Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,253 out of 8685
  2. Mixed: 954 out of 8685
  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. donmilagro
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    lame, sadly for the weak minded. lame, sadly for the weak minded. lame, sadly for the weak minded. lame, sadly for the weak minded.lame, sadly for the weak minded.lame, sadly for the weak minded
  2. rrock
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Mordern Warfare 2.1 should say enough. Its a $60 map pack thats all!! Not worth more than $9.99 imo.
    Im thinking of asking for a refund, and I highly suggest everyone else consider it as well.
  3. Jimbo135
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Dedicated servers could have gone a long way, lag is just as bad as black ops, gun stats do not properly represent what the gun can actually do (I'm looking at you ACR with a better damage rating than m4 and m16 but takes 5 hit markers to kill) and other guns are so overpowered that I if you don't use them then you just lose (type 90, pp90) and the only useful shotgun in the gameDedicated servers could have gone a long way, lag is just as bad as black ops, gun stats do not properly represent what the gun can actually do (I'm looking at you ACR with a better damage rating than m4 and m16 but takes 5 hit markers to kill) and other guns are so overpowered that I if you don't use them then you just lose (type 90, pp90) and the only useful shotgun in the game surprisingly is the undermount shotgun on assault rifles. Like everyone else said, MW2.5 with the same issues that plagued every cod game before it.… Expand
  4. PoinTandShooT
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Are you kidding me...I dont care if they changed that much or not. Its the only game worth value for me. I pay $60 for this game once a year and play it the whole year, what other game does that? Now to the gameplay, I love it. I will admit I havent played the campaign but we all know you dont buy this game for the campaign. I will get to it at some point. The multiplayer is still SOAre you kidding me...I dont care if they changed that much or not. Its the only game worth value for me. I pay $60 for this game once a year and play it the whole year, what other game does that? Now to the gameplay, I love it. I will admit I havent played the campaign but we all know you dont buy this game for the campaign. I will get to it at some point. The multiplayer is still SO fun. The first night I sucked and wanted to jam the disc down my garbage disposal. However the second night everything started clicking and I started learning the maps and boom back to normal having fun and actually playiang with some strategy. It may not be real war and there are still campers but its addictive and full of action! The new Kill Confirmed gameplay is awesome for people like me (and most of us) who love to Run n Gun and get in good gun battles rather than sneaking around hoping someone in a 3 story window is going to snipe me with a crosshair not even close to my body (that really pisses me off BTW). Overall this game on its own is a 10, you cant judge a game off of the past games. MW3 will go down as one of the best COD games of all time. I guess what you can say is that there arent a lot of new additions, however the small additions that were made make this game so much better than the previous versions.… Expand
  5. JMac1237
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    The game is the same game it has been since 4. I mean don't' get me wrong- I will continue to play with my friends and have fun, but I am so pissed that the developers don't respect the consumers enough to add new features...this game should have been a DLC for MW2.
  6. Azerth
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is the same as the one before nothing is different. The game should be called call of duty mw2.0 not 3. This series has killed squeals into improve on the one before it that used to accure.
  7. plintus
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    So, Glen, score is "suspiciously low" to you? Well, I've been playing pretty much the same game 2 years ago... and 4 years ago, and looks like a lot of people agree/have the same point. But why worry - it's shattering all kinds of records on pre-orders/sales. Activi$ion did it again.

    Try bringing something new in while milking this golden egg goose, don't just stick to a working formula    So, Glen, score is "suspiciously low" to you? Well, I've been playing pretty much the same game 2 years ago... and 4 years ago, and looks like a lot of people agree/have the same point. But why worry - it's shattering all kinds of records on pre-orders/sales. Activi$ion did it again.

    Try bringing something new in while milking this golden egg goose, don't just stick to a working formula to a T.

    0 on here, $60 at the store. And off to BF3 after farming achievements in MW3. Not signing up for premium ELITE, that's for sure.    … Expand
  8. Pitbull0669
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Ok SO I knew what I was getting into with this game. OLD ass engine and Same controls for the last 4 years... Mehhh. But i wanted to give it a chance on the PC. Graphics are ABYSMAL at best.I know that want to have a game run at 60fps all the time. But in todays day and age with the amount of $ this wil and has made THIS IS NO EXCUSE TO HAVE A GAME RUN ON THIS TIRED ASS ENGINE! Come onOk SO I knew what I was getting into with this game. OLD ass engine and Same controls for the last 4 years... Mehhh. But i wanted to give it a chance on the PC. Graphics are ABYSMAL at best.I know that want to have a game run at 60fps all the time. But in todays day and age with the amount of $ this wil and has made THIS IS NO EXCUSE TO HAVE A GAME RUN ON THIS TIRED ASS ENGINE! Come on Glen They i am sure Shoveled $ at you guys AT least Use a New Engine. I mean I think the Higher end PC u have the worse the game looks. Why bother haveing a Chrushing System if its ALL BLURRY!. That being said Yep Its Tried and True COD. Spwan Points are Busted to hell and ALL PEOPLE DO IS CAMP THEM FOR CHEAP KILLS. Ok So My point is Fix The Spawn points the Quick Scoping and I will give it another chance.. BUT UNTILL THEN I WONT BE PLAYING THIS.SICK OF EVERY 10 YEAR OLD KID JUST CAMPING TO GET KILLS Ill BE PLAYING BF3 And WAITING FOR SKYRIM SO I DONT HAVE TO PLAY WITH ANYONE AND WORRY ABOUT **** My Honest review of this is 5 and I CANT give it any Higher untill those Issues are fixed.Sorry man. Aint gonna happen.Lesson Learned Build a New engine.PLEASE.......… Expand
  9. Smostyle
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    The developers of mw2 had 2 years to develop a sequal, i expected improved graffix and improved all around gameplay, in my opinion they did not improve the game and these maps could be dlc for mw2. Every company that makes games and sequs is improving the games drastically but mw3 in my opinion did not deliver.
  10. ThiagoBlera
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Melhor COD até o momento, todos os modos de jogo estão bem feitos, a atenção recebida em sua produção reflete no ótimo produto lançado.
    Não importa a plataforma escolhida, o game renderá muito tempo de diversão, principalmente falando no    Melhor COD até o momento, todos os modos de jogo estão bem feitos, a atenção recebida em sua produção reflete no ótimo produto lançado.
    Não importa a plataforma escolhida, o game renderá muito tempo de diversão, principalmente falando no multiplayer, impecável.    … Expand
  11. alphabtc
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    a polished turd is still only a turd. Completely average game IMO. Nothing different than MW2. They could have just added this for DLC.
  12. Firyat
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Okay, so let's be totally reasonable. This is NOT a bad game. Not at all. If you've never played a Call Of Duty game before, this is one for you.

    Now, if you have (specifically Modern Warfare 2), skip it. I am shocked to see how a franchise with a big name can do this to itself. How can you do this? How can you just repeat something without even trying to bring in ANY sense of    Okay, so let's be totally reasonable. This is NOT a bad game. Not at all. If you've never played a Call Of Duty game before, this is one for you.

    Now, if you have (specifically Modern Warfare 2), skip it. I am shocked to see how a franchise with a big name can do this to itself. How can you do this? How can you just repeat something without even trying to bring in ANY sense of innovation?

    I would have loved to have something nicer to say about this game, but unfortunately, I don't.    … Expand
  13. hk1200
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    A lot of people are rating it low either because they're bad at the game, they haven't played it, or they're following what's being said on the internet. It's not a bad game, by any means. I'm not sure what everyone was expecting, it's Modern Warfare 2 without all of the things that made it a bad game. The campaign was solid and the multiplayer is really fun. Don't bother with the userA lot of people are rating it low either because they're bad at the game, they haven't played it, or they're following what's being said on the internet. It's not a bad game, by any means. I'm not sure what everyone was expecting, it's Modern Warfare 2 without all of the things that made it a bad game. The campaign was solid and the multiplayer is really fun. Don't bother with the user reviews, since most of the people think they're some sort of internet bad a**es. Graphics are improved slightly, gameplay has been fixed from Modern Warfare 2, and the campaign is solid. Spec Ops is also a lot of fun. I give it a 9/10… Expand
  14. Stabbylasso
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Im a gamer, its what I do. While the SP was good, the MP is horrible. It feels like you're running though quicksand, moving super slow and randomly spraying giant rice at people. None of the guns sound different, all sound "cool and edgy" Not like the way the guns should sound at all, and, worse of all, thousands of screaming screaming SCREAMING kids yelling about hard scoping.

    What a    Im a gamer, its what I do. While the SP was good, the MP is horrible. It feels like you're running though quicksand, moving super slow and randomly spraying giant rice at people. None of the guns sound different, all sound "cool and edgy" Not like the way the guns should sound at all, and, worse of all, thousands of screaming screaming SCREAMING kids yelling about hard scoping.

    What a joooooooooooooooke    … Expand
  15. edy_89
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I am a huge fan of Call of Duty but MW3 didn't do anything for me, i felt that the game was a copy and paste MW2.5. So i decided to give Battlefield 3 ago, i really didn't like the previous Battlefield but i have to say Battlefield 3 is awesome, it is far superior to MW3 with out a doubt. Activison you let me down this time.
  16. aarnoldupenn
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same game as MW2, MW1 and black ops, nothing has changed! Just new maps, which they will release a few more for $20 every month. Why do people keep buying this?
  17. asianjabba
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    i'm not hating on this game and i know this game is a lot like modern warfare 2 but with upgraded stuff. and you know what? who cares? because everything is done SO well and the action is as intense as you can think of in a game. so don't hate on this game. i wouldn't hate on BE3 eventhough i dont play it. to each their own.
  18. GhostGemini
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It feels the same as it's prequel but with much more improvement. All the extra features & class combinations etc makes me want to keep playing it again.
  19. ed809
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I am very loyal to the CoD franchise but... for me MW3 is just looks like an expansion pack for Modern Warfare 2 it doesn't bring too much innovation to the franchise... It could be merchandised as a DLC
  20. Circuitkilla
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great game. If you enjoyed other Call of Duty games you will enjoy this one. Solid online,Spec-Ops is good, survival is a good addition and a fun campaign.
  21. hekk
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have been playing this game all day now and I just can't seem to enjoy it, it just feels like the same thing over and over again with nothing new. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who already owns black ops or mw2.
  22. satan666
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Satan likes most bad things. This just crosses the line.
    I can't believe i payed 60 bucks for this game. It's a glorified xpac. the story blows (not that i expected it to be good.) Multiplayer is just more of the same too. I know its a sequel and wasn't expecting much change but damn it sucks.
  23. Hunterkiller515
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have played every Call of Duty game out, and I didn't start with COD Classic, the original, with the 2 expansions. MW3 is by no means a bad game. Sure it may not having anything too ground breaking, and feels like other Modern Warfare titles, but that isn't a bad thing. The COD 4 :MW is on of the best games that I have ever played, and if MW3 still plays like it but with new maps and newI have played every Call of Duty game out, and I didn't start with COD Classic, the original, with the 2 expansions. MW3 is by no means a bad game. Sure it may not having anything too ground breaking, and feels like other Modern Warfare titles, but that isn't a bad thing. The COD 4 :MW is on of the best games that I have ever played, and if MW3 still plays like it but with new maps and new weapons with a re-vamped kill streak system then so what? Doesn't mean that it is not fun to play. My only grip about this game so far is the length of the campaign. I beat it in 5 hours, which is short and a little disappointing, but the actions sequences that happen in the game will keep me coming back. I respect the developers for not adding fluff to the story just so I can play for an extra 20 minutes. Besides, if you are only getting this game for the story, you are missing out on some great co-op and multi-player gaming. Sure people are going to hate this game because it is a big name game, but that doesn't mean that is a bad game. Activision and their yearly release of COD game is getting annoying though. They are going to destroy a great series, which is a shame. I will only by the games developed by IW to support them since they are one of the best developers out there at the moment. I would also like to show some love for SeldgeHammer games with their amazing contribution to this series. I hope that they will stay the path with IW to make great games. Not that I want to bash Tryarch, but I am just not a fan of their games. (Except the expansion packs for the original Call of Duty)… Expand
  24. bmilson74
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Online is where it fails this time around, maps all seem like the previous map. They don't seem to have variety and reuse elements from previous games. Single player seems to be the easiest one yet. The game seems to be geared towards keeping the casual player playing this buying all of the DLC. Made only for money. Now where do I review Elite?
  25. Thiko
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This game is always the same no change, Activion mocks us. For this price the game is completely useless. in 2011 he could get out a better game, but not he prefers to release a game every month!
  26. miosid_03
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    As it is a tradition, Activision has been releasing a Call of Duty game every year for the past 5 or 6 years. Many people seem not to realize they are paying full price for the same game every year, or at least that is what I heard. I decided to try the game for myself, and after playing for 4 straight hours I came to the conclusion that the game is trash, yes there, I said it, it's trash.As it is a tradition, Activision has been releasing a Call of Duty game every year for the past 5 or 6 years. Many people seem not to realize they are paying full price for the same game every year, or at least that is what I heard. I decided to try the game for myself, and after playing for 4 straight hours I came to the conclusion that the game is trash, yes there, I said it, it's trash. I hope one day consumers lose the blindfold they carry with them and realize they are being ripped off by a greedy company, they need to realize that buying a $60 DLC every year not only encourages other companies to act the same way and releaze the same game every year, but it also goes to show that companies need not to improve and/or bring something new to the table with each iteration in order to be successful. What happened to the good old days of gaming? I hope Activision one day goes bankrupt, I wish nothing but the worst to this greedy company.… Expand
  27. ShrineEx
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Honestly thought I was playing MW2 untill a friend told me it was a copy of MS3. No thats not a joke I'm being serious. There is so little difference between games its insulting that this is a stand alone title and not DLC.
  28. Neon_Jebus
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    I should start by saying that I don't like the Quake inspired twitch shooter multiplayer of MW3. The slower play of Call of Duty: Black Ops seemed to require much more skill. The difference between the 2 CoD games is something I can't seem to understand.

    My issues are with the lobby system that seems like such a massive step backwards from Call of Duty: Black Ops it's criminal. The    I should start by saying that I don't like the Quake inspired twitch shooter multiplayer of MW3. The slower play of Call of Duty: Black Ops seemed to require much more skill. The difference between the 2 CoD games is something I can't seem to understand.

    My issues are with the lobby system that seems like such a massive step backwards from Call of Duty: Black Ops it's criminal. The constant pauses while navigating the menus is terrible.

    While I'm not the strongest player it's pretty hard to rack up a kill streak when the game constantly seems to spawn opponents directly behind you.

    I also take issue with the sounds in the game. Audio options are anemic to those in CoD:BO. Game audio seems to be fine but I can't hear teammates chat unless we start a private party. I can't help but wonder if people shelling out for those Special Edition Turtle Beach headphones are experiencing similar issues.

    Speaking of private parties. The fact that you can't join your friends (usually told the game is full) when they are in a lobby show the lack of effort on testing the lobby system.

    The multiplayer just feels like a total mess. And since the multiplayer was the very reason for my purchase I can't help but feel terribly disappointed.    … Expand
  29. schemer
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I borrowed this from a friend for about a good 30 minutes before realizing that I may as well have been playing MW2. Nothing. Has. Changed.The fact that they can get away with this is appalling, but it pisses me off. I played the multiplayer and about 5 minutes of the survival and you know what? It sucks. Don't get it!
  30. Peptide
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    CoD has a formula. We know what it is. Change it drastically and its not CoD anymore. Within this that we accept, MW3 does CoD better than ever before. It has presented new mechanics and game modes that spice up an existing franchise as much as an existing franchise can be spiced up. This is entertainment. This is fun. The people rating it a 0 are either saboteurs or just winingCoD has a formula. We know what it is. Change it drastically and its not CoD anymore. Within this that we accept, MW3 does CoD better than ever before. It has presented new mechanics and game modes that spice up an existing franchise as much as an existing franchise can be spiced up. This is entertainment. This is fun. The people rating it a 0 are either saboteurs or just wining crying babies who quibble over minutiae. Please don't expect me to cry for you because you feel that the guns reload to fast. You need to become a game developer and create the changes you want. But first....put your game for sale up on eBay and sell it to someone who wants to have fun. Whatever you do....don't play it again or you are a hyppocrit. Game of the year.....no. Great game that is a lot of fun.....yes.… Expand
  31. cheater21
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    If you're reading this, you're like me. You understand what so many people can not. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, is the same old **** I'm not here to tell you about how much better Battlefield 3 is (it is) than MW3, but, take my advice as a warning. If you buy this, Skynet wins. Listen, We've all played CoD before. Be it, 4, MW2, Black Ops, what ever one, we've played them. If you haveIf you're reading this, you're like me. You understand what so many people can not. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, is the same old **** I'm not here to tell you about how much better Battlefield 3 is (it is) than MW3, but, take my advice as a warning. If you buy this, Skynet wins. Listen, We've all played CoD before. Be it, 4, MW2, Black Ops, what ever one, we've played them. If you have ever spent $60 on one of these games, you will understand a few things. The singleplayer, is a short, albeit well done, action thrillride on steroide while having a herpes flare up. Its angry, its mean, it's "America." Besides all of the Achievements/trophies, the game has little replay value. Survival, although it may be fun at first, is the same "Horde" game mode, we've been playing since Gears of War 2. I swear to God, every game has it. Gears of War 2, 3, Uncharted 2, 3, Halo Reach Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (Onslaught DLC), Left 4 Dead, 2, Counter Strike (Mods),Call of Duty: 4 (PC), World at War, Black Ops, THE LIST GOES ON. So, "Survival" mode, not getting any points for Creativity or Originality. Now, the Multiplayer, OH the multiplayer. I myself have played more Call of Duty multiplayer that any one person would need to. I have experience in this game, and other FPS's and I can honestly say, that this game has the same terrible mechanics, spawns, weapons and problems as all other call of duty games. Lastly, CoD Elite is behind the times. Bungie.net, Battlelog.battlefield.com, and other stat tracking services do the same or better things as Elite, but for free. All in all, if you've never played a CoD before, you might want to consider it, because there is some fun to be had. Everyone else, you're a fool if you buy this.… Expand
  32. sponeydude
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    To be honest, I love almost every COD game. I was so excited for mw3 to come out. I get home, and Im just like, wtf is going on? The maps were just so clustered and big, spawns suck, On top of this, the elite service doesnt even work? They say they didnt expect that many people to be on the servers? WHAT??? You did a **** beta for the service, you charge us 50 bucks for the **** thing,To be honest, I love almost every COD game. I was so excited for mw3 to come out. I get home, and Im just like, wtf is going on? The maps were just so clustered and big, spawns suck, On top of this, the elite service doesnt even work? They say they didnt expect that many people to be on the servers? WHAT??? You did a **** beta for the service, you charge us 50 bucks for the **** thing, and you cant have it up and running when it comes out? Lol. Wow. Maybe they shouldnt of spent so much money on actors to do a **** commercial and used the money on the damn servers. I like COD, but Battlefield is the true winner this year, and for many more to come.… Expand
  33. xxpurerushxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Many of these users that rated this game a "0" sound very much like Battlefield fanboys to me. Most of their criticisms are the "small maps","lack of vehicles", and "lack of destruction". If you want those things play Battlefield and stop hating on a game because it outsold yours. Honestly I have been playing COD since the original and it has consistently set the bar for first personMany of these users that rated this game a "0" sound very much like Battlefield fanboys to me. Most of their criticisms are the "small maps","lack of vehicles", and "lack of destruction". If you want those things play Battlefield and stop hating on a game because it outsold yours. Honestly I have been playing COD since the original and it has consistently set the bar for first person shooters especially for console players. I would have purchased this game even if it had no single player campaign at all. I find it extremely hard to play single player when the multiplayer is this addictive. In my opinion a game would have to be completely broken and unplayable to warrant a "0" rating and this game is far from that. The shooting mechanic is still the best on the market and firefights are always frantic and exciting. Personally I love the close quarters combat. There is no better feeling than turning a corner, catching a glimpse of 2 enemies heading your direction and having the skills to get both kills when they have the upperhand. So Im sorry to all the users on here that played MW3 for a couple hours online, got slaughtered by me, lost all self esteem and rated this game a "0". The multiplayer is top notch but I wish they would have incorporated 4 players into Survival Mode. Also I'd hoped that playing Survival Mode would help to rank me up in multiplayer but they are 2 separate things. If there were some kind of reward to playing Special Ops that would carry over to your multiplayer that would be great. Other than those issues this game is awesome and there is no reason to not buy this game RIGHT NOW!!!!!… Expand
  34. Goobacca
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Activisions new goal, do less and bank on it. Charge 59$ for hardly any changes on their engine, then 40$ a year for Elite? A year? Wow, its sad the gaming industry is turing into a "lets make the shareholders super happy by ripping off gamers" Same old game. Ill stick with Battlefield 3. Squads, vehicles, and blowing stuff up!
  35. Gillen
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I was looking forward to this so much, and it was greatly disappointing. The single player, although predictable, is good. There are lots of explosions and stuff going on all around, but its still the same old thing. go here, breech this and run into this alley. The worst part is that its just a re skin of MW2. If I wanted to play MW2 I would play MW2. Even the multiplayer menu isI was looking forward to this so much, and it was greatly disappointing. The single player, although predictable, is good. There are lots of explosions and stuff going on all around, but its still the same old thing. go here, breech this and run into this alley. The worst part is that its just a re skin of MW2. If I wanted to play MW2 I would play MW2. Even the multiplayer menu is the same. People camp harder in these small bland maps, the aiming sucks and most of all, there are no changes from MW2. The kill streaks are different, but not better. They are just different. I find my self getting bored of the repetitiveness of the game in about 5 min. Spawn, get s pawn killed. Respawn and go find the guy who spawn killed you in a corner, kill him and die again. Repeat. I know its a continuation of the story and they can not create a whole new setting and all, but it really feels like they didn't even try. And now i hear that there will be at least 9 DLC map packs, this only goes to show that they only care about our money and not our gaming experience.… Expand
  36. codphan4life
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Dont listen to these reviews. If you liked MW2 you'll love MW3. The Campaign is the best campaign in any COD ever made. I agree with the MW 2.5 aspect but im perfectly fine with MW 2.5. They took out all the garbage that was in MW2 and made it a more gun on gun game. No 2nd chance, No one man army no command perks.
  37. Atinetro
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a rehashed game, using the same formula that the ground breaking MW1 set in stone. So, with each iteration of the game simply increasing what you can do, giving you more choices and customization, why is this now a negative thing? Fans of the Fifa games will buy each yearly game because they are fans of Football, and whilst it may bug them that not enoughCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a rehashed game, using the same formula that the ground breaking MW1 set in stone. So, with each iteration of the game simply increasing what you can do, giving you more choices and customization, why is this now a negative thing? Fans of the Fifa games will buy each yearly game because they are fans of Football, and whilst it may bug them that not enough changes have actually been made, they will still purchase it. This game is no different.

    With a game that is, as the User Metacritic score suggests, "Generally unfavourable", why does each and every FPS (with a serious tone) try to emulate the success that Activision and the studios achieve? The industry begs for innovation, and complains when it is not given to them, but when titles come out that give us something new, they fail to sell well at all (Bulletstorm, I'm looking at you). Regardless of whether this game doesn't innovate as much as you would have liked it to, they innovated nearly every aspect of the tried and tested formula with the original MW so, if anything, they deserve a little time to rest and do what they do well; make an addictive multi-player, a coherent single player, and a wealth of customizations.    … Expand
  38. Iceghost21
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I have been playing this game with friends online and through the single player campaign. I'm glad that they concluded the story in the single player campaign, and though some of the changes to the multiplayer (online) may have been small, in the end the existing online was great, and I feel they improved upon it, though the improvements may have been small. I feel they met all of myI have been playing this game with friends online and through the single player campaign. I'm glad that they concluded the story in the single player campaign, and though some of the changes to the multiplayer (online) may have been small, in the end the existing online was great, and I feel they improved upon it, though the improvements may have been small. I feel they met all of my expectations, but that is my opinion and that's all these are...… Expand
  39. Eljo
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Excelent game!
    Modern Warfare 3 is more of the same in the series. If you have had fun with the mulitplayer with your online buddies in the past this should be no different.
  40. cdechnik12889
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I really like the changes they brought to franchise with this one. Kill confirmed is a great game mode that just about eliminates all campers. There's a wider selection of hardcore game types. Not as much customization as black ops but still enough to always give you something new to try. Ability to changevparty leader is a nice addition. Maps are big but everyone gives the option of longI really like the changes they brought to franchise with this one. Kill confirmed is a great game mode that just about eliminates all campers. There's a wider selection of hardcore game types. Not as much customization as black ops but still enough to always give you something new to try. Ability to changevparty leader is a nice addition. Maps are big but everyone gives the option of long or close range combat. I gave this a nine because nothing is perfect but for me its pretty close.… Expand
  41. Owlan
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    So let me give you an unbiased review. So far, I am thoroughly enjoying this game. The campaign is visually-stimulating, grand in scale, and highly immersive. Spec Ops, accounting for the new addition of Survival mode, is probably worth close to $60 to most FPS fans in and of itself. Multiplayer sticks with the tried and true (and extremely fun) formula, but there are enough changesSo let me give you an unbiased review. So far, I am thoroughly enjoying this game. The campaign is visually-stimulating, grand in scale, and highly immersive. Spec Ops, accounting for the new addition of Survival mode, is probably worth close to $60 to most FPS fans in and of itself. Multiplayer sticks with the tried and true (and extremely fun) formula, but there are enough changes and improvements to keep it fresh for another year. Yes, I have been a fan of CoD since CoD4, and there is nothing wrong with that. Yes, I would probably pay $60/year for new maps, perks, killstreaks, weapons, etc., and there is nothing wrong with that either. That doesn't mean I can't be fair and objective in my analysis of the game, a tactic that seems to be lost on some of the previous simple-minded reviewers. But, there are other changes and additions and improvements to this game that make it well worth the money. This game is very enjoyable if you get over yourself, mature past the emotional age of 16, and realize that Activision quite obviously has a very successful formula that they're not willing to stray TOO far away from. If you're that shallow that you expect a COMPLETELY different game with every installment (as many other less successful franchises are forced to create), maybe you should try a different title. It's not difficult. BF3 fanboys can go sit on a railroad spike. Your mere presence here is all the indication the world needs that the Battlefield franchise is nowhere near where it wants to be or where CoD is and has been for 4-5 years. As made evident from their reviews, If I were to total up the IQ of all the reviewers that have left a score of '0' on here, I would come up with a number not much greater than the rating they gave the game.… Expand
  42. hesh
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is a big joke like black ops , there is no improvement at all and the graphics are scary looks like the game is in 540p ,and 30 dlc comming soon Oh my god, yeah well i'm gonna stay on Battlefield 3.
    This whole game could've been a dlc of black ops
  43. Reiko20
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Exactly what I expected. More of the same play mechanics...The game play is just as good as ever, online games are still just as good. The online maps are a bit annoying I will admit..to much crap in your way and slightly more difficult to memorize right away. I have always loved the CoD franchise..but it could have a been a little better..
  44. XoX1de
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have played both BF serie and COD, both have been impressed me, but the latest one: MW3, its just another MW2. Even the error code message says it's modern warfare 2... I liked MW2 single player, but I hated the arcade style pif piuf piuf multiplayer. So here's the story, I played MW3 and to be honest, they rob your hard earned 60$... its not a new game, its simply a new patch. anI have played both BF serie and COD, both have been impressed me, but the latest one: MW3, its just another MW2. Even the error code message says it's modern warfare 2... I liked MW2 single player, but I hated the arcade style pif piuf piuf multiplayer. So here's the story, I played MW3 and to be honest, they rob your hard earned 60$... its not a new game, its simply a new patch. an expansion pack... Would you justify to pay 60$ for a new patch instead of a new game? I rather not. Activision Devs did not make same effort compare to the Dice Devs. Dice created BF3 as a new game with brand new engine, everything is a refresh, so BF3 worth 60$ price tag, but not the MW3 which they had simply reskin the texture and rescript the single player. So here's my conclusion, my money is wasted on the COD:MW3. I'll stick with BF3 until the next MW4 vs BF4.… Expand
  45. mickoh20000
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Probably the worst excuse for a game I have ever played and will ever play in my lifetime and I've been playing games since the early 80's, I've got a ps3 and xbox 360 with mw2 and blackops for both, I have found this version mw3 to be the worst yet, don't get me wrong there is a few good ideas but the main reason I got away from black ops was the game was getting over run with campers,Probably the worst excuse for a game I have ever played and will ever play in my lifetime and I've been playing games since the early 80's, I've got a ps3 and xbox 360 with mw2 and blackops for both, I have found this version mw3 to be the worst yet, don't get me wrong there is a few good ideas but the main reason I got away from black ops was the game was getting over run with campers, mw3 boasts about close quarters fighting blah blah rubbish, all they have done is made more easy for these campers to sit behind objects or wall or bins or as I see alot metal containers, they could have made the game better with one suggestion, a 5-10 seconds camping rule and if they stay in the one spot any longer then automatic suicide which goes against there kills and deaths etc, I know my stuff and have been playing games probably longer than these designers who created mw3 , seriously it's time for these money grabbing gold digging people to stop robbing us of our money for such a pathetic excuse for a game. :(… Expand
  46. XceptioN
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    It's astounding when you go to other gaming sites that are reviewing MW3 the fact that it is getting above an 8.5 just bothers me. When you read articles talking about the game there are comments like, "Its the same COD you know and love," "The visuals are basically the same as MW2" "There are no real big changes to game play elements," IT MAY SEEM LIKE THIS COULD BE JUST AN EXPANSION TOIt's astounding when you go to other gaming sites that are reviewing MW3 the fact that it is getting above an 8.5 just bothers me. When you read articles talking about the game there are comments like, "Its the same COD you know and love," "The visuals are basically the same as MW2" "There are no real big changes to game play elements," IT MAY SEEM LIKE THIS COULD BE JUST AN EXPANSION TO MW2" I mean if this were ANY OTHER FRANCHISE in the gaming industry the reviewers would be giving it at most a 6.

    I just couldn't grasp the what was happening when I read the articles, for other games that have come out recently you could read the reviews and feel the excitement in the article about how awesome the game really is (Arkham City, Uncharted 3) but for MW3 it almost feels like reviews are saying "Its the same game you have been playing since 2005, so why wouldn't we give it a very high score?" That is just totally acceptable and just lazy.

    Sure people are going to buy it, enjoy it and play it for months to come. But I certainly won't. MW2 was the last COD I played for an extensive period. Black Ops I played for all of 2 weeks then sold it back to gamestop. And I am going to do the same with MW3 this weekend, I would have done it earlier but I have too much work and school.I might as well get as much of my money back as I can because I literally got bored within 3 hours of playing it (Some campaign, mostly multi-player)

    The biggest change/addition this game received cost an extra $50 a year, COD Elite. I don't know that much about it at all but from what I am seeing it seems like it is nearly the same as what Bungie did for FREE for Halo 3 and Reach on their website. The ability to look up personal trackers for yourself, # of kills with X weapon, where you kill/die the most on maps etc. I don't know too much more than that.    … Expand
  47. HeroAfterAll
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    I'm going to be honest.

    There are some people who can be jaded to something that is popular for the reason that it is, well, popular. CoD would be an example, but do the jaded people have good reasons to be jaded? Well, yes, everything has an opinion of something. I've heard that people have been slandering this user review page (BF3 fanboys, apparently) and i decided to weight    I'm going to be honest.

    There are some people who can be jaded to something that is popular for the reason that it is, well, popular.

    CoD would be an example, but do the jaded people have good reasons to be jaded?

    Well, yes, everything has an opinion of something.

    I've heard that people have been slandering this user review page (BF3 fanboys, apparently) and i decided to weight my opinion on stuff related and not related to the game.

    This is a game that is supposed to be a depiction of war, and for all it does, it does a good job capturing that 'war' feeling with the brown and bloom and the shooting, but something feels empty. i'm sure people have said this, but the game plays through scripted sequences and sometimes feels like you're playing an interactive movie rather than a video game, and i would happen to agree.

    some would say "that's just good directing" but if the goal of the game is to capture the essence of war, why does it feel like every mission is just some objective that has no point other to progress a typical war story?

    if the game's goal was to immerse ourselves and feel tension from playing the game, it did it all wrong. i felt some emotion at some parts, but nothing that made a lasting impact, the story was dry and was far too 'micheal bay esque' to please me.

    The story has set difficulties to play on, but feels too casualized to make me want to care, i played veteran and there were far too many re-spawn points and many times i felt like there wasn't a challenge because of this not to mention the level design isn't exactly via scripted sequences and linear paths.

    the sound is alright, a mention to the whole "WAR IS BAD" theme there is gun-fire and everybody yelling and things explode, there isn't much else as far the soundtrack goes, some orchestrated themes, a guitar lick or two, and that's the soundtrack.

    of course, these games never did have a emphasis on soundtracks.

    The gameplay as mentioned is very simple, you shoot bad guys, they die, america is the best.

    i suppose i can say that the controls are responsive for playing with a controller.

    well, i suppose there is more to it but the objective is basically that, it's not a very hard game to pick up and play, even on higher difficulties as mentioned.

    multiplayer is the same thing, quite literally. there was no change to the multiplayer beside some kill-streak changes and some new guns and whatnot.

    i enjoy the multiplayer and i could find it fun if i didn't have some rampant 13 year old screaming in my ear or some teenager saying **** everytime he gets shot in the face.

    this is where i just can't seem to enjoy CoD, the fan-base is just awful and i either have to mute my microphone and everyone else and try to enjoy a game hoping that i won't get called out or get hate-mail because everyone is a whiny ****

    it saddens me, i like CoD, but it just doesn't have polish, it doesn't do anything new, and it fails to deliver from a perspective of people who were looking for something else besides a re-skin.

    to put it simple: if you like CoD, you'll like this one, if you don't, pass it up and let this fad bury itself into the ground much like any other Activision game.    … Expand
  48. ezzardfenix
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 2.5, its not right to put a 3 up there. Starting with the same impossible to understand piece of **** story, and the horrible voice acting, it just isn't meant to be taken seriously, and the multiplayer, their "strenght" its just full of their core audiance, 10-12 year old boys, that call you **** trough the whole damn match, also there is gonna be a lot of sploiting on thisModern Warfare 2.5, its not right to put a 3 up there. Starting with the same impossible to understand piece of **** story, and the horrible voice acting, it just isn't meant to be taken seriously, and the multiplayer, their "strenght" its just full of their core audiance, 10-12 year old boys, that call you **** trough the whole damn match, also there is gonna be a lot of sploiting on this perk system, you can get 3 perks like usual, but with the specialist strike package you can have 6 perks in total, so there is gonna be a lot of soldiers with superpowers running around, and not only that if you suck at gaming, well look not further, there is a strike package just for you, with the support strike package you can die all you want, you just have to kill 5 guys in the entire match, and you will get every streak. Anyway this game its just bad.… Expand
  49. XLEE
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I'm glad I did not buy the game! I had a chance to borrow it so I did not throw my money on another failed game! I took the previous game series in which I could not play because of all the problems with their servers so I decided to stop playing in the series!! Time they learned to appreciate the gamers and invest in our games! Sorry for the English
  50. Minute14
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    same old same old... it it seems like its just a $60 map pack... Game play is the same as before, just expected MUCH MUCH more. The idea of rehashing and doing the same thing as the three prior titles is disappointing. With all the hype and promotion around it, perhaps they could have spent less on marketing and more on development... JMHO
  51. BlueInq
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is great if you like the Call of Duty series, however if you don't like the series in the first place it is unlikely that this game will change your mind. There are numerous additions and subtle changes to the game from Black Ops and MW2, many of which are excellent. For example the new weapon sway on many guns such as ARs and SMGs when aiming down the sights make engaging atThis game is great if you like the Call of Duty series, however if you don't like the series in the first place it is unlikely that this game will change your mind. There are numerous additions and subtle changes to the game from Black Ops and MW2, many of which are excellent. For example the new weapon sway on many guns such as ARs and SMGs when aiming down the sights make engaging at long range more skillful. The guns kill quicker than on Black Ops and the maps are smaller and more 'crafted' for intense short firefights. The Killstreaks are slightly more complex but less powerful and in objective modes, going for the objective counts to your killstreak.

    The campaign is disappointigly short, much like CoD 4, WaW MW2 and Black Ops campaigns. However this is primarily a multiplayer game and that is where MW3 is strongest. Overall I give it 9/10. It is the game MW2 should have been.

    Overall MW3 is a superb addition to the series    … Expand
  52. karlillos696969
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    copy and paste from Modern Warfare 2 ... the same graphics , gameplay , controls ... i prefer play modern warfare 2 (its free XD) or the new battlefield 3
  53. AngryEnglish
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Ok, Been a COD Player since day 1, and MoH when IW made that for EA before COD. First off, this game is GOOD, not great, but good, its NOT just like MW2....its more MW (CoD4) on steroids, which in my eyes is not a bad thing at all, this is how i remember CoD being played, MW2 just didn't feel like MW1, this does!, some say that's a bad thing as its a 4 year old game, but its the 4 year oldOk, Been a COD Player since day 1, and MoH when IW made that for EA before COD. First off, this game is GOOD, not great, but good, its NOT just like MW2....its more MW (CoD4) on steroids, which in my eyes is not a bad thing at all, this is how i remember CoD being played, MW2 just didn't feel like MW1, this does!, some say that's a bad thing as its a 4 year old game, but its the 4 year old game that's as defining as Golden Eye on the N64 was.

    Yes i agree that the game lacks innovation, originality, limitations due to the engine and such, but that's not why you buy CoD, well its not for me, i buy CoD for balls to the wall, full speed, ass ripping! you know what your going to get when you buy a CoD game, its a winning formula that yes needs an update but its still as good as anything out there ( and i`m a BF3 player, been a BF man since day 1 also ).

    Graphically this game is pretty good for consoles, its not the best but its not the worst neither, its easily comparable to Black Ops, and looks better than MW2 as that was dull and washed out, Audio is top notch booming out of a surround sound system, there simply is no game out there with the sound effects of the MW games ( yes BF3 gun sounds are on a par ), MW3 plays great if your not a sit in the corner guy wanting to camp it out all night, a lot of people do seem to be upset that there is usually multiple ways into a room, well personally i think that's great as it stops the retard tool player from sitting in one corner with his ADS permanently at the door. The maps seem to be a big debate so far and when i played it for the first few hours my thoughts was and still are that "these don't feel like Infinty Ward maps", they don't, they have that something different, and i like it, its not the usual "here is a building with 8 corridors and a big room on one side", to me Sledgehammer put there mark on CoD subtly, but enough for me to say good job guys. Weapons handle well and make sense as in, if you run around the corner and from 3 feet away i open fire with my M4 and you open fire with your Skorpion... Skorpion is a winner as he can raise his gun faster and pile more lead into me, just a simple fact, the only thing i hate about the weapons is this stupid dumb QUICK SCOPING, just ruins the games for me, if i get in a game and there is more than QS`er, i`ll leave, you need to deal with that SH Games.

    Overall i think this is a good package, is it more of the same? sure it is, few tweaks here and there, but at its core its still a CoD game...but that's why you buy it right? CoD is more like a Hollywood blockbuster, over the top, all action, adrenaline pumping shooter. It does have issue`s with its Elite service which there shouldn't be seeing as the last 2 CoD`s have sold 120 million copies between them, there is no excuse not to be ready there and that is very very poor from the other team ( name escapes me) thats dealing with that side of things ( Get off the demonware server, it sucked on CoD4 hence why you changed ).

    for me this is the best CoD Multi-Player yet, and i think peoples main problems here is......THIS IS WHAT MW2 SHOULD HAVE BEEN.... MW2 was a bit of a let down for me, as it just didn't feel like the first MW....and as Ive said before, this one does, it feels a lot like MW1 and for me that puts this title well above the 2nd in the MW2 series.

    I`m 35 and come from the days of where an average game scored 5-6 out of 10, where 8 was a rating that suggested you bought this game and that's what I`m putting on this game, 8/10 good game but not great, lacks innovation and is starting to become a little dated, but typical CoD, fans should be enjoying this right now, for what it is, and that's a CoD game

    My advice to Activision... we know there is gonna be a BO2 next year but don't put out another MW game until the next gen comes around, support MW3 and BO2 with DlC until ps4 and the new xbox land.    … Expand
  54. ChemaMX
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's funny to me how pseudogamers that say the COD series are for kids take the time to go around all the web looking for MW3 videos, reviews, news to trash them and to give them really low rates, I mean, you dont like they game, dont buy it, as simple as that. Really good game, amazing campaign and a really fun multiplayer mode.
  55. BiologyMadman
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Tight gameplay, some new guns and the return of some CoD4 favorites. Spec Ops continues to be a reason to hold onto this even if you're not that into the multiplayer. Balls-to-the-wall, 80's action movie/Michael Bay plot. Great set pieces, fun toys, and and overall enjoyable experience. The multiplayer returns mostly identical to previous games, although the gunplay is tighter and theTight gameplay, some new guns and the return of some CoD4 favorites. Spec Ops continues to be a reason to hold onto this even if you're not that into the multiplayer. Balls-to-the-wall, 80's action movie/Michael Bay plot. Great set pieces, fun toys, and and overall enjoyable experience. The multiplayer returns mostly identical to previous games, although the gunplay is tighter and the weapons/perks have been further tweaked from BlOps to create a more balanced experience than MW2 without sacrificing the fun of using ridiculous toys. The actual multiplayer engine has been obviously upgraded and tweaked from previous games, creating and overall prettier game. Infinity Ward's terrible netcode does make a return from MW2, but it has been patched a few times so far and gets better each time. If you're a fan of faster paced multiplayer shooters, you should absolutely pick this up. If you want to play a game that's slower paced and has been optimized for the PC at the expense of the console versions, by all means play Battlefield 3. And if you're some sort of weirdo who has nothing better to do with your time than write negative reviews for a game you have admittedly not played, find a new hobby.… Expand
  56. vexus_vi
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    modern warfare hasn't lost a beat since mw2 and is still the solid shooter i have expected from infinity ward, even after all the shannanigans going on at activision. all the negative scores and zeros are from just trolls and ignorant people that haven't played the game or just want to be a demeanor on something that they don't want to like and have no wish to play.
  57. yourma2000
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same old over hyped game with different multiplayer maps, why? they've been milking the same out of date game engine since 2007 that you'd think there would be time for change in between, same mediocre graphics, sound, gameplay (run shoot run shoot run shoot) and the same children on the other end of the mic, no point wasting £40 on a map pack, Battlefield 3 is by far a muchSame old over hyped game with different multiplayer maps, why? they've been milking the same out of date game engine since 2007 that you'd think there would be time for change in between, same mediocre graphics, sound, gameplay (run shoot run shoot run shoot) and the same children on the other end of the mic, no point wasting £40 on a map pack, Battlefield 3 is by far a much more superior game than this Xbox Live Marketplace candidate, other than lameness, BF3 is superior in every way.… Expand
  58. RobertKotick
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I don't usually do this but, MW3 had suspiciously low work put into it, so I had to come give it a score worthy of the time and effort put into the game.
  59. Esurohn
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have already wrotten this review for the PS3 version, but because it is my birthday next week, I got the Xbox 360 version given to me early by brother, not realising I had already bought the PS3 version. Thankfully we managed to return it but not after I had a try because FPS have a reputation of being better on the 360 format. Did it change my mind? Maybe the graphics looked betterI have already wrotten this review for the PS3 version, but because it is my birthday next week, I got the Xbox 360 version given to me early by brother, not realising I had already bought the PS3 version. Thankfully we managed to return it but not after I had a try because FPS have a reputation of being better on the 360 format. Did it change my mind? Maybe the graphics looked better without the odd tearing. Nope :(.


    I already own MW2, got Black Ops and was expecting something more from MW3 I guess. What I got was MW2 with BLOPs Zombie mode minus the zombies. All the maps are so vertical and have the same dirty look. There are so many corners that now getting caught in a good firefight is a thing of the past. None of these maps are memorable and can't even come close to classics such as Cliffside, Eder Dam, Terminal, Crash and Backlot.    … Expand
  60. madskull
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It's more of the same, but it's good. The graphics looks better than the other Modern Warfare, but just as Black Ops. The multiplayer is great as always.
  61. ViperCP
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I got back into the CoD series with MW2 and have had a blast with each version since. My score is based on the multiplayer mode since that's generally what I play and I have been getting just as much enjoyment out of this version as the past ones, if not more. Having quickscoping seems hokey, but it's not a deal-breaker. It's Call of Duty, so you know not to expect a completelyI got back into the CoD series with MW2 and have had a blast with each version since. My score is based on the multiplayer mode since that's generally what I play and I have been getting just as much enjoyment out of this version as the past ones, if not more. Having quickscoping seems hokey, but it's not a deal-breaker. It's Call of Duty, so you know not to expect a completely realistic shooter in that regard.
    Any game that can keep me looking forward to the next gaming session gets a high score for me. MW3 does that and then some. Kill Confirmed and the new Strike Packages are a nice new addition that change up the dynamic enough so it's not all about the K/D ratio, which is a plus in my book.
    Overall, in my opinion, if you had fun with MW2 and Black Ops, look for more of the same here.    … Expand
  62. total_tech
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is awesome! I'm sorry but I don't see what everyone is complaining about. Yes it doesn't offer much new, but it doesn't have to. Its the same COD we know and love but improved upon.
  63. DeadGecko
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    There might be much of the same here for MW3 but it delivers. The game is hands down fun no matter who you are. All the new tweaks hit where it counts and the new game types are great such as kill confirmed. Brings out all the campers ;-)
  64. Gamer4Life_123
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I honestly gave this game a chance.this is one of the worst Call of Duty titles to date. I am judging strictly from my multiplayer experience because that is really all the game is supposed to be. It is absolutely unoriginal garbage. There is no innovation, no improvement or any real changes to differentiate this game from past Call of Duty titles. Yes there's a new game mode and some newI honestly gave this game a chance.this is one of the worst Call of Duty titles to date. I am judging strictly from my multiplayer experience because that is really all the game is supposed to be. It is absolutely unoriginal garbage. There is no innovation, no improvement or any real changes to differentiate this game from past Call of Duty titles. Yes there's a new game mode and some new guns to bring in the COD whores, but this game is stale. The first game I played I felt no sense of playing a new game. Save your money this year, do not get this game. It's unbelievable how lazy these developers are becoming!… Expand
  65. SpecialK79
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    was very hyped for this and was so let down....same old cod, feels like modern warfare 2 DLC imo, yes this may be the "best" call of duty multiplayer but no improvements that i'm willing to fork out £40 for. I'll be trading this game in very soon. utter garbage and just to think activision makes so much money from people, and the the DLC will be over 10 per mapwas very hyped for this and was so let down....same old cod, feels like modern warfare 2 DLC imo, yes this may be the "best" call of duty multiplayer but no improvements that i'm willing to fork out £40 for. I'll be trading this game in very soon. utter garbage and just to think activision makes so much money from people, and the the DLC will be over 10 per map pack...outrageous, glad ive got other GREAT games to play such as fifa 12, uncharted 3, battlefield and batman AC.… Expand
  66. sirryuu
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Did they even try? they just added new maps , mw2 was good but come on don't make me pay 60 for the same-thing all over again.
    they just should of put out a new map pack.
  67. jc123
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    if you dont like this then dont buy it an whine about it. Or do so i can get points off you why you cry. This game is good and we all know it so blow me if you say otherwise
  68. thedubster
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Simply put, if you liked MW2, you will like MW3 - as so many have said before me, there is very little innovation apart from a few gun changes, perks, kill/pointstreaks and the addition of Survival mode. The hype surrounding the release and the associated media content must surely mean there were no surprises to be found here. The SP is as crazy and gungho as ever, the Spec Ops are anSimply put, if you liked MW2, you will like MW3 - as so many have said before me, there is very little innovation apart from a few gun changes, perks, kill/pointstreaks and the addition of Survival mode. The hype surrounding the release and the associated media content must surely mean there were no surprises to be found here. The SP is as crazy and gungho as ever, the Spec Ops are an interesting distraction and the MP is the same as before, but done better. Survival brings a new, fun dimension but it would have been more fun with a party of 4 - but then COD never did teamwork very well.

    No it doesn't do vehicles, no it doesn't do revives or resupplies. But what it does, it does very well    … Expand
  69. Sdrol117
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The campaign for this game leaves much to be desired, but the Spec ops and multiplayer is satisfying and incredibly addicting. This game is the best of the series.
  70. SCAR-L
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The graphic still better than the other shooter and continues to be a very fast paced game. You wont be disappointed and you will find over a 1,000,000 players every night. Now 1,000,000 that really tell you the AAA game you will play. Enyoy!
  71. Atun0000
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3? A new videogame? I was thinking that was a DLC of 70$. You will feel like you've stepped back in time 6-7 years. The graphics are brown and grey and decay-esque, the gun sounds are horrible.
  72. Sullio
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It's getting so classical but still very entertaining. I only play solo because of my poor internet speed, but i'd say the campaing is even more spectacular than usual and it deserves a good rate, even if the game is short.
  73. RKBrink
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great "replay-ability"! Out with COD Points and back to earning your weapons and perks. Minus all of the camper spots that plagued Black Ops and MW2. Hate all you want, but for for how much time you can put into this game and only pay a minimum of 60 bucks is there really a better all around shooter out there? BUY IT!
  74. dubby93
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Started playing MW3 on release day, and to put it simply: The Best just got Better! The campaign was amazing and ended an awesome story. Multiplayer was excellent with new modes, maps and guns. The survival mode in spec-ops was another highlight. In conclusion MW3 was one of the best games I ever played.
  75. Fourniret
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    You played MW1? You played MW2? you re not bored of this old engine? Of this patriotism? You still really wanna follow a hall of QTE? With a story even worse than the worst of the Steven seagal movie? Well if yes you should go out, you need some fresh air, I don't know try to read books, try other games, another world is possible, a world without call of team America 15.
  76. Urza
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This game is uglier then games 3 years old on the Xbox. Call of Duty is really starting to show it's age. They also reused a lot of models from Modern Warefare 2 for buildings and titles. Disappointing effort.
  77. Mongoose1987
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Horrible game, so boring, so uncreative. Really makes you think why did you spend 60$ on such horrible product. Activision should never fire the people from Infinity Ward, because whats left of IW is not able to even do tetris. Tbh Activision should just leave games alone, they are destroying Blizzard alredy. 2 mil people stopped playing WoW and more will come cause Activision is greedyHorrible game, so boring, so uncreative. Really makes you think why did you spend 60$ on such horrible product. Activision should never fire the people from Infinity Ward, because whats left of IW is not able to even do tetris. Tbh Activision should just leave games alone, they are destroying Blizzard alredy. 2 mil people stopped playing WoW and more will come cause Activision is greedy company thinking only about money and how to milk more cash from gamers.… Expand
  78. Snyde
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    The new Kill Confirmed mode is a good addition, as is the updated spec ops mode. Negative points for nerfing the noob tube. The graphics definitely seem less cartoony than Black Ops did.
  79. doomachu
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I remember a day when games came out with expansion packs that only cost a fraction of the base game's price. Now, thanks to Call of Duty they are able to pass expansion packs off as sequels and charge full price. MW3 should change it's title to MW1.3 since it's nothing but the same recycled content we paid for in 2007 when Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was released.
  80. Spankyjnco
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    What is this garbage? I played all call of duty games, I didn't like black ops or world at war, but always a fan of the MW series. This game has worse graphics than 2, the same engine with more hiccups, and maps that are 1/4th the size of MW2. The spawns are set up so stupidly, that you will spawn next to enemies and vice-versa. There is maybe 1 sniper spot that is decent out of ALL theWhat is this garbage? I played all call of duty games, I didn't like black ops or world at war, but always a fan of the MW series. This game has worse graphics than 2, the same engine with more hiccups, and maps that are 1/4th the size of MW2. The spawns are set up so stupidly, that you will spawn next to enemies and vice-versa. There is maybe 1 sniper spot that is decent out of ALL the spots, and domination is ruined because of all these factors. Free for all is about the only match that was improved because of these small maps. Flame all you want, but this game is not very good and I suggest people buying Modern Warfare 2 over this if you are new to the series, or getting battlefield 3 if you want a team based game.… Expand
  81. PoK3RFaC3D
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    So the MW3 Devs wanted me to review the game if I liked it? Well to sum it up, no I don't.

    Call of Duty is ruining the video game franchise with every single release. The rating of 3.0, is 3 points too high. The game is a carbon copy of MW2. They've used the same engine for 5 years and they're just stealing your money now. But if you feel like throwing your money at crappy games then MW3    So the MW3 Devs wanted me to review the game if I liked it? Well to sum it up, no I don't.

    Call of Duty is ruining the video game franchise with every single release. The rating of 3.0, is 3 points too high. The game is a carbon copy of MW2. They've used the same engine for 5 years and they're just stealing your money now. But if you feel like throwing your money at crappy games then MW3 is for you!    … Expand
  82. curtdaddio
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great game. The gameplay runs silky smooth, the graphics are clear and crisp, the new additions to multiplayer loadouts are a welcome improvement, and spec ops is as fun and addicting as ever. I personally like the run and gun gameplay of black ops, but that is not a flaw of modern warfare 3 but rather a playstyle preference. Modern warfare 3 is fun and gives you a lot of bang for your buck.
  83. TNMSUFAN
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Best game of the series and really love how IW and Sledge took care of both offline and online players with 16 maps, 16 multiplayer game mode, Spec Ops, Campaign, etc. just a huge amount of content and you always feel like there is another achievement or unlock around the corner. My only small complaints would be not having bots like Black Ops did and maybe a few more 2 vs 2 type gameBest game of the series and really love how IW and Sledge took care of both offline and online players with 16 maps, 16 multiplayer game mode, Spec Ops, Campaign, etc. just a huge amount of content and you always feel like there is another achievement or unlock around the corner. My only small complaints would be not having bots like Black Ops did and maybe a few more 2 vs 2 type game modes. I have some buddies who live down by the lake and don't have internet so all we can do is system link or offline split screen. Other than that it is $99 well spent and will get me through the winter.… Expand
  84. Niixx
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    hmmm... Critic score: 89 User's Score: 3.0. Did Activision line some pockets? There is only one way that +2400 users would come up with a score this low while the Critic's rave about it.... Sad.... WAKE UP - Gamers don't want the same game every year with a pretty new bow on it. Activision ran the Guitar Hero Franchise into the ground and they are doing the same to the FPS market.
  85. Blueninja45
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Thus far, I have only played the Campaign, but I have extremely enjoyed it. One of the best campaigns I have ever played. I haven't played multiplayer AT ALL yet, but I really want to! Highly recommended!! Better story than Black Ops, in my opinion.
  86. JokersWild86
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same game, different title. While I'm actually embarassed I bought this, i'm even more embarassed I put faith in it that it would be even remotely good and bought the $300 Turtle Beach MW3 "Delta" headset along with the game. Oh well, at least I got a badass headset out of all this.
  87. Crueltysheir
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    It gets a 1 for Spec Ops only.

    Money grabbing fools learn to look after your customers not fob them off. Same old crap diffrent year.
    The worst sound effects in any shooter seriously doom had better sounds.

    If this is your very first COD game go ahead and enjoy it if it is not dont waste your money on this console ****
  88. dferrari
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I've played this for a few hours. Nothing new, no chances taken. It feels just the same as MW2 and not in a good way. I don't want to pay for the same game twice just to have a 3 instead of a 2 on the logo.
  89. krsnik666
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    MW3 it isnt a bad game it just isn't that good. this is. it brings the same old thing to the table with nothing new. this is just playing a little to safe. its running on an outdated engine that's being beaten by almost every other game out. sure they make money since they do yearly releases. but repacking old games and marketing them as new with only minor changes is just way to cheap. ifMW3 it isnt a bad game it just isn't that good. this is. it brings the same old thing to the table with nothing new. this is just playing a little to safe. its running on an outdated engine that's being beaten by almost every other game out. sure they make money since they do yearly releases. but repacking old games and marketing them as new with only minor changes is just way to cheap. if they had put more effort into MW3 it would be good. if they put more effort into the CoD series it wont die out.

    all in all MW# is a safe bet in a solidly built game. it doesn't bring any imagination or innovation with it. maps are almost repacked and reused just some differences. the storyline for the campaign is good but it s just that. multiplayer is the same old stuff nothing new nothing that grabs you and holds you to the game.    … Expand
  90. Fort57
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have been a huge fan of the Modern Warfare series ever since the first game. I was mostly interested in the campaign aspect of the game, and Sledgehammer games delivered. The action sequences were superb and the plot line was excellent. From what I've seen from the multiplayer, it is not much different from MW2 but I am always excited to try out the new weapons and maps. Great game overall.
  91. vanillasky
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Video Game Industry needs creativity, innovations, surprises;
    Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 3 represents Fast Food Game served every year with the same sauce.

    If we want to raise videogame to art, it's the time to think different : Stop just making money and explore unknown lands of gaming....
  92. Duder2384
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    VERY disappointed. I didn't think this game was worth the price of a new game. There is really not much new about it. Same crap as MW2. I'm done with CoD
  93. PJZ
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    You cut Marathon so objective games take 3 times as long to get back to A, B, and C. That was a deal breaker for me. Not being able to run when someone can pick you off from a mile away or just shotgun you up close couldn't be more of a nuisance. You think sprinting is overpowered and needs balance yet QS is fair? No sir. Doesn't help that I paid $60 for Elite and it's still down. If IYou cut Marathon so objective games take 3 times as long to get back to A, B, and C. That was a deal breaker for me. Not being able to run when someone can pick you off from a mile away or just shotgun you up close couldn't be more of a nuisance. You think sprinting is overpowered and needs balance yet QS is fair? No sir. Doesn't help that I paid $60 for Elite and it's still down. If I made my clients pay for something and didn't deliver, I'd be sued. Complete all this new balancing with bringing marathon back and i'd give it a 10.… Expand
  94. b3nkuntz
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is an amazing game. I knew what it was going to be when I got it, but I cannot stop playing it. I recommend everyone get this game, like right now!
  95. chaza_snake
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is unbelievable impressive. I picked this up for £45 at my local store which is a little more than I would usually pay for a game but you know what, I would pay double that for this game! Modern warfare 3 has everything in it to make it a classic that I will play for months to come!! A great campaign with an epic conclusion, a brilliant solo and co-op experience withThis game is unbelievable impressive. I picked this up for £45 at my local store which is a little more than I would usually pay for a game but you know what, I would pay double that for this game! Modern warfare 3 has everything in it to make it a classic that I will play for months to come!! A great campaign with an epic conclusion, a brilliant solo and co-op experience with spec ops missions, and the best multiplayer experience that you can find to date! now alot of people are giving this game flak because it adds nothing new, and while in some respects it does not add too much new the multiplayer, it doesn't need to, the small tweaks that have been made, means this is the definitive multiplayer experience on the market to date. a new edition to this game is the new call of duty elite service ( which at the time of writing is still offline due to massive requests to join the service), in which the short time I have had with it looks like a great service and im sure this is going to change the face of call of duty forever. To conclude my review, if like many due to the recession its become more difficult to buy all of the games you want to, this game deserves your money! There is more game time per buck in this game then any other and trust me, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  96. hardykyle
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The single player is the same old linear action movie wannabe ripoff that it always has been. Multiplayer has been changed up slightly but for the worse. Elite is a total ripoff. If you want a better Multiplayer experience go play battlefield 3.
  97. gakyy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    it was copy paste from MW2 and I think no thing change in the game from MW2 it is like take MW2 and give the player DLC and change the poster and the number and some other staff. so I thin they desire 0
  98. johnpaulringo
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    well what can you expect from activison in six more months there be another CoD. Game underdevelopement I don't. Think I'm going to spend money outta pocket to buy this game I'd rather wait for a friend to give it to me or a creator. (But what's the chance of that happening) well all I can say is buy another game why do you want an expansion pack of mw2 (its not even worth renting at awell what can you expect from activison in six more months there be another CoD. Game underdevelopement I don't. Think I'm going to spend money outta pocket to buy this game I'd rather wait for a friend to give it to me or a creator. (But what's the chance of that happening) well all I can say is buy another game why do you want an expansion pack of mw2 (its not even worth renting at a redbox or whatever they call those thing, waste of two dollar ) -__-"… Expand
  99. QuestionMark
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This feels exactly like the the last two Modern Warfare games. All they've added was some new content, and nerfed things here and there. Compared to a game like TF2, which adds new FREE content very frequently, that's unacceptable. You can't release a content update, and expect people to believe it's a new game. Also, the single player isn't anything special. CoD's campaign has alwaysThis feels exactly like the the last two Modern Warfare games. All they've added was some new content, and nerfed things here and there. Compared to a game like TF2, which adds new FREE content very frequently, that's unacceptable. You can't release a content update, and expect people to believe it's a new game. Also, the single player isn't anything special. CoD's campaign has always been nothing special, so the single player experience alone isn't enough to give it higher than a 5.
    If you've played MW2, or Cod4, expect the same game. Activision doesn't like making new content, they're just milking a dry cow at this point.    … Expand
  100. jonahlee
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have to say I feel as if most of these reviewers are being paid or haven't played, because even with it's faults this is still a very good game. It has a good story, and the graphics are vastly improved from the previous versions. And the online play is as good as it has always been. The only reason I don't give it a perfect 10 is that the online play has lost some luster after playingI have to say I feel as if most of these reviewers are being paid or haven't played, because even with it's faults this is still a very good game. It has a good story, and the graphics are vastly improved from the previous versions. And the online play is as good as it has always been. The only reason I don't give it a perfect 10 is that the online play has lost some luster after playing Battlefield 3 where you can use all the vehicles, the levels have much more destruction and are much larger, it makes that online seem superior.… Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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