Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. Bobsignathus
    Jun 20, 2012
    1
    I wouldn't give this game the time of day if I were you. Between clunky game play and a terrible storyline, the latest installment in the Modern Warfare series flopped for me. The campaign is semi-short and really doesn't end the series well, the matchmaking system is slow at best, and when you finally do get into a match, all you get is a bunch of camping noobs or addicted, swearing 18I wouldn't give this game the time of day if I were you. Between clunky game play and a terrible storyline, the latest installment in the Modern Warfare series flopped for me. The campaign is semi-short and really doesn't end the series well, the matchmaking system is slow at best, and when you finally do get into a match, all you get is a bunch of camping noobs or addicted, swearing 18 year-olds who spend all of their time sitting in their parents basement for 10 hours a day playing this fail of a game. I bought it on sale because all of my friends got the MW3 Edition xBox for Christmas and we all wanted to play some matches together. One of the worst mistakes I've ever made and THE biggest waste of $40.… Expand
  2. keli911
    Jun 20, 2012
    8
    Story is weak but the game really makes up for it in fun, we have the all new survival mode which is basically horde mode and i would like to thank gears of war for opening up peoples mind about wave survival. Survival mode is fun but would have been even more awesome if 4 people could play at the same time. The spec ops mission are loads of fun with a friend on veteran. Now lets talkStory is weak but the game really makes up for it in fun, we have the all new survival mode which is basically horde mode and i would like to thank gears of war for opening up peoples mind about wave survival. Survival mode is fun but would have been even more awesome if 4 people could play at the same time. The spec ops mission are loads of fun with a friend on veteran. Now lets talk about the multiplayer the true reason for why you bought this game, if you bought this game for the story then sorry but you're a **** idiot. The multiplayer started out really rough for me personally. I got this game on the launch date and expected to be one of the better players, that was not the case. It's funny how people will say that this is a copy paste game but when I, a veteran of the call of duty series started playing online i was overwhelmed by the architecture of the new maps and felt really vulnerable when killstreaks started raining fire down on me and my team-mates. This was before anybody was using blind eye and shooting down the buggers (now alot of people are battleing for the right to take them down). Anyway i started playing barebones to get familiar with the game and cursed the developers for having such overpowered stuff in the support class like the stealth bomber and emp. After a while though i got bored by barebones and decided to give other playlists a change, i was pleasantly surprised when i saw that my team-mates were actually playing the game instead of corner camping and generally acting a fool. So the multiplayer while not that appealing at first hooked me like all of the previous COD games had managed to do. I still dont like some of the multiplayer decisions they made like the strangely unbalanced and cheap supporting class which sounded like a great idea on paper and the incredibly long time that they have needed to get the true elite system in place like the clan challenges that were still not implemented 5 months after release(disgraceful) and here's a thing that really bothered me, when black ops came out the servers were overloaded they said that they had not exptected such activity, now i found this quite strange seeing how the last game in the series was modern warfare 2 and that game sold like hot cakes but i forgave and thought to myself maybe they thought that because it was a new ip in the COD canon but told myself that they would not be moronic enough to make the same excact mistake twice, enter sledgehammer and they pulled the excact same blunder on release, they appoligized and again said that they did not expect so many players and thats when i got a little angry. I know as well as them what license they are working on, black ops broke world records in sale and im not just tallking about in the video game industry im talking about the entertainment industry (movies, music and video games). They did alot of things that pissed me off but for most of the mistakes they did they made up for them and tried to get feedback from the MW3 community on how to better the game. MW3 is sledgehammer games first game and was made in co-operation with the remaining staff of Infinity Ward so please dont call it an Infinity Ward game because it isn't. That beeing said i actually like alot of decisions they made with this one. Specialist killstreaks were a nice addition, weapon levels was a good idea and proficiency also good, i actually dont mind the moab since it rarely happens in a match im playing in, having shotguns as primary weapons again was good the perks were really hit and miss and once again sleight of hand becomes one of the more overpowered perks in the game franchise.

    They did not seem active enough in letting fans know when certain features were coming on the elite but this is one of the problems of having to release a new call of duty game every year and thats what fans are pissed about i guess, they dont want games to be released buggy or incomplete and then patched later and i feel like that is a problem that really needs to be adressed within activision, i dont think smart fans mind the wait at all.    … Expand
  3. DaJoeyBoii
    Jun 20, 2012
    1
    I certainly agree that the game as a separate unit from multiplayer is good, specops and survival mode was a unique and great idea, campaign was good enough. I am a good player because i do good in ALMOST every game in B.Ops & MW2, i do not like to wait for people so i can cowardly kill them, i love to rush and its not as easy to do and end up with a really good score if you dont know howI certainly agree that the game as a separate unit from multiplayer is good, specops and survival mode was a unique and great idea, campaign was good enough. I am a good player because i do good in ALMOST every game in B.Ops & MW2, i do not like to wait for people so i can cowardly kill them, i love to rush and its not as easy to do and end up with a really good score if you dont know how to play well. I gave this game a 1! because like others im VERY dissapointed in the mltpyr, there is still LAST STAND!"oh wait its only a deathstreak, but u get BACK UP if u can!!??? after so many complaints! this shows they give no importance to their fans and sadly infinity ward are the most popular in the industry. The way the low health is and the map designs...makes matches a hide and seek game, 5/10 camp and the others actually play fair, like others said the weapon damage is unstable in many, and i can never play this game the same way i used to play mw2. Halo isnt the best game nor B.Ops, but the way Bungie & Treyarch listen to their fans is amazingly satisfying. Unlike i.Ward is always focused on their own opinions and making $$$. (Heck Treyarch gave their fans the last DLC FREE to whoever had Hardened or prestige edition!) something that really you guys at i.Ward would not have the heart to do or think of...That said im trying to get my point across not to hate but to express my true thoughts of mw3 and because im not the only one. I just really hope people vote with a clear reason and if your score is 80 or above you have not played mw2 or B.Ops to sincerely judge mw3 the right way… Expand
  4. NoSugarTonight
    Jun 18, 2012
    1
    All you need to know when considering buying this game, is that you are essentially buying Modern Warfare 1 for the 3rd time. I will never make that mistake again.
  5. EpicMexicanTaco
    Jun 16, 2012
    0
    This feels like a rushed and crappier version of Modern Warfare 2. I honestly feel that a zero is even too much. Both Sledgehammer games and the community ruined this series. The graphics are from 2005, the maps are full of rubble/camping spots, the knife is unpredictable, shotguns are terrible, assasin/blind eye, deathstreakers are annoying, and killstreaks are just rediculous. Campers,This feels like a rushed and crappier version of Modern Warfare 2. I honestly feel that a zero is even too much. Both Sledgehammer games and the community ruined this series. The graphics are from 2005, the maps are full of rubble/camping spots, the knife is unpredictable, shotguns are terrible, assasin/blind eye, deathstreakers are annoying, and killstreaks are just rediculous. Campers, little kids, headglitchers, no life tryhards, MW3's got it all! THIS IS AN INSULT TO THE COMMUNITY.… Expand
  6. thecico3
    Jun 15, 2012
    4
    Story was awesome but Multiplayer FAILS... The maps are so poorly made and ridiculously small. It seems the only thing they improved on is the LOOKS of the hands and guns, everything else was so sloppily done.. i could make better maps then they could and I'm sure everyone else could too. Its really sad how my favorite series is dying.... I wish they took a second and actually put hardStory was awesome but Multiplayer FAILS... The maps are so poorly made and ridiculously small. It seems the only thing they improved on is the LOOKS of the hands and guns, everything else was so sloppily done.. i could make better maps then they could and I'm sure everyone else could too. Its really sad how my favorite series is dying.... I wish they took a second and actually put hard work into these games like they used to years ago but i guess now all they care about is money... so sad....… Expand
  7. TheShakyMatty
    Jun 13, 2012
    5
    Despite the huge hype, critic's positive appraisals and record breaking sales Modern Warfare 3 ultimately disappoints. Although the game is robust the Call of Duty franchise is becoming stale there is no innovation here. It is the same game as it's predecessor with slightly updated graphics. There are four modes in the game Campaign, Spec Ops, Survival and multiplayer. The Campaign isDespite the huge hype, critic's positive appraisals and record breaking sales Modern Warfare 3 ultimately disappoints. Although the game is robust the Call of Duty franchise is becoming stale there is no innovation here. It is the same game as it's predecessor with slightly updated graphics. There are four modes in the game Campaign, Spec Ops, Survival and multiplayer. The Campaign is about 4 to 5 hours which is pretty average for a modern FPS again you will find nothing new here it has it's set pieces and guided path. Spec Ops returns it can only be described as a challenge mode to people who don't know it can be a lot of fun playing co-op. Then there is survival which is surprisingly fun it's basically fighting waves of increasingly tougher enemies. Finally multiplayer is where the biggest problems exist the small field of few, small maps and bad spawns.
    These problems in multiplayer makes most encounters a death trap which will punish new players and irritate the hardened veteran. Now don't get me wrong this game is solid if you enjoy the fps genre but I cannot recommend it to the average gamer. To the call duty fan give it a go make up your own mind but I feel it is going to be the same experience as it's predecessors. To the average gamer there are cheaper, better and more interesting games to spend you're money on. The Call of Duty series needs to try something new instead of cashing in on previous successes before people lose interest. The sad fact is this franchise might have to die before we see innovation.    … Expand
  8. LookAtTheBottom
    Jun 12, 2012
    0
    Don't listen to the critics who give this game a 100. Obviously paid off by Activation . Stick to MW2 or dare I say BO, because MW3 isn't worth a dime.
  9. Rhodesy
    Jun 10, 2012
    2
    The single player game is fun for 6 hours. Then it went back to the rental people. I'm glad I didn't buy it, it's like when I buy junk food once a year. OK for a short time, but then leaves a bad taste in the mouth.
    The multiplayer is knackered. Bad hit detection, too easy on noobs, no innovation. This has turned into a cash cow and the devs don't care about the consumers. Simple as that
  10. normyp
    Jun 10, 2012
    2
    One of the most overrated games of all time. I bought it expecting good things because my friend kept banging on about it. I was shocked when I realised how noob friendly the game was. Every time I got on a decent killstreak I would get shot in the back. Multiplayer ultimately sucks balls now.
  11. sbtcg
    Jun 9, 2012
    1
    This game is the end result of the devolution of the FPS genre. One statement that sums up the goal of good game design is, "easy to learn, hard to master". Well, this game sure got the first part right. Anyone can pick up a controller, spam grenades, spray blindly, and instakill people with a knife in a 'shooting' game and do well. MW3 took every flaw that the recent CoD games have beenThis game is the end result of the devolution of the FPS genre. One statement that sums up the goal of good game design is, "easy to learn, hard to master". Well, this game sure got the first part right. Anyone can pick up a controller, spam grenades, spray blindly, and instakill people with a knife in a 'shooting' game and do well. MW3 took every flaw that the recent CoD games have been plagued with and pushed them to their limits. The perks are broken, there are deathstreaks, there are killstreaks that one can die and still get, the guns fire quickly, there's tons of aim assist, and one's aim is thrown off wildly when shot by these spray-happy weapons. There is no depth to this game. Activision knows that a new CoD game needs to be pumped out every year, because these games simply have no staying power. Games like CS and Quake have staying power, because one could play for years without hitting any kind of ceiling. This is why CS has as many players as MW3 over a decade later. This game is perfect for studying if you're a dev and you're interesting in making an FPS game. If one has intimate knowledge of MW3's mechanics, then he knows exactly what not to include in an FPS. I could easily write an encyclopedia detailing the flaws in this product, but I think I'll end the review here and go play some Counter-Strike instead.… Expand
  12. Blidly
    Jun 9, 2012
    7
    Explosions. Its the new soundtrack for MW3, the single player is good and as expected feels great, the controls feel nimble and powerful, the guns feel great and even what you are doing is good.

    However we have seen this before , there has been no revolution and feels standard to COD now, though I argue still better then some other FPS's. But my major problem for singleplayer is well    Explosions. Its the new soundtrack for MW3, the single player is good and as expected feels great, the controls feel nimble and powerful, the guns feel great and even what you are doing is good.

    However we have seen this before , there has been no revolution and feels standard to COD now, though I argue still better then some other FPS's. But my major problem for singleplayer is well how now everything is an explosion and there are no quiet bits where you can reflect on whats happened. So the explosions feels very numbed and when a certain huge explosion happens you dont care.

    Multiplayer, still great though familar. I have fallen out of love of playing FPS's yet I still probably play 10 hours a week on this online. The guns are well balanced, new kill streaks work, new maps are ok, nothing special.
    Only thing I would want though (this without payed for DLC), is a couple big maps so I could actually use a sniper...    … Expand
  13. Drooloop69
    Jun 9, 2012
    7
    Why does everyone hate this game! It isn't terrible, it's just exactly the same as what came before it! My major gripe is that the campaign, which used to be amazing, was only 4 AND 1/2 HOURS LONG! 4 and 1/2 hours on regular difficulty! Way too short for any game. The multiplayer has a handful of good maps, 2 great maps and 2 appaling maps! Luckily, the game is not short on great modesWhy does everyone hate this game! It isn't terrible, it's just exactly the same as what came before it! My major gripe is that the campaign, which used to be amazing, was only 4 AND 1/2 HOURS LONG! 4 and 1/2 hours on regular difficulty! Way too short for any game. The multiplayer has a handful of good maps, 2 great maps and 2 appaling maps! Luckily, the game is not short on great modes but, infinity ward keep trying to make us pay $15 for a map pack! Overall this game is not terrible, but not as good as the critics say.… Expand
  14. TJD2
    Jun 2, 2012
    0
    I only gave this game a zero because I can't go into the negatives. HEY lets c & p the exact same engine graphics and gameplay from 4mw and add different guns and rerelease it over and over again. This makes me ashamed to call myself a gamer! Truly the Nickelback of the video gaming industry. The same game being released every single year... Absolutely no innovation whatsoever betweenI only gave this game a zero because I can't go into the negatives. HEY lets c & p the exact same engine graphics and gameplay from 4mw and add different guns and rerelease it over and over again. This makes me ashamed to call myself a gamer! Truly the Nickelback of the video gaming industry. The same game being released every single year... Absolutely no innovation whatsoever between games. If you want a good first person shooter, play Far Cry 2 or Halo CE Anniversary. This series is ****… Expand
  15. AfricanRituals
    May 28, 2012
    3
    I put a good amount of time into the campaign, and enjoyed it, but once I tried the multiplayer it just felt like IW just made this game as a sad attempt to make more money. The graphics were a step down from Black Ops and MW2, the guns all felt the same and sounded like they were being shot out of a toilet, the maps all made me feel like puking, and the game types all seem the same.
  16. Sawnik98
    May 28, 2012
    0
    ...I can't be arsed to type my utter disgust about how much this game sucks. Oh boy, it's the same game for the 4th time in a row. Of course, idiotic COD fanboys will fall for it, but not me. This game is nothing but a money printer for Activision. Nothing more.
  17. TheThriller95
    May 27, 2012
    10
    Campaign - About 5 hours long, but very exciting in every measure. There were some shocking moments in this campaign and it may be the best in the Modern Warfare series. The game takes place right after Modern Warfare 2 and it's a great conclusion to the trilogy. It's World War 3 and the job is to take out Makarov. 100/100(A+)

    Graphics - Not one of the best first person shooter graphics I    Campaign - About 5 hours long, but very exciting in every measure. There were some shocking moments in this campaign and it may be the best in the Modern Warfare series. The game takes place right after Modern Warfare 2 and it's a great conclusion to the trilogy. It's World War 3 and the job is to take out Makarov. 100/100(A+)

    Graphics - Not one of the best first person shooter graphics I have seen, but it's still good to look at. The environments and character detail is good and I don't see a reason for a new graphics engine as of yet. It has the best graphics in the Call of Duty series. The graphics still could have been better and I don't see much difference compared to MW2's graphics. I felt that the developers came off kind of lazy. 90/100(A-)

    Gameplay - AI is smart and dumb at times which is alright for catastrophe like World War 3, but playing on Hardened or Veteran difficulty is no joke. The game runs smoothly at 60 frames per second and it couldn't be any smoother. You have 4 modes to play within the game. There's Survival Mode which is in the Special Ops mode, Special Ops missions, Campaign and Multiplayer. The games has enough content to keep you going. 100/100(A+)

    Multiplayer - The best multiplayer experience ever. It's good if your a team-oriented player or even a loner. It's for everyone because there's 3 different strike packages and one might be best for you. The perks are better, killstreaks are better and the gun selection is better. There's even theater mode to capture you match and you can upload 30 second clips to Facebook. I don't see why YouTube wasn't an option. I just wish there weren't so many modders and glitchers. I definitely wish there weren't so much campers. 90/100(A-)

    Playing Time/Content: There's probably not a week that will go by when I won't play this game. Even if I have a really bad match with a very horrible score, I would still play again until I'm done prestiging. You have 4 modes to play within the game. There's Survival Mode which is in the Special Ops mode, Special Ops missions, Campaign and Multiplayer. The games has enough content to keep you going. 100/100(A+)

    Overall Score: 96/100(A+)

    To the people who think this is Modern Warfare 2.5 or the same thing over again, it's not. I bet the people complaining about it will still play it or be interested in it. It's part of a series, it's not suppose to change much.

    + Spec Ops Survival
    + A better balanced multiplayer
    + Works with Call of Duty Elite
    - Little to no graphical improvements    … Expand
  18. bingate
    May 26, 2012
    1
    **** modern warfare 3 is a bad game. I played this game for a couple of days before realising it was a horrible excuse for a FPS. Overall its the tried and true formula of the other modern warfare games which has been stamped with a flashy new title. Multiplayer is not fun at all. Single player is Michael Bay **** This game gets a 1 because Infinity Ward made this game purely for profits**** modern warfare 3 is a bad game. I played this game for a couple of days before realising it was a horrible excuse for a FPS. Overall its the tried and true formula of the other modern warfare games which has been stamped with a flashy new title. Multiplayer is not fun at all. Single player is Michael Bay **** This game gets a 1 because Infinity Ward made this game purely for profits and not for customer satisfaction. I will NEVER buy a CoD game again!… Expand
  19. Aphliction
    May 25, 2012
    0
    Way to go infinity ward... You had two years from your last call of duty (mw2) and a massive budget. It's sad that all you could accomplish with your resources and 3 seperate studios was a re- skinned knockoff of your own 4 year old game. Too bad the actual critics are too old or blind to see the error in your ways. Just know you've lost a lot of true solid fans in worrying about yourWay to go infinity ward... You had two years from your last call of duty (mw2) and a massive budget. It's sad that all you could accomplish with your resources and 3 seperate studios was a re- skinned knockoff of your own 4 year old game. Too bad the actual critics are too old or blind to see the error in your ways. Just know you've lost a lot of true solid fans in worrying about your wallets instead of a making a quality product. Once again way to go infinity ward, the only people that buy your games are the cod sheep now.… Expand
  20. BigShotJosh
    May 24, 2012
    6
    This huld be an expation pack, not a full on game. The only differences between this and all the call of duty games sence 2007, is maps and single player levels, no gamplay changes.
  21. lllama408
    May 24, 2012
    7
    It's a fair game. And this is a completely fair review. I've loved the Call of Duty series for a while now, though this game is fun and very popular, it's pretty good at best. It's not a bad game, if you will.
    The campaign is not believeable at times because of how predictable or linear it is with cliches from this genre, but who cares. The one thing that pulls millions of people to MW3    It's a fair game. And this is a completely fair review. I've loved the Call of Duty series for a while now, though this game is fun and very popular, it's pretty good at best. It's not a bad game, if you will.
    The campaign is not believeable at times because of how predictable or linear it is with cliches from this genre, but who cares. The one thing that pulls millions of people to MW3 is the multiplayer. Yes, it is innovative for the most part when considering the killstreaks, game modes, and small things here and there to keep that "Call of Duty multiplayer" pace going, but it's nothing new. When being developed it kept a "if it ain't broke don't fix it" idea to the max. If you wanted to be completely critical you can say it's simply Modern Warfare 2 with a fresh coat of paint on it. Fixing the small things here and there from the MW2 game, and chainging a few killstreaks doesn't make it entirely something new to embrace and delve into. All in all, it's a fair game for awhile but then it loses it's fun.    … Expand
  22. iQuakz
    May 24, 2012
    8
    I don't know why this game got such a low user review? To be honest, not much is different from MW2 apart from new guns and killstreaks, but it's still a great game. Multiplayer is real fun and special ops is real fun with mates, especially the new survival mode. I real big on multiplayer in games and not so much single player, but COD campaigns are always fun, with all the action packedI don't know why this game got such a low user review? To be honest, not much is different from MW2 apart from new guns and killstreaks, but it's still a great game. Multiplayer is real fun and special ops is real fun with mates, especially the new survival mode. I real big on multiplayer in games and not so much single player, but COD campaigns are always fun, with all the action packed set-pieces. Defiantly worth picking up if you love online competitive multiplayer.… Expand
  23. EastonReviews
    May 18, 2012
    8
    New review: If you dislike this game TRULY-- I feel bad for you. I understand why, I enjoy this game and I noted my reasons why. But if you want your money back - well, you know what to do. But, for those trolling (90%) you guys are d*cks. Let me tell you how I know, when the Black ops II trailer was released, there were haters with a simple excuse. "1t l00kz stewpid" Are you kidding me?New review: If you dislike this game TRULY-- I feel bad for you. I understand why, I enjoy this game and I noted my reasons why. But if you want your money back - well, you know what to do. But, for those trolling (90%) you guys are d*cks. Let me tell you how I know, when the Black ops II trailer was released, there were haters with a simple excuse. "1t l00kz stewpid" Are you kidding me? Call of Duty is hated for no reason, simply because it is popular. Do your resarch Treyarch is trying very hard in every mode to please you guys, and you continue to 'hate' it. (You secretly like it) so grow the balls to give the franchise some love (at least for Black Ops II) and quit the hate. They are doing something different - If I read reviews when it comes out saying 'i h8 teh future' or 'day did n0t chang der engin' I am going to flip.… Expand
  24. pkfighter343
    May 18, 2012
    10
    So for all of you saying "Oh, mw3 is just a rehash of previous game x"
    It hasn't hurt pokemon, and they do this MUCH, MUCH more than anyone. What makes it bad if it's fun and new things ARE added (contrary to popular belief, there are new things). You'd also have to play the game more than an hour on multiplayer to even notice it feels different. What makes battlefield 3 better then this?    So for all of you saying "Oh, mw3 is just a rehash of previous game x"
    It hasn't hurt pokemon, and they do this MUCH, MUCH more than anyone. What makes it bad if it's fun and new things ARE added (contrary to popular belief, there are new things). You'd also have to play the game more than an hour on multiplayer to even notice it feels different. What makes battlefield 3 better then this? If you say realism, I might actually hurt you. Nobody, EVER has told me what realism does to make a game fun. Is actual war fun? I didn't think so.    … Expand
  25. RatchetClank53
    May 15, 2012
    4
    This game is a recycled piece of crap. I'm sorry, but the campaign is nothing new and the multiplayer is nothing new. I would stick to Black Ops if I were you.
  26. marcusJohnson
    May 15, 2012
    10
    - Story was okay, but who plays MW for the story lulz
    - MP is fun, fun, fun I never had any hacked lobbies or lag while playing
    - Graphics are typical low res Xbox tier
    - Better than BF3
  27. SCHMOOPITIZE
    May 14, 2012
    7
    It's call of duty, nothing has changed. While there is no innovation besides a survival mode(zombies are better) you can't completely bash a game because nothing has changed especially if the thing that didn't change was good. The online play got stale pretty fast. However, the class making is perfected now. The spawning online is terrible. You will find yourself spawning in the worstIt's call of duty, nothing has changed. While there is no innovation besides a survival mode(zombies are better) you can't completely bash a game because nothing has changed especially if the thing that didn't change was good. The online play got stale pretty fast. However, the class making is perfected now. The spawning online is terrible. You will find yourself spawning in the worst places because your team-mates are there. Just saying not all team-mates are smart. I find myself picking two people who know what they are doing and go together. The story is full of hard to follow, but fun game-play. Total time invested STORY: 7 HOURS MULTI-PLAYER: 10 HOURS SPEC OPS: 18 HOURS… Expand
  28. omnominous
    May 13, 2012
    10
    Modern warfare 3 is a great installment to the franchise adding more additions to the franchise then before. Special ops is my favorite its like playing as a master chief in the middle of a battlefield 3 match. Campaign is a bit of a sigh. Multiplayers fun like black ops i like throwing knives better then tomahawks.7.5/10 rounded up to 8.
  29. AggressiveTurni
    May 13, 2012
    8
    I'm giving it an 8, because the game has a pretty decent campaign storyline (has to be played on veteran though or it's too easy) The Spec Ops is also pretty good laugh and is challenging at times. As for the multiplayer, 90% of the reviews here seem to be based solely on it, I refuse to play it anymore as it can't compare with TimeSplitters and Goldeneye (Who gives a f**k if the graphicsI'm giving it an 8, because the game has a pretty decent campaign storyline (has to be played on veteran though or it's too easy) The Spec Ops is also pretty good laugh and is challenging at times. As for the multiplayer, 90% of the reviews here seem to be based solely on it, I refuse to play it anymore as it can't compare with TimeSplitters and Goldeneye (Who gives a f**k if the graphics are better?) Anyway, I'm giving it an 8, but I probably won't buy anymore COD games as the MW storyline is over.....… Expand
  30. Sagrada
    May 13, 2012
    0
    **** poor excuse of a game, an insult to gamers and innovators in the industry! The entire production and marketing of this tripe is appalling. This feels like nothing more than shoddy DLC for MW2, its a good job CoD's target demographic is the 12-17 Year old kid base because no grown man would waste his time or money on this ****. If you really want this game dont rent it or buy it, go**** poor excuse of a game, an insult to gamers and innovators in the industry! The entire production and marketing of this tripe is appalling. This feels like nothing more than shoddy DLC for MW2, its a good job CoD's target demographic is the 12-17 Year old kid base because no grown man would waste his time or money on this ****. If you really want this game dont rent it or buy it, go buy MW2 pre-owned instead, you'll get the same game and the same **** without lining Activisions pockets.… Expand
  31. cleaver112
    May 12, 2012
    0
    Infinity Ward should be ashamed. MW3 makes absolutely no initiative to take forward progress in making their game better. This is why it's truly The Same Game.
  32. BZ13
    May 11, 2012
    2
    this game is too bad and im not someone who is giving a bad rating, because im a fanboy of another game or something like that. the multiplayer has bad lagg-issues, even people with good connection are suffering under the bad hit detection that is caused by the lagg. many things in the multiplayer are very unbalanced. for an example: everyone has the ability to be completely stealth, thatthis game is too bad and im not someone who is giving a bad rating, because im a fanboy of another game or something like that. the multiplayer has bad lagg-issues, even people with good connection are suffering under the bad hit detection that is caused by the lagg. many things in the multiplayer are very unbalanced. for an example: everyone has the ability to be completely stealth, that causes a lot of unseen campers (often even the half of the other team). there isnt many innovation, too. some new type of killstreaks and weird weapons, lagging theatre-mode and the prestige shop. most of the maps are very small and labyrinthine, that is kind of annoying. the story mode was cool, therefor it gets at least 2 points out of 10.… Expand
  33. numstar
    May 11, 2012
    0
    the only people who play this game is little winy kids who rage every time they die and the only thing you do is get kills to get guns to get more kills really repeating
  34. Johng4
    May 10, 2012
    7
    This game is little different from MW2. As soon as you turn it on and see the menu you'll know what im talking about. You get campaign multiplayer and spec ops. The campaign is very good but short. The multiplayer is'nt very good however because all you get is basically maps you most likely wont enjoy and people online that you'll want to kill, because all they want to do is HACK HACKThis game is little different from MW2. As soon as you turn it on and see the menu you'll know what im talking about. You get campaign multiplayer and spec ops. The campaign is very good but short. The multiplayer is'nt very good however because all you get is basically maps you most likely wont enjoy and people online that you'll want to kill, because all they want to do is HACK HACK HACK. The spec ops is back with the standard co-op missions from the past with a new Survival mode. Survival mode is really good and could almost stand toe to toe with Zombies, ALMOST. Its pretty cool you get your own ranking within the survival mode where you level up and are granted accsess to new guns within the mode. All together this game feels like more of the same which is what it seems they've been doing with all the new COD'S. If you havent bought this game yet then dont. I would personally spend 60$ on the upcoming Call of Duty:Black Ops 2 which is comin out in November.… Expand
  35. Philip0544
    May 8, 2012
    1
    This game is just more of activision's attempts to get stupid CoD fanboys to blindly buy every new game in the series, despite how little they actually did. and you know what the sad part is? it works. every single time. they could re-release MW2 with new maps, call it the new CoD, and you know what? people would buy it. in the millions. its is seriously sad. when will people finallyThis game is just more of activision's attempts to get stupid CoD fanboys to blindly buy every new game in the series, despite how little they actually did. and you know what the sad part is? it works. every single time. they could re-release MW2 with new maps, call it the new CoD, and you know what? people would buy it. in the millions. its is seriously sad. when will people finally realize that despite these almost trivial new "features" in every new iteration, that they are buying the same game over and over? when will they stop allowing themselves to be ripped off so incredibly badly? CoD 4 was a huge leap forward, yes, but all subsequent titles are just feeding you more and more of the same, with nothing innovative. please, for the love of god people, stop giving activision your money for every single CoD they puke out every few months. they do not deserve it. at all.… Expand
  36. Shadowmere55
    May 5, 2012
    0
    My friend invited me over to his place to play it with him the week it came out because I simply refused to buy it. After the second match, I told my friend I couldn't play anymore because of how terrible it was. The game play is exactly the same as the previous modern warfares. It has a lot of the same guns, not a single difference in graphical quality, connection issues, unimpressiveMy friend invited me over to his place to play it with him the week it came out because I simply refused to buy it. After the second match, I told my friend I couldn't play anymore because of how terrible it was. The game play is exactly the same as the previous modern warfares. It has a lot of the same guns, not a single difference in graphical quality, connection issues, unimpressive maps, lame killstreaks, poor game balance and the list goes on. I tried a game of survival mode with my friend, but I found it incredibly boring because all you would do is gun down enemies whose aim was equivalent to a drunken zombie, round after round. Very repetitive and boring. I'm glad I decided not to buy this game.… Expand
  37. Mattyice
    May 2, 2012
    1
    I was so excited when the teaser came out, but now i barely even play this stupid game. It is MW1+MW2=This piece of **** I still somewhat like the gameplay, but the rest of the game sucks. Same old poor 2007 graphics, poor maps, and nothing new. Not worth $60.
  38. LiamM
    Apr 29, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Modern Warfare 3 is not even a new game. But, the controls and movements of the solid, not straying away from previous titles. The campaign was the biggest let down for me personally by not having more large epic battles other than the levels based in New York City. The Spec Ops mode was basically the same as Modern Warfare 2's, just with different environments. Multiplayer is almost exactly the same from previous titles, just that there are some new kill streaks, new guns, and new maps. Also, the graphics appear to be of the same quality of the previous titles Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops. The most satisfying thing I took from the game was having Captain Price finally bring Makarov to justice. Overall, it's a good game, but the lack of innovation is just irritating.… Expand
  39. FriezaTr0LLz
    Apr 27, 2012
    0
    Nothing has changed same engine, same lagfests, same **** perks, same generic gameplay. Waste of my time. "Modern Warfare 2.5." DLC goes to Xbox Please Fix Me users first leaving out as usual PS3 and PC. No point in getting it on those 2 at all. If you buy this game your I.Q. is most likely below -.0 or you are just another 13 year old.
  40. Broxigar
    Apr 27, 2012
    0
    More of the same, nothing but FPS garbage. This genre has single handedly destroyed gaming and turned the entire industry into one that favors "safe" shallow gameplay with good graphics instead of games that are actually enjoyable.
  41. racinglightning
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    This game definetaly deserved more praise then it got, just because it didn't redefine the generation, didn't make it a zero. Solid gameplay mechanics, and a incredible campaign will keep you pushing to the end. The multiplayer is nothing really new, but it has great hit detection, and fast paced maps with new ones coming out all the time. Only a moron would rate this game a zero. Don'tThis game definetaly deserved more praise then it got, just because it didn't redefine the generation, didn't make it a zero. Solid gameplay mechanics, and a incredible campaign will keep you pushing to the end. The multiplayer is nothing really new, but it has great hit detection, and fast paced maps with new ones coming out all the time. Only a moron would rate this game a zero. Don't be a moron.… Expand
  42. FatherDoom
    Apr 24, 2012
    4
    Sad excuse for a fps. A game for children who like arcade style crutch guns and upgrades. The longest sniper lane can't be more than two hundred meters. Yet the .50 cal is the most destructive cqb weapon in the game.
  43. diehard-gamer
    Apr 24, 2012
    10
    MW1 was the game I bought an Xbox360 to play.MW2 and 3 were pretty much the same game with different maps. I don't play online much as all the geeks online don't do much other than swear at each other, so the single player game is quite important to me. Its not bad. Its too short and a bit too 'supersoldier' - but aren't all the shootemups these days? Basically, if you liked MW1 and 2MW1 was the game I bought an Xbox360 to play.MW2 and 3 were pretty much the same game with different maps. I don't play online much as all the geeks online don't do much other than swear at each other, so the single player game is quite important to me. Its not bad. Its too short and a bit too 'supersoldier' - but aren't all the shootemups these days? Basically, if you liked MW1 and 2 you'll like this. So to end with a question for the developers. We have single player story mode, we have online multiplayer mode - why never any modes with battlemaps, two sides, a single player and loads of bots?… Expand
  44. dzy
    Apr 24, 2012
    8
    This is the first Call of Duty game that I've really played since Modern Warfare 1 so I can't really comment on what it seems to be the repetitiveness of this series.. The single player campaign is solid, lots of action for me. Multiplayer... at times can be frustrating. Kinda dislike some of the guns ability to kill quickly or instantly, but oh well just got to deal with it . The onlineThis is the first Call of Duty game that I've really played since Modern Warfare 1 so I can't really comment on what it seems to be the repetitiveness of this series.. The single player campaign is solid, lots of action for me. Multiplayer... at times can be frustrating. Kinda dislike some of the guns ability to kill quickly or instantly, but oh well just got to deal with it . The online can be funny as well. I'm talking about the people who run around with the riot shield and picking the right moment to light you up. Don't know why, but I find it funny and I'm the one who always die to those people. To me, it's a good game to play when I'm taking a break from school work and just need a bit of online gaming action.… Expand
  45. JwGaming
    Apr 20, 2012
    8
    While i dont think the game deserves all of its negative feedback in fact i think its a pretty good game, the problem i have with the game that it lacks innovation, it feels that the creators were lazy enough to improve their graphics engine and add new stuff to the single-player and the mp, still i had fun with the game and i did spend over 80 hours on the mp only the new spec ops mode isWhile i dont think the game deserves all of its negative feedback in fact i think its a pretty good game, the problem i have with the game that it lacks innovation, it feels that the creators were lazy enough to improve their graphics engine and add new stuff to the single-player and the mp, still i had fun with the game and i did spend over 80 hours on the mp only the new spec ops mode is really fun and the story concluded very well, i still think than MW2 was a big improvement over COD4 rather than MW3 being improved over MW2 its pretty much the same with minor new stuff but if you are a fan then you will like it.… Expand
  46. TStout
    Apr 17, 2012
    6
    This is a RENT for the single player experience in my opinion. The campaign, while containing some plot point that I personally did not care for, was enjoyable. All the mechanics of the series that you loved, such as slow-mo breaching, vehicular rail shooting, and sometimes stealthy, but mostly guns blazing action are back in this installment. Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Studios' specThis is a RENT for the single player experience in my opinion. The campaign, while containing some plot point that I personally did not care for, was enjoyable. All the mechanics of the series that you loved, such as slow-mo breaching, vehicular rail shooting, and sometimes stealthy, but mostly guns blazing action are back in this installment. Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Studios' spec ops survival mode is an interesting answer to the zombies mode brought to us by Treyarch. The spec ops missions and the multiplayer maps may as well have been a DLC pack for Modern Warfare 2. The guns may have been retooled a bit (also knifing is best it's ever been), but it is largely the same experience, even down to the titles and emblems you can earn. The content is largely recycled from previous games, which would have been alright if it were mixed in with an appropriate amount of new unlockables. Overall though I would stick with Black Ops or Modern Warfare 2 for your multiplayer experience.… Expand
  47. OhRly
    Apr 16, 2012
    2
    I seriously don't get all the good critic reviews, I'm not a fanboy for any other FPS franchise (such as Half-Life or Battlefield), but this game is BAD. Infinity Ward was seemingly too lazy to make a new engine, which now the current engine looks like a PS1 cutscene. The Campaign is predictable and generic, with no emotion whatsoever when it's supposed to be "sad". The Multiplayer is okayI seriously don't get all the good critic reviews, I'm not a fanboy for any other FPS franchise (such as Half-Life or Battlefield), but this game is BAD. Infinity Ward was seemingly too lazy to make a new engine, which now the current engine looks like a PS1 cutscene. The Campaign is predictable and generic, with no emotion whatsoever when it's supposed to be "sad". The Multiplayer is okay but gets boring and they removed what was my favorite feature of Black Ops, COD Bucks, and instead they keep the same formula, adding very little to what used to be the only redeeming feature about MW2 and so on. I swear to god, if they make another Modern Warfare game I'll see no hope for the future of the FPS.… Expand
  48. Playrules
    Apr 16, 2012
    1
    Honestly? No... I can understand that people love shooters and CoD but looking as an outsider? I can't see any potential in this game. I understand the online is popular but in the end it is very repetitive and very unbalanced. I loved CoD4 the maps were memorable and the gameplay was fun, but now everybody is playing CoD and it really should be priced at 20 dollars, Spec Ops and otherHonestly? No... I can understand that people love shooters and CoD but looking as an outsider? I can't see any potential in this game. I understand the online is popular but in the end it is very repetitive and very unbalanced. I loved CoD4 the maps were memorable and the gameplay was fun, but now everybody is playing CoD and it really should be priced at 20 dollars, Spec Ops and other modes are good but after a while it becomes boring and bland. The good game modes are abandoned like Capture the Flag but Team Deathmatch and Free For All are overplayed, which involve no real strategy. The DLC is a rip off, like all the CoD's 20 dollars for 4-5 maps is a waste of money, compared to games like Uncharted 3, Halo 3, Borderlands and Red Dead Redemtion offer more value for money and CoD elite is another joke, it charges you for getting a "tactical advantage" which any other game would give to to you for free like Rockstar Games Social Club and Killzone.com. I really suggest you do not pick up CoD MW3, save your hard earned money, don't let it go to waste.… Expand
  49. jonbravo2
    Apr 14, 2012
    0
    I was smart and rented this game, (For all of you people stupid enough to buy it.) I was stunned by the lack of change done by the producers: no graphics changes, multiplayer is still crap, and the campaign is too freakin' predictable. Multiplayer is still at it's worst with more **** and five-year-olds to annoy the living soul out of you. They even copied BF3 in a few multiplayerI was smart and rented this game, (For all of you people stupid enough to buy it.) I was stunned by the lack of change done by the producers: no graphics changes, multiplayer is still crap, and the campaign is too freakin' predictable. Multiplayer is still at it's worst with more **** and five-year-olds to annoy the living soul out of you. They even copied BF3 in a few multiplayer features! (Infinity Ward is running out of ideas!) Same old $60.00 game you buy expecting some type of entertainment. I now know when Infinity Ward makes another game, I WILL NOT buy it.… Expand
  50. rvno
    Apr 9, 2012
    0
    Flat game...
    What i think about new Call of duty? Customer service sucks, game bugs - still not fixed, is there any patches to this game? This not game, this is mod for call of duty mw 2, we need more innovation, better innovation.
  51. NuclearPopcorn
    Apr 9, 2012
    6
    Yet another typical contribution to the CoD series, but a lot of people are rating this 0 just to lower the score. It is another worn out redo that got old in about 2008, but it still has decent graphics and somewhat favorable gameplay.
  52. Bulletproof5FDP
    Apr 9, 2012
    6
    I don't dislike the Call of Duty series, but this game was a major disappointment. It's pretty much the same thing as MW2 with a few new tweaks. I borrowed the game from a friend and after playing for 2 hours, it became very dull and felt like I was playing MW2. Sure they revamped the killstreak system, added "perks" for the guns, and new games modes (Kill Confirmed, etc.) but it's notI don't dislike the Call of Duty series, but this game was a major disappointment. It's pretty much the same thing as MW2 with a few new tweaks. I borrowed the game from a friend and after playing for 2 hours, it became very dull and felt like I was playing MW2. Sure they revamped the killstreak system, added "perks" for the guns, and new games modes (Kill Confirmed, etc.) but it's not enough innovation to justify the $60 price tag. The aim assist is very strong, there's barely any recoil in guns, deathstreaks are still in the game, killstreaks still do all the work for you, and the community has not changed one bit. I hate that the developers are catering to the casual players and making the game easier for bad players and anyone to get in and do good. It is truly the most disappointing COD title and for all of 2011. Call of Duty was a very great series, but once Activision started to see that green coming in, it all changed. It's now a cash cow and nothing else.… Expand
  53. Korianne75
    Apr 8, 2012
    5
    First off I wanted to write a mw3 review for a while its a complete review from the story to spec ops all the way to the criticality acclaimed multilayer. Story: Its hard to give a review without giving out spoilers but il try :) The story basically takes off where MW2 left its WW3 and Soap Mactavish and Captain Price have to stop Makarov. Now without giving spoilers I will tell you thatFirst off I wanted to write a mw3 review for a while its a complete review from the story to spec ops all the way to the criticality acclaimed multilayer. Story: Its hard to give a review without giving out spoilers but il try :) The story basically takes off where MW2 left its WW3 and Soap Mactavish and Captain Price have to stop Makarov. Now without giving spoilers I will tell you that they're are fundamental plot holes in the story that dont require a genius to figure out. Apart from that, its still fun, missions are varied, entertaining and dont require much skill even on veteran compared to black ops that is but the ending will give you a great surprise. Spec Ops. Spec ops is very fun, mission are varied but are way to easy even on veteran, and survival was a brilliant addition to this spec ops. It's good to get the DLC from COD elite as well. Multiplayer: although the multiplayer is fun, its a copy paste from MW2, top to bottom, many weapons, game titles, sound effects, as well as kill streaks all come from previous titles (espacially MW2). Well some people do tell me why change what's great? Well I would normally agree the core gun on gun game play is still they're but is being hindered by MAJOR balance issues from perks to weapons, no dedicated servers, lack of team play as well as knife issues all that with a terrible spawn system. The maps all feel the same. Probably the most disappointing aspect of the game. Even Robert Bowiling the creative strategist said this in an interview : "I feel like we are in a f*cking era where everyone is so focused on subscriber numbers and all that stuff that we need to get back to what I feel like we did so much better in the old days of just plain good will, like stuff like the LAN patch, yeah it is lower priority but letâ… Expand
  54. GrayBalls
    Apr 8, 2012
    0
    I've been playing COD since day one on the PC. MW 2 and MW 3 are the most disappointing games in the series. MW 3 even makes COD 3 look like and decent game. Leave it to Activision to ruin a great FPS franchise and a Developing company in the process.
  55. HorrorCoffee
    Apr 7, 2012
    2
    This game is horrible I think the multiplayer sucks just like the single player. Only thing I did like was survival mode it becomes boring about in one hour. I think its just like Modern Warfare 2 there is no difference except the weapons.
  56. emptyshell88
    Apr 6, 2012
    1
    An absolutely terrible game. This is coming from a fan of the series too, the game is literally Modern Warfare 2 with a few new guns. The game did not improve on anything, they took away zombies and replaced it with a lame survival mode, they have less guns, they took away game modes, they put in less gun camo, they took away the monetary system, they took away the ability to dive, theyAn absolutely terrible game. This is coming from a fan of the series too, the game is literally Modern Warfare 2 with a few new guns. The game did not improve on anything, they took away zombies and replaced it with a lame survival mode, they have less guns, they took away game modes, they put in less gun camo, they took away the monetary system, they took away the ability to dive, they took away a gory and gritty campaign, they made it simpler for modders to get into the game, they kept kill streaks (which has always been a stupid way of keeping the good really good and the bad down), they took away any character customization (including playercards and face paints). Call of Duty is just a terrible excuse to get money from you. Do not make the same mistake i did of buying it.… Expand
  57. Dynamithix
    Apr 6, 2012
    3
    It's almost sad how obvious it is that 90% of those critic reviews are paid. Anyways, I borrowed the game from my friend who bought it a while ago and I've got to say that the multiplayer is abysmal. The maps are bland and they have recycled textures from Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2. That's unacceptable. I didn't beat the singleplayer story completely because I got so bored of itIt's almost sad how obvious it is that 90% of those critic reviews are paid. Anyways, I borrowed the game from my friend who bought it a while ago and I've got to say that the multiplayer is abysmal. The maps are bland and they have recycled textures from Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2. That's unacceptable. I didn't beat the singleplayer story completely because I got so bored of it halfway through. The missions aren't that bad but it's just shoot, get behind cover, go from point A to B, shoot, shoot, cover, done. It's not fun. There's only one good thing about the game and that is the "new" survival mode (which was done before, just instead of soldiers it had zombies) which is actually kind of fun. Do not buy the game unless you're a hardcore Call of Duty fan, and if you are one, shame on you, it's a bad series of games.… Expand
  58. glacier777
    Apr 6, 2012
    5
    My first COD game and I will not be buying another one. I was expecting an intriguing campaign, great effects and graphics etc. and an outstanding multiplayer experience that would have me hooked for hours. Instead I got an average campaign that I have yet to complete, mediocre graphics and a multiplayer experience that left me feeling abused by 'sweats' and I didn't enjoy it one bit. TheMy first COD game and I will not be buying another one. I was expecting an intriguing campaign, great effects and graphics etc. and an outstanding multiplayer experience that would have me hooked for hours. Instead I got an average campaign that I have yet to complete, mediocre graphics and a multiplayer experience that left me feeling abused by 'sweats' and I didn't enjoy it one bit. The success of this franchise is built on past games. Incredibly disappointed.… Expand
  59. kashmanthillet
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    The Call of Duty franchise is a worldwide phenomenon, it's games inspired us for generation. I was a 13-teen when i first played Call of Duty. Over all favorites is the Modern Warfare series, to see the different point of view in the series from their creators were a blast. Despite the graphics in MW3, it's story from the campaign is great, spec ops is much fun with Survival mode( butThe Call of Duty franchise is a worldwide phenomenon, it's games inspired us for generation. I was a 13-teen when i first played Call of Duty. Over all favorites is the Modern Warfare series, to see the different point of view in the series from their creators were a blast. Despite the graphics in MW3, it's story from the campaign is great, spec ops is much fun with Survival mode( but more players beside two.), and of course
    the multiplayer was much better in MW3, plus lots of fun with the elite( helps you play better as a player in multiplayer.). the game sold over million copies on sales of last year. In my opinion MW3 is one of the best shooters and top 100 favorite games of all time to me.    … Expand
  60. BurningDesire
    Apr 5, 2012
    8
    It is more of the same cod. now that sledgehammer has taken over its not quite the same, it is still a short singleplayer but it finishes up the series, and it has another ac-130 mission which i enjoy. wave mode is enjoyable for awhile. the challenges are not as good as mw2. the multiplayer is enjoyable and it is nice and balanced for those of us who will not sit there for days playing.It is more of the same cod. now that sledgehammer has taken over its not quite the same, it is still a short singleplayer but it finishes up the series, and it has another ac-130 mission which i enjoy. wave mode is enjoyable for awhile. the challenges are not as good as mw2. the multiplayer is enjoyable and it is nice and balanced for those of us who will not sit there for days playing. but its just not the same, the ac-130 in mp used to inspire fear as it fired now you dont even know its there half the time, and its not quite as responsive compered to mw2 but its still a great game. i would recommend buy this if your into the series.… Expand
  61. darthhelixx
    Apr 2, 2012
    10
    I cant believe the reviews i am seeing! This is the best game to come out since Black Ops! Spec Ops...Multiplayer that keeps on giving...Improved campaign...what is the problem??? I have played this game for over 100 hours and I am still hooked! This is a must FPS!
  62. Moomaw57
    Apr 1, 2012
    0
    This game is a miserable cash in. The killstreaks are awful, the spawning is abysmal, and the servers are atrociously slow. Someone please tell activision that they're simply filling the call of duty franchise with embalming fluid and taking up donations at its wake. This cash cow has mad cow, get it off my plate you fat cat corporate uninventive sobs.
  63. mrogers0130
    Mar 31, 2012
    7
    An average game. It was forced to fix a messed up story in mw2. Sledgehammer was brought into fixing a series that had been completely messed up in mw2. The story is Ok. Nothing special. The multiplayer is also fun and goes back to some classic cod roots while still keeping the balancing that was put back in place in blops. A good shooter but nothing too special.
  64. DavodWorld
    Mar 30, 2012
    8
    Let us start, people say that MW3 is a copy of the previous games. I think the game can innovate more, but it is good enough to deserve more than a 3,2 of average in the user score. I think the game deserves at least an 8 because it has got a very good campaign and an infinite multiplayer, together with other things like survival or the misions. We have got to be objectives when we reviewLet us start, people say that MW3 is a copy of the previous games. I think the game can innovate more, but it is good enough to deserve more than a 3,2 of average in the user score. I think the game deserves at least an 8 because it has got a very good campaign and an infinite multiplayer, together with other things like survival or the misions. We have got to be objectives when we review a game, we have got to value the game, not the game on the saga. But in spite of what I have said I give the game an eight because the game doesn´t innovate as much as it should.… Expand
  65. NZS360
    Mar 28, 2012
    0
    ooooooooooooh I just "can't wait for the next modern warfare", I bet they'll add another sniper rifle!!! That's how retarded this **** game is. The only real CODs (other than the originals) are MW1, WAW and Black Ops, BO being by far the best. Don't get this $60 dlc pack. Thank you metacritic for allowing 0 star ratings :)
  66. aaronrs2
    Mar 28, 2012
    10
    To be honest, it's not a bad game, but it's DISAPPOINTING, same maps with a different look, same weapons, only more levels and a normal campaign.
    The only true EPIC thing I can see in this game are te private matches.
    You can do a lot of things in an interesting (but repetitive) on-line.
  67. HC4Melite
    Mar 28, 2012
    10
    As much as we love this game it was shipped Broken to us the gamers. We the COD community need to take a stand against IW/Activision and demand fixes. We need to unite as one and on April 20th, 2012 we need to not play MW3. #MW3Blackout is the movement. For more info on this check @MW3Blackout on twitter or goto Youtube and search MW3 Blacktout 4.20.12 Thank you for your support lets take a stand!
  68. marwood87
    Mar 27, 2012
    0
    Terrible game, the maps online are so small it has to be seen to believed, the guns feel like ball baring guns, all guns feel like thye have double tap on them, played for 4 hours online al together compared to 90 days for Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2
  69. Darkeffect777
    Mar 27, 2012
    10
    Call of Duty series best shooter our day. I play in COD 11 years ( I buy first Call of Duty. when me 6 years old). On 2010 Black Ops revolution in shooter. MW3 not revolution, but this is epic final. Every mission great, nice heroes, good story, super music + very epic cat skins and very nice multiplayer. BF fun suck.
    Gamers not love cod? Phahaha 26 millions gamer buy this game and this    Call of Duty series best shooter our day. I play in COD 11 years ( I buy first Call of Duty. when me 6 years old). On 2010 Black Ops revolution in shooter. MW3 not revolution, but this is epic final. Every mission great, nice heroes, good story, super music + very epic cat skins and very nice multiplayer. BF fun suck.
    Gamers not love cod? Phahaha 26 millions gamer buy this game and this game kill record for Avatar. This game love gamers. I buy this game and thanks Activision and IW. This is epic.    … Expand
  70. kktrian
    Mar 26, 2012
    1
    People **** about this being more or less the same title. In all honesty I would been satisfied if this game was half as good as its predecessors....but its not. It's awful, especially the multiplayer. The maps simply not fun. They make camping and shadow sitting almost a necessity. Players can head glitch in almost every location. Likewise, the maps are visually distracting and preventPeople **** about this being more or less the same title. In all honesty I would been satisfied if this game was half as good as its predecessors....but its not. It's awful, especially the multiplayer. The maps simply not fun. They make camping and shadow sitting almost a necessity. Players can head glitch in almost every location. Likewise, the maps are visually distracting and prevent any kind of comfortable, eventual familiarity. The combat engine is also dull and inconsistent. This game, and series are officially dead to me… Expand
  71. kOmaster476
    Mar 24, 2012
    7
    On November 8th 2011 a game released and it changed the world. The game I'm talking aboutt is Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. The series is known primarily for its competitive multiplayer and its lackluster single-player. Many of us are hoping for a change in the formula but lets see if we got one.

    I will start first with the single player. This campaign is similar in its approach as    On November 8th 2011 a game released and it changed the world. The game I'm talking aboutt is Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. The series is known primarily for its competitive multiplayer and its lackluster single-player. Many of us are hoping for a change in the formula but lets see if we got one.

    I will start first with the single player. This campaign is similar in its approach as mw2, lots of crazy action moments and shallow characters. The campaign is short and takes about 4-5 hours to beat and subpar story and character development. The campain has you taking over many different characters from different military organizations and you are battling in many different fields of war such as NYC and France. The story takes place directly after the events of mw2 so it is reccomended to play mw2 first if possible. I dont want to go too much into detail with the single-player as I dont want to reveal too much. So basically if you buy this game it will do you no harm to go through the single-player just exspect to see lots of explotions and action scenes with a forgetfull COD story.

    The newest addition to the COD series is a new spec-ops survival mode which has you taking on infinate waves of increasingly difficult enemies. The mode allows you to purchase weapons with custom attachments, equipment such as c4 and frags, and also riot shield teams and perks all bought with in-game currency you earn for getting kills and completing wave challenges. What is good about spec ops is there is now online matchmaking so you will always have someone to play with. There is also a new spec-ops rank completly seperate from your competitive rank that allows you to have the oppertunity to buy better gear in-game. The mission mode has returned in mw3 letting you and one friend take on a number of different missions where you also gain xp for you spec-ops rank. Together both the mission and survival spec-op modes add days of exciting content to a game that already has alot of content.

    Now to disscuss the thing that many of you will be spending days, maybe weeks playing, the competitive mulitplayer. There are 80 levels per prestige level and there are 10 presitge levels giving us tons of hours of replay value. There are alot of new additions to the competitive and they all make the core experience of online vary depending on how you like to play. Instead of just selecting killstreaks like in mw2, in mw3 you have to choose your strike package whice lets includes assault which is for gamers who like offensive killstreaks. There is the support package that is for the gamers who want to support their team with UAV's and other items.One thing that makes the support package different is the kills you get stay even if you die making it ideal for inexperienced players. Completing an objective also adds to your killstreak. The final strike package is the specialist package ideal lone wolves and kills are rewarded with additional perks. You may choose a seperate strike package per custom class. When you presitge you gain a prestige token which you can use to purchase additional custom classes, or unlock gear straight from the start. This makes each time you prestige more unique. There is also alot more gear you can take with you instead of flashbangs, now you can take trophy systems and other gear. A new major addition is weapon levels which is how you unlock new attachments for you guns. It is a seperate level for each gun that levels up by getting kills with it, and at each new level you unlock attachments, camo, or weapon proficiency like less recoil or faster melee. Please note that this is a COD game and in most occasions suffers from extreme balancing issues and a very large hit box. The shooting mechanics are good and the graphics are on the lower end of the spectrum compared to its major competetors. The game also feels too noob friendly and extremly easy to excell in. The game is also filled with many people who like to camp and cheat. There is also an attachment for the m14 assault rifle that is semi attomatic but makes it have less recoil when using a rapid-fire mod. The game is fun online and it had alot of value but if you were expecting a change in the formula, its not here. The game is unblanced in its core and the series needs an overhaul. Activision needs to change the series because it is killing itself. It may be good enough for the casuals but the hardcore are losing interest. You need to change the series like you did with COD4 or else it will be too late. The world is waiting for change, please Activision, dont make us wait any longer. With Black Ops 2 blow us away because this game just didnt.    … Expand
  72. thunderbug
    Mar 24, 2012
    4
    I have not even played the single player yet, and I don't plan on playing it, MW2 story went right out into crazy space and I cant see MW3 story being any better. With that in mind this review is based purely on the multiplayer Split screen and online. IMHO its a below average FPS, discounting the fact that its a repackage on MW2, the multiplayer is clunky with lag being more a decidingI have not even played the single player yet, and I don't plan on playing it, MW2 story went right out into crazy space and I cant see MW3 story being any better. With that in mind this review is based purely on the multiplayer Split screen and online. IMHO its a below average FPS, discounting the fact that its a repackage on MW2, the multiplayer is clunky with lag being more a deciding factor in victory than any relevant skill, there are crazy balance issues. the level system is boring and tedious especially when combined with the "gun levelling system" which is just a stupid filler idea to prolong game play, but the worst problem by a mile are the killstreaks, in this FIRST PERSON SHOOTER u get killed more often than not by a helicopter gunship or a bombing run, missile launched from a drone or some other weapon system completely unrelated to the term FPS, in the average game after doing some counting i found i get kill only 15% of the time by a gun, the rest is some form of air strike. To sum it up its too much bells and whistles and not enough FPS. If you want a FPS that is just that a First person shooter i would not recommend this game, if u want a skill less frag fest with enough helicopter gun ships, stealth bombers and remote control missiles to replace the car as the accepted mode of transport. more explosions than people and a game decided by lag not seen since the days of dial up then MW3 is for you, i got my copy for £25, but i had to pay full retail £44.99 i would have been so annoyed.… Expand
  73. silentshade
    Mar 23, 2012
    3
    It boils down to the fact that this is just MW2 with extra Sh*t, The game has done nothing to improve it's self and has only added extra stuff which can be exploited to further ruin the multiplayer experience. The void of dedicated severs is another reason this game is terrible, I mean if battlefield has had them for years now and Activision make billions from CoD I am pretty sure they canIt boils down to the fact that this is just MW2 with extra Sh*t, The game has done nothing to improve it's self and has only added extra stuff which can be exploited to further ruin the multiplayer experience. The void of dedicated severs is another reason this game is terrible, I mean if battlefield has had them for years now and Activision make billions from CoD I am pretty sure they can afford to get dedicated servers. See the reason they don't add anything good or improve anything bad is because of YOU. Yeah you the person who buys the game because all of you give them your money they have no need to make the game better because they will still get your money so the cheaper it is to make it, the more profit they make. An easy way to know this is the fact they spent less on MW3 then on MW2, if you can honestly accept the same iteration of game every year and consider it good then to be honest the gaming industry is simply going to die with the loss of creativity and good games.… Expand
  74. mwagner77
    Mar 23, 2012
    8
    Tough game to rate. Many of the complaints are completely valid. It's not especially innovative, to put it mildly. I can't deny, however, the many, many hours I have spent playing it. The multiplayer is as addictive as ever, giving this game an extraordinary shelf life.
  75. TJWIN
    Mar 21, 2012
    8
    This game is decent. Deserves a better score than what people are giving it. This game resembles MW2 for a reason, it takes place directly after MW2 ends. Yea the graphics are pretty similar and the Multiplayer can get repetative, but that just means u need to go outside more often :). and if you liked MW2 then youll enjoy this game.
  76. Billyheel
    Mar 21, 2012
    4
    The previous score I had given this game was an 8: This game is uninspired, uneventful, and it feels like "we've done this before." Bad deja vu, a train wreck, and an embarrassing online service that feels stale. The single player campaign is the first in the Modern Warfare series that I didn't find interesting, not even in the slightest. The sound effects of the guns are too similarThe previous score I had given this game was an 8: This game is uninspired, uneventful, and it feels like "we've done this before." Bad deja vu, a train wreck, and an embarrassing online service that feels stale. The single player campaign is the first in the Modern Warfare series that I didn't find interesting, not even in the slightest. The sound effects of the guns are too similar to each other and it feels as if the guns you shoot have no power to them whatsoever. The explosions are either over-the-top, or small and insignificant to the point that it looks and feels cheap. The A.I. is also terrible with either super-human killers or enemies that walk towards you, waiting for you to mow them down. The online service, what COD is known for, is not done well at all this time around. There is no advantage for doing well, the game doesn't reward you accordingly, and the entire community wants to cheat instead of play the game fair. The Spec Ops missions aren't as fun this time around, and they feel rushed. The graphics are touted as better, but this is not the case. The graphics seem to have a grainy filter over them, to give the effect of a "war-hardened" game. This game was rushed, and it shows. With the first two installations of the MW series warranting a 10 and 8 from me, respectively; this game falls very short of that. No longer fun, not creative, and not balanced; Modern Warfare 3 is one of the worst games I have played in a long time. Don't waste your time, money, or life on this game. Not worth the $60 price tag, and I wouldn't pay $20 for it. Terrible, terrible game.… Expand
  77. RandomCriticDan
    Mar 20, 2012
    0
    Ugh. Didn't buy this game, just borrowed it from a friend (thank god). I don't rate the multiplayer, as it is absolutely identical to the past 4 games, which I also disliked. The campaign was dull, being the exact same garbage as the previous two modern warfare games. Call of Duty is like the Skrillex of video games: poor quality, but everyone knows about it and plays it. However, theUgh. Didn't buy this game, just borrowed it from a friend (thank god). I don't rate the multiplayer, as it is absolutely identical to the past 4 games, which I also disliked. The campaign was dull, being the exact same garbage as the previous two modern warfare games. Call of Duty is like the Skrillex of video games: poor quality, but everyone knows about it and plays it. However, the ending was better than Mass Effect 3's. But that's not saying much.â… Expand
  78. maverick0023
    Mar 20, 2012
    9
    i have fun playing this game. that is the most honest and best thing i can say. i think some people just gonna hate because they can on the game. i guess you like it or you do not
  79. kiercarterlfc
    Mar 19, 2012
    3
    This game is 1 of the worst CoD's ever made even passing black ops. The first week is fun and games but every 1 turns to complete noob's after a month, the campaign is far to easy. This game is all round stressful
  80. Boazik
    Mar 18, 2012
    1
    I have played every Call of Duty Game and I'd have to say I have enjoyed them but this game is just terrible, I mean sure Black Ops was an alright game and so was MW2, but this one is just terrible. The guns don't have the correct names, the models for the guns are even suiting the name of the gun. For god sake's the gun model for the AK-47 is the model of a AK-200... Why couldn't theyI have played every Call of Duty Game and I'd have to say I have enjoyed them but this game is just terrible, I mean sure Black Ops was an alright game and so was MW2, but this one is just terrible. The guns don't have the correct names, the models for the guns are even suiting the name of the gun. For god sake's the gun model for the AK-47 is the model of a AK-200... Why couldn't they have given it it's correct name? Also the gun sounds are unrealistic as usual. The story line is even worse! The guns in the game are overpowered or under-powered which makes for unbalanced terrible gameplay. Then you got online maps which are just even worse! I've never seen so many maps built for just camping! What ever happen to just gun on gun? Then the perks and killstreaks are just pure stupid! The game is getting worse everytime I play it. Also I bet somone is going to say that hell this guy is probably a noob writing this, well actually no. I qualify as a top player. Beside that this game is just terrible and not worth the 60 dollars I payed. I wish I could take this back. So save yourself and don't buy it.… Expand
  81. TECHMARINE123
    Mar 18, 2012
    9
    You know what they say if it aint broke don't fix it. this game is fun and very addictive and although the shotguns were Up at the start they have buffed the LMGS and shotguns. the game is quite balanced and lots of fun. dont listen to the haters get this game it is great
  82. kristopherm3
    Mar 18, 2012
    0
    What a load of ****, when will people realize that it is the same crap every year, yet they make more money than great developers who actually spend time on their games, it isn't fair.
  83. Tripe4Life
    Mar 17, 2012
    4
    This game is quite possibly the biggest disappointment since Daikatana. The only ONLY positive thing I can EVEN say about this piece of **** is that they revamped the Spec Ops mode. That is the only thing that's keeping me from giving this a lower score than 4, and that's still being generous. And yes, the Spec Ops is much much better than MW2's. I enjoy that they scaled down theThis game is quite possibly the biggest disappointment since Daikatana. The only ONLY positive thing I can EVEN say about this piece of **** is that they revamped the Spec Ops mode. That is the only thing that's keeping me from giving this a lower score than 4, and that's still being generous. And yes, the Spec Ops is much much better than MW2's. I enjoy that they scaled down the difficulty just enough so that Veteran would still be manageable if you were very good at the game. Also, the Survival Mode is a very nice addition to spec ops, even though it feels like they copied Halo Reach's Firefight mode as well as Gears 3's Horde mode. Nonetheless, that was very well done. But other than that, the other two modes were done so poorly that it actually makes me wonder if the development team put any thought processes into these. The campaign is utter **** It's too short to be a good campaign, and the fact that they removed stealth missions (Not stealth segments, I mean balls-to-the-walls stealth missions, like All Ghillied Up, Cliffhanger, and Vendetta) is just sad. Now all there is is just straight up enemy grinding. That's not what I want to see in a campaign, I want these grind missions, because every FPS pretty much needs them, but I also want the epic stealth that Call of Duty has done so well before.

    And... I don't think I even need to touch on the multiplayer. It's pretty much just Modern Warfare 2.5 with a few new guns and even ****tier maps. I mean, sure, the killstreak setups were nice, with the assault, support, and specialist, yeah, and it was fun using some of the new guns, like the PP90-M1, despite it being very OP, but really? Recycling the same Modern Warfare 2 engine, making the maps even WORSE, and overall just completely ruining the multiplayer? Really, Infinity Ward? You went from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, one of the most influential FPS' to date, to this? For shame.    … Expand
  84. PrinceHandsome
    Mar 16, 2012
    7
    Modern Warfare 3 is just that. The third installment in the Modern Warfare series. It brings some new things to the table, enough to keep things interesting, but the game play remains by and large unchanged. If you're a fan of Call of Duty, you've probably already bought this. If not, you probably haven't, and that's really all there is to say on the matter. If you liked Modern Warfare 2,Modern Warfare 3 is just that. The third installment in the Modern Warfare series. It brings some new things to the table, enough to keep things interesting, but the game play remains by and large unchanged. If you're a fan of Call of Duty, you've probably already bought this. If not, you probably haven't, and that's really all there is to say on the matter. If you liked Modern Warfare 2, you'll enjoy this. If you didn't like Modern Warfare 2, then you won't like this.… Expand
  85. Conrad440
    Mar 15, 2012
    0
    By far the worst of the series. Multiplayer mode is a complete joke, no strategy or teamwork is needed, its just run and die in 3-4 bullets. Worst investment i've ever made in any game. DO NOT BUY!
  86. StevenHatch
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    Game of the year... No! Game of the Century! This game is the best thing you have or will ever play in you entire exsistance as a human being. It truly is the pinnacle of gaming and with out this there would be no halo or gears or even mass effect. So buy this game, thank me later!
  87. OnAnarchy
    Mar 14, 2012
    7
    This game is not a 1. Nor is this game a 10. It falls in the category of average to good. Despite only slightly enjoying this game, I find myself coming back to it again and again to play with friends. This is the point of this game, and the developers know it. My rating is based on a combination of the campaign and the multiplayer. CAMPAIGN: 4.5/5
    The campaign is absolutely    This game is not a 1. Nor is this game a 10. It falls in the category of average to good. Despite only slightly enjoying this game, I find myself coming back to it again and again to play with friends. This is the point of this game, and the developers know it. My rating is based on a combination of the campaign and the multiplayer. CAMPAIGN: 4.5/5
    The campaign is absolutely beautiful. Some graphic problems are present and that is essentially why it doesn't get a perfect score. The story is an excellent continuation of Price's story, and the missions are exciting and gripping. I played through on veteran difficulty and it was extremely challenging and felt realistic and accurate. There is very little I would change about this game up to this point.

    MULTIPLAYER: 2.5/5
    Okay, this is where problems begin. Firstly, for Xbox 360 users paying for ELITE for me is just a money grabbing ploy. The map packs in Black Ops were ridiculously priced for the amount of content, and this is even worse. Considering we will be seeing Treyarch's newest addition within the next 6-8 months, this is not a prudent investment for me. Secondly, the game mechanics are unbelievably absurd; hardcore players will find their rockets and grenades useless against Ballistic vests; Shotguns can kill at greater than 30 meters; No recoil on high-level SMG's. Essentially, the multiplayer does not play to people who use strategy, it plays to random chaos. Kill confirmed is a nice addition, but the ricochet system results in your death for other people's stupidity. The hardcore system in Black Ops was much fairer as team-killing resulted in getting kicked after 2 offences. Once you drop a martyrdom grenade and your teammate runs over it you will know what I mean.

    Overall, good to average. Brilliant campaign, bad multiplayer. That's it.    … Expand
  88. bitterroot1995
    Mar 14, 2012
    1
    Leave it to activision to release a new COD... EVERY FN YEAR! Seriously. First of all, its 100% the same as the crap before, with new maps, and worse graphics! The add ons and "elite" are overpriced crap. Most the fans hate this turd. The series needs to end, NOW. How many call of duty titles can they really make? Soon, there gonna make Spyro of duty, Crash of duty, or Skylanders of duty.
  89. yadayada
    Mar 13, 2012
    10
    Rise of Kony changes the entire genre of first person shooting. When you saved those poor kids from him half way through the game, it felt so real. When he destroys the school in uganda, you just want to cry. i'm not at the end yet, but this action drama filled game changes the way you see things. i heard the sequel, COD MW5 The Fall Of Kony was coming out in november, i already, alongRise of Kony changes the entire genre of first person shooting. When you saved those poor kids from him half way through the game, it felt so real. When he destroys the school in uganda, you just want to cry. i'm not at the end yet, but this action drama filled game changes the way you see things. i heard the sequel, COD MW5 The Fall Of Kony was coming out in november, i already, along with the rest of the gamer community, pre-ordered it. Support the Kony 2012 movement by buying this great game.… Expand
  90. Anon7
    Mar 12, 2012
    5
    Where's the originality? The innovation? Where's the passion? These are the questions I asked myself when I bought and played this game. For a triple A title, it really shows that not everything that's triple A is actually good. I consider this game to be mediocre at best, considering the agonizing decay of innovation and originality that the CoD games are peppering us with lately. Go withWhere's the originality? The innovation? Where's the passion? These are the questions I asked myself when I bought and played this game. For a triple A title, it really shows that not everything that's triple A is actually good. I consider this game to be mediocre at best, considering the agonizing decay of innovation and originality that the CoD games are peppering us with lately. Go with Battlefield 3 instead. You'll be glad you did.… Expand
  91. Badderz93
    Mar 11, 2012
    10
    It would be unfair for me to give this game a rating under 5, because once again Call of Duty has been one of the biggest sellers of the year due to it's loyal fans, Infinitys continual use of their engine which dates back to Call of Duty 4 has proven successful but with its recycled use it's showing signs of repetitiveness, Beginners to the game will soon be farmiliar with the controlsIt would be unfair for me to give this game a rating under 5, because once again Call of Duty has been one of the biggest sellers of the year due to it's loyal fans, Infinitys continual use of their engine which dates back to Call of Duty 4 has proven successful but with its recycled use it's showing signs of repetitiveness, Beginners to the game will soon be farmiliar with the controls etc as will experienced, but for the long term fans of the series this game just doesnt shout out anything exciting, if anything, it feels like I've just bought the same game twice and many others feel the same way, I think they're trying too hard to 'push boundries further' when they dont need to, we already like the game for what it is, there's too much dlc for 800 credits and then a year later a new game comes out, which feels like a big dlc! (because it's recycled with a few tweaks!) For me, this has been the most disappointing of the series, and I couldn't wait to take the game back, Hopefully The developers will listen to the community and bring us a new package! To sum up the thoughts of many others: We want something new, and wont break the xbox bank for 4 maps every few months...… Expand
  92. GLYDESIDEWAYS
    Mar 11, 2012
    0
    mw = good mw2 = good mw3 = cynical moneygrab by people who are lazy as **** and just want to reskin the same game. its full of little kids who try ****ing trickshots 24/7 and its about as balanced as a drunk 3 legger gerbil in a ****ING earthquake.
  93. lintmaster
    Mar 9, 2012
    4
    I was a BIG fan of cod4 and mw2 but the shine has definitely worn off for me with mw3. Pretty much everything felt the same as the previous COD games. The kill animations were still rag doll, the same sounds, the same non-destructable environments with the same measly amount of environmental bullet damage. How cool could it have been to pull out your light machine gun and totally shred theI was a BIG fan of cod4 and mw2 but the shine has definitely worn off for me with mw3. Pretty much everything felt the same as the previous COD games. The kill animations were still rag doll, the same sounds, the same non-destructable environments with the same measly amount of environmental bullet damage. How cool could it have been to pull out your light machine gun and totally shred the environment? Instead we have same same superficial bullet holes that guns made back in COD4. How cool would it have been to have dynamic environments? You air strike a building and then have 3 different types of rubbled building that would appear in its place for the remainder of the game. How cool would it have been to shoot somebody and have them fall off a ledge and come crashing down with a THUMP in a cloud of dust or nail them with a shotgun and have them fly backwards crashing into a table or wall? But no, we're stuck with the same old 1997 animations.

    The maps were probably the biggest disappointment. There wasn't one pure sniper map in the game (nothing even close to wasteland, afghan, or derail). The maps didn't seem to cater to team games (having your team pinned down in a firefight with the other team); they were all just run around solo and get shot in the back. In cod4 especially, it seemed like there was a sense of friendly and enemy territory and I found myself respawning with my team who were engaged in battle a lot. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that everyone got UAV so there was a better sense of where the enemy was. IDK, i'm starting to ramble...

    In short, I just thought they needed to innovate more instead of relying on the same old engine.    … Expand
  94. B0M85H311
    Mar 9, 2012
    2
    First of all lets get it straight that when I rate games I rate them OUT OF 10 so 5 is average 7 is good , 3 is below average etc. As a call of duty fan since the first modern warfare game is the best IMO, I had enjoyed the multiplayer of the past few titles even if they were a little imbalanced as they were immersing, fast paced games which I always had fun playing even in MW2, as itFirst of all lets get it straight that when I rate games I rate them OUT OF 10 so 5 is average 7 is good , 3 is below average etc. As a call of duty fan since the first modern warfare game is the best IMO, I had enjoyed the multiplayer of the past few titles even if they were a little imbalanced as they were immersing, fast paced games which I always had fun playing even in MW2, as it always included me in the game even when I was getting my ass kicked I could always still pull off a cool kill or save my team's ass by taking down a heli. This game was a huge let down compared. The first reason I say this is because, even though the guns have never really had any "weight" behind them, I still felt I was shooting a gun and thought this was specifically well done in WAW however in MW3 especially with some of the guns it just feels as though you are clicking a button to kill someone completely killing the immersion and enjoyment out of a kill.

    Also every single year the cod franchise tries to add new things to spice up the same formula much like pop music instead of tinkering with the core gameplay itself being afraid they'll mess it up. This time they added gun proficiencies and altered the perks and a few other minor things. Now its almost like there are too many variables for the developers to be able to alter so leads the game to be unbalanced as there are so many combinations. This makes for a frustrating multiplayer for serious players and casuals alike. Third of all the games are quicker online, you die more quickly kills are racked up faster. Im fine with that concept but not how it has been introduced. Firstly when Im playing I feel way more sluggish, Im guessing this is to compensate for millitary realism but in all honesty you don't play cod to feel like a guy in afghanistahn you play because you want to feel like a bad ass soldier out of an action movie shooting guys in the face. I feel so slow and so much less smooth compared to mw2 its like im being left out of the game and I feel that Im just a bystander to the game itself.

    The maps are awful generic pieces of crap in all honesty. They have become smaller and smaller throughout the call of dutys due to design laziness and to create combat realistic situations which once again we don't care about if the game isn't fair or fun. There is no safe way to get from one of a map to the other even though they are so small as they are ridiculously open leading to camping being the tactic low level players use as they find it impossible to beat higher level players.

    The gameplay and the shooting itself hasn't changed, quickscoping which I enjoyed and thought did take some skill (IMO) has been altered however Im on the fence of whether this is a bad thing or a good thing as snipers were OP in MW2.

    The campaign is a hollow corridor shooter which puts you in the same situation in every mission with a different cinematic and new textures. The only way you can use the environment is explosive barrels and you are breadcrumb lead through the missions by your commanding officer whoever that may be. Overall this game is a big lousy corporate sell out which should of been much more innovative and brave in its design. Greed has gotten the better of the franchise to a point where it provokes no feeling when playing the game, its literally like standing in my house doing nothing to me.

    2/10 - a ruined franchise for no good reason.    … Expand
  95. optimalgrim
    Mar 8, 2012
    0
    MW3,wot can i say???without using a bunch of words that will get my message banned?how about,useless?waste of money?not worth the disc its put on?much less the case its in.crap spawn points,quick scopers(seriously?????).ok,had my wee rant,now onto the simple truth.americans build games for themselves.if u plan on buying this game,DONT!!!!!.quickscoping is jst a gimmick for those who cantMW3,wot can i say???without using a bunch of words that will get my message banned?how about,useless?waste of money?not worth the disc its put on?much less the case its in.crap spawn points,quick scopers(seriously?????).ok,had my wee rant,now onto the simple truth.americans build games for themselves.if u plan on buying this game,DONT!!!!!.quickscoping is jst a gimmick for those who cant actually shoot.as its not a skill in anyway shape or form.perks,if the perk says dead silence then i expect to BE DEAD SILENT!!!!not found cos someone can still hear me running otherwise whats the point???an the stupid music u cant turn off,that gets louder at the most important times in multiplayer(like when ur the last left in s n d and u wana hear whos running around.)recon choppers who blind you when they see ya??WTF????the developers of MW3 need to take a serious look at what kind of game they r building.instead of just churning out the same old crap that they know we will buy.i personally will be refusing to buy another game made by these fools.no matter what it is.i will be keeping a eye on wot they make,but thats it.this game deserves its current user score,for its myriad problems.until they fix the problems with this game(quick scopers,spawn points,weapon strengths,perks etc and theres a lot of ETC)its not worth buying this or any other game these fools make.just my opinion.but sayin that,i own the complete set of cod.but not for long.… Expand
  96. Killywilly49
    Mar 8, 2012
    10
    Please Judge this game on the game it's self not that it's pretty much mw2. I had fun playing this game and it's pretty good but i don't the people giving it 0/10 because it's a lot like mw2. i don't think the game is perfect, the community sure isn't but it's not 0/10
  97. Ideclarewar901
    Mar 7, 2012
    2
    Before starting, i put a comment on the PC platform, now i do on the Xbox360 also. Because i played both.. I am also NOT a fanboy, and i will make a constructive review, or hum shall i say, make the best i can. The game has been a huge let down for me. I played the first COD EVER (PC game originally) and the game was wonderful... After the WWII series, there came MW1, fantastic! Was aBefore starting, i put a comment on the PC platform, now i do on the Xbox360 also. Because i played both.. I am also NOT a fanboy, and i will make a constructive review, or hum shall i say, make the best i can. The game has been a huge let down for me. I played the first COD EVER (PC game originally) and the game was wonderful... After the WWII series, there came MW1, fantastic! Was a great game. Then came the crappy games, MW2, total let down. Now MW3, what to say, well! Repetitive Multiplayer gameplay, the game styles are the SAME, graphics are 3-4 years old (OUTDATED), maps are crappy, i could do better on the Black Ops map Editor and then import it to XBOX360. This game is not the Call of Duty series i remember.It is now a money trap for kids. It is a money machine. All they want is easily earned money. Map Packs they are making you pay for 15$ is not even worth a 3$. The time it takes to create them is about 2 days. They really steal people. Infinity Ward saddens me, since MW2. Not a joke! Black Ops was crappy, and was still better than MW3? You're kidding me? This game is not a 2011 game. It is a 2009 quality game. Please, do not buy. Get Battlefield 3, which is QUALITY level game. Also there is Medal of Honor, which is very good for the Campaign. Like i said, i am not a fanboy, Battlefield 3 was the first Battlefield i EVER played.. And i think i will stick to this franchise, next release. XBOX360, PC or not. Seriously... AVOID buying. Tip from a very old gamer (since about 1995) ... Thanks.… Expand
  98. AdofTheKirk
    Mar 7, 2012
    0
    MW 2.1, pretty much sums up this game. Spec ops feels unimportant, and survival is an obvious tac on. The multiplay has seen little to no change, other than new weopons/ killstreeks and some custimization options. It also seems as if the ENTIRE mapmaking team decided on one ***ing theme: Lets put some buildings in a flat area. Seriously? All the money in the world and we get this pileMW 2.1, pretty much sums up this game. Spec ops feels unimportant, and survival is an obvious tac on. The multiplay has seen little to no change, other than new weopons/ killstreeks and some custimization options. It also seems as if the ENTIRE mapmaking team decided on one ***ing theme: Lets put some buildings in a flat area. Seriously? All the money in the world and we get this pile of ****. Thanks for taking the population of gamers away from qualitly games like GOW3, and Battlefield.… Expand
  99. J0MS
    Mar 7, 2012
    0
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  100. Josh_47ra
    Mar 6, 2012
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alright, let me be clear, if this was an independent game I would give it a 4 or 5 but as a closing game in a trilogy it comes with certain expectations. Those were not met. at all. MW2 was bad, but not anywhere near the level that this game was. Just to hit a few quick points: a coordinated simultaneous terrorist attack across all of Europe, a Russian Navy, a naval invasion of NYC, kidnapping the presidents daughter to coerce him (there are safeguards against this in the Russian laws), the peace treaty being signed with no repercussions, the vigilante justice of Makarov (he would be captured, tried, and hung), the unbalanced multiplayer, the underpowered airbased killstreaks, the broken perks, the support killstreaks, awful spawn system, etc. These are all the things wrong with the game, I don't feel like typing for 20 minutes to elaborate, but look them up if you need to. I'll admit some of spec ops was fun again, but I don't buy games for 5 minute side missions.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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