Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. adamska156
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Wow what a complete let down. I was expecting to get the best COD yet but instead its still less balanced than the first Modern Warfare. The weapons are even easier to fire. You can easily spray with any weapon and land most of the shots. This series is just losing its tactics and strategy behind it. It's gotten to the point where it feels like quake with modern assault rifles and weakWow what a complete let down. I was expecting to get the best COD yet but instead its still less balanced than the first Modern Warfare. The weapons are even easier to fire. You can easily spray with any weapon and land most of the shots. This series is just losing its tactics and strategy behind it. It's gotten to the point where it feels like quake with modern assault rifles and weak player characters instead. The only draw to this game comes from some new weapons, maps, and a new killstreak system. Which in a way is kind of better but that feature alone doesn't change enough...let alone sell the game. The new maps are also uninspired and don't give you many options flanking. Trust me, after a couple hours the game just starts to feel like the same old stuff. You might as well go back to the first Modern Warfare from '07 if you want a better experience. Remember more does not mean better.… Expand
  2. xDeathcoreNLx
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game! If you don´t like it, go cry and play this crap called Battlefield 3! (: The singeplayer is short, but way more intense then Battlefield 3. The multiplayer isn't just an 'add-on' like a lot of battlefield fanboys say.. There are so much new things: New weapons (a lot!) , new locations & a lot of new killstreaks. And even a new multiplayer mode! So hell yeah, a 10!
  3. SSSmooty
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is great! Very revamped for the multiplayer with 16 maps to start out with! the spec ops is also really fun I play it with my brother all the time and have a blast. The storyline is great if you know all of the previous modern warffare stories. Great game.
  4. adamleeaustin
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Loved story and specs ops so far some good extras on multi player but what you would expect from online, just wish the world was a bit more alive like bf3 but it's still great 9/10
  5. spartacus215
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I got the game at 10am on Tuesday and I must say I love it. I beat the campaign and yes it was a tad short but I felt it was the best SP campaign since COD 4. I loved the conclusion. I've played spec ops and MP and I'm loving both of them. I have read and skimmed a few reviews on here and there ratings and its just stupid I must say. This is a great conclusion to a serious that started inI got the game at 10am on Tuesday and I must say I love it. I beat the campaign and yes it was a tad short but I felt it was the best SP campaign since COD 4. I loved the conclusion. I've played spec ops and MP and I'm loving both of them. I have read and skimmed a few reviews on here and there ratings and its just stupid I must say. This is a great conclusion to a serious that started in 2007 for the modern warfare game franchise. There are people that are gonna hate if that's the case go and play BF3 then and stop crying...… Expand
  6. PKMaxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    MW3 doesn't break the mold set by the other games in the series, but instead refines and perfects. But hey, if it aint broke don't try and fix it! The franchise has become so popular because of it's slick multiplayer and explosive campaign. I have no problem recommending this game. If you like online mulitplayer, this is more than worth the cost of the game!
  7. JamboBuenna
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Story didn't make sense
    Game play felt overused and dated
    Engine is again out of date
    No new on-line mechanics
    Where are the advances in technology as shown in Battlefield such as new lighting effects techniques!

    The main changes are the new perks and new guns thats all.
  8. MBK72
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It's rare that the third game in a series is the best but MW3 is, in my opinion the best of the CoD MW trilogy. Yes, it's easy to say it's more of the same - on the surface it is, it looks and feels comfortable just like the innovations in FIFA 12 or Forza 4 but look below the surface and you realise this is a game with depth. Firstly the single player campaign is a cinematic rollerIt's rare that the third game in a series is the best but MW3 is, in my opinion the best of the CoD MW trilogy. Yes, it's easy to say it's more of the same - on the surface it is, it looks and feels comfortable just like the innovations in FIFA 12 or Forza 4 but look below the surface and you realise this is a game with depth. Firstly the single player campaign is a cinematic roller coaster ride. The story is worthy of a good action thriller and the action draws you in. If you are a fan of the series I'm sure you will enjoy how the game ties up all the loose ends, as always there is clever use of flashbacks to add story detail. The campaign is one of the few I will replay, it really is that good. Spec Ops adds another dimension, survival mode is frantic and the challenges are well executed. Solo play means you can get to enjoy this mode even if your friends happen to be busy and you don't like the idea of teaming up with the randoms on xbox live. The use of the XP / levelling up system works again well here. Again similar to before but just that little bit better.

    Multiplayer is of course where this game really excels. The real innovation here is what I call for the rest of us. If like me you don't dominate the leader boards and are often middle to low on each round scoreboard previous versions of MW could be frustrating. As a result of the previous MW series bias toward only the best player I was always more of a Battlefield fan as there were simply more ways to gain experience than having to be a deadeye marksman. Now with the support packages and kill streaks that carry through deaths there is a chance to level the score. There is also a much greater sense of progression - probably because the playing field has been levelled slightly by the support packages - both in rank terms but also with each weapon and various attachments. If you were one of those who just liked to dominate everyone else in the game you probably don't like it - for the rest of us it's a big improvement.

    By sticking to the same success formula with a rip roaring single player story and by levelling the playing field slightly in online MW3 is the best of the series.    … Expand
  9. XxRedcowxX
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    hmmm, a game by Activision, the company that fired the CEO's of Infinity Ward. Also the company that re-staffed Infinity Ward to make it's next installment of the Call of Duty franchise, which is what it is for Activision, a way to make money. Don't waste your money on this remake game, go spend it on a game made by a real company that deserves your support.
  10. Flowerday11
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    well i am shocked at the COD haters coming out in such force to slag a game to death. come on people, grow up. no game warrants a 0/10 score, especially not MW3. Ok, it's the same as the rest with no breakthroughs or innovation, but hey, that's the COD series to a tee. You know what you are buying and that's why people buy it, it's not for hardcore gamers and it's an easy game to pick upwell i am shocked at the COD haters coming out in such force to slag a game to death. come on people, grow up. no game warrants a 0/10 score, especially not MW3. Ok, it's the same as the rest with no breakthroughs or innovation, but hey, that's the COD series to a tee. You know what you are buying and that's why people buy it, it's not for hardcore gamers and it's an easy game to pick up and play when you don't have a lot of free time. Overall it is just like MW and MW2 but they had great multi-player and that's why people buy this game. think metacritic needs to put a stop to this bashing… Expand
  11. deadwooddanimal
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing, much better than Black Ops or mw2. I hated Black Ops, which turned me off from the series, and I only played a couple hours of #2. But every aspect of this game blew away my expectations, and it has been one of the most fun shooters I have ever played!
  12. DanteRotterdam
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It is stunning to see how much kids are being used as a marketing tool by game developers nowadays while having the idea that they are actually voicing their own opinion. When you have been gaming for a few decenia like I have this is a very troubling development to observe and I hope it is one that will end soon, however I am fearful the opposite might actually be true and this is justIt is stunning to see how much kids are being used as a marketing tool by game developers nowadays while having the idea that they are actually voicing their own opinion. When you have been gaming for a few decenia like I have this is a very troubling development to observe and I hope it is one that will end soon, however I am fearful the opposite might actually be true and this is just the beginning of an actual movement of marketeers influencing kids into thinking they have but one choice when it comes to a certain type of game. Every big release seems to be positioned opposite a different game of the same genre and even before they have been released a battle of words ensues on the internet as to whose game is better, more advanced or prettier and of course the ever present used-so-often-it-lost-all-its-meaning "fanboy" crops up in every other sentence. What you guys need to realize is that you are not fighting your own battle, you are actively involved in the marketing of a product and are willfully doing the job someone normally gets paid to do. You are not living in world where you need to chose between drinks, books, games, etc. You do not live in an either/or world. You can drink Coke AND Pepsi, you can wear Levis AND Dockers, you can eat Big Macs AND Whoppers, you can read Harry Potter AND War and Peace, watch The Shield AND The Wire, you can play Dark Souls AND Skyrim, CoD AND BF, etc. It is baffling to read 'reviews' on this site and at the same time be 100% certain the persons who wrote them did not play the game they're reviewing for 1 second but are actively repeating the same lines that have been said over and over again for hundreds of such 'reviews' in a row. The actual lines put into their mouths by the "other company" trying to outshine their competitors. I want metacritic to reflect the opinion of people playing a game and providing me with insight into their experience again, just as it used to be. What I do not want is to read hundreds of nerd-rage fuelled marketing stooges supporting one developer or another not being aware that their fueling of the fire is actualy equivelant to putting money in their pockets. Stop it, now!… Expand
  13. WhatNow123
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is a re hash of CoD:MW2, so embarrassed i spent money on it....Its like a big map pack for CoD:MW2. Everyone needs to stop buying these games from Activision because they are just taking our money and laughing at us. And when they come out with DLC, rest assured they price it $5 higher than every other DLC pack. O and did I mention that the story sucks...come on. Anyway, if youThis game is a re hash of CoD:MW2, so embarrassed i spent money on it....Its like a big map pack for CoD:MW2. Everyone needs to stop buying these games from Activision because they are just taking our money and laughing at us. And when they come out with DLC, rest assured they price it $5 higher than every other DLC pack. O and did I mention that the story sucks...come on. Anyway, if you read this, don't buy it. BF3 kids are not trolling you, this game is NOT worth your money.… Expand
  14. scaniatex
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I will keep this short, simple, and to the point.
    Build a new engine for your product. Stop using the same ol engine for every Call of Duty game. Make new animations, stop using the same recycled ones from 3 years ago. Do real work.
  15. Estepahead
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    I was looking forward to completing the campaign, and while it had a few "holy crap this is crazy" moments, but other then that, kind of boring, I felt MW2 campaign was more exciting. Multiplayer is essentially the same, even the layout of all the menus are exactly as they were MW2, the maps feel small and uninspired. Many of the mechanics if MW3 did not change, I expected some innovationI was looking forward to completing the campaign, and while it had a few "holy crap this is crazy" moments, but other then that, kind of boring, I felt MW2 campaign was more exciting. Multiplayer is essentially the same, even the layout of all the menus are exactly as they were MW2, the maps feel small and uninspired. Many of the mechanics if MW3 did not change, I expected some innovation or changes, most of it is copy and paste. The best aspect of MW3 is the special ops missions and survival mode, with its own ranking system and numerous unlocks it is enjoyable alone or with a friend. Overall it felt as if COD took a step backwards from Black OPS and just released a expansion for MW2. MW3 makes me appreciate Battlefield 3 that much more.… Expand
  16. capiti
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    10 it is!

    great game. These little kids have nothing better to do. come on! 1.5 for this game? Not even E.T. from atari got a score lie this I bet!

    Grow up bf3 fan boys!
  17. demonknight0990
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a massive modern warfare fan and have been looking forward to MW3 since black ops first arrived, however, I am sorely disappointed to say the least, MW3 avatar is slow, and game play seems to be even slower than MW2, I dont believe this is a worth while release and am taking this straight back to gamestation, not only this but I played for 2 hours under double XP reaching level 26 when I logged back on later I was for some unknown reason level 8 ?? I dont think any of the 16 maps are particularly big infinity ward have managed to make them all feel like you are playing a map consistently the size of nuke town (just for reference) I will not be giving this another try, however, I will try the new treyarch title in November next year which I believe is going to be a black ops sequel. Once again I cannot stress how diappointing MW3 is and honestly believe it should be taken off the shelves and given some serious work as MW3 feels like a step backwards towards MW2 rather than a better experience than black ops. One the other hand I have never been a fan of battlefield either but I think there is going to be a big shift in sales towards the Modern warfare rivals come the next installment. I would say well done to infinity ward but you are leaving everyone I know devastated after waiting for so long.… Expand
  18. Antitu
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Another year, another COD: and every new COD is worst than previous. MWF3 is repetitive, the 6 hour campaign is too short, and the multiplayer adds nothing new.
  19. CHLLL_PENGUIN
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    "It's suspiciously low. Be honest but help if u agree." I am being honest. This gaming series has had almost 0 changes to it over the past 4 years and yet they still release the same game every year for $60. The fact that people still buy these games every year is an embarrassment to the gaming industry. The critics give these games the same score every single year. Its time the gaming"It's suspiciously low. Be honest but help if u agree." I am being honest. This gaming series has had almost 0 changes to it over the past 4 years and yet they still release the same game every year for $60. The fact that people still buy these games every year is an embarrassment to the gaming industry. The critics give these games the same score every single year. Its time the gaming community stands up and demands innovation in the games they buy. Stop spending your hard earned money on a game that you already have multiple copies of with a 3 next to it insead of a 2.… Expand
  20. andy8888
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Score for re-selling Call of Duty 4 over and over again. Call of Duty will end up like Tony Hawk, Vigilante 8 or Guitar Hero series. Good work Activision!!! When games are made only just to earn as much money as possible they lose their charm.
  21. Mulfy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The game is just a copy & paste from MW2. They have just added a few weapons and a predictable story to release another Call of Duty and hoard in the money from all the under 14's out there who are willing buy anything will 'Call of Duty' on it. It is a shame that the games market is flooded with Copy & Paste games like this because it really stops the few and true gold games to be successful.
  22. Arcticxassassin
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Ignore all the haters. I have been playing call of duty for years and this is my favorite out of all of them. I havent run into any problems and have been having a blast. I dont know why people feel the need to bash a game just because they dont like it.
  23. Durazell
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is te best of the series yet. Infinity Ward has delivered the Special Ops for co-op gameplay and this is one of the best additions to the series. The singple player is as always as roller coaster ride and multiplayer delivers an even more balanced experience. The map are great and the smaller thighter maps at launch will provide new players with an fyn experience. Veteran player noThis is te best of the series yet. Infinity Ward has delivered the Special Ops for co-op gameplay and this is one of the best additions to the series. The singple player is as always as roller coaster ride and multiplayer delivers an even more balanced experience. The map are great and the smaller thighter maps at launch will provide new players with an fyn experience. Veteran player no longer has the possibility to noob tube and spawn close to team mates are great. Overall this is a more balanced game than any other military shooter on the market with a technical finish others only can dream off.… Expand
  24. George06
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Have been playing mw3 and I am very disappointed The online play is craP what a waste of money I have found in the game that they recycle buildings I found a building that was on cod 4 online play and mow that exact building is in mw3
  25. Gangrel13
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Loved it. Beautiful game. Multiplayer is great. Love the additions. Campaign is the only thing I was a little disappointed on. Over all I'm very happy with my purchase and the series is still the only shooter worth playing. It is the only shooter with smooth controls.
  26. krylke
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    it gets one point because the single player is actually ok but the multiplayer sucks balls,, Bad maps, broken respawn, sniping with no skill required. everybody is sniping because u dont even have to aim to get a kill. the autoaim for snipers is **** ridiculous. if they dont patch this im going back to blackops
  27. Jopagocksny
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Game is terrible. I've been a cod fan for years now and this is the worst of the bunch. Maps are too compact, and at every turn there is an enemy. It takes out the tactical aspect of cod. There's isn't one, u basically just run around shooting. You no longer feel accomplished getting 20+ kills, now that that's the average. I feel that they made the game so the players can get matchesGame is terrible. I've been a cod fan for years now and this is the worst of the bunch. Maps are too compact, and at every turn there is an enemy. It takes out the tactical aspect of cod. There's isn't one, u basically just run around shooting. You no longer feel accomplished getting 20+ kills, now that that's the average. I feel that they made the game so the players can get matches done quickly, rack up as many kills as possible, rank up like crazy, and acquire kill streaks like its a job. Graphics are good. Only positive. I'm going to return the game and keep playing my BF3. Game needs to be challenging and require skill and tactic, not a massacre at every turn. Bad job!!… Expand
  28. Cod_fan
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Can't believe I wasted $50 on another copy of Modern Warfare 2. SPOILER: It is exactly the same formula as has been seen in the last two games, and if anything isn't as good as them, as i thoroughly enjoyed those games, and this one is just pathetic.… Expand
  29. LordofRage
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Over hyped game. This game feel more like modern warfare 2.5. Players don't need a new CoD every year. We want and uber new CoD every 2-3 years instead. Activision, learn from Battlefield!!!
  30. Harry95
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is outstanding! Do not listen to all the butt hurt Battlefield fanboy **** who bash this game. They are just pissed because there game was hailed as the "COD KILLER" and it was a **** flop. FROSTBITE 2... WOW nice tactical destruction and the graphics are same as the previous game. MW3 is incredibly fast paced and a buzz to play with mates. If you want a really boring slow gameThis game is outstanding! Do not listen to all the butt hurt Battlefield fanboy **** who bash this game. They are just pissed because there game was hailed as the "COD KILLER" and it was a **** flop. FROSTBITE 2... WOW nice tactical destruction and the graphics are same as the previous game. MW3 is incredibly fast paced and a buzz to play with mates. If you want a really boring slow game that requires you to sit in a bush for 15 minutes to get a kill then play BF3. Quite frankly these low user scores sicken me as it demonstrates how immature the gaming industry has become. You will not be disappointed by the game in the least. PICK IT UP.… Expand
  31. xxlantzxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    love it! Best in trilogy smoother, less glitches. Perks are more balanced as are the kill streaks. Only problem is the sniping quick scope is to powerfull but im sure they will nerf it soon.
  32. acidbrn
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Personally I'm not a big fan of the Call of Duty series but every year I pick it up. Most of the time the game is borderline great, but could never seem to get past that mark. Modern Warfare 3 does just that. The adrenaline packed story really pushes the boundaries for the series. SledgeHammer Games and Infinity Ward have really out done themselves.

    Every level is well thought out and    Personally I'm not a big fan of the Call of Duty series but every year I pick it up. Most of the time the game is borderline great, but could never seem to get past that mark. Modern Warfare 3 does just that. The adrenaline packed story really pushes the boundaries for the series. SledgeHammer Games and Infinity Ward have really out done themselves.

    Every level is well thought out and varied requiring you to keep on your toes. Enemies react and flank your position meaning you can never have your back turned for any period of time which makes healing a nerve racking experience if you haven't gotten a check point.

    The difficulty of the game on veteran was a little disappointing considering the shortness of the campaign. I was able to beat the game in roughly 6-8 hours and had I played through on easy you'd be looking at a 4-5 hour game. Modern Warfare 3 is the one to beat. Next years Call of Duty better aim high.    … Expand
  33. smashcore
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I'm sorely disappointed in the multiplayer. After playing both BF3 and MW3 multiplayer, BF3 is in my opinion the superior of the two.

    Graphically MW3 hasn't changed much while BF3 adds a new level of realism. Sound wise, and this is the first thing I noticed as soon as I started playing MW3 multiplayer, MW3 is dull. Every time the weapon fired it just kinda sounded like thuds to me. BF3    I'm sorely disappointed in the multiplayer. After playing both BF3 and MW3 multiplayer, BF3 is in my opinion the superior of the two.

    Graphically MW3 hasn't changed much while BF3 adds a new level of realism.

    Sound wise, and this is the first thing I noticed as soon as I started playing MW3 multiplayer, MW3 is dull. Every time the weapon fired it just kinda sounded like thuds to me. BF3 sound seems to have that special sharpness and crack when a weapon or explosion goes off.

    The maps, oh the maps..., are the exact same thing I've seen in MW for a while now. Each one is just laid out different and with different textures. Actually trying to use knowledge of the map to your advantage fails horribly because by the time you try to circle around any enemy they are either gone or already killed by the fast paced nature of things.

    The list of game modes available, while impressive, still lack ways to differentiate from each one, mostly due to the lack of map uniqueness.

    The only thing that saves it for me is the single player campaign.    … Expand
  34. FuzzyChimp
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Its nothing new, it's nothing you haven't seen before but what it is, is more of the same polished enjoyable fps action. People complain that the single player campaign is short? It contains enough jaw dropping set pieces and tight gameplay to make it well worth a play through. Let's be honest anyway, no one really buys cod for the single player and the developers know this. TheIts nothing new, it's nothing you haven't seen before but what it is, is more of the same polished enjoyable fps action. People complain that the single player campaign is short? It contains enough jaw dropping set pieces and tight gameplay to make it well worth a play through. Let's be honest anyway, no one really buys cod for the single player and the developers know this. The multiplayer on offer is familiar to anyone who's spent time with previous mw games, but with enough tweaks to keep it all fresh. Ignore the trollers and hysterical drama queens. Yes you know what you're getting with it, but what you are getting is just about as good as it gets! Oh, and as for the complaints about the visuals, the hardwares 6 years old people! You can't surely expect each new release to be visually spectacular anymore!… Expand
  35. DanielisRussian
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    8th same Call of Duty game in 8 years, to milk even more money they decided to just downgrade the MP even more for a elite subscription which won't even include $15 old map packs every month! Avoid.
  36. MKlondikeZ
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The campaign's good, the multiplayer is great. If you like MW2 you'll like this. I'm pretty sure a bunch of Battlefield fanboys tanked the score. Yeah the online isn't much different with this one but Kill Confirmed mode in particular is a pretty great addition
  37. Apache249
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    To be honest, I wasn't expecting good things at first. But... yeah I was about right. Same game engine since Call of Duty 4. However, this was made even worse when they added the glow effect in Modern Warfare 2 which made everything look like it was covered in an oddly rigid water. Do not buy. Let the poor guy die. He's had enough. Call of Duty had potential, but it was quickly sapped byTo be honest, I wasn't expecting good things at first. But... yeah I was about right. Same game engine since Call of Duty 4. However, this was made even worse when they added the glow effect in Modern Warfare 2 which made everything look like it was covered in an oddly rigid water. Do not buy. Let the poor guy die. He's had enough. Call of Duty had potential, but it was quickly sapped by the greedy publishers. Do not blame the devs. It's all on Activision.… Expand
  38. seeyquill
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Thought the BF3 fanboys would stop the troll. they did not. Well this game is a step up! While it might be the same engine, maps have been fixed, you rarely see noobtubers, nor campers. Maps are fluid and it feels as if you gotta move to get into the action or you will die. you no longer need to do walk for minutes to find an enemy. New game modes too. I play both so don't call me aThought the BF3 fanboys would stop the troll. they did not. Well this game is a step up! While it might be the same engine, maps have been fixed, you rarely see noobtubers, nor campers. Maps are fluid and it feels as if you gotta move to get into the action or you will die. you no longer need to do walk for minutes to find an enemy. New game modes too. I play both so don't call me a fanboy. Its great, but it could be better.… Expand
  39. tbfdgbfdb
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    it's just DLC no new thing

    Negative is good for it (((Have been playing MW3 online for a few hours now and it surprised me that a game I wasn't looking forward to, at all, still was able to... disappoint me. Have seen many of the maps and I haven't felt a presence of a classic map. Running makes you wiggle like a drunk duck, reloading is much quicker than switching weapons. The thing    it's just DLC no new thing


    Negative is good for it

    (((Have been playing MW3 online for a few hours now and it surprised me that a game I wasn't looking forward to, at all, still was able to... disappoint me. Have seen many of the maps and I haven't felt a presence of a classic map. Running makes you wiggle like a drunk duck, reloading is much quicker than switching weapons. The thing cod "had going for it" was fast fluent game play huh?)))    … Expand
  40. alexmerna
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Have been playing MW3 online for a few hours now and it surprised me that a game I wasn't looking forward to, at all, still was able to... disappoint me.
  41. diggie118
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    i love this game. It just rocks!! MP just sucks you in. You keep telling yourself one more game then again saying one more game. One more level lets try this gun. Its just so addictive and fun and I just LOVE this game play it with an open mind and you will love it too!!!!
  42. ZePrawnAssassin
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Infinitely respawning enemies with perfect accuracy & superhuman eyesight + cliched & schizophrenic story makes for a really awful and truly unenjoyable single player campaign. The multiplayer feel identical to MW2 with different skins, maps, weapons & "features". The horde mode is pretty bleh too - considering, with the infinitely respawning enemies in SP, campaign becomes a horde mode atInfinitely respawning enemies with perfect accuracy & superhuman eyesight + cliched & schizophrenic story makes for a really awful and truly unenjoyable single player campaign. The multiplayer feel identical to MW2 with different skins, maps, weapons & "features". The horde mode is pretty bleh too - considering, with the infinitely respawning enemies in SP, campaign becomes a horde mode at times anyway. Save your money people. I wish I had.… Expand
  43. DirtyMexicans
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    simply boring. I would rather go to sleep at the steering wheel then to play another 5 minutes of this game, constant bugs and glitches, no innovative gameplay, at all, just a different way of accessing your killstreaks and perks and weapons, but overall the game feels cliched, and exactly like MW2 except more like an expansion pack. But the thing I hate the most, all these pro critics sitsimply boring. I would rather go to sleep at the steering wheel then to play another 5 minutes of this game, constant bugs and glitches, no innovative gameplay, at all, just a different way of accessing your killstreaks and perks and weapons, but overall the game feels cliched, and exactly like MW2 except more like an expansion pack. But the thing I hate the most, all these pro critics sit there and complain how other game series feel the same but what about the call of duty series, hasn't changed its gameplay formula since MW1 but critics still give the games top reviews. So it has to be obvious, the morons are being paid to give this game a good review so that Activision can get and 15 million copies sold. Its starting to become about money and not quality when it comes to Activision, Infinity Ward and Treyarch.

    Who ever buys this game and like it, is a very generic human being and has to be put down at once. Way to sad to see peoples lifes rot away as they play MW3    … Expand
  44. Reviewer2401
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Huge Downgrade from Black Ops.

    -No combat training -No bots -No local search -Bad Splitscreen play -No zombies -No emblem editor -Same titles from MW2 -Camping still a problem -Guns are OP -Campaign is not as good as MW2's campaign -Hit Detection is worse than MW2 -Graphics worse than MW2, also outdated. -CtrlCCtrlV Really, I am surprised that it was even worse than people thought it    Huge Downgrade from Black Ops.

    -No combat training
    -No bots
    -No local search
    -Bad Splitscreen play
    -No zombies
    -No emblem editor
    -Same titles from MW2
    -Camping still a problem
    -Guns are OP
    -Campaign is not as good as MW2's campaign
    -Hit Detection is worse than MW2
    -Graphics worse than MW2, also outdated. -CtrlCCtrlV

    Really, I am surprised that it was even worse than people thought it would be.

    Rent only.

    Survival is fun, however.    … Expand
  45. CosmicDojo
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I don't care what other people say about this game-"its the same" "its no different" "its just and expensive map pack"-there is a particular reason why this game has (almost) the same visuals as the previous titles, that's because this game runs at a solid 60 fps on both consoles and the PC, what is the big deal with 60 fps you say?..well 60 Frames Per Second allows smooth game play andI don't care what other people say about this game-"its the same" "its no different" "its just and expensive map pack"-there is a particular reason why this game has (almost) the same visuals as the previous titles, that's because this game runs at a solid 60 fps on both consoles and the PC, what is the big deal with 60 fps you say?..well 60 Frames Per Second allows smooth game play and better fast paced experience, and more over no other fisrt person shooter allows you to easily play with your friends and have a fun time..so what if this game looks and feels like the previous tiles..if it can achieve what other titles in the series coudn't-balanced gameplay-then its worth every penny.… Expand
  46. NastyNick
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same game. Each game has gotten progressively worse since Call of Duty 4. This game is exactly identical to Modern Warfare 2, and I wasn't a fan of that one either.
  47. Mayrujaan
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    wow! another best game in MW series. superb gameplay. a better single player campaign & a best spec ops mode. multi player was upgraded and this game has no glitches as BF3. but it is not better in graphics. BF3 won the graphics. the best single player campaign provides a best gameplay. spec ops is fun 2 play with our mates. but now they hav 2 change their engine. I love their additionswow! another best game in MW series. superb gameplay. a better single player campaign & a best spec ops mode. multi player was upgraded and this game has no glitches as BF3. but it is not better in graphics. BF3 won the graphics. the best single player campaign provides a best gameplay. spec ops is fun 2 play with our mates. but now they hav 2 change their engine. I love their additions but it is not an innovation. MW3's story,cooperative missions,singleplayer > BF3's story,cooperative missions,singleplayer. but BF3's multiplayer > COD'S multi player. But BF's multiplayer was affected terribly by its glitches… Expand
  48. zkalra
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Rehashed Garbage!! I mean come on. If you are going to spend 100 Mil on advertising a steaming pile, at least spend a significant proportion on the actual technology. BF3 really makes this garbage stand out even more. I have had it with these big companies squeezing the last drop of blood from us consumers by selling and hyping junk like this. truly disappointed.
  49. petesolomon
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    If you want to save 60 dollars I'm selling stickers with the number "3" written on them. Simply remove the adhesive cover and place it on a previous Modern Warfare game.
  50. Travon
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    If you play any Call of Duty titles you've played this game as well. Ill start with the single player which seems to be the only "new" part added to the game. Unfortunately its the same as other fps games. It took me less than three hours to finish the campaign which is nothing more than a run of the mill story that was somewhat hard for me to follow at times. You have the sameIf you play any Call of Duty titles you've played this game as well. Ill start with the single player which seems to be the only "new" part added to the game. Unfortunately its the same as other fps games. It took me less than three hours to finish the campaign which is nothing more than a run of the mill story that was somewhat hard for me to follow at times. You have the same infinitely spawning enemies that try to kill you before you and your team reaches the objective which just leads to a somewhat dull story telling experience. But in the end 98% of people don't buy the game for the story they buy it for the countless hours of multilayer enjoyment that we all come to love with modern games. Sadly I just don't feel they delivered what we all were expecting when this game was being hyped up. Its the same graphics same sound and unfortunately the same feel as the past two games just with a new name and a brand new game price tag slapped on a box. But it is a structurally solid game and I haven't encountered may bugs that cant be attributed to release day bugs but I just cant get past it having the EXACT same feel as the past two games had. For me this feels like nothing more than a glorified map pack that has been polished a bit and I for one refuse to give a developer credit for what I consider lazy and unoriginal work.… Expand
  51. Stoob
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, without a doubt the best call of duty to date. The multiplayer is also the best yet. The graphics running at 60fps look great, unlike another fps i can think of! Dont listen to the negative reviews they are just the call of duty haters who probably havent even played the game.
  52. BloodVenom
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is not very good at all. I played Call of Duty: World at War, and it is basically the exact same gameplay as that with little to no innovation...why does Activision have to keep publishing these terrible games, take A FEW YEARS to develop something good? What I say here won't matter though, activision knows people will buy bad games if they release them
  53. Timneodante
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Excellent, superb game! The best one so far! Much more stable online component than Black Ops. Yes it's similar to past games but that's EXACTLY why i love it! The controls are faster, smoother and tighter than they've ever been before. New guns, new perks, new point streaks and new maps will keep me hooked for months. This is the first COD i've bought on launch day and i'm glad i did.
  54. funnyguy123
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    game is a cut and paste of MW2... there are even videos showing an exact building from cod 4 in MW3... Activision if you want a good score then make a good game don't beg your fans for the scores... it is obvious little effort was put into this game and the score of the community shows it.
  55. Superman794
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's legit what you were waiting for. Frame rate still fantastic, new multiplayer options and a fantastic spec ops mode. Close combat at it's finest
  56. BTSLODESTAR
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I enjoyed MW1, I enjoyed MW2, I did not enjoy Black Ops and now I really don't enjoy MW3. Not because of the graphics or the game play but because of the lack of innovation and moving forward. Come on COD! We aren't all idiots, stop selling us the same exact product every year. Step it up next time and I will reconsider.
  57. LilleyJnr
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is a great game! I don't understand the backlash. I mean if you don't like it then don't buy it. Simple as! But don't mark it down just for the sake of it! That's wrong and unfair to the people who worked on it!!!
  58. BeatIt
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Awesome Framerate, character design, great interface design, great party support, and good use of old technology and tweaking the visuals... Still doesn't make up for horrible sound effects, guns sound effects are comparable to Super Nintendo. Poor net code allows for severe Host Advantage and getting killed around corners. Unrealistic physics, players are able to stand over 1 inchAwesome Framerate, character design, great interface design, great party support, and good use of old technology and tweaking the visuals... Still doesn't make up for horrible sound effects, guns sound effects are comparable to Super Nintendo. Poor net code allows for severe Host Advantage and getting killed around corners. Unrealistic physics, players are able to stand over 1 inch objects, killstreaks are excessive, overall experience feels way too arcadey. At the end of the day, if the game favors an unfair advantage just by having the fastest connection, the quality of the game suffers. I can deal with the asthetics and sounds, but the overall immersion of the game promotes lone wolf gameplay. Even on the team based objectives. Sometimes its not good to change what's not broke, but in this case, this is the same game made in 2007, only with different maps, a few boring new game modes. Single player is nothing more than Michael Bay type garbage. But then again if you like Michael Bay, you'll probably love the game as well. Not for me, but its my opinion and if it offends you, then you can go kill yourself.… Expand
  59. L1qu1dS3raph77
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The developer didn't make any real effort in putting out a new engine for better graphics or physics which shows its lack of respect for its fans. They assume that their game is a cash cow that they can dictate any price they want and expect to give its fans the exact same game with different maps. For 3-4 years they had a chance to use a different engine but instead they sell map packsThe developer didn't make any real effort in putting out a new engine for better graphics or physics which shows its lack of respect for its fans. They assume that their game is a cash cow that they can dictate any price they want and expect to give its fans the exact same game with different maps. For 3-4 years they had a chance to use a different engine but instead they sell map packs every year for $60, that my friend is called a rip off. Bill Gates should hire Activision so he can stop making different upgraded versions of windows and sell the same version with a different name for ten years and make people pay the full price for it and buy it over and over again.… Expand
  60. RinkRat16173
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Survival mode is good, and better then just spec ops. Multiplayer is good except the maps are too cluttered. Titles and Callsigns make a return which is good. Have yet to try the campaign.
  61. Undead_Legends
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This review is written by someone who likes: Modern Warfare 2
    does not like: Modern Warfare 1, Black Ops or the Battlefield series. Keeping that in mind, I think this game is really fun. The multiplayer is the same addicting formula as usual and anyone complaining about it being the same does not understand that it was supposed to be as close as possible to Modern Warfare 2 because a lot    This review is written by someone who likes: Modern Warfare 2
    does not like: Modern Warfare 1, Black Ops or the Battlefield series. Keeping that in mind, I think this game is really fun. The multiplayer is the same addicting formula as usual and anyone complaining about it being the same does not understand that it was supposed to be as close as possible to Modern Warfare 2 because a lot of people hated Black Ops. With that being said, I would give it a solid 9.    … Expand
  62. blitzkriegfc
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Have you seen those videos mocking about how easy it is to level up in multiplayer modes for Call of Duty?Okay! Now they are true. Reach level 20 takes less than two hours. The physics and movement are a flashback to Moder Warfare 2, absolutely. It made me miss the team deatmatch (Yes, burn me, fanboys) from "Black Ops". At least in that game did not seems to me that I was playing aHave you seen those videos mocking about how easy it is to level up in multiplayer modes for Call of Duty?Okay! Now they are true. Reach level 20 takes less than two hours. The physics and movement are a flashback to Moder Warfare 2, absolutely. It made me miss the team deatmatch (Yes, burn me, fanboys) from "Black Ops". At least in that game did not seems to me that I was playing a Counter Strike mod.… Expand
  63. agmere
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The game is pure fast paced arcade action and for those who love the series multiplayer, this is surely the best incarnation. Graphically the game is similar to MW2 but it's very polished as always. My one complaint so far is that it takes a while to unlock certain guns and perks in multiplayer that should be available much sooner. Weapon proficiency helps that problem though, slightly.The game is pure fast paced arcade action and for those who love the series multiplayer, this is surely the best incarnation. Graphically the game is similar to MW2 but it's very polished as always. My one complaint so far is that it takes a while to unlock certain guns and perks in multiplayer that should be available much sooner. Weapon proficiency helps that problem though, slightly. But overall, it is a Call of Duty game. It's not a war simulation or realistic but it is fun and that is what counts.… Expand
  64. cftheking
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is what i was looking for. A great multiplayer. its not the best out there but its great. and fyi neither does bf3 have the best multiplayer. the campaign was epic. loved it. spec ops has improved a whole lot. all you bf3 **** riders need to stop hating. your game has a great multiplayer just like mw3 but the rest of the game sucks. you may not like cod but that doesnt mean itsThis game is what i was looking for. A great multiplayer. its not the best out there but its great. and fyi neither does bf3 have the best multiplayer. the campaign was epic. loved it. spec ops has improved a whole lot. all you bf3 **** riders need to stop hating. your game has a great multiplayer just like mw3 but the rest of the game sucks. you may not like cod but that doesnt mean its not a great game. i hate assassins creed but it is a great game just not to me. so quit dick riding.… Expand
  65. silverl3lade
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    same game ive been playing since mw2. controls feel clunky and slow. gameplay is the same and for me the games been lagging alot since release. cant even see the leaderboards...
  66. Andres117
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    THe guys who made call of duty 4 and modern warfare 2 were fired! The infinty ward you speak of is a new team of devs under the same name all they did was take The orginal infinty ward formula and cashed in on it thats why I dont like them, Treyarch also cashed in on their formula too. So BF3 is winning cuz they are more innovative......Winning go copy your homework Bam!
  67. OG24
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best COD yet definantly way better than black ops which i also liked alot. the game runs way smoother than black ops and is the most balanced cod yet.
  68. Shawzamot
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    My problem with the game is that it is the same thing repeated over again. I was talking with a friend today and we discussed the fact that there no longer is a game with working multiplayer that is based on skill, rather then how much you have played. This game lacks serious functionality, and for all you noobs I beg you to watch your kill cam. On your screen you are behind the wall; onMy problem with the game is that it is the same thing repeated over again. I was talking with a friend today and we discussed the fact that there no longer is a game with working multiplayer that is based on skill, rather then how much you have played. This game lacks serious functionality, and for all you noobs I beg you to watch your kill cam. On your screen you are behind the wall; on your opponents you are not. Still p2p servers no dedicated where is the effort anymore.

    Got bored with singleplayer turned it off quick. Spec ops missions are cut outs of singleplayer with a partner, and are mediocre at best.    … Expand
  69. vxnine
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    It's the same game everyone already bought with a new number in the title. You're paying the price for a full game when all you are really getting is an overpriced expansion pack.
  70. mussskitz
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    I gave the game a low score for a few reasons. I feel that because the damage is so beefed up that the game now doesn't rely on tactics and strategy as it is too strongly now based on reaction time and latency, this issue punishes those of us that don't have super low pings. Tied to the first issue, because the game is so fast my friends who havn't played as much CoD and don't reactI gave the game a low score for a few reasons. I feel that because the damage is so beefed up that the game now doesn't rely on tactics and strategy as it is too strongly now based on reaction time and latency, this issue punishes those of us that don't have super low pings. Tied to the first issue, because the game is so fast my friends who havn't played as much CoD and don't react completely on instinct (there isn't any time to consciously think about your actions) do not enjoy playing the game (so much for 'anyone can pick up and play") which makes it more difficult for me to enjoy. Another issue is team play. IW and SH keep coming up with ways to reward the individual for objective play under the guise that they are promoting "team play". If you want tips on how to promote team play you need only look at BF3. Because the game is so fast now there is no reason to call out to a friend about enemy locations because by the time they are able to react the same enemy has cleared out the room before you could finish the sentence. As far as map design an sniping is concerned... There are very few places you can legitimately snipe. The maps are so tiny that it only lends itself to quick scoping, by and large alienating people who want to kick back, take it a little slower and snipe from range. like normal snipers.

    In my honest opinion. the game needs to be slowed down by reducing damage in general to be somewhere between black ops and MW2.

    There is a reason the user score is so low IW/SH. These are only some of my concerns from my experience. I just hope they are listening.    … Expand
  71. reaperff7
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    look i'm not going to sit here and tell you guys this game is not without its fun elements. but that does not excuse the fact that the developers didn't even try to improve on the game and that is unacceptable. so if i have to give this game a low score just to nail this idea into their heads then i sure will. i loved black ops, so when i picked this game up i was expecting it to at leastlook i'm not going to sit here and tell you guys this game is not without its fun elements. but that does not excuse the fact that the developers didn't even try to improve on the game and that is unacceptable. so if i have to give this game a low score just to nail this idea into their heads then i sure will. i loved black ops, so when i picked this game up i was expecting it to at least run on the same engine. i was sadly mistaken because this game is ugly, and when i say ugly i mean UGLY! i have no doubt that infinity ward will pick up on this and the many other reviews being posted here and try to make there next game better, but as of now i'm just going to beat this sh***y campaign so i can trade this puppy right back to gamestop.… Expand
  72. grifreaper
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is super fun...improves on so many things from previous call of duty's. I'll be playing this game all year. If you like this game too, please give it a good review...There seems to be an anti-COD campaign going on here.....9 million pre-orders? Give this game some love fans!
  73. gambolingman
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Ign told me to come here and write a negative review.Just doing my part to help society. Since I have many more words and characters to use up; I start by telling you all the other games you should buy this holiday. Why not go out to your local dollar tree and find a lawnmower or even go to gamestop and buy something besides Mto the nearestIgn told me to come here and write a negative review.Just doing my part to help society. Since I have many more words and characters to use up; I start by telling you all the other games you should buy this holiday. Why not go out to your local dollar tree and find a lawnmower or even go to gamestop and buy something besides Mto the nearest gasailjdf;jasd;lkfjl;jasd;fjl;ksadjl;fgkjs;ldgjf;lsjdte then put on your sunglasses and light the cigarette then proceed to pouring lighter fluid on whatever stuff you just bought. THen give an amazing dialogue about how much you love america and how much you love to hike out in the wild and not worry about how society is slowly dying from an overstimulating media and television market. Next proceed to taking off your sunglasses and throwing your cigarette in a dramatic fashion into the flames. Then take off your sunglasses and say something cool like you can't "hurt anyone and anymore" or "I'll have what she's having" or "Prepare for your judgement day you terminator freak"YEEEAAAHHHH! Then watch as your copies of my little pony and hello kitty burn into smoldering ashes as the neighbors call the police because they realize someone is in their yard. Next as you're being whisked away to a detention facility or jail you can think about all the times you realized how boring your life has been for playing MW2 or even MW. Then you can start thinking about all the great things in life like chemistry or biology, studying plants or even studying birds and studying why there are so many species of ants in the wild or even studying why the earth spins the way it does. NExt we are going to talk about why chemistry exists it starts with the periodic table and blah blah blah blah blah blahblahbalhbabhlabhlbahlba, now that we're done with that we've reached the 2900 characters left mark. Which reminds me... Why is it that reviews need to have 5000 characters?>> All the big video game journalism companies can do it in way less time but here requires much more adequate thinking and things like why the need for cellphones or why is my brain hurting while I'm typing this at 12:00 am? I really don't know the answers but whatever I'm doing is really helping me learn how to type and I feel like typing words is fun and now I'm talking like a kid and have I mentioned that gold stocks are up? By the way you should invest in campbell's chicken noodle sl thing about beer is that it makes you stupid and why must I keep typing and why don't I copy and paste a review of MW3 from another website and just post it here so I can just stop typing because this is getting ridiculous. Sledgehammer Games' Glen Schofield has taken to Twitter to ask Call of Duty fans to support Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on Metacritic. "I don't usually do this but, if u like MW3 go 2 Metacritic.com & help our user score," writes Schofield. "It's suspiciously low. Be honest but help if u agree." Modern Warfare 3 is attracting a torrent of user scores of zero across all three platforms. The current user score (out of 10) is 2.7 on Xbox 360, 2.0 on PS3 and 1.5 on PC. ften very light and humorous. Men generally like to stay humorous because it is simply easier to communicate and relax that way. The samples that I have put up are meant to be entertaining to the listeners and the bridal couple. I hope that you like them Foolishly, has given me the great honor of being best man for him on this very special day. Let me just say how grateful I was to have been chosen to speak at such a joyous occasion, the wedding of ______and ______.Unfortunately, those feelings have now gone out the window and I stand here before you ... terrified.Before I hand you over to ______, I would just like to say a big "Thank you" to the bridesmaids because they have done a marvelous job in helping _____, and look fantastic!!!! In fact they are only eclipsed by ______ herself, who, I'm sure ask both (the bride and the grooms name here) to take part in my speech. Bride will you please place your left/right hand on the table. Groom will you please place your left/right hand on top of BrideÃ¢â… Expand
  74. Ralphy7601117
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is nothing but a rehash! The guys who made call of duty 4 and modern warfare 2 were fired! The infinty ward you speak of is a new team of devs under the same name all they did was take The orginal infinty ward formula and cashed in on it thats why I dont like them, Treyarch also cashed in on their formula too. So BF3 is winning cuz they are more innovative......Winning go copyThis game is nothing but a rehash! The guys who made call of duty 4 and modern warfare 2 were fired! The infinty ward you speak of is a new team of devs under the same name all they did was take The orginal infinty ward formula and cashed in on it thats why I dont like them, Treyarch also cashed in on their formula too. So BF3 is winning cuz they are more innovative......Winning go copy your homework Bam!… Expand
  75. metalparkdude
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Activision, what is your problem? I thought Modern Warfare was revolutionary and I thought it would continue with Modern Warfare 2 and 3 but both were a disappointment. I bought Modern Warfare 3 because I had a tiny bit of hope that it would actually be good but guess what consumers, it's MW 2 with different maps! Activision, you greedy little pricks should be ashamed. Why not just keepActivision, what is your problem? I thought Modern Warfare was revolutionary and I thought it would continue with Modern Warfare 2 and 3 but both were a disappointment. I bought Modern Warfare 3 because I had a tiny bit of hope that it would actually be good but guess what consumers, it's MW 2 with different maps! Activision, you greedy little pricks should be ashamed. Why not just keep releasing DLC for Modern Warfare 1 or 2? You wouldn't be having all these low scores if you played smart and actually thought about the consumer and the sire economic state we're in!… Expand
  76. TheGregsterx
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Not exactly a review but it shows how little game critics know about games, 43 green 1 yellow critics against 300 green 50 yellow 1200 RED loool.

    Oh mw3 is trash.
  77. V4NQU15H
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I played this game thinking the whole time it could have been sold for $30 as a DLC pack. Same ole same ole stuff year in year out. This is the madden of shooter games
  78. canadon1990
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Super smooth and fun gameplay. I love it. Best game of the year, along with skyrim. Haters gon'hate. This is a beautiful addition to the franchise. I have played all call of duty games since the first. And all battlefield games since the second... They are two different games. One is fun, the other realistic. When I game I want to pick up the controller and have fun. Mw3 allows this.
  79. Vancha801
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I hate it just because there are so many great games out this year and people throw there money awy for an expansion pack. Yes I have played it and yes it feels like a new mappack
  80. bearbear
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Just for a little background, I have been a hardcore call of duty fan since the original call of duty was released. Lackluster campaign, literally NO innovations in the multi-player department, all scenery,sound effects, characters are recycled from the last modern warfare. Maps just don't feel right, game play is exactly the same it honestly feels like i just bought a map pack and a smallJust for a little background, I have been a hardcore call of duty fan since the original call of duty was released. Lackluster campaign, literally NO innovations in the multi-player department, all scenery,sound effects, characters are recycled from the last modern warfare. Maps just don't feel right, game play is exactly the same it honestly feels like i just bought a map pack and a small patch to modern warfare 2. PLEASE save your money d'ont regret spending $65 like i did. DOES NOT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE AT ALL… Expand
  81. mattariel520
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Sorry i rsted this pile of crap earlier and gave it a ten when it should have been zero. This game isnt even worth a rent. This was just a quick ploy to make a few hundred million dollars and call it a day. There dosent need to be a call of duty for a really long time. People are running out of stuff to come up with. Dont buy it seriously its a total waste of money.
  82. fstop
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Whatever happened to innovation in games? Sure, MW3 introduced some new game modes and leveling system, but enough to be allowed to release a new game every year? Not at all. MW3 is nothing but a rehashed version its predecessors and there should be no reason that they make us buy a new title every year when they're not offering us anything new.
  83. MrFancyPants
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    It looks, feels and plays almost exactly like MW3. And not in 'MW3 reminds me of MW2' but in a 'What exactly is the difference between these two games?' way. Save yourself 60 bucks and just keep playing Black Ops.
  84. TobiasBrown
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The Modern Warfare series has truly evolved into a game series of its own and Modern Warfare 3 is proof of this. The stages are larger and more detailed than they ever have been in a Call of Duty game and the multiplayer experience is far more polished and balanced than MW2's online offerings. This is a game worth picking up.

    The single player campaign is the first stop I make for every    The Modern Warfare series has truly evolved into a game series of its own and Modern Warfare 3 is proof of this. The stages are larger and more detailed than they ever have been in a Call of Duty game and the multiplayer experience is far more polished and balanced than MW2's online offerings. This is a game worth picking up.

    The single player campaign is the first stop I make for every Modern Warfare game. The game is a visual and aural delight; at times I found myself taking a break from the battle around me just to appreciate the finer details the developers worked in. The sound design has improved immensely since the last installment, too. Guns pop with satisfying force, the voice actors put on a convincing show, and explosions distort sound more realistically than ever.

    However, I will admit that this is not the strongest single player experience in the Modern Warfare franchise. It is everything I expected it to be, but nothing more. Joining the cast are several forgettable new characters, which is a shame considering the legacy of memorable (and occasionally infamous) characters in the previous MW games. Rarely did I find myself invested in the story, which suffers from pacing issues and fatigued plot devices. I did find some parts of the game pleasantly tense, but the campaign is predictable and shallow otherwise. MW3 definitely feels like the third in a trilogy in this regard, rather than a narrative that can stand on its own two feet.

    Thankfully MW3 finds its footing elsewhere. Spec Ops has been rethought and restructured and it plays great. The addition of online play is a welcome feature and the loose tie-ins with the campaign mean that even those playing solo have something to enjoy.

    Of course, the real meat and potatoes of any CoD game is its multiplayer offering. MW3's multiplayer is the most polished and feature-packed entry to date, outclassing last year's Black Ops in nearly every way imaginable. The developers worked to make the online mode a more balanced game and their effort paid off. Weapons are better adjusted, maps seem more focused, and the new strike packages provide players a whole slew of new battle tactics. Gone are the days when campers owned the game, which is refreshing considering this has been an issue for almost half a decade now. New game modes and a larger variety of weapons ensure that the newest installation in the CoD franchise feels fresh.

    Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer have crafted the best CoD package yet. Pick this game up and give it a go. You might be surprised at not only the volume of the content, but its depth as well.    … Expand
  85. COdietsch
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    I just started the "Scorched Earth" part of the campaign. I am losing interest in the Call of Duty, Black Ops! I sold it... I have totally enjoyed the campaign, awesome. Visuals are crazy and the gameplay response is excellent. I played some online yesterday and thought the dog tags play was ok, I cannot comment on the rest but why can't this franchise create a multiplayer with the sameI just started the "Scorched Earth" part of the campaign. I am losing interest in the Call of Duty, Black Ops! I sold it... I have totally enjoyed the campaign, awesome. Visuals are crazy and the gameplay response is excellent. I played some online yesterday and thought the dog tags play was ok, I cannot comment on the rest but why can't this franchise create a multiplayer with the same fantastic affects the campaign has. And why did they quite using vehicles in the multiplayer after Call of Duty 2. I don't have any intentions of buying the game, I just rented it for a week. Next week I will start playing BF3, already bought it. Here's a thought, bigger maps, vehicles and use some maps that are in the campaign... awesome set pieces. I know guys who only buy for the multiplayer. Come on MW.... get with it. Too, bad really the campaign is awesome.… Expand
  86. sonicmask
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I rememeber when this series ws innovated, now i regret even buying the game period. battlefield was better i have to admit by a mile, but as a cod fan. All i got to say is what happened to you guys. it hasnt been good since cod 4 mw. IM falling asleep while these little kids are screaming and everyone with xbox live being better, it has its disconnects and bloatware all over.its noI rememeber when this series ws innovated, now i regret even buying the game period. battlefield was better i have to admit by a mile, but as a cod fan. All i got to say is what happened to you guys. it hasnt been good since cod 4 mw. IM falling asleep while these little kids are screaming and everyone with xbox live being better, it has its disconnects and bloatware all over.its no better.... WHAT HAPPENED!!! Ill be returning mines soon to get back BF3 or batman… Expand
  87. Chriser
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I enjoyed it. Really. I have no idea why people are bashing this game. People judge this game before they even play it. It exceed my expectations quite a bit.
  88. Somokon
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This gets 0 because it's not a new game, it's an expansion pack for MW2. Same engine, same graphics, same guns, same boring multiplayer. Avoid avoid avoid.
  89. Hawk519
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Kill Confirmed and Team Defender are a nice new twist to the usual CoD multiplayer. The single player storyline, while complained as being 'more of the same' caps off the arc in a good way without leaving any dangling storylines, everything gets wrapped up nicely. The spawning in multiplayer (Team Defender specifically comes to mind) is more of a pain and I hope it might get a patchKill Confirmed and Team Defender are a nice new twist to the usual CoD multiplayer. The single player storyline, while complained as being 'more of the same' caps off the arc in a good way without leaving any dangling storylines, everything gets wrapped up nicely. The spawning in multiplayer (Team Defender specifically comes to mind) is more of a pain and I hope it might get a patch somewhere, but the tighter multi-level maps make spawning hard anyways.… Expand
  90. Jayzz911
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    A Fairly good online shooter with a few problems at launch like everyone else. The campaign i personally found to be a blast, The multiplayer is solid but is going through some launch troubles, like the voice chat is messed up, and elite is having alot of issues. Then again it isn't the first bigname fps to have some launch troubles within a month? (you know who you are) The MP feels alotA Fairly good online shooter with a few problems at launch like everyone else. The campaign i personally found to be a blast, The multiplayer is solid but is going through some launch troubles, like the voice chat is messed up, and elite is having alot of issues. Then again it isn't the first bigname fps to have some launch troubles within a month? (you know who you are) The MP feels alot more balanced than previous installments in the series.
    overall a game with solid MP and a decent story mode. PS: Spec ops is awesome    … Expand
  91. WoodJD94
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    This game is getting too many bad reviews. Now I thought that I would be the last person to come to Call of Duty's aid, but here I am. I can easily name 5 people who claim to hate Call of Duty but still go out and buy every sequel that comes out, and that is why I'm here. Every one complains that it is more of the same, but that is a pattern that has continued for the last four years,This game is getting too many bad reviews. Now I thought that I would be the last person to come to Call of Duty's aid, but here I am. I can easily name 5 people who claim to hate Call of Duty but still go out and buy every sequel that comes out, and that is why I'm here. Every one complains that it is more of the same, but that is a pattern that has continued for the last four years, what would make anyone assume that this was any different. Most of the people who gave this game a zero probably still go home and play it every night, and that is what makes it so successful. While it introduces nothing new, the gameplay is still solid and manages to top the charts with each successive title. Nothing about this game deserves a zero.… Expand
  92. jreal424
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    i enjoy this game and i have battlefield. to each their own i guess.... if u like call of duty period, then u will love this game. if u hate call of duty then don't get it plain and simple
  93. Ringo68
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Don't believe the trolling 'mature' BF3 fanboys. This is a great COD game. Single player is as good, maybe even better, than COD4. The multiplayer is a breath of fresh air, a totally different feel than previous games in the series. My only gripe is that there aren't any standout maps. They are good but nothing stands out as a classic.
  94. FireFox516
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Though lacking in the innovation department, Modern Warfare 3 excels in just about everything you'd expect it to: action-packed high octane single player? Check. Incredibly deep multiplayer? Check. An even better co-op mode to play with a friend online or off? Check and check. Whether you like it alone, with a bud or with a group of strangers, MW3 has a mode for you.

    You're doing yourself    Though lacking in the innovation department, Modern Warfare 3 excels in just about everything you'd expect it to: action-packed high octane single player? Check. Incredibly deep multiplayer? Check. An even better co-op mode to play with a friend online or off? Check and check. Whether you like it alone, with a bud or with a group of strangers, MW3 has a mode for you.

    You're doing yourself a disservice by not playing it. Modern Warfare 3 is definitely the best shooter on the market.    … Expand
  95. Roweks
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    The innovation, the spark, it just isn't there. Call of Duty 4 revolutionized the franchise and was the first step in the right direction. Modern Warfare 2 was the ascension to the peak of an impressive summit. Unfortunately, though, this game is kind of like climbing the same summit with a helicopter. The developers did not challenge themselves. Innovation is what attracted everyone toThe innovation, the spark, it just isn't there. Call of Duty 4 revolutionized the franchise and was the first step in the right direction. Modern Warfare 2 was the ascension to the peak of an impressive summit. Unfortunately, though, this game is kind of like climbing the same summit with a helicopter. The developers did not challenge themselves. Innovation is what attracted everyone to call of duty only a few years ago. Activision is fortunate to have such a massive, casual fanbase that will buy their games no matter the quality of the product. They need to use this to their advantage! Take some risks! The people that blindly buy a company's every installment aren't the people writing lackluster reviews for the product. The developers need to realize that it is okay to take a year off to recalculate and mess around with the unknown once again. Call of Duty does not need to continue as the Madden of shooter games. I have trouble reviewing the game on a strictly standalone basis because of the painful familiarity. The positive aspects of the game were emphasized in my glorifying review of MW2. This time around I just have more complaints. 6/10… Expand
  96. thewhitty
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Gotta love a rehash of game that only declined after the first modern warfare. CoD 4 is my favourite all-time multiplayer fps, but this franchise as turned into a joke.
  97. funnyman20
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    If you played one, you've played them all. Same thing. Get in line, everyone is buying this game. Its really sad actually. I had no expectations and was disappointed
  98. AllDayXbox
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    This game though it may be another COD it is still fresh, the multiplayer is refined special ops survival is amazing and the campaign is a festival of explosions and action, it is without a doubt the best Call Of Duty yet. The new features such as weapon exp and survival fit perfectly into the franchise. It has gotten a ton of hate because people refuse to give it a chance. If you love FpsThis game though it may be another COD it is still fresh, the multiplayer is refined special ops survival is amazing and the campaign is a festival of explosions and action, it is without a doubt the best Call Of Duty yet. The new features such as weapon exp and survival fit perfectly into the franchise. It has gotten a ton of hate because people refuse to give it a chance. If you love Fps then you will love MW3!… Expand
  99. AwesomeusPrime
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Came here because I read Glen Schofield was asking people to post honest reviews. I loved Call of Duty 4, loved World at War (Even though Treyarch made it), loved Modern Warfare 2 (Before the glitchers and hackers got ahold of it), absolutely detested Black Ops (Retarded single player story), and was really looking forward to Modern Warfare 3. I love it and at the same time I'm not tooCame here because I read Glen Schofield was asking people to post honest reviews. I loved Call of Duty 4, loved World at War (Even though Treyarch made it), loved Modern Warfare 2 (Before the glitchers and hackers got ahold of it), absolutely detested Black Ops (Retarded single player story), and was really looking forward to Modern Warfare 3. I love it and at the same time I'm not too fond of it. Sure the single player story isn't perfect, but I really enjoyed it and how it ended the story arc. I was a little bit disappointed on the multiplayer aspect of the game. I still can't believe that after so many years IW refuses to use dedicated servers for consoles and relies on the asinie P2P hosting. I am so sick of the whole I shot first but when I watch the kill cam, no rounds came out of my weapon and the other person got the kill because they have the faster connection. Also, the maps seem very claustrophobic compared to the other Modern Warfare games. Like Black Ops, there aren't many sniper friendly maps. AND QUICKSCOPING! Why has that been brought back? It has to be the most annoying feature I have ever seen. It does not make you a badass player. It just makes you an annoying prick who relies on the aim assist because you suck at aiming down the sights. I really hope IW monitors this game and does not let hacking overrun it like COD4 and MW2. I really hope the new maps coming out are less claustrophobic and more along the vein of COD4 and MW2. I'm sorry but this will be the last Call of Duty game I purchase and if Infinity Ward doesn't step up their game, then this will probably be the last Call of Duty game for a lot of people. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD INFINITY WARD! GO BACK AND FIX CALL OF DUTY 4'S MULTIPLAYER! FOR ONCE I WOULD LIKE TO GO BACK TO THAT GAME AND ENJOY A ROUND OF TEAM DEATH MATCH WITHOUT BEING KILLED BY SOME DOUCHEBAG WHO IS GOING UNDERNEATH THE MAP OR USING WALLHACKS!… Expand
  100. Dudenmier
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I am a bit irritated by all the negative reviews by users on here. Just like everyone else I felt like COD as a franchise was getting old and needed a break, or at least a shot in the arm. While MW3 isn't revolutionary, it is definitely one of the strongest outings yet. The game definitely feels like MW2, yet it is a lot more balanced on the online front and manages to stay fun. Even whenI am a bit irritated by all the negative reviews by users on here. Just like everyone else I felt like COD as a franchise was getting old and needed a break, or at least a shot in the arm. While MW3 isn't revolutionary, it is definitely one of the strongest outings yet. The game definitely feels like MW2, yet it is a lot more balanced on the online front and manages to stay fun. Even when you aren't getting kills you can have more fun than you did in Black Ops or MW2 because you can actually support your team and get rewarded for it. The game definitely isn't n00b friendly, but it manages to reward you for everything you do. I think that future Call of Duty games need to follow a similar path and MW3 is a great start. The new survival mode is great and I feel it fills a gap for those who want to play COD, but are easily frustrated by the multiplayer. BF3 is by far the superior game, but MW3 isn't a disappointment by any means. The haters can talk s*** all they want, but the truth is that 90% of them went out and bought this game on day 1 and are probably going to buy the map packs and the next COD that comes out. If you want Call of Duty to fail don't muddy up their scores on Metacritic, STOP BUYING THE GAMES. I on the other hand will continue to enjoy MW3 for the next few months instead of griping about the graphics.… 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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