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. Rorschach7
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Quite possibly one of the greatest games of all time. The multiplayer is streets ahead of BF3's and 60 fps = silky smooth gameplay. It is very similar to MW2 (which just so happens to be one of the best COD's out there) which explains why its just so darn addicting.
  2. Oracle420
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    all the haters are merely terrible at the game, and want to jump on the bandwagon. If you actually have good reflexes, the game is amazing... I stomp all over people online and it is a lot of fun.. Just because you have no skill, and cannot get a good score, does not mean the game sucks. BF3 had more problems then MW3 does... with all the glitches, terrible servers, **** attachments likeall the haters are merely terrible at the game, and want to jump on the bandwagon. If you actually have good reflexes, the game is amazing... I stomp all over people online and it is a lot of fun.. Just because you have no skill, and cannot get a good score, does not mean the game sucks. BF3 had more problems then MW3 does... with all the glitches, terrible servers, **** attachments like the flashlight, which blinds you even in a super bright environment, Keep in mind this GOES AGAINST THE LAWS OF PHYSICS! In a bright area, the flashlight would be worthless, and even in a dark one it would not blind you so much... even your own teammates blind you with their flashlights, it is ridiculous.

    BF3 WAS NOT EVEN FINISHED or POLISHED, MW3 is better, and the destruction they run their mouth about is still simple and not used on half of the buildings, reallllllyyyy cooool.    … Expand
  3. Woppet
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Exact same **** as last year. Should have been released as DLC not another game.
    Activision are driving this franchise into the ground the same way they did with guitar hero.
    You can't just keep repackaging the same game and expect gamers to be non-the-wiser.
    Your days of fooling people are up Activision, even hardcore fans are beginning to see through you.
  4. iaarong
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I would never normally do this but MW3 is more of the same. Single player is repetitive and not worth wasting time to finish. Multiplayer is the same run and gun around like an idiot. It does something like run, run, die, shoot, run, die, die, die, shoot. I feel like I have no control of what's happening around me. Same look, same feel, same game. Waste of $60.00.
  5. demize
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Another yr goes by and another call of duty. More like childrens online daycare (cod). Its amazing all the so called pro reviewers praise this game like its the second coming of christ or something. Glad i dont go to there church. Those huge advertising dollars bring in good reviews i guess. I played mw, mw2 passed blackops and picked this up. Well it feels like the same old song andAnother yr goes by and another call of duty. More like childrens online daycare (cod). Its amazing all the so called pro reviewers praise this game like its the second coming of christ or something. Glad i dont go to there church. Those huge advertising dollars bring in good reviews i guess. I played mw, mw2 passed blackops and picked this up. Well it feels like the same old song and dance. Im sure there are some differences or so called improvements from mw and mw2 but since i havnt played either in a long time I couldnt tell ya what they were, seems the same to me. I really wanted something to stand out and blow me away but it didnt happen. I liked the singleplayer as short as it was. Nothing memorable but short and painless to say the least. Multiplayer, same crap peer to peer, host with the most networking as before. Same gameplay from what i feel just tighter maps and a refined perk system. Really I think im done with cod, definately selling this game once skyrim releases.… Expand
  6. UNEMPLOYEDxJEDI
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I'm not into shooters, but I do enjoy the Call of Duty series. Call of Duty MW3 got me hook from the very start to the final moments. The campaign mode is very addicting, almost watching a movie. The story is very entertaining and the gameplay is top notch. I normally don't play mulitiplayer, but I tried it and spend over 3 hours playing others on line. Even though I got owned many times,I'm not into shooters, but I do enjoy the Call of Duty series. Call of Duty MW3 got me hook from the very start to the final moments. The campaign mode is very addicting, almost watching a movie. The story is very entertaining and the gameplay is top notch. I normally don't play mulitiplayer, but I tried it and spend over 3 hours playing others on line. Even though I got owned many times, I had a great time. Don't let bad scores or reviews, stop you from buying this great action shooter. Call Of Duty MW3 is one of favorite games of the year, even more than Battlefiled 3. A perfect 10, I loved this game. If you loved shooters, go buy this game.… Expand
  7. jaydeezii
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Bought the game at midnight release, me and my friends were very keen on MW3 because MW2 was just so good and we were hoping a sequel would push the benchmark higher. Needless to say, we were incredibly disappoint - the game was very similar to MW2 and took a step back in many ways. Why would a company sell a half-assed game? I have no idea but its an insult to gamers, they expect us toBought the game at midnight release, me and my friends were very keen on MW3 because MW2 was just so good and we were hoping a sequel would push the benchmark higher. Needless to say, we were incredibly disappoint - the game was very similar to MW2 and took a step back in many ways. Why would a company sell a half-assed game? I have no idea but its an insult to gamers, they expect us to mindlessly buy every game of the franchise without even adding any innovation. I feel like I wasted my money. BF3 is much better.… Expand
  8. stealtheeeeee
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game offers everything cod gamers wanted, it runs smoove the campaign was awsome, the spec ops is so fun. the mp is balanced and fast paced, im enjoying this game its great.
  9. kraMmyyy
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Anyone who cries about a need for a new engine is really idiotic and has clearly never played the game. They updated every engine there is. The people who make the game (Infinity ward and sledgehammer) once said and i quote "We are not shipping an engine,we are shipping a game" - Glen Schofield Co-Founder of sledghammer. I think they had the right mentality creating this game. Thats whyAnyone who cries about a need for a new engine is really idiotic and has clearly never played the game. They updated every engine there is. The people who make the game (Infinity ward and sledgehammer) once said and i quote "We are not shipping an engine,we are shipping a game" - Glen Schofield Co-Founder of sledghammer. I think they had the right mentality creating this game. Thats why battlefield was bad, they over stressed the fact they took 5 years to create a new engine, but the gameplay was bad. MW3 is by far the best call of duty yet.… Expand
  10. Kenju6tama
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a hard game to score. If you have played any of the Call Of Duty games in the last four years then you pretty much know what to expect. Each year COD becomes more and more polished and it really shows in MW3. If I had never played a COD game before I would give MW3 a 9, but I have played ALL the other COD games and now I'm looking for a new experience. ICall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a hard game to score. If you have played any of the Call Of Duty games in the last four years then you pretty much know what to expect. Each year COD becomes more and more polished and it really shows in MW3. If I had never played a COD game before I would give MW3 a 9, but I have played ALL the other COD games and now I'm looking for a new experience. I really hope that the future DLC is more than map packs. I don't feel like paying for a map I have already paid for in the past (again) and in some ways that's how it feels with MW3, like I,m paying for a major update or yes... a large expansion. It is no better or worse than Battlefield 3 and it is NOT a bad game but if I was strapped for cash or only had a choice of one game this holiday season, it wouldn't be MW3. I really hope that Activision takes these user scores as a hint and starts to show fans of the franchise more thanks for their support and less of they same. Honestly unlike BF3, I think the COD franchise is holding their big guns for the next generation of consoles.… Expand
  11. brunnels
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I have owned every call of duty since the very first release. I must say this franchise has really fallen. I dont know what the bigger joke is, that the developers think they can get away with releasing a 60 dollar map pack, or that kids are so naive these days to buy 60 dollar map packs. After this i wont be returning to the Call of Duty franchise until the developers get their headsI have owned every call of duty since the very first release. I must say this franchise has really fallen. I dont know what the bigger joke is, that the developers think they can get away with releasing a 60 dollar map pack, or that kids are so naive these days to buy 60 dollar map packs. After this i wont be returning to the Call of Duty franchise until the developers get their heads out of their rear ends and make an actual fresh game.… Expand
  12. hellhammer09
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I was on the fence about Modern Warfare 3 because I love Black Ops so much and did not enjoy MW2 so much, being they were developed by different companies and all. The new Call of Duty blows them all away. The multiplayer is the first thing I dove into and was immediately surprised at how excellent it is. The action is fast and furious and the weapons, while different than Black Ops, wereI was on the fence about Modern Warfare 3 because I love Black Ops so much and did not enjoy MW2 so much, being they were developed by different companies and all. The new Call of Duty blows them all away. The multiplayer is the first thing I dove into and was immediately surprised at how excellent it is. The action is fast and furious and the weapons, while different than Black Ops, were amazing. I am going to be playing this one until the next game comes out!… Expand
  13. ninpo17
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    i bought it mostly to just play with friends, but this game is unbearably repetitive. i already feel like this is like all its predecessors, just lightly updated. it is not worth the $60, but im sure many will "lick activisions butt hole".
  14. bobo9175
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Awesome game. More of the same but to me its just what the doctor ordered!! Loved every minute out it. Three conclusion was great and on the pc its amazing. Multi player is great. Too many kids but what are you going to do.
  15. armyofnothing
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I have really enjoyed this game so far. The new survival mode in spec ops is alot of fun and the other missions are great. The campaign is not as great as it could've been story wise, but the gameplay is still great. Haven't done much online but can see that its gonna be good. but if elite was also working would be a great game.
  16. GoofyCamel
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Its a fun game without being amazing but doesnt deserve these low scores, alot of people hate CoD and I dont no why, Im guessing alot of these people are BF3 fan boys and lets face it most people who play bf3 hate cod
  17. TimmyTom
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Even though it feels like the same game, I still had fun with the campaign. The multiplayer is also enjoyable just like its current predecessors, and the special ops parallels MW2 with the exception of survival mode. This game is great for those that enjoy the COD franchise and those looking for a good shooter. But, it does mimic the previous games and this is a bit annoying. I applaud theEven though it feels like the same game, I still had fun with the campaign. The multiplayer is also enjoyable just like its current predecessors, and the special ops parallels MW2 with the exception of survival mode. This game is great for those that enjoy the COD franchise and those looking for a good shooter. But, it does mimic the previous games and this is a bit annoying. I applaud the game but I think us gamers deserve a new COD and that's what we will expect in the future.… Expand
  18. ustinevil
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The hating for this game is silly and absurd, maybe the battlefield fanboys are all those people who bash it, i don't know. I'm not a huge fan of either of games, i play MW just to have fun, and i got what i wanted, yes, the graphics look dated and the compain is short, but it's satisfying, and BF3 was trying to do the same thing with the campain but was just plain boring. So, giving it aThe hating for this game is silly and absurd, maybe the battlefield fanboys are all those people who bash it, i don't know. I'm not a huge fan of either of games, i play MW just to have fun, and i got what i wanted, yes, the graphics look dated and the compain is short, but it's satisfying, and BF3 was trying to do the same thing with the campain but was just plain boring. So, giving it a 10 just so the haters would just shut up! It's not a bad game, it's just your ass pain...… Expand
  19. wcblues
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Got the mob mentality going here guys - c'mon it's ruining the integrity of the site.
    Sure it's more of the same but it is more refined. It's a great game, well made and extremely polished.

    I have heaps of fun with it and that is what counts.
  20. greasylatin
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Ok, so raise your hands if you loved Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Ok, it looks like that's about a bazillion of you. You all are in for a treat, as this game retains the same ridiculously addictive, adrenaline-fueled gameplay, adds 16 new maps, a few new modes and a flashy new 7-hour campaign that neatly wraps up the story of Price and company. If there's a criticism to be leveragedOk, so raise your hands if you loved Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Ok, it looks like that's about a bazillion of you. You all are in for a treat, as this game retains the same ridiculously addictive, adrenaline-fueled gameplay, adds 16 new maps, a few new modes and a flashy new 7-hour campaign that neatly wraps up the story of Price and company. If there's a criticism to be leveraged here, it's at Activision as a company, and not the game itself. I think many people are disgusted by being asked to pay an additional $50 for their much-touted "Elite" service. I'm sorry, but these little vampiric nickel-and-dime schemes are **** Also, do something nice for fans for a change, like offer DLC map packs for free.… Expand
  21. wpg
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Came to write this review in response to the dev tweeting about why the score is so low. Maps are a HUGE mess the weapons feel cheap and don't really do much damage. Graphics are dated and belong in 2007...... This game and map design was designed for twitch fighting and quick scopes. I gave it a 1 for the weapon progression and that's about it. Game is on ebay as we speak. Way to ruin aCame to write this review in response to the dev tweeting about why the score is so low. Maps are a HUGE mess the weapons feel cheap and don't really do much damage. Graphics are dated and belong in 2007...... This game and map design was designed for twitch fighting and quick scopes. I gave it a 1 for the weapon progression and that's about it. Game is on ebay as we speak. Way to ruin a great game to cater to the few quick scope kids.… Expand
  22. DeconstruKt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I don't understand how its getting good reviews, it's pretty much a copy and paste job.. including the online.. even the Multiplayer remains unchanged.. just new perks/killstreaks and smaller maps.. Just the 5 hour campaign + a new mode

    I wish people actually gave it bad reviews so and not fall into the hype so IW would work on more innovative things, but the pressure from Activision for    I don't understand how its getting good reviews, it's pretty much a copy and paste job.. including the online.. even the Multiplayer remains unchanged.. just new perks/killstreaks and smaller maps.. Just the 5 hour campaign + a new mode

    I wish people actually gave it bad reviews so and not fall into the hype so IW would work on more innovative things, but the pressure from Activision for yearly releases has turned this into the new Guitar Hero    … Expand
  23. Chillybilly
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    The single player campaign was great, exactly what I expected (non stop roller coaster ride of over the top action and absolutely ridiculous situations).

    The Multiplayer on the other hand was exactly what I feared. If you enjoyed the MP for MW2 then you'll love this, because honestly, it's pretty much the same. Sure they added in some new perks and you can level your gun up now (neat?)    The single player campaign was great, exactly what I expected (non stop roller coaster ride of over the top action and absolutely ridiculous situations).

    The Multiplayer on the other hand was exactly what I feared. If you enjoyed the MP for MW2 then you'll love this, because honestly, it's pretty much the same. Sure they added in some new perks and you can level your gun up now (neat?) but it looks and feels EXACTLY like MW2. The maps aren't exactly anything to write home about either. They all seem too small, too cramped and too maze-like. If it wasn't for the fun I had with the single player portion I would have rated this lower.    … Expand
  24. SeanLazarus
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    You people need to stop hating seriously I mean I know everyone is doing it and apparently it's the thing to do , but come on. "Rehashed" is a phrase that keeps going around , Ok here we go its a sequel to an already popular series with slight internal mechanics change , relative same linear campaign with different background setting , same controls, slight tweak of gameplay. Guess what IYou people need to stop hating seriously I mean I know everyone is doing it and apparently it's the thing to do , but come on. "Rehashed" is a phrase that keeps going around , Ok here we go its a sequel to an already popular series with slight internal mechanics change , relative same linear campaign with different background setting , same controls, slight tweak of gameplay. Guess what I just described almost every popular game sequel....hmmm Gears of War 1-3,God of War 1-3 , Metal Gear Solid Series, Batman (Arkham Asylum and City), the list goes on and on..... switch the bad guys up slightly, throw in a couple new weapons and bam sequel to any game. I dare someone to disagree with that... all I'm saying is that don't be so hard on them without being hard on everyone else, its a formula that works , if u don't like it ...don't play it.......... this my game is better than your game crap is stupid , if you like BF3 well then play it and quit acting so insecure about others peoples game choices just because its not the same as yours. With all that said ...is this game perfect...no but what game is really? Only reason why you see so much flaw in this game is because its under such a huge microscope with the hype and attention its getting and its easy to jump on to bandwagons......… Expand
  25. N0oBz
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    While MW3 might be a lot like MW2, that's a good thing. If they made tons of changes people would be screaming bloody murder. Anyone that I know that truly owns MW3 enjoys it and states it is by far the best in the series and they've said people they've played the game with states the same thing. Seems the only people I've seen bashing it are the BF3 fanboys, which I highly doubt even ownsWhile MW3 might be a lot like MW2, that's a good thing. If they made tons of changes people would be screaming bloody murder. Anyone that I know that truly owns MW3 enjoys it and states it is by far the best in the series and they've said people they've played the game with states the same thing. Seems the only people I've seen bashing it are the BF3 fanboys, which I highly doubt even owns or played MW3 at all. They point out how MW3 is just MW2.5 or a $60 map yet at the same time throw a fit that BF3 isn't BF2.

    I own both PC and Xbox 360 versions and both are very good. If you enjoyed the past CoD games you'll very much enjoy MW3.    … Expand
  26. thejolson
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Saying a sequel is like the game before it isn't a bad thing necessarily. Especially if the game before it was amazing. Ignore anyone who gives this game less than at LEAST an 8. I saw someone gave it a 2 because he felt they didn't change enough? Seriously, if the game is great to play it doesn't matter if the mechanics are the same. I feel this is the best game in the Modern WarfareSaying a sequel is like the game before it isn't a bad thing necessarily. Especially if the game before it was amazing. Ignore anyone who gives this game less than at LEAST an 8. I saw someone gave it a 2 because he felt they didn't change enough? Seriously, if the game is great to play it doesn't matter if the mechanics are the same. I feel this is the best game in the Modern Warfare series so far (and I LOVED Call of Duty 4) and second only to Black Ops in the overall Call of Duty series.… Expand
  27. hard8times
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    this game is terrible thank god we have a developer like Dice who will continue to push the envelope and bring something new to the table. we all have played this game 2yrs.ago this is mw2 dlc edition do yourself a favor get battlefield 3
  28. TheGraveKing
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This is the best call of duty to date. All you stupid muh **** who hate on this game, y'all are just mad because y'all keep losing in matches. Grow the hell up. But for the people who love this game as much as i do, IM on Xbox my tag is THE GRAVE KING. Hit me up. **** dumb haters piss me the **** off. Play a match with me and you'll really hate the game. Man up punkasses
  29. Lambylamb
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    a full price DLC for MW2, which was already the worst game in the series? no thanks. honestly, go back and play any other CoD game and you will have the exact same experience. the campaign AI is beyond terrible, running straight at you and standing in place in the open. the online is good, but its MW2. The engine is ugly and dated, this game is the epitome of lazy developing and cashing ina full price DLC for MW2, which was already the worst game in the series? no thanks. honestly, go back and play any other CoD game and you will have the exact same experience. the campaign AI is beyond terrible, running straight at you and standing in place in the open. the online is good, but its MW2. The engine is ugly and dated, this game is the epitome of lazy developing and cashing in on a puzzlingly popular series. the mcdonalds of gaming, id much prefer the scotch steak which is BF2, or the caviar which is arkham city.… Expand
  30. Article_Reader
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is horrible! I can't believe i didn't listen to my cousin, Instead of waiting for Skyrim to release on friday I said to myself "Hey it's modern warfare 3, it has to be good" But I was very disappointed; It's basically the same game just with a new storyline (which wasn't that great) and the same multiplayer with a few new game modes but what I hated about multiplayer was theThis game is horrible! I can't believe i didn't listen to my cousin, Instead of waiting for Skyrim to release on friday I said to myself "Hey it's modern warfare 3, it has to be good" But I was very disappointed; It's basically the same game just with a new storyline (which wasn't that great) and the same multiplayer with a few new game modes but what I hated about multiplayer was the horrendous map design. It's just horrible probably the worst collection of maps in the whole series; As for the graphics lets just say not much as changed it's just the same game with a few new weapons and game modes but with the same paint job

    I'm thinking about selling it to gamestop, I doubt I'll get even half of what I paid for but at least I can spend that money towards a game that is worth getting    … Expand
  31. WXZO
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The Best Multiplayer ever, its a great game and has an awesome campaign. Yes it look a lot like MW2 but the maps are totally different, much bigger and a more rich experience. Better weapons, graphics and kill streaks. You can level up your weapons, you now have support, assault or specialist kill streak. The sound is more richer and even though it a lot like MW2 it makes you feel like itsThe Best Multiplayer ever, its a great game and has an awesome campaign. Yes it look a lot like MW2 but the maps are totally different, much bigger and a more rich experience. Better weapons, graphics and kill streaks. You can level up your weapons, you now have support, assault or specialist kill streak. The sound is more richer and even though it a lot like MW2 it makes you feel like its a whole new experience. CoD MW3 it the most complete First Person Shooter to date.… Expand
  32. MarineGeek
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    MW3? Really? They should have just released this as a $30 map pack for MW2 and took an extra couple of years to create a new engine and make the much needed changes that need to happen to get this game back on track. I am very, very disappointed. It is just more of the same and the same is getting very boring. You have made your bagillions of dollars with this formula. It is time toMW3? Really? They should have just released this as a $30 map pack for MW2 and took an extra couple of years to create a new engine and make the much needed changes that need to happen to get this game back on track. I am very, very disappointed. It is just more of the same and the same is getting very boring. You have made your bagillions of dollars with this formula. It is time to stop milking it and use the talent that you have there at Infinity Ward and start getting creative. Battlefield 3 is where it is at. That is innovation. That is changing the formula. I will finish the campaign and then the game is getting sold for store credit. What a shame.… Expand
  33. FqY3
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 is an incredible experience. It isnâ
  34. Remzhaffeyle
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Rediculous scumbags resold same game over again. This is a perfect example on how greed is ruining this country. Rip off every person by reselling the same product secretly and charging 50 bucks for the add on crap? 15 for a map pack that's reskinned old maps? Seriously?
  35. bazinga
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    All of you battlefield fanboys are a joke giving this game a 0 and then turning around and giving battlefield a 10 get lives for real. If you don't like a game whatever but what are you gaining by being a biased fanboy?
  36. smellytrent
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    These game is one of the worst games of 2011. There are better games these year that are worth your money like skyrim or batman arkham city. mw3 is like all the other cods if you want to play mw3 for a lower price play mw2 its the same thing.
  37. Smokingace182
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Half the people out there giving this a 0 are total f**king morons and it makes me laugh that some say they brought the game when I'm betting they didn't and are just this because they are trolls. The fact is mw3 is a good game if you liked previous COD's then you will like this. I wonder if the people moaning about this game also give gears of war 3 the same poor rating for being the sameHalf the people out there giving this a 0 are total f**king morons and it makes me laugh that some say they brought the game when I'm betting they didn't and are just this because they are trolls. The fact is mw3 is a good game if you liked previous COD's then you will like this. I wonder if the people moaning about this game also give gears of war 3 the same poor rating for being the same as previous games I think not. F**K all the haters and also I love battlefield I'm not just a fanboy… Expand
  38. VanAcaelus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    A glorified map-pack. There hasn't been any significant improvements made since MW2. This game is the product of Activision's greed not an attempt to improve the series as a whole. Sure, it raps up the story but that's about its only redeeming quality.
  39. Kerrilouise
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I really don't see how this game is rated so bad, it's absolutely amazing! Everyone who owns the game I know of loves it. The quality and graphics are outstanding and the campaign is great, it's an amazing carry on from mw2 and I personally am in love with the game!
  40. dudescript
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    PROS: Campaign is hugely enjoyable. Multiplayer is balanced better. Technical quality of graphics is noticeably better. CONS: Strangely, did not include Combat Training mode from Call of Duty Black Ops, which was terrific, especially for less skilled players. The new Survival mode, which is similar to Combat training, is limited to two players. Reducing the number of players doesn'tPROS: Campaign is hugely enjoyable. Multiplayer is balanced better. Technical quality of graphics is noticeably better. CONS: Strangely, did not include Combat Training mode from Call of Duty Black Ops, which was terrific, especially for less skilled players. The new Survival mode, which is similar to Combat training, is limited to two players. Reducing the number of players doesn't make sense. Also strangely, neat modes from Black Ops that are carried over to MW3 (like Gun Game, One in the Chamber) are limited to private games and do not have matchmaking. Weird design choices.… Expand
  41. mickeys40oz
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    the game isnt very good, its the same game with worse maps. the guns are crap too haha sledgehammer games should learn how to make good maps... i cant stand any of the maps on the game. and they have support class now which allows you to get killstreaks with out streaking, u can die and still rack up kills and get rewarded, makes no sense in my opinion. also the stupid developers are onthe game isnt very good, its the same game with worse maps. the guns are crap too haha sledgehammer games should learn how to make good maps... i cant stand any of the maps on the game. and they have support class now which allows you to get killstreaks with out streaking, u can die and still rack up kills and get rewarded, makes no sense in my opinion. also the stupid developers are on twitter beggin people to give it a higher score on here so wtf im not gonna rate it high because yur beggin on twitter. crap game, maybe next year they will give us better graphics and better maps.… Expand
  42. UltimateZero
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    For starters, I LOVE MW 1&2! As for MW3, I have never been so disappointed with a game purchase in my life. Other detractors of this game will tell you that this is the same game as MW2 with new box art etc. BELIEVE ME when I say. This is NOTHING like MW 1&2, and not in a good way. MW3 is in every way a HUGE step backwards from everything established with the first 2 games of the series.For starters, I LOVE MW 1&2! As for MW3, I have never been so disappointed with a game purchase in my life. Other detractors of this game will tell you that this is the same game as MW2 with new box art etc. BELIEVE ME when I say. This is NOTHING like MW 1&2, and not in a good way. MW3 is in every way a HUGE step backwards from everything established with the first 2 games of the series.

    IMO, I felt W@W & Black Ops were rushed, unfinished, unpolished, & poorly made, & all the negatives that were in those two games, have resurfaced in MW3, and then some. A whole lot of and then some. I'm not going to go into all the problems, but trust me. It may look like a MW game, it may sound like MW, heck, it may even smell like MW, but this trash doesn't deserve to hold the title that has come to represent an overall excellent gaming experience as far as FPS go. Once you get into this game & checking under the hood, You'll see things don't work like they should. So, so many things are just "off" and broken.
    Everyone is intitled to their opinions, but to all game reviewers that have said "This is the best Call of Duty yet." I'm sorry but either you're Full of Poop, got paid for your endorsement of this game, or have never played a video game before in your life. Yeah, I'm attacking journalistic credibility I'm so P.O. right now.

    I've never bothered to write a review about anything, but I am so letdown, so regretting that I bought this garbage, & so disheartened with the C.O.D. series at this point, I have to say something & hope someone will listen. I know a lot of people worked hard to make this game, but bottom line, obviously the heart & soul of the IW crew that made Call of Duty: Modern Warfare such an event in the gaming world, left due to the fallout with Activision, and they took with them the know how & quality of the series. As well as my interest & desire to play another Call of Duty game. I will NEVER buy another Call of Duty game. EVER! I WANT MY MONEY BACK!    … Expand
  43. PuffdatDr4gon33
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    CoD 4 Modern Warfare was my first venture in online gaming four years ago, and after spending a couple hours with the 3rd MW (8th in series) i'm pretty sure i've somehow entered a time machine and fired back up the EXACT SAME GAME! Same twitchy finger gameplay with no innovation at all. The only thing improved over MW2 is the nerfing of the noob tube! Thats it folks, 60 bucks for some newCoD 4 Modern Warfare was my first venture in online gaming four years ago, and after spending a couple hours with the 3rd MW (8th in series) i'm pretty sure i've somehow entered a time machine and fired back up the EXACT SAME GAME! Same twitchy finger gameplay with no innovation at all. The only thing improved over MW2 is the nerfing of the noob tube! Thats it folks, 60 bucks for some new lame maps and a nerfed noob tube......... Hope Gamestop has a decent trade in value because i'll be dropping this off tomorrow.… Expand
  44. MIDACUS
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Activision needs to ease up on the Call of Duty series. You can't bring out a game every year and expect to keep it fresh. Don't get me wrong its still a great game but people are DUTY'D OUT! I'm just glad I have BF3, Halo, MW3 and others to keep my freshness level up.
  45. OtissoR
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is terrible. Looks like everyone else beat me to it and said it's the same damn game. The graphics are the usual CoD, game play is the same. Singleplayer is a forced pile of crap which is predictable as hell. The multiplayer maps just totally blow. The weapons perks and unlocks seem to have regressed from Black ops. I don't recommend this game unless you're a 12 year old kid whoThis game is terrible. Looks like everyone else beat me to it and said it's the same damn game. The graphics are the usual CoD, game play is the same. Singleplayer is a forced pile of crap which is predictable as hell. The multiplayer maps just totally blow. The weapons perks and unlocks seem to have regressed from Black ops. I don't recommend this game unless you're a 12 year old kid who has not played the previous CoD's. Total fail game. Battlefield 3 is the way to go.… Expand
  46. Dyslexicon
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I've been playing COD multiplayer ever since they changed the game with COD4 MW. I then played MW2, Black Ops, and MW3 now. Well, I can't help but feel like I wasted way too much money on the hardened edition. Unless their new maps coming through DLC are a lot better than the ones they've included on disc, then this game has problems with me. Not to mention there's no real worthwhileI've been playing COD multiplayer ever since they changed the game with COD4 MW. I then played MW2, Black Ops, and MW3 now. Well, I can't help but feel like I wasted way too much money on the hardened edition. Unless their new maps coming through DLC are a lot better than the ones they've included on disc, then this game has problems with me. Not to mention there's no real worthwhile changes to discuss. The new killstreak system isn't that drastic a change, and doesn't do much to change the game. It only slightly adjusts the individual users experience with the game. I hate to say it, but Black Ops was the better game for many reasons including: Better maps, better modes, and an overall fresher take on the series. If anyone out there needs to know what shooter to pick up this holiday season, then my honest answer is Battlefield 3. They delivered a smart, and deeply rewarding multiplayer component this year that improves over its predecessors in every way. It's also worth mentioning that the community behind BF3 is much more mature and tolerable on the whole when compared to the 'typical' **** hole COD player. I'm giving it a 2 because the survival mode is entertaining. Of course, we've all played horde modes before, and that modes fun will not last forever. At the end of the day, this game just didn't try hard enough. The teams responsible were spread too thin, and in my opinion, they rushed the product out for holiday release and wasted the potential it could have been with more time and thought.… Expand
  47. Fruitpunch
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    Even though there is a new Call o Duty every year I usually get excited and can't stop playing for the first few days. Yet as soon as I started playing after waiting for an hour in line I yawned. I thought it just needs more time until I get used to it but no. The excitement, the fun I felt with previous titles that really haven't changed since MW1 is gone. I still enjoyed the campaign soEven though there is a new Call o Duty every year I usually get excited and can't stop playing for the first few days. Yet as soon as I started playing after waiting for an hour in line I yawned. I thought it just needs more time until I get used to it but no. The excitement, the fun I felt with previous titles that really haven't changed since MW1 is gone. I still enjoyed the campaign so I'm giving it a 6 but when I want fun challenging multilayer I put in BF3. Call of Duty is played out.… Expand
  48. paperjon
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I have never felt so ripped off in my life, this game feels and looks old. If you already own Mordern warfare 2 then dont buy this which is basically modern warfare 2.01. Copy and paste story dated engine. This game is out selling everything in a year which is filled with so many good games, honestly even if your a Call Of Duty fan dont buy this its nothing new.
  49. Jah2222
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Wow!!!! Can you say " watered down " ??? When does modern warfare 3 come out? Because this is modern warfare 2.5 with worse maps... Nice copy and Paste job!! Less is more sometimes!!!
  50. DoubleNegativ
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    All fan boy and anti CoD aside. I feel like the attempted innovation was the "vertical" maps. The first thing I noticed was the fact that I was looking up and down more than left and right. There are hardly any flat maps in this installment. The graphics have been enhanced and they look great. Most of the character movement meshes well with the background (although sometimes the peopleAll fan boy and anti CoD aside. I feel like the attempted innovation was the "vertical" maps. The first thing I noticed was the fact that I was looking up and down more than left and right. There are hardly any flat maps in this installment. The graphics have been enhanced and they look great. Most of the character movement meshes well with the background (although sometimes the people look like they are epileptic). Overall the game play feels just like the predecessors with a few tweaks. Due to the fact that there's no new bells and whistles that particularly wow me, I probably will not clock as many hours on MW3 as I did on MW2 and CoD4, but It will hold me over for a while. Final thought: Not a bad game. People burned out on MW probably won't care too much for it. Fans and newcomers should have a blast though.… Expand
  51. nibatuku
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Good game, and all these idiots who think they are cheated are dumb as a whistle. They showed exactly what the game is going to be. Grow up BF3 idiots, u guys are so insecure that u sunk to a low that rating game less. BF3 will never beat COD or never be as good as COD. That game exactly had to Rip off black ops plot and still couldlnt succeed. The highest selling game with 2.8/10 showsGood game, and all these idiots who think they are cheated are dumb as a whistle. They showed exactly what the game is going to be. Grow up BF3 idiots, u guys are so insecure that u sunk to a low that rating game less. BF3 will never beat COD or never be as good as COD. That game exactly had to Rip off black ops plot and still couldlnt succeed. The highest selling game with 2.8/10 shows cod can be **** and still do better than some great shooters. :P… Expand
  52. RuthlessKorrupt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    From someone who use to be a huge COD fan for a long time, I gotta say I'm disappointed. Playing this game nice if you enjoyed the other COD games, but I feel 100% ripped. It is essentially MW 1.3 rather then a trilogy . Sure it's new maps, new perks and what not. But it literally feels like a copy and paste experience.

    I'll probably end up trading this in for something else, maybe BF3 or Skyrim.
  53. Indecisive
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    My disappointment with the game is the developers inability to see that high impact moments lose their impact when the game has way too many of them. Yes, giant set pieces are awesome, but the game should have looked at the pacing in cod4 for ideas. Either way, I can't believe all the people putting 0's in here. It absolutely deserves at least an 8, so I'll throw in a 10 to balance it out a bit.
  54. TheHoobz
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Wow, way to ruin metacritic. Let's get 1000+ people to give a zero score to MW3 who also coincidentally have never reviewed a game or only reviewed BF3. Is there nothing better to do?
  55. supascheff
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Single player is decent. Multiplayer is a wreck. Small environments, old graphics engine, this game could have been an xbox live arcade download. The weapons have no individual characteristics, no realism at all if they were trying, just a cheap game with no soul.
  56. Situations
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    If you own Cod4 then you don't need MW2 or MW3. In order for a game to be worth the $60 price tag it needs to be a unique experience that will last you more than a few months. It costs in the ballpark of $50 per year for XBL plus $60 per year for every COD plus $10 here and there for DLC (which is a huge customer rip-off in general) $50 for COD Elite (which is laughable)..taxes includedIf you own Cod4 then you don't need MW2 or MW3. In order for a game to be worth the $60 price tag it needs to be a unique experience that will last you more than a few months. It costs in the ballpark of $50 per year for XBL plus $60 per year for every COD plus $10 here and there for DLC (which is a huge customer rip-off in general) $50 for COD Elite (which is laughable)..taxes included we are upwards of $200 to play MW3 online for XBL. If this were the only shooter available then maybe I could understand but with Halo's, Gears, BF and countless others I just don't understand the Hype for this game. I enjoy CoD but passed on this. Id rather spend $50 on Halo Anniversary (which is an actual re-make) and the reason I bought an Xbox 10 years ago and XBL when Halo2 came out.… Expand
  57. romper
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Nothing new in MW3 its recycled. Did not enjoy this one at all. If you have played this one you have played them all. New weapons and a few others changes that were implemented in the game do not equal a new game. What is going on here? How can you give this anything higher than a 5? Its a fail for me. Single player is ok but multiplayer is silly!
  58. redrunner89
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    You can't get away with forcing people to pay 60 bucks for a five hour campaign, and the same multiplayer experience that has been shipped out with this series for the last four years. Just play BLOPS or MW2, they are the exact same game as MW3 just with a different coat of paint.
  59. PTiger
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Should've been MW2 DLC...graphics are mediocre...character models and animations are recycled...controls feel dated...producing these game far too fast...story is a michael bay cliche...I suggest giving BF3 a try
  60. Pygy
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This is basically the same as MW2! I wasted my money. I basically bought this game 2 years ago!
    They didn't add much, it's basically the same thing. They should have created a new engine.
  61. wkeeters
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Unlike BF3, MW3 dose not need a thousand fanboys spamming hate on a random website to generate players. That in itself should lead you to the proper choice between these two games (I mean just look at these BF3 players, and they whine about COD kids on LIVE....) I'm giving MW3 a 10 because I've played it and loved it, and I'm going to resist the temptation to go to BF3 and give it a 0 onUnlike BF3, MW3 dose not need a thousand fanboys spamming hate on a random website to generate players. That in itself should lead you to the proper choice between these two games (I mean just look at these BF3 players, and they whine about COD kids on LIVE....) I'm giving MW3 a 10 because I've played it and loved it, and I'm going to resist the temptation to go to BF3 and give it a 0 on all consoles because I'm not a child. I mean if you guys are gonna fanboy troll, at least be original with your obviously fake reviews. BF3 looks like good fun, but MW3 is just as good (if not better)- so stop acting all butthurt that all the major gaming websites gave BF3 lower score on average. - and play your game.… Expand
  62. havslife76
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I actually would give this game an 8 or a 9, but haters have to hate so I feel like I have to give it a 10. Yes, it is similar to the other Call of Duty games. But if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The real Call of Duty fans know that the changes made in this game are huge, even the really subtle ones. As a COD fan myself, i believe this is the best and most balanced multiplayer yet. TheI actually would give this game an 8 or a 9, but haters have to hate so I feel like I have to give it a 10. Yes, it is similar to the other Call of Duty games. But if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The real Call of Duty fans know that the changes made in this game are huge, even the really subtle ones. As a COD fan myself, i believe this is the best and most balanced multiplayer yet. The new weapons are welcome, as well as the new perks, equipment, and the brand new point streak system. I'll be playing this game til the next one comes out... It dissapoints me that we live in a world today that when anyone hates something, they have to show it to the world. Keep hating haters, hope it makes you feel better about yourself.… Expand
  63. nwmn9386
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Too many good games out for you to waste $60 on this repack of MW2. Professional reviews do their best, but I feel they have to score it well. COD:MW and Madden are the same thing.
  64. CrazyIvan93
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    You are basically paying $60 for a MW 2 expansion. Dont believe me??? EVEN THE MENUS ARE THE SAME!!!! Seriously if you buy this game you are just supporting the problem. Its only a matter of time before Call of Duty is run into the ground like Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero, and quite frankly, i think that time is coming very very soon. R.I.P. Call of Duty. Modern Warfare was very innovative,You are basically paying $60 for a MW 2 expansion. Dont believe me??? EVEN THE MENUS ARE THE SAME!!!! Seriously if you buy this game you are just supporting the problem. Its only a matter of time before Call of Duty is run into the ground like Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero, and quite frankly, i think that time is coming very very soon. R.I.P. Call of Duty. Modern Warfare was very innovative, but now we've been served the same goddamn pizza for 4 years in a row.... DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!!! JUST PLAY MW 2!! THe story is super short and anti-climactic, just youtube it and save $60!!!… Expand
  65. Karan
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Once again after one more year another Call of Duty is here.First, I am going to talk about Campaign. Story is good and has some memorable moments.Gameplay - Gameplay is all the same as other call of duty games running at 60-fps, smooth. Graphics - I was really disappointed to see how terrible modern warfare 3 looks. I mean Black ops has better graphics than this one.Ofcourse they are moreOnce again after one more year another Call of Duty is here.First, I am going to talk about Campaign. Story is good and has some memorable moments.Gameplay - Gameplay is all the same as other call of duty games running at 60-fps, smooth. Graphics - I was really disappointed to see how terrible modern warfare 3 looks. I mean Black ops has better graphics than this one.Ofcourse they are more polished and shiny but they look like as if you are playing a game from 2008 or something.Sound - I played this game on dolby digital headsets.It is aweful. Guns dont sound real and when there is an awesome moment about to happen the sounds quality really dulls it down for me. Multiplayer - Some people dont even get into campaign and get straight to multiplayer. Multiplayer sure is smooth and refined but it is just not fun. I'm not a noob, I have been playing call of duty for a long time now.But the multiplayer is just like modern warfare 2. Sure it has some new killstreaks, but they feel just like old ones. We want new gameplay, new engine, something innovative.It is just not there in modern warfare 3.I am most likely to return this game and get skyrim maybe or go back to Battlefield 3 and Black ops! GIVE US A NEW GAME ACTIVISION.… Expand
  66. jimmiescoffee
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3' showcases the same old engine. dated game play. the game will become a DLC money pit. if you blame EA for yearly madden games, then you must not give this a pass.
  67. smashbro35
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I'm disgusted with myself for buying this game. NO ONE should be rewarded for this kind of crap it's like someone selling you for full price a car you just bought. Would you do that?
  68. ultraviolentkil
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best COD campaign yet. Polished graphics. Awesome weapons. Amazing COOP. Smooth gameplay. No complaints here. I am a long time Call of Duty fan, ever since the first one came out on PC. However I don't like anything that Treyarch puts out. So, it was a relief to me when I started playing MW3 to find out that the game stays true to the modern warfare roots. This game reminds me a lot ofBest COD campaign yet. Polished graphics. Awesome weapons. Amazing COOP. Smooth gameplay. No complaints here. I am a long time Call of Duty fan, ever since the first one came out on PC. However I don't like anything that Treyarch puts out. So, it was a relief to me when I started playing MW3 to find out that the game stays true to the modern warfare roots. This game reminds me a lot of COD 4. Which is a good thing because MW was much better than MW2.… Expand
  69. Flameblad3
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    My friend gave me his copy to play because he 'hated it so much'. After playing it for a few hours, I saw why. The online multiplayer has terrible lag despite many requests from the community over the years for dedicated servers. The game rewards the player with the best Internet connection instead of the one who plays the best. The game is exactly the same as its predecessors, albeit withMy friend gave me his copy to play because he 'hated it so much'. After playing it for a few hours, I saw why. The online multiplayer has terrible lag despite many requests from the community over the years for dedicated servers. The game rewards the player with the best Internet connection instead of the one who plays the best. The game is exactly the same as its predecessors, albeit with a lick of paint. The campaign is boring and uninspiring. An annually released series that is truly being milked to death for every cent it's worth.… Expand
  70. Chiablo
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    An amazing game stop h8ing on it you Battlefield fanbois. A solid 10/10. Alot of great additions the biggest of which is probably Spec Ops Survival and strike packages. Campaign looks like alot of fun and multiplayer will log alot of hours into especially with its new additions also it seems to be very balanced.
  71. dystopiaINC
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This is a great game plain and simple. The story had me hooked the moment it began, the new features are amazing and the multiplayer is a great as any COD game.

    Survival is worth hours of entertainment with friends and promises more than ever with the level up system. multiplayer is a great as ever with intriguing new features that are bound to add a new twist to the already amazing    This is a great game plain and simple. The story had me hooked the moment it began, the new features are amazing and the multiplayer is a great as any COD game.

    Survival is worth hours of entertainment with friends and promises more than ever with the level up system.

    multiplayer is a great as ever with intriguing new features that are bound to add a new twist to the already amazing experience.

    I'm very impressed and happy to have this game!    … Expand
  72. Richard94
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Okey battlefield 3 fans , you are crying here that mw3 has nothing new comparing to mw2 , well honestly tell me what new has battlefield 3 compared to bad company 2 ? only think that comes in my mind is ability to prone , flying jets and couple new attachments to weapons , thats about it , and i hope you dont say that frostbite 2 is new , because on consoles the graphics looks just aboutOkey battlefield 3 fans , you are crying here that mw3 has nothing new comparing to mw2 , well honestly tell me what new has battlefield 3 compared to bad company 2 ? only think that comes in my mind is ability to prone , flying jets and couple new attachments to weapons , thats about it , and i hope you dont say that frostbite 2 is new , because on consoles the graphics looks just about same than in bad company 2. i personally love cod franchise and yes im not a 10 year old kid who cryes to mic . haters gonna hate !!!… Expand
  73. shashmalash
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    this is not a copy paste.. its by far the most balanced fps there is. The campaign is nothing short of a spectacle and the spec ops just adds to all the content on the disc. There is so much packed in and i feel a lot of people dont realize how worth it the 60 dollars is for this game. i feel bad for the developer because of all these haters posting terrible scores when they dont even ownthis is not a copy paste.. its by far the most balanced fps there is. The campaign is nothing short of a spectacle and the spec ops just adds to all the content on the disc. There is so much packed in and i feel a lot of people dont realize how worth it the 60 dollars is for this game. i feel bad for the developer because of all these haters posting terrible scores when they dont even own the game.… Expand
  74. Edged
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I rented this game on release date and i am so glad i didn't go out and buy it, basically a title update of past CoD games, honestly don't see why this was so hyped.
  75. KirkyDaTurkey
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Don't get me wrong, this game is a ton of fun to play. My problem is that they're making me spend $60 on whats supposed to be a new game. When it's really the same game but with some added goodies. You can argue that "zelda and mario follow this same repetitive style". And yes, that is somewhat accurate, but they do something new and fresh in everyone of those games that makes you likeDon't get me wrong, this game is a ton of fun to play. My problem is that they're making me spend $60 on whats supposed to be a new game. When it's really the same game but with some added goodies. You can argue that "zelda and mario follow this same repetitive style". And yes, that is somewhat accurate, but they do something new and fresh in everyone of those games that makes you like every single one of their games because they're different from one another. With Call of Duty, you're always liking the newest one the best because they just keep barely building on to the same thing.… Expand
  76. chuggyman
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The majority of the negative comments are the BF fanboys that actually went out of their way to give this game a bad review score.

    Bottom line is, if you like Call of Duty, if you aren't tired of the formula, you will love this game. Simple as that.
  77. skyline5gtr
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This is exactly what happens when a game has a 1 year development cycle. This is a 60 dollar map pack nothing more modern warefare 2.5 that activation is charging 60 bucks for. The only way the developers will actually improve the game is if people stop buying it. Luckily i had a feeling this would happen and tried a friends first, very little new innovation few guns thats it. Literally a map pack
  78. BowserWowser
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Before I'm called a "TROLL" I would like to say I have owned every CoD from #1 on PS2 and liked all of em. I got Battlefield 3 at the Midnight Release played and loved the new engine, got MW3 release day and loved the gameplay when i got used to it, different from Black Ops. I grew up on great tactical shooters like Rainbow Six, Counter Strike,and Operation Flashpoint and Call of DutyBefore I'm called a "TROLL" I would like to say I have owned every CoD from #1 on PS2 and liked all of em. I got Battlefield 3 at the Midnight Release played and loved the new engine, got MW3 release day and loved the gameplay when i got used to it, different from Black Ops. I grew up on great tactical shooters like Rainbow Six, Counter Strike,and Operation Flashpoint and Call of Duty does not have that feel at all, choke points are easy as hell to control and the maps are super linear. The added verticality of the maps, do not change the style of gameplay from other cods. Campaign is meant to blow you away with its over the top Michael Bay action, but in the end the infinite spawning, been there done that story, and anti-climatic ending bring it down. The multiplayer is weak, yet fun and very enjoyable, but guns like the type 95, Scar-L, and ACR added with profiencies, become overpowered and completely unbalanced. The new Killstreaks are a plus, but IMO the maps Downturn, Village, and Arkaden have too much going on with debris to try and force an illusion on having them be non linear. Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer completely screwed over the free range of motion that your used too in MW1+2 and Black Ops, ur constantly getting stuck on Barrels pipes and pillars that stick out from the walls and ground, ending up in death. Graphics and sound are subpar that they cant even be explained and the 60 fps compared to bf3 30 fps doesnt make a difference idk why IW likes to brag about 60fps.

    Gameplay-4- Spec Ops shoould be 4 players, story isnt that much better than BF3, and Mp is always CoD forte.

    Graphics-0- Game looks just like MW2(2007), Crysis 1+2, BF Bad Company 1+2, BF3, all blow this engine out of the water. Physics are terrible, I would atleast expect Grenades to crack plywood in half.

    Sound-1- voice acting is ok, but the MP communication is terrible best to stay in Party Chat, and the gun sounds are terrible just copy and paste or Foley once again BF3 blows it out of the water.

    Lasting appeal-6- the prestiges and Spec Ops are going to keep you well going lol for a while

    Conclusion- Imo as Battlefield is the better game, Call of Duty is just as fun, but the lack of innovation and upgrades are bringing it down, and if Infinity Ward doesn't get rid of the Quake Engine and make a new one then this may be the final CoD worth mentioning, and Activision needs to stop with the yearly releases, or else people are going to get sick and tired. If not then Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Rainbow Six: Patriots, Halo 4, and Homefront 2 (now made by Crytek) are going to be chipping away at their Profits and along with Battlefield right in the Rear view it does not look good.    … Expand
  79. Freeshnik
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Developers are lazy bastards! Same engine for 4 year, even sound without changes! 2011 year on the street, but we offer us to walk on scripts, jumps on scripts, drive on scripts. story is ok, but all other aspects of game are trash.
  80. drward93
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The user reviews given to this game are crap. Most are just stupid people that get caught up in the hype that hating call of duty makes them seem cool and above the cod fanboy trend. Having just finished the game and starting multiplayer and spec ops I can honestly say that the game was thoroughly enjoyable. Probably my favorite campaign right around cod4, a little on the short side butThe user reviews given to this game are crap. Most are just stupid people that get caught up in the hype that hating call of duty makes them seem cool and above the cod fanboy trend. Having just finished the game and starting multiplayer and spec ops I can honestly say that the game was thoroughly enjoyable. Probably my favorite campaign right around cod4, a little on the short side but the was a definite satisfaction upon finishing it. The improved spec ops only adds to the experience and the multiplayer just really can't be beat. People complain about how little innovation there is, but seriously they have changed quiet a bit with the new emphasis on support kill streaks and weapon leveling. I don't know what they would have to do for the game to be new and amazing for all these haters, they have already put so much content into it. So please just don't listen to these pathetic people that give the game a bad score because it makes them seem like they are going against a trend because this really is a great game and a definite buy if you are any kind of fan of shooters.… Expand
  81. PotNuttz
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Idk what everyone is complaining about, MW3 is awesome.. its nothing like any other fps, yea it feels alot like mw2 but its no where near the same.. if u dont like it, go play battlefield..
  82. Grimace921
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game hits the mark on so many levels. Does everything Black Ops tried to do and failed. No zombie (thank god), bringing back the special ops with survival mode, an competitive on line where people who can't run and gun (i.e. campers) don't last in the war too long, and a story that actually means something. Building a story across 3 games where you become attached to the characterThis game hits the mark on so many levels. Does everything Black Ops tried to do and failed. No zombie (thank god), bringing back the special ops with survival mode, an competitive on line where people who can't run and gun (i.e. campers) don't last in the war too long, and a story that actually means something. Building a story across 3 games where you become attached to the character and make the actual cut scenes in the game worth watching to find out what happens to them. MW3 follows the exact route as COD 4, the game that made the COD series great again.Must own game and quite possibly game of the year (tons of stiff competition, so use the quote lightly). I am many others will be playing this game for months and months to come.… Expand
  83. isturbo1984
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    This game rides on the same roller-coaster as the others in the series. Fun and exhilarating for some, frightful and scary for others, and for others still... boring. As video game standards go, it is a good game with a good campaign and good multiplayer.
  84. Stewayb
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Albeit an oddity I'm sure, I have never played any of the other modern warfare games. After playing black ops and loving it with my friends I was so excited to play this. Its something I really can't put my finger on...It just doesn't feel right to me. The graphics are...OK and the sound is....OK and the game play is...again...OK. There's really NOTHING special about this game. All in allAlbeit an oddity I'm sure, I have never played any of the other modern warfare games. After playing black ops and loving it with my friends I was so excited to play this. Its something I really can't put my finger on...It just doesn't feel right to me. The graphics are...OK and the sound is....OK and the game play is...again...OK. There's really NOTHING special about this game. All in all I'm very disappointed with it and will be selling it.… Expand
  85. xadmin
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Same old game. Should charge $10 as an update, not $60. Kinda crappy that a company would do this and charge you full price for an expansion pack. Where's the new part?
  86. RenegadeMiNdS
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    First and foremost, I am not a Cod fanboy nor a Battlefield fanboy. I am a avid fan of First person shooters. Now with that said, so begins my review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Dumbed down, its the same. No new tweaks, no new game engine and no real innovation, just a conclusion to a ONCE great franchise that was worth while every 3 years. It is truely absurd that a first personFirst and foremost, I am not a Cod fanboy nor a Battlefield fanboy. I am a avid fan of First person shooters. Now with that said, so begins my review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Dumbed down, its the same. No new tweaks, no new game engine and no real innovation, just a conclusion to a ONCE great franchise that was worth while every 3 years. It is truely absurd that a first person shooter is being groomed to become an annual franchise or gathering for 10 year olds to 50 olds every year to spend 60$ or more and then buy the copy pasted carbon copy again 10 months later. With that said, MF3 suffers from the generic linear, yet sometimes appealing story mode. The spec ops is well ... Spec ops. I was never a fan of it as were my friends, and the multiplayer is as dumbed down as always. I remember the old days were AIM ASSIST was not an option nor a standard for online play; But with MF3 and all other COD's its a way of life. Well to conclude, if your a sheep follow the other sheep; But if you dare to be different look out side the box and dont go deeper in to your wallet and look around for something new and refreshing. ps: I highly recommend BF3 (Battlefield 3). Especially to all my service members. Ohhhhhh RAhhhh!… Expand
  87. Swolern
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Its a shame that greedy Activision that has made soooooo much money, doesn't try on their games anymore. They are just selling the name! This game looks like a map pack to MW2 and has very outdated graphics!
  88. mclakers
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    Same game as MW, MW2. short campaign, about 5-6 hrs. I honestly thought it would be a lot better. I should of listened to everyone's users review. Just threw 60 bucks down the drain. I recommend a rental at most.
  89. Spartansw0rd
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is great the campaign is amazing and the multiplayer is as awesome as ever if you like the modern warfare series then you should pick this one up
  90. BiggieJohn
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Sequels are suppose to be innovative, look at assassins creed 1 to 2 or dare I say it battlefield Vietnam to battlefield 2 on pc.

    both those games jumped astronomically in upgrades and changes for the better.

    MW3 is the MW2 repackaged with new maps and new campaign. If you like spending your money on something you already own then by all means go ahead.
  91. memske
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Let's spend minimal effort changing our game from the previous iteration. Make a new campaign that is lack luster at best. Doesn't compare to the current generation of games in the graphics/audio departments.

    Basically just trying to keep a franchise alive with minimal effort, yet charging full price. Pathetic.
  92. SEAHAWKS360
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    They really need to try and mix it up. This game is just another shooter from infinity ward. They are running the same engine. I look at this game like a map pack for MW2. The only thing is all my stats don't go over. They need to get out of there huge hype and make a REAL game.
  93. Mjsk
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Same old recycled junk. Nothing about this game is innovative or intriguing. If you have another Call of Duty game, save yourself some money and just keep playing that one.
  94. Swadhams
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    The CoD series as a whole needs a re-boot desperately and this is just further proof of it,
    So little has changed from Modern Warfare 2 or even Modern Warfare 1 that this game getting a full release and not some quite little DLC status is sad.
    It feels like all Activision wants to do is milk their cash cow
  95. WhiskeyDel7a
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Any review on this game with less than 6 should he titled ' I'm a battlefield fan baby ' this games is a repetition of a successful formula, with new aspects with regards to 'elite' and improved aspects including the sound and spec ops mode. The reason that people flock to this series in their literal millions is because it is enjoyable to play. This game has further developed this, andAny review on this game with less than 6 should he titled ' I'm a battlefield fan baby ' this games is a repetition of a successful formula, with new aspects with regards to 'elite' and improved aspects including the sound and spec ops mode. The reason that people flock to this series in their literal millions is because it is enjoyable to play. This game has further developed this, and added a more competitive edge. Long live innovation that isn't necessarily graphical.… Expand
  96. colinsauer306
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    just an all around terrible installment of cod..its a disgrace to bear the modern warfare name.. ive been waiting for this game forever.. ive been hoping it would beat battlefield 3 but it doesn't even come close to reaching the all around great game-play of battlefield 3..im sorry infinity ward.. you've failed to impress
  97. bork750
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Another year, another call of duty. COD4 was such a great game and yet I find myself feeling that the franchise completely became stale after that. Since it made so much money, Activision had to have it come out every year as usual. Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero are both dead because they made so much money the first or second time around and just became so stale they lost sales. This probablyAnother year, another call of duty. COD4 was such a great game and yet I find myself feeling that the franchise completely became stale after that. Since it made so much money, Activision had to have it come out every year as usual. Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero are both dead because they made so much money the first or second time around and just became so stale they lost sales. This probably wont happen with MW3 but it really should. Everything from building models to textures, weapons and even sounds have been recycled for the latest entry of COD which as an aspiring game designer very much depresses me. Developing games needs to be efficient but this is downright lazy, but since the developers have their balls in vice by Activision they dont really have a choice. I even remember seeing an article about sledgehammer saying "MW3 is not just a cut and paste game" well if you have to say that, it probably is. There are even youtube videos proving this point. Another questionable statement I remember hearing was "We're hear to develop games, not engines" in response to the announcement of DICE's all new Frostbite 2 engine, which is much better looking and brings destruction to the table instead of just being able to shoot through walls. Look at the first MW compared to MW3, not much of a difference in graphics, gameplay or the audience that plays it (foul mouth teenagers and even younger children). If you look at BF2 compared to BF3 there is a complete over haul of the graphics, gameplay and now an even bigger audience. I dont wish to be seen as a fanboy for BF3, but rather I am just stating facts of what I have witnessed and played as well as what I have learned from going to school for Game Design. Despite all these flaws and shortcuts, MW3 will sell millions of copies and no doubt there will be another COD next year. Hopefully the general public will start to see how stale this series has become over the years, but there's no guarantee. Activision will continue to push out COD every year until it stops making money plain and simple. And it is a shame that the founders of Infinity Ward were "escorted from the premises" after a legal dispute between them and Activision. Ironically enough, they joined EA and formed Respawn Entertainment, and I for one can't wait to see what they will come up with next. MW3 brings nothing truly new to the FPS genre and therefore deserves a low score. Either wait a few years and truly develop something new for COD, or create a new franchise! This is becoming an annoying routine to see the general gaming public play out every year...… Expand
  98. Smlltwntheory
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Can you say Guitar Hero? I can, and right now this series feels like its going that way. Activision found something good that makes money and decided to milk it for all its worth. Is Call of Duty good? Sure its good but the is MW3, the 3rd Modern Warfare and the 5'th Game is 5 Years to be running on the same engine with lots of tweaks and little to no inovation. Elite is what Bungie,Can you say Guitar Hero? I can, and right now this series feels like its going that way. Activision found something good that makes money and decided to milk it for all its worth. Is Call of Duty good? Sure its good but the is MW3, the 3rd Modern Warfare and the 5'th Game is 5 Years to be running on the same engine with lots of tweaks and little to no inovation. Elite is what Bungie, has been doing for everyone for a long time and its great that they added it but its not worth $50. Activision... let your developers take a break from Call of Duty... Go Make a new IP. Make it good... Come back with something fresh, not something I feel like I've been playing for five years. When you've got something to make COD exciting again like what you did with COD 4 and going modern, Breakout, release it, Everyone will be better for it. Please stop releasing the SAME TWEAKED GAME. Thank You for your efforts anyhow.… Expand
  99. REDSIPERAS
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I don't have to say anything everyone else already knows why this game is trash.
  100. SycoChris
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I gotta say i bought BF3 and i love it also i had no hope for this game. But i had to give it a try. So i beat the singleplayer story and did some spec ops and got owned alot online. But after all that i realized i love this game. The story was epic the spec ops is awesome and the multiplayer is better then previous COD's. So for me this is an awesome game. I still love BF3 but now i loveI gotta say i bought BF3 and i love it also i had no hope for this game. But i had to give it a try. So i beat the singleplayer story and did some spec ops and got owned alot online. But after all that i realized i love this game. The story was epic the spec ops is awesome and the multiplayer is better then previous COD's. So for me this is an awesome game. I still love BF3 but now i love MW3 as well.… 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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