphics, terrible maps and the old problems with Infinity Ward games. Black Ops was the most balanced and best looking game to date and this takes a step backwards. The multiplayer maps all look the same and trying to identify a landmark on each maps is impossible. Try telling your friends where you are on a map..."Hey, I'm here at the broken, brownThis should have been COD MW 2.5...same graphics, terrible maps and the old problems with Infinity Ward games. Black Ops was the most balanced and best looking game to date and this takes a step backwards. The multiplayer maps all look the same and trying to identify a landmark on each maps is impossible. Try telling your friends where you are on a map..."Hey, I'm here at the broken, brown building. Oh wait, that's every building in every map." Domination has spawn issues where you get pinned at a location over and over. Treyarch is proving to be the superior of the two teams, so please Infinity Ward, go ask for some map building advice.… Expand
  100. JorgYoswood
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    I thought mw2 was pretty good but mw3 does absolutely nothing to progress the franchise, in fact it actually took a step back. The guns don't handle as well though the sound is better, the maps are overly complicated, claustrophobic and lack any sort of landmarks or locations for the most part to make them memorable or easy to navigate. The leveling system is a nice change and the gunsI thought mw2 was pretty good but mw3 does absolutely nothing to progress the franchise, in fact it actually took a step back. The guns don't handle as well though the sound is better, the maps are overly complicated, claustrophobic and lack any sort of landmarks or locations for the most part to make them memorable or easy to navigate. The leveling system is a nice change and the guns seem to have a better natural progression as you get the higher level ones but the maps are so tight and the game paced so quickly that SMGs seem to be the weapon of choice for most people. Quick-scoping is back and better than ever to appeal to the 11 year olds, noob tubing got the nerf bat along with all explosives, grenade kills are way harder to come by even if you're practically sitting on the grenade. The engine at a whole feels dated and although I'm not a stickler for graphics there doesn't seem much of an improvement here. The game as a whole feels uninspired and dated, and can get extremely frustrating, especially when out of 16 or so maps, you only look forward to playing 3 or 4 at most. The whole game feels as though it could've just been a huge DLC for MW2. They probably should've used all that Jonah Hill and Sam Worthington money to build a new engine and hire some new map developers.… Expand
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#13 Best 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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