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. moemurdee357
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This the same game i bought when i purchased modern warfare 2 little changes have been made. They are using the same engine there are no innovations in this game. In fact its worst you dont have the freedom to pick wat ever killstreaks u want its set by classes and the worst part is that they took out 3rd person team tactial an addition to the game that really set it apart from otherThis the same game i bought when i purchased modern warfare 2 little changes have been made. They are using the same engine there are no innovations in this game. In fact its worst you dont have the freedom to pick wat ever killstreaks u want its set by classes and the worst part is that they took out 3rd person team tactial an addition to the game that really set it apart from other shooters. A total dissappointment!!! Thanks infinityward and sledgehammer for rerapping modern warfare 2 and tricking ur fans into buying the same product twice… Expand
  2. AngryGamer
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    What a piece of ****
    It's just a copy Of MW2!
    Same graphics,same extremely outdated engine,almost the same multiplayer,short and lame singleplayer.
    The console peasants might be pleased with this but i am not!
  3. 12ealDeal
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    A MW2 map pack, not worth the price of admission. Don't shell out the money to buy this game, and don't support the company that releases it. If I could rate this a negative score, like a -59.99 I would, because you might as well be throwing your cash down the drain.
  4. tripleb2k
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Very disappointed. Black Ops was a let down and this game slips even further. If you've been buying COD games for the past few years, there's no need to pick this up. It isn't worth $60 hard earned dollars because it doesn't do anything to push the franchise forward. It plays the game, looks the same and offers the same multiplayer. Save your money for other fantastic games beingVery disappointed. Black Ops was a let down and this game slips even further. If you've been buying COD games for the past few years, there's no need to pick this up. It isn't worth $60 hard earned dollars because it doesn't do anything to push the franchise forward. It plays the game, looks the same and offers the same multiplayer. Save your money for other fantastic games being released this year. The multiplayer plays the same as the previous 4 COD games with a few twists. The single player is over the top again but a forgettable story. If you really want this game, try and wait for a sale. There are plenty of other fantastic games to buy this fall.… Expand
  5. sasydude
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    The proper words to describe this game is half a blank page.
  6. DrunkenVendetta
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Part 3. No innovation, nothing new. Battlefield 3 FTW. Completely random chaotic maps. No strategy needed. Point run shoot. Oh and rewarding players with death streaks? 60 for a game. 50 for elite.... 50 dollars for "exclusive DLC" that has already been made from reused building models and set on a release timetable. Dead Island
    Battlefield 3
    Skyrim
    Saints Row
  7. Jackal999
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Not sure where all the negative reviews are coming from. Cod MW3 is another great title in the series. Over the top action and addictive multiplayer. Not sure what everyones problem is.
  8. bandofbros123
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I have played mw3 for the past few hours, and not only is it the best game yet in the cod franchise, but it also has incredible replay-ability. I am rating this 10 because I am hoping to help average out the ridiculous 0 ratings. its obvious that the game is not a zero
  9. Anton9090
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game supposed to be new & balanced yet i haven't seen any thing that's new or balanced. Its the same old formula over and over again. Dont waste your time on buying this crap. It's a copy paste of the same game.
  10. TheGreatOne85
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I guess it's cool to hate on the most popular games this days. Being a cod fan since cod1, this isn't the best in modern warfare series. While it is a definitive step up from black ops in my opinion. First the campaign which is spectacular blockbuster rollers coaster ride tying up most of the loose ends with a very satisfying ending. Then spec ops, a much more improved version then mw2.I guess it's cool to hate on the most popular games this days. Being a cod fan since cod1, this isn't the best in modern warfare series. While it is a definitive step up from black ops in my opinion. First the campaign which is spectacular blockbuster rollers coaster ride tying up most of the loose ends with a very satisfying ending. Then spec ops, a much more improved version then mw2. Finally, multiplayer which is the most demanding aspect of this game & all I have to say is this is finest cod multiplayer out there. It will keep us hooked for years from now, just like how people still play cod4. I was bit skeptical during the infinity ward/activition issue & thought this game won't come out as strong but I was wrong. I love this game because it's entertaining & I don't need a high end pc to enjoy its true potential. No disrespect to battlefield fans but unlike that game, modern warfare 3 has the complete package without having a brand new engine for scale & destructions. This game with a 4 year old engine, still runs silky smooth with 60fps & looks way better than battlefield 3 on consoles. While the new infinity ward & sledgehammer games played it safe by not innovating the series like cod4 did, hopefully the next one will. Keep it up guys!… Expand
  11. PerseusMyth
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    "We made tons of innovation and changes" by Sledgehammer games Michael Coundrey
    Tons? Not much to be honest. Half of them are from other games and you guys used
    2 years to modify a game with same engine on consoles With 65 FoV in mp. I can't say this game really fails with 0 score since there's some limited changes The campaign is still the old micheal bay film with a ending easy to    "We made tons of innovation and changes" by Sledgehammer games Michael Coundrey
    Tons? Not much to be honest. Half of them are from other games and you guys used
    2 years to modify a game with same engine on consoles With 65 FoV in mp. I can't say this game really fails with 0 score since there's some limited changes
    The campaign is still the old micheal bay film with a ending easy to predict , just shoot
    Here and there , explosions everywhere , we saw that since 2007 . Not much breakthroughs
    The campaign lacks of surprise and the AI bots are still acting stupid. 6/10 For the multiplayer, graphics remains in MW1 state without big leaps of changes,
    Kill confirm doesn't decrease amount of camping, tactical nuke got a new name, Ump45 And type 95 are extremely overpowered, though noobtube is needed but it became A QS fest with accuracy proficiency , which worsen the MP, the FoV is too low, My eyes feel
    Sore after 5 hours of playing, definetly not a good experience.survival mode should allow 4 players It's a good mode but needs more refined therefore 4/10 for MP Won't compare with bf3 since the game is different , but comparing the previous MW's
    MW3 is like an continuos story rather than the most anticipated game in history.Activision Stop milking the franchise. Overall 5 for the game, not recommended for purchasing    … Expand
  12. Vagabond
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I will begin by explaining why I have given this game a 1 and not a 0 which it rightly deserves. I have given it a 1 because it is a game. What I mean by that is, time was spent to create it and it is still a video game so that means it deserves some credit in my playbook. Unfortunately for Modern Warfare 3, a 1 is all it gets and I will go into more detail soon. I simply want to get out aI will begin by explaining why I have given this game a 1 and not a 0 which it rightly deserves. I have given it a 1 because it is a game. What I mean by that is, time was spent to create it and it is still a video game so that means it deserves some credit in my playbook. Unfortunately for Modern Warfare 3, a 1 is all it gets and I will go into more detail soon. I simply want to get out a message out to Activision before I weigh the pros and cons of this game: Please remove the proverbial blindfold off of your eyes and open them before you start dishing out products which quite frankly suck. There, thats it. Simple and straightforward. Now, onto the review:

    What can I say about this game that is positive? Apparently nothing because it is quite obviously such a severe rehash that its impossible to see the difference between it or Modern Warfare 2. That is no surprise seeing as 90% of this game is recycled from previous iterations of the same crap. Buildings are recycled, weapons are recycled, animations are recycled, set-pieces are recycled (I will expand upon the "beating a dead horse" set pieces further into my review), and above all the story is recycled. Wait a second though...what story? There is a story in this game? The story is as effective at explaining what is going on around you as the explosions are to making you feel immersed....IT ISNT! What do we as gamers have to do to get a sequel which challenges preconceived notions about what it takes to make a good game? A good game doesnt mean recycling what works...it means having the balls to move into risky territory as soon as you get the gut feeling that your game is becoming stale. Why Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer didnt see this is confounding, but then again Infinity Ward is not Infinity Ward any more...it became CrapWard as soon as its founders were betrayed and ditched by cash money based Activision. I digress though because I am heading off topic. Regardless, Modern Warfare 3 embraces a familiar concept therefore which makes for nothing but an overdose of drama which does nothing to create wonder at the game's attempted positives which ultimately fail. I said I would go into set pieces earlier and that is what I will do now. I pose a question first though...did Activision hire Michael Bay to direct the game or something? Because I swear there are more useless explosions, on rails vehicle scenes and linear corridors in this game then there are bullets being fired throughout the entire game. We were given a movie, and charged a criminal 59.99 to watch it. Speaking of which, Black Ops is STILL that price....WTF?! Anyways, I close with commenting that this game doesnt deserve a 70 or 80 or 90 or especially 100. In fact it doesnt deserve anything but a 10 on a 100 scale or a 1 on a 10 scale simply because there is no risk in this game. Its a rehash, copy and paste of what we already have, and that is COD4 and MW2. The COD Elite service? Just another way for Activision to rip off foolish little kids who know no better other than to ask their even dumber parents to front the cash for that useless service as well in addition to regular Xbox Live fees. Oh and whats with the $100 price tag on the Hardened edition? Does it come with a gold chain signed by DMX? I sure hope so dog! Cause it aint worth nearly the price otherwise! People, continue playing MW2 and rest assured that you are playing the most up to date experience you can get, and please for the love of god dont be suckered into buying those $15 map packs...you are just encouraging crap ware development for years to come. Close your wallets, and perhaps these guys will open their heads.    … Expand
  13. sealsixgaming
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    If you expected a completely redefined graphics Engine, completely new Gameplay and completely new story, you should only blame the publisher (Activision) and the customers demand for the product. With the 2 year development cycle, it is great with what they accomplish which is Gameplay tuned to a fine point with a story that's linear to great action blockbusters. With the release ofIf you expected a completely redefined graphics Engine, completely new Gameplay and completely new story, you should only blame the publisher (Activision) and the customers demand for the product. With the 2 year development cycle, it is great with what they accomplish which is Gameplay tuned to a fine point with a story that's linear to great action blockbusters. With the release of Half of their studio following the departure of the former founders of Infinity Ward I am not surprised with what has been accomplished. Overall the Game is MW 2.5 and it was expected from the beginning, a continued story, and a redefined multiplayer experience that does justice to what MW2 was supposed to be. If you expected more then you do not fully understand what Activision is about and expected the wrong thing. From what I have experienced I am enjoying it and plan to continue enjoying it and hope all others can get past the same old "formula" that they use and just enjoy the game. Get over it, I play battlefield 3, Gears 3 and love them all...Have fun and play all games.… Expand
  14. IHateFanboys
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Call of Duty has stuck to their tried and true strategy of crafting multiplayer. If you go into MW3 expecting radical changes, then you will be disappointed. But if you go into this expecting the CoD style of game play that has generated the massive following it has today, it will deliver. The fans will love it and the haters will hate it. That's just how it goes.
  15. Nightcrawler26
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The amount of 0 on this game is pathetic. People don't understand what a 0 really means, and are just rating it that low because they want it to do bad. MW3 is a great game no matter what way you look at it. If you keep judging it compared to the previous games, you're only detracting from the experience for yourself. The multiplayer is the most deep and rich the series has seen, and yetThe amount of 0 on this game is pathetic. People don't understand what a 0 really means, and are just rating it that low because they want it to do bad. MW3 is a great game no matter what way you look at it. If you keep judging it compared to the previous games, you're only detracting from the experience for yourself. The multiplayer is the most deep and rich the series has seen, and yet also the most balanced. It's fantastic fun. The Spec Ops also adds increased depth on what was already a successful formula, especially the new Survival mode. The campaign is short, but thrilling and brilliant. While it isn't the most original game we've got, and we've seen a lot of this done before, it undoubtedly does it's job very well. People merely rate this bad because they want to rate it bad.… Expand
  16. KaZAamM
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    ALL the negative ratings for this game either comes from EA's employees that are on the firing line, or just BF3 fanboys. Lets look at the numbers. BF3, after 2 weeks has sold only 1 million copies. This is a disaster for EA games!! They needed over 3 million just to break even. MW3 however, sold 6.5 million copies and is easily the number one game for FPS's. MW3 uses the same engine asALL the negative ratings for this game either comes from EA's employees that are on the firing line, or just BF3 fanboys. Lets look at the numbers. BF3, after 2 weeks has sold only 1 million copies. This is a disaster for EA games!! They needed over 3 million just to break even. MW3 however, sold 6.5 million copies and is easily the number one game for FPS's. MW3 uses the same engine as MW2, but that's no surprise. Its still a great game and keeps on getting better. MW3 is great simply because it has always been great. BF3 has major slowdowns, hardly gets to the desired 60fps, and looks choppy. BF3 has better graphics but with the slowdowns, it simply sucks by comparison. MW3 runs at 60fps and never slows down once. Its FLUID!! And still looks great. BF3 is a wide-open gaming that has huge maps. You get in, and it takes a long time just to find someone to shoot at.

    Bottom line: MW3 is a familiar close-encounter game that is far more fun. The low ratings here are simply people at EA trying to destroy the competition by giving it a low rating. EA games suck. They have always sucked, as evidenced by many games. Especially Crysis 2 when EA made Crytek release an Alpha to the public to make money.

    Now we have to deal with Origin on computer's? Say no to CRAPWARE, say NO to EA. EA is going down the tubes... the faster the better.    … Expand
  17. Sh4dow_S33k3r
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Call of Duty: Modern Borefare 3 fails. Itâ
  18. Bloodhound
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Unlike all the EA super spies out there knocking this game to try and sell one more unit of Battlefield 3 I have played this game.....this is great game play....takes the story to the next level and the multiplayer has gone over the top as well. It is a shame to see reviews out of spite or revenge. The visuals were beyond anything previously offered and it is obvious the impactUnlike all the EA super spies out there knocking this game to try and sell one more unit of Battlefield 3 I have played this game.....this is great game play....takes the story to the next level and the multiplayer has gone over the top as well. It is a shame to see reviews out of spite or revenge. The visuals were beyond anything previously offered and it is obvious the impact Sledgehammer has had on the franchise.… Expand
  19. Orbital
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is just amazing ! The campain is short but still, it's awesome. The Spec Ops mode is like something I've never seen before and we can finally find games using matchmaking, you don't need to play with a friend, that was the problem with MW2's Spec Ops. The multiplayer... oh the multiplayer ! It's just genius... There's almost everything I wanted, I never enjoyed playing CoD thatThis game is just amazing ! The campain is short but still, it's awesome. The Spec Ops mode is like something I've never seen before and we can finally find games using matchmaking, you don't need to play with a friend, that was the problem with MW2's Spec Ops. The multiplayer... oh the multiplayer ! It's just genius... There's almost everything I wanted, I never enjoyed playing CoD that much, and I'm honest. I can't believe the negative opinion on this game, people just try to tear it down, they are haters with nothing else to do, don't believe them ! I wanted to give it a 9 score because of the campain, it's too short... but I give it a 10 cause the teams behind the game deserve it =)… Expand
  20. XenMastre
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I have yet to even play this game yet, but I'm giving it a 10/10 to negate all the shameless and foundless 1/10s out there. How can you give something that so many people worked so hard on to complete and ship to millions of eager fans who adore the series and games in general? Are you saying that this game offers absolutely ZERO fun? ZERO interest? ZERO entertainment? Or that youI have yet to even play this game yet, but I'm giving it a 10/10 to negate all the shameless and foundless 1/10s out there. How can you give something that so many people worked so hard on to complete and ship to millions of eager fans who adore the series and games in general? Are you saying that this game offers absolutely ZERO fun? ZERO interest? ZERO entertainment? Or that you wouldn't even pay ZERO dollars for it? Shame on you. SHAME on you. Have you no respect for the medium of video gaming that you so profess to love so much? It's a wonder the mainstream world doesn't take gamers seriously, and therefore the gaming industry in general. We shoot ourselves in the foot with our rampant egotism, elitism, and the worst damn term that was ever invented (probably just because of our entertainment industry): fanboyism! You people need to realize that every single game has merit and that each one pushes the medium closer and closer to the mainstream, and that every new game promotes an inherent improvement cycle so that the next game is even better. Battlefield 3 would NEVER have been what it was if not for Modern Warfare. MW can say the same with maybe Halo. Halo with Goldeneye for N64. You people need to grow up and move on and judge everything impartially and with ardent professionalism. Pedestals should be broken, soapboxes lathered, and high horses euthenized. We are gamers! But... I'm almost ashamed of it.… Expand
  21. Necrotaur
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    If you've played any previous Call of Duty, you've played MW3. There are so many rehashed missions that you can no longer believe they're self-aware parodies. I'm going to hazard a guess and say that over half the campaign is some form of on-rails shooter, following behind a guy and doing exactly what he does (Soap Says... go to the prone!), or a slow-mo shootout after breaching a door.If you've played any previous Call of Duty, you've played MW3. There are so many rehashed missions that you can no longer believe they're self-aware parodies. I'm going to hazard a guess and say that over half the campaign is some form of on-rails shooter, following behind a guy and doing exactly what he does (Soap Says... go to the prone!), or a slow-mo shootout after breaching a door. The online portion is about what you'd expect, fairly decent with a few added features, but nothing particularly groundbreaking. Overall it feels like a reskin of Black Ops.… Expand
  22. Sobriety
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great game.. Definitely 1 of the best since Call of Duty 4.. If not THE best..

    Thank you IW and SHG Anyone who says this game is not innovative is clearly blind.. This game has improved upon more things than black ops did.. black ops just added a bunch of things like Emblem editors and a currency system.. nothing that changes the game-play. MW3 has a new ranking system, new weapon    Great game.. Definitely 1 of the best since Call of Duty 4.. If not THE best..

    Thank you IW and SHG

    Anyone who says this game is not innovative is clearly blind.. This game has improved upon more things than black ops did.. black ops just added a bunch of things like Emblem editors and a currency system.. nothing that changes the game-play.

    MW3 has a new ranking system, new weapon ranking system, New Point streak system, and it has great hit detection. game feels great, looks great and is a great fast paced game.    … Expand
  23. Unbiased
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Forget the kids and or trolls/bf3 fanboys. Its utterly ignorant to rate this game a F***ing 0. The trolls have screwed up the chances for an honest meta critic score. Hell check out any other Modern warfare game on here. MW2 had a 6.0 score according to them. The trolls are out and looking to get stupid. They have succeeded. The game isnt a 10, but I felt I had to try and even theForget the kids and or trolls/bf3 fanboys. Its utterly ignorant to rate this game a F***ing 0. The trolls have screwed up the chances for an honest meta critic score. Hell check out any other Modern warfare game on here. MW2 had a 6.0 score according to them. The trolls are out and looking to get stupid. They have succeeded. The game isnt a 10, but I felt I had to try and even the score. In honesty it could use some innovation. They did stick to the "winning" formula and tried to change it up enough to keep it new. Its a fine line to walk. Damned if you do damned if you dont. If they had changed it up too much, then there would be **** Then, since they apparently didnt change it up enough for some, theres **** Id honestly give this installment a 8.0. Its still a blast, both on and offline. Online I have been having problems with lag or something. I often die before I actually see the person shooting me , then they appear. Ive shot people resulting in MULTIPLE hit markers only for them to drop me in one or two shots...then having the kill cam show me not even hitting them. That is frustrating. But its hit and miss. Overall, ignore the fanboys who get hard ons bashing a game...then boosting battlefield. I honest to god have both games...pre ordered both...battlefield let me down. I loved bad company 2...but BF3 failed me. I could go into detail but wont. Its not the place. MW3 is a good game. Rent it and tell for yourself. Then come back and let the fanboys know they're morons.… Expand
  24. TyEverson
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Absolutely love everything about the game. Not real sure why so many on here say it is garbage, but bought it anyway.. For me, it was exactly what I was expecting.
  25. Spawny2011
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Haha based on all of these fake biased reviews obviously made by trolling fanboys, it just shows another failed attempt made to try to brinf down the most popular game on xbox 360, ps3, and pc. I havent encountered one bad review for this game from a real critic source. If every single modern warfare 3 player took time to post a review besides the trolls that dwell in their mother'sHaha based on all of these fake biased reviews obviously made by trolling fanboys, it just shows another failed attempt made to try to brinf down the most popular game on xbox 360, ps3, and pc. I havent encountered one bad review for this game from a real critic source. If every single modern warfare 3 player took time to post a review besides the trolls that dwell in their mother's basement on the internet all day, then the number of positive reviews would greatly outnumber the negative ones. Each day more and more people buy this game and get hooked onto it. Nice fail attempt at trying to prove a point, fanboy retards..… Expand
  26. kingintro
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great game best in series well worth the money the spec ops mode is completely revamped it gives an epic end to the series it is a must buy for anyone that loves multiplayer and first person shooters
  27. Irlargy
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    All right lads, with regards to most of these reviewers who gave this game a zero, a quick look at their profiles shows either 2 reviews written, one for MW3 giving it a zero, and another for battlefield 3 giving it a 10, or in some cases just a 0 for MW3. In other words, fanboys. Forget em. Seriously. This game. I liked. and dont even try to compare it Black Ops, its got nothin to do withAll right lads, with regards to most of these reviewers who gave this game a zero, a quick look at their profiles shows either 2 reviews written, one for MW3 giving it a zero, and another for battlefield 3 giving it a 10, or in some cases just a 0 for MW3. In other words, fanboys. Forget em. Seriously. This game. I liked. and dont even try to compare it Black Ops, its got nothin to do with it, this is infinity ward, the company that revolutionized first person shooter games with MW back in 2007, half that stuff those battlefield fanboys are bleeting on about came from ideas in MW. Why complain about lack of innovation when they had a formula that works so well with the 2 previous games? The graphics were always very good, so I honestly dont know why anyones complaining about that, or why it even matters that much. The campaign while admittedly a little short, is still fun, I dont believe anyone who says they didnt enjoy chasing a train in london, or firing hell down in Paris, or those parts where you actually feel like your in a warzone, and thats the whole point isnt it? Sorry if it wasnt realistic enough, hopefully next time you get one life for the whole game, maybe you should go join the army. Multiplayer, addictive as ever, fun, and as always irritating, but it still keeps you coming back. New maps are in no way small, theres great new game modes that you will want to keep playing, Spec Ops is always fun with a friend, and im glad they didnt tread on zombies, as thats Treyarchs baby, but rather try something new with Survival mode. I will get hours out of this game, because at the end of it all, its not perfect, but its bloody fun, and thats what matters in my opinion. So please ignore the battlefield fanboys, and try it for yourself, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  28. Music_Live
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    All the same great stuff tweaked and updated. I love it. Smoothest multiplayer yet and the survival mode rocks. Thanks for a great game. Would recommend this to a friend. Play on.
  29. kasteno_
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I'll be generous and give this a 1! It blows, I started playing CoD when MW2 came out, I loved it, BO came out, same thing. I then made the mistake pre-ordering this garbage and liking the CoD 4 copy I got with it better...I played on Pipeline in CoD 4, in the Africa Mission in MW3, there are 3 or 4 recycled buildings. There is absolutely NO innovation whatsoever. This is truly MW 2.5 ifI'll be generous and give this a 1! It blows, I started playing CoD when MW2 came out, I loved it, BO came out, same thing. I then made the mistake pre-ordering this garbage and liking the CoD 4 copy I got with it better...I played on Pipeline in CoD 4, in the Africa Mission in MW3, there are 3 or 4 recycled buildings. There is absolutely NO innovation whatsoever. This is truly MW 2.5 if anything. This game is now the dog for Activision, losing the original developers [insight] for Infinity Ward was Activisions biggest mistake. Now all they care about is the money since fat, 10 year old kids will be buying it and insulting complete strangers with their "MAD 360 No-Scope." DO NOT BUY!!… Expand
  30. Drewhhahah
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    Its funny, because we all know who gave this game bad reviews; Battlefield fans. I don't know why they find the need to down another game and somehow boost their own. If you are a fan of Call of Duty then this is a game you will LOVE. The campaign takes about 8-10 hours on veteran and is full of heart stopping spectacular action. The multiplayer is better than ever with all that greatIts funny, because we all know who gave this game bad reviews; Battlefield fans. I don't know why they find the need to down another game and somehow boost their own. If you are a fan of Call of Duty then this is a game you will LOVE. The campaign takes about 8-10 hours on veteran and is full of heart stopping spectacular action. The multiplayer is better than ever with all that great action infinity ward has always given us. This IS the game Call of Duty fans want, don't listen to these reviews if you are debating wheter to but the game. This website's user reviews are full of troll and low lifes.… Expand
  31. modernborefare
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is about as entertaining as driving a rusty nail through my genitalia. I.E. it isn't called modern borefare for a reason. Seriously don't recommend the game.
  32. HEAVYARM7
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I don't understand how anybody could possibly rate this anything under a 7?! Games that legitimently receive scores less then 4's and 3's are deemed literally unplayable, like their missing data on the disc! So user reviews here are completely useless, learn to rate correctly. And if you have a presonnal grudge against the franchise, don't slander it on a reputable site where people comeI don't understand how anybody could possibly rate this anything under a 7?! Games that legitimently receive scores less then 4's and 3's are deemed literally unplayable, like their missing data on the disc! So user reviews here are completely useless, learn to rate correctly. And if you have a presonnal grudge against the franchise, don't slander it on a reputable site where people come to get an idea about a product. The game is everything I wanted from IW/SH. And for that, I thank you, hope you guys continue making the COD experience better each year!… Expand
  33. TrianglechokeVt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game represents everything that is wrong with gaming today.Bought the game and was let down in no time,i'm glad that others can see it too for what its worth.People can say what they will about everyone being fan boys or trolls,take your pick.At the end of the day its the utter truth that game is copy and paste of previous titles that were sub par.Go spend your money it this crapThis game represents everything that is wrong with gaming today.Bought the game and was let down in no time,i'm glad that others can see it too for what its worth.People can say what they will about everyone being fan boys or trolls,take your pick.At the end of the day its the utter truth that game is copy and paste of previous titles that were sub par.Go spend your money it this crap economy on games that company's still care about.Halo is constantly slept on and in every way is a more polished product,always has been,hopefully always will be now that 343 is taking over etc..etc. This game sucks and is clearly meant for the people who have no care about quality or blood sweat and tears that are put into games period.… Expand
  34. Zsolt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Roommate recently bought this game and I can;t help but think that it is the most expensive map pack ever. I feel bad for my friend I hope he can return it.
  35. jhamlin1971
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Yes, there is not a lot of innovation here. Yes, it seems like you are playing the first Modern Warfare. Yes, they did add some improvements to enhance game play, similar to what Madden does from year to year. No, the game should not be receiving harsh scores because people are complaining about what they think is a recycled game. I like to think if it's not broke, don't fix it.Yes, there is not a lot of innovation here. Yes, it seems like you are playing the first Modern Warfare. Yes, they did add some improvements to enhance game play, similar to what Madden does from year to year. No, the game should not be receiving harsh scores because people are complaining about what they think is a recycled game. I like to think if it's not broke, don't fix it. Consoles are limited because the hardware can not be upgraded, like a PC. So how can a developer really improve the software if they are limited on hardware limitations? What I can appreciate is the smooth frame rate that is achievable in this game. I found Battlefield 3 to be a little choppy (on the consoles) since it could only reach 30 frames per second however I do like the game play in Battlefield. Ask yourself, did you enjoy the other Call of Duty releases? If so, then this is an easy pick for you. I only wish they could of added a function to match players online to certain age groups. That way I don't have to hear the nasty obscenities being thrown at me from a 10 year old that just learned his first cuss word.… Expand
  36. LordOFlibertY
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Ill cut this short. I bought, I played, I returned.
    This game is an utter rubbish and fails to deliver any sought of hype. MW2 supposedly the biggest selling entertainment in the world has spent all their profit on stupid advertisement. There is nothing new and TWO COMPANIES DEVELOPED IT! Maybe if this was a $30-40 expansion for mw2, i wouldnt mind but come on, u must be joking
  37. RogueMaverik
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    MW 3 is, like most say, nothing more than MW 2.1. Though it has the familiar feel of past CODs, which makes it easy to jump right into multiplayer, it also feels to familiar. It's good for a game to be similar to the past installment, yet this game is nothing but the last game. Its a double-edged sword. The multiplayer is the same old thing. Nothing more to say. Play MW 2 but add differentMW 3 is, like most say, nothing more than MW 2.1. Though it has the familiar feel of past CODs, which makes it easy to jump right into multiplayer, it also feels to familiar. It's good for a game to be similar to the past installment, yet this game is nothing but the last game. Its a double-edged sword. The multiplayer is the same old thing. Nothing more to say. Play MW 2 but add different maps and a couple new guns, that's all it is. At this point the only thing keeping the series alive is the new update to Spec Ops which I found very enjoyable, yet not enjoyable enough to prevent my eyes from bleeding over this so called "story". The story is nothing more than a Michael Bay movie with the production fees equal to the of the cost of Bill Gates house. And I'm talking about his house that makes NASA look like preschoolers playing with some Legos. The story doesn't waste anytime in shoving you straight into battle. You walk down some streets, shoot some guys, explosions, repeat. By the time you get through a few more levels a "big" plot point occurs which is supposed to "shock" the gamer. It doesn't. The characters are very stiff in every way, which doesn't help the story at all. When characters are supposed to feel sorry, they sound the same. When there supposed to feel relieved, they sound the same. I'm looking at you Price. All in all, no matter how much we hate it, the odds of the CoD series dying soon is about as likely as Activision admitting they have enough money and they don't need anymore.… Expand
  38. billybob52
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    Campaign is great the best of the series. BUT WHAT WERE THEY THINKING WITH THE MULTIPLAYER?. The music is pretty good with the game but the graphics are terrible! EXACTLY THE SAME AS MW2! Spec ops is the same old same old and the survival mode is okay but nowhere near as good as zombies. And its only for 2 people. They added next to nothing for the multiplayer and i had to check to makeCampaign is great the best of the series. BUT WHAT WERE THEY THINKING WITH THE MULTIPLAYER?. The music is pretty good with the game but the graphics are terrible! EXACTLY THE SAME AS MW2! Spec ops is the same old same old and the survival mode is okay but nowhere near as good as zombies. And its only for 2 people. They added next to nothing for the multiplayer and i had to check to make sure i didn't put in the modern warfare 2 disc by accident. But seriously though this game does not deserve a 0. I greatly enjoyed its campaign. BUY BATTLEFIELD 3 INSTEAD! Battlefield 3's multiplayer is much better but its campaign cannot compare to this. If you want campaign buy this if you want multiplayer buy Battlefield 3.… Expand
  39. wafelkill
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3 was only made to MAKE MONEY!!!
    Are they serious?!?!BlackOps made 2.500.000.000$!!
    Where this money go? To develop new amazing engine? No... To improve anything in gameplay? No... So where ours money go? To **** EA corporation! For what BlackUps made this game should be FOR FREE!!My heart is bleeding when i see what happen to ours hobby;( Sad that now everybody wont to    Modern Warfare 3 was only made to MAKE MONEY!!!
    Are they serious?!?!BlackOps made 2.500.000.000$!!
    Where this money go?
    To develop new amazing engine?
    No...
    To improve anything in gameplay?
    No...
    So where ours money go?
    To **** EA corporation!
    For what BlackUps made this game should be FOR FREE!!My heart is bleeding when i see what happen to ours hobby;(
    Sad that now everybody wont to make money...not games:[    … Expand
  40. Li21
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Everyone who has written a negative comment and expected something fresh is kidding themselves.
    I'm getting MW3 because the previous titles were a blast. The less they change, the less there is to screw up. Its a near perfect formula for multiplayer and if you love Free For All like I do, its the only choice. People constantly update their FIFA, NBA, F1 etc. games annually just to keep up    Everyone who has written a negative comment and expected something fresh is kidding themselves.
    I'm getting MW3 because the previous titles were a blast. The less they change, the less there is to screw up. Its a near perfect formula for multiplayer and if you love Free For All like I do, its the only choice. People constantly update their FIFA, NBA, F1 etc. games annually just to keep up with the crowd and to have the latest edition, not because of radical changes year to year. Why should COD be any different? Just get it and enjoy it..    … Expand
  41. modern-warrior
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    campaign is decent , your usual cod campaign , people are sayin its a formula that works why mess with it , if that were the case than we would simply be playin the same game over and over through the years , cod needs to do wat cod4 mw done to the series a reboot , just like i dont want to play another resident evil without a reboot , games get stale when there is no competition and letscampaign is decent , your usual cod campaign , people are sayin its a formula that works why mess with it , if that were the case than we would simply be playin the same game over and over through the years , cod needs to do wat cod4 mw done to the series a reboot , just like i dont want to play another resident evil without a reboot , games get stale when there is no competition and lets be honest cod has had none over the last few years , cod4 broke new ground mw2 perfected that black ops took it as far as it could go , i want a reboot of the series because i'm not sum dumb sheep like alot of cod fans , formula kills real creativity and progress , some game developers make an argument that gaming can reach the level of art , as long as they churn out the same old same old it will never reach that , look at wat cash cow movie blockbusters have done to film , also music , i am and have always been a cod fan , cod4 mw blew my mind , but i can honestly say i hope bf3 kicks mw3 ass , because its excactly what it needs to progress the series , guys giving this a ten are either bias blind or in denial , pes was the best football game out there until it got stale and fifa took over , fifa now has ruled for the past few years , i hope the same happens with bf3 and mw3 , bf3 is much much much better online yea the campaign aint all that but thats not we we play these games we play for multiplayer and as a true cod fan i admit bf3 rips cod open reveals just how flawed it is , if you play bf3 multi for a week then play cod mw3 multi it feels like a game thats 3-4 years old , thats because it is , bf3 is doing for fps wat mw did at the time, stop being blind people realy , its not a zero rating by a long shot but its no more than a 4 at best,also what will prove all u blind fans wrong is the fact that the next cod will switch it up and change the engine , and if you guys keep sayin its 10/10 then IW will keep pissing on you and tellin you its raining , whilst taking your cash at the same time , cod goodbye , not that it wont massively outsell bf3 , but transformers2 massively outsold the hurt locker for example thats the problem , you guys are sheep , and up until mw3 so was i , but no longer , i am jumping ship to bf , and i havnt played previous bf but i have played and owned every previous cod , wake up people the reason there not switching it up and being innovative is because of you fans with your blind faith for a game thats cleary past its sell by date , so thanks for ruining the series i love by being sheep , ps my name on psn , is modern-warrior25 , not battlefield 25 , so dont dare accuse me of being a battlefield fanboy , i'm simply an unbias game fame , who prefers substance over style , an who's not going to defend game developers who dont care about the people making them rich , ie us the fans , if you guys took a stand than i'm sure the next cod would not be a remake like mw3 but you wont , who care about the rivalry between cod and bf people , frankly i dont care who comes out on top in a few years down the road so long as whoever it is pushes the envolope , i will reiterate FORMULA KILLS CREATIVITY .… Expand
  42. falcrein
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    There is absolutely no reason why anyone should buy this game because it's almost IDENTICAL to MW2 in every aspect. It sure as hell isn't worth the $60 Activision is suckering all of us into paying. This game is garbage and anybody that supports this franchise any further is only hurting themselves. Do Not Buy
  43. Ecto1
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Well, its fun and all, but it is more of the same that should have been an expansion pack and not a full retail game. What I dont understand is that (at the moment of writing this) the reviewers prais it for being the same, and then give low scores to gears 3 and uncharted 3 for being more of the same...
  44. Buzzsaw811
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Here is the deal, you people are expecting too much. This is the same game that we have been playing for years with slight differences. This is a game that has not changed much over the years. They took out the dive move that I loved so much from Black Ops, but why should they change it? It has been the best FPS for the last few years and how could it get any better? Have you playedHere is the deal, you people are expecting too much. This is the same game that we have been playing for years with slight differences. This is a game that has not changed much over the years. They took out the dive move that I loved so much from Black Ops, but why should they change it? It has been the best FPS for the last few years and how could it get any better? Have you played Battlefield 3? I think that it is a great game also but it might be even buggier than this game. All in all this franchise has become the Madden NFL to the FPS genre. Take it or leave it, it is a roster update with slightly better graphics and more maps. I personally think that this is just fine and I will play this game and prestige my heart out. I think that it is a fine game and that the only way they could innovate or make this game and genre better is if the technology gets better. Until then, if you don't like it then why did you buy it?… Expand
  45. mupet0000
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 has disappointed me a lot. I've been a fan of COD since the original and I have enjoyed each game release with WaW probably being my least favorite until this came out. MW3 feels like MW2 with different maps and I find the multiplayer to be worse, I don't like the way the kill streaks work and I don't like the maps. The Single player is extremely short and completelyModern Warfare 3 has disappointed me a lot. I've been a fan of COD since the original and I have enjoyed each game release with WaW probably being my least favorite until this came out. MW3 feels like MW2 with different maps and I find the multiplayer to be worse, I don't like the way the kill streaks work and I don't like the maps. The Single player is extremely short and completely forgettable. The only thing decent about this is the Spec Ops but I find MW2's was better.… Expand
  46. Broofist
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    What happened to fps games? Are the critics playing the same games we are? I was disappointed with bf3 on the pc last week because of the terrible interface and dumbing down of gameplay. MW3 just didn't change anything except making you play on crappier maps. Not sure which one is screwing its' customer's harder. Wait for this to go down in price. Like way down. And seriously whereWhat happened to fps games? Are the critics playing the same games we are? I was disappointed with bf3 on the pc last week because of the terrible interface and dumbing down of gameplay. MW3 just didn't change anything except making you play on crappier maps. Not sure which one is screwing its' customer's harder. Wait for this to go down in price. Like way down. And seriously where are the real critics in this industry. It's just sad. Just because trailers are epic? You need to sit down and actually play these games out.… Expand
  47. trachy
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    This is what I expected it to be. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 with some much needed tweeks. This is a very solid game. After all, why change the things that weren't broken in the first place. However, it is probably not worth getting at the full retail price. Buy it on sale and it will be money well spent.
  48. sgtfuentes17
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    PLEASE all u battlefield 3 lovers, stop hating on modern warfare 3, just cause COD is a much more successful franchise is no reason to hate; this game is amazing and worth a 10/10... stop rating this a zero b4 all the COD fans start giving battlefield 3 0s
  49. bedsidetrash
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    User reviews for MW3 and BF3 are really just another virtual battlefield for fans of both games to fight over. Seems like more than a quarter of the user reviews were created by users who registered on metacritic only in order to give one game a 0 and the other a 10. Also a significant portion of well intentioned users forget to move the bar from 10, so often their words don't match theirUser reviews for MW3 and BF3 are really just another virtual battlefield for fans of both games to fight over. Seems like more than a quarter of the user reviews were created by users who registered on metacritic only in order to give one game a 0 and the other a 10. Also a significant portion of well intentioned users forget to move the bar from 10, so often their words don't match their score..

    Meanwhile, both companies give many critics early access to the game with the unspoken agreement that the critic will overlook some of the games' flaws. Nevertheless, critic reviews are somewhat reliable compared to the garbage user reviews.    … Expand
  50. Zoan626
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I can't believe I bought COD: MW 2.5. The campaign is so insanely short and many of the future DLC they're charging for are ALREADY ON THE DISK. You end up paying 60% for half a game and access to buying overpriced DLC absolutely horrendous. The did NOTHING to change the game it's exactly the same as MW2 so it's odd they put THREE in the title and didn't just have it be yet anotherI can't believe I bought COD: MW 2.5. The campaign is so insanely short and many of the future DLC they're charging for are ALREADY ON THE DISK. You end up paying 60% for half a game and access to buying overpriced DLC absolutely horrendous. The did NOTHING to change the game it's exactly the same as MW2 so it's odd they put THREE in the title and didn't just have it be yet another expansion to MW2. The game is absolutely not worth it in the slightest. I'm very tired of these tactical FPS shooters that get released every other month it seems. They all play exactly the same and continue to remove any kind of user based skill or interaction at all in the games and simply reward you for walking around and pressing buttons wildly. As an avid gamer I can't really say anything positive at all about this game or current state of this genre and it is especially disturbing that so many mainstream reviewers ignore all these points.… Expand
  51. Pherball66
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    If it's not broken, don't fix it........excellent game so far. I have only played through about half so far but it is cod all the way. There are people that love run and gun games and this series is the best there is for that.
  52. Manddrakke
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    10 This is actually a 9, I read reviews for no reason of some fan-boys BF3 so I decided to write this review. Not a perfect game but...,campaign very good and a multiplayer consistent .

    A very good shooter should be part of the collection.
  53. Monkey74
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I have been a gamer from the very start of Games. I grew up watching Games progress and start to Pair with my imagination. I also have been playing COD from the start and have been a die-hard fan as well. MW3 has let me down, there is a old add-age " you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig"! From horrible spawn points to new words for old classes this game has done little toI have been a gamer from the very start of Games. I grew up watching Games progress and start to Pair with my imagination. I also have been playing COD from the start and have been a die-hard fan as well. MW3 has let me down, there is a old add-age " you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig"! From horrible spawn points to new words for old classes this game has done little to evolve and further position the COD franchise for the future. Seeing a score of 90 from a critic seems way to high, perhaps if fans like us speak up companies will strive hard to meet our needs as Gamers!!… Expand
  54. Jacksonator
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    MW3 is really bad and lacks any improvements from MW2. Copy & paste is the short version of many reviews. Battlefield is by FAR the superior game. Don't get me wrong, i have played all the cod games and loved all of them except this and WAW. But bf3 is superior in every way and mw3 is a waste of money and time.
  55. vatuveiexpress
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    i have played this game many times before and the in game play is absouloutley hrrible! it really needs to get an upgrade as mw2 was about twice as good! i am a huge cod fan but battlefield just takes the cake for me at the moment
  56. robbieq
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Whilst it is not fair to say that MW3 is exactly the same as MW2, it's pretty much as close as humanly possible. Everything sounds, plays and looks the same. It's a re-release! I know you can't expect every game to be completely different from it's predecessor, but you would want developers to add something new. Yes, there are new game modes, but let's face it, no one will play them. TDMWhilst it is not fair to say that MW3 is exactly the same as MW2, it's pretty much as close as humanly possible. Everything sounds, plays and looks the same. It's a re-release! I know you can't expect every game to be completely different from it's predecessor, but you would want developers to add something new. Yes, there are new game modes, but let's face it, no one will play them. TDM and FFA and Domination will reign supreme and it will be the exact same experience all over again. Shame on you Infinity Ward.
    You had our hopes so high.    … Expand
  57. Quirkus
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    MW3 would be a great game if it is you're 1st cod experience. For COD veterns its just an update. Sort of. The overall score of the game should be decided if you are still playing it in a months time. I didnt like the game after an hour or a day. But i still went back to play it the following day.its growing on me. The game feels different from previous installments of COD but they haveMW3 would be a great game if it is you're 1st cod experience. For COD veterns its just an update. Sort of. The overall score of the game should be decided if you are still playing it in a months time. I didnt like the game after an hour or a day. But i still went back to play it the following day.its growing on me. The game feels different from previous installments of COD but they have tried to update a system thats over 4 yrs old. Maybe we need a new console to satisfy the general gaming public.MW3 is not without its problems but BF3 suffers a similar fate. If you're not sure whether to buy it,rent it 1st.… Expand
  58. asdfgh
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    It's not terrible by any means, however, it is frustrating to see a once great series that contains two of my favourite games of all time (CoD 2 & 4) fail to change. Yes, it's the same moderate quality textures, same unrealistic and pathetic gun sounds, same single player thats as linear as the line y=x., and that's a real shame. Activision's desire for a yearly release gives theIt's not terrible by any means, however, it is frustrating to see a once great series that contains two of my favourite games of all time (CoD 2 & 4) fail to change. Yes, it's the same moderate quality textures, same unrealistic and pathetic gun sounds, same single player thats as linear as the line y=x., and that's a real shame. Activision's desire for a yearly release gives the developers no time for any real innovation or enough time for a new engine, this is what lets down this game. It's no longer fun to pay for a brand new game, along with 3 compulsory map packs or the elite subscription if you wish to avoid being 'kicked' from MP games, its becoming greedy. The included maps are tacky, small and repedative from my experience on them, and alas, it is clear that IW haven't listened to fans as the dreaded 'Noob Tube' returns as an early unlock which is perhaps my least favourite thing about call of duty. Graphics (7.5/10): Perhaps not as good as MW2, but a clear step up from Black Ops, the engine however doesn't allow for the dynamic lighting that some rivals to this franchise and the textures are clearly copy and pasted from earlier games. As usual, the guns look great themselves, the few high quality textures are devoted to firearms which look much better than anything else, albeit, not quite as good as BF3. One thing I really like is the 60fps, it leaves the game play smooth at all times, and never seems to dip.

    Sound (1/10): Pathetic is the only way to describe them, unrealistic and completely wrong gun sounds return. There are also no dynamic sounds, so a sniper rifle on the other side of a map, 3 blocks away, sounds the same as if it were 5 metres away. Very, very dissappointing.

    Multiplayer (4/10): A quote from MW2: "Same stuff, different day", which is a perfect description of the multiplayer aspect of MW3....its nearly IDENTICAL! Some different guns, some not, same sounds, slightly redesigned maps, same game modes practically. There is a huge hype behind "Kill Confirmed" mode, which would be great for a communicating team, however, I'm told that this has been taken from Crysis 2 (not 100% sure on that) plus a slightly different version of CTF. These add little to the game. The same stupid killsteaks, including the annoying Juggernaught that appeared in spec ops last time. Again, in a few months time, be prepared to shell out the MS point equivilent of US$15/$AU23 for the first of 3 map packs that if avoided will see you kicked from every server (or $50 for the elite service). The maps too, all seem identical bar the NYC map, which, combined with the tiny size ( 6 players per team max usually and the playing area is tiny) leaves one bored VERY quickly. Ah yes, to allow for new and unskilled players, noob tube returns from its nerfing in Black Ops to again leave me wanting to tear my hair out in frustration. "Quickscoping", another frustrating 'innovation' has returned to haunt me, an exploit of the over-helpful aim assist. The P2P servers are a clear step down from dedicated ones, they limit the number of players and lag like hell in Australia, I hate it, it's not as fun as past games.

    Offline (3/10): Meh, another over the top, unoriginal story. Unbelievably short, finished on easy in 4 and half hours, contrary to most "professional" critics who say it takes 8. However, at least IW tried to do something new with a rip off of zombies along with some more co-op spec ops, however, no co-op will ever compare to Treyarch's Zombies. As a whole, the offline component appears half baked and tired.

    Overall, I was going to give this game 6 or 7 out of 10, however seeing as its part of a series, it is a rediculous copy of the last one, hence its low rating. The "professional" critics who raved so highly need to get a grip and loose their bias, as a once CoD fanboy myself, I am very disappointed and will be trying out BF3 in the near future as I return this 'new' game. A pathetic money grab, if you enjoy CoD, play MW2 or MW1, they're by far better than this.    … Expand
  59. lolzorbots
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    ok guys. before you look at the low user score and go WTF i thought it would be good! it is a good game. theres a reason the critic score was really high. of course this game has over a million fans, its not surprising a thousand or more would come here to rant about how they were dissapointed or don't like it, didn't meet whatever their standards were, etc. but the other 998,000+ otherok guys. before you look at the low user score and go WTF i thought it would be good! it is a good game. theres a reason the critic score was really high. of course this game has over a million fans, its not surprising a thousand or more would come here to rant about how they were dissapointed or don't like it, didn't meet whatever their standards were, etc. but the other 998,000+ other fans out there that do enjoy the game are too busy playing it to come here to write about how much they love it. please understand how biased this user critic review score is, only the haters would come here to post bad stuff. This would only be an accurate account if every single CoD MW3 player out there posted their opinion. but there are exponentially more CoD lovers than haters. so yeah. please dont let this section/user rating sway your opinion if you were going to buy this, its incredibly off.… Expand
  60. DDante
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    It never ceases to amaze me how people here score the game 0 - yet stay up all night playing it after going to the midnight launch. Seriously if you're that dedicated then you know all about the COD world and you know what to expect in this game. So just WHAT were you expecting?? Its COD - so there's going to be an over the top FPS campaign and a solid FPS multi-player. No?

    So far I've    It never ceases to amaze me how people here score the game 0 - yet stay up all night playing it after going to the midnight launch. Seriously if you're that dedicated then you know all about the COD world and you know what to expect in this game. So just WHAT were you expecting?? Its COD - so there's going to be an over the top FPS campaign and a solid FPS multi-player. No?

    So far I've enjoyed the game (campaign and multi-player), yes it didn't wow me like the first MW did - but I'm not buying this game expecting a revolutionary experience - I'm buying this game expecting a solid all-round FPS and in that MW3 delivers. If you take away all the anti hype and (Battlefield?) fanboyism which is driving these low user scores - anyone would see - no one in their right mind could give this game a 0?? That's just crazy. I'd bet half of these negative reviews are the ones that have already prestiged a couple of times over and will be still playing online this time next year. Look at all the other AAA sequels and name me one that doesn't copy the core game play mechanics from the original (Halo, Gears, Bioshock, Battlefield, Elder Scrolls etc etc.....). A fair score for this game is 7-8. Yes COD is Activision's cash cow - if you have a problem with that then give Activision a 0.    … Expand
  61. anon12
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game supposed to be new & balanced yet i haven't seen any thing that's new or balanced. Game feel like cod4 on crack **** maps are to small, hardly any new guns. If you have any cod game and want buy mw3 do your self a favor and save your money. Biggest disappointment of the year!! (please don't buy this game)
  62. chilopirrin
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    it is funny how much people review the game with low numbers, and even that, the game has been sold 9 or 10 millions of copies already, i bet that the most part of the "0" reviews are from people who doesn´t own the game yet
  63. icloud
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I played for 7 hours between on line and campaign mode and its kinda boring. On line doesnt feel right as all other call of duty games. One question I have is do the elite gamers have an edge on anything? I know activision would never say but some of the elite gamerse seem to have way more kills than everyone else. Just wondering??? Anyway very disapointed that I spent 60.00 onI played for 7 hours between on line and campaign mode and its kinda boring. On line doesnt feel right as all other call of duty games. One question I have is do the elite gamers have an edge on anything? I know activision would never say but some of the elite gamerse seem to have way more kills than everyone else. Just wondering??? Anyway very disapointed that I spent 60.00 on this and it feels like an upgrade and not new. Hope RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT makes a comeback with a great shooter IP. I recommend that you rent it first as I should have done. Go Skyrim… Expand
  64. JLeVRT
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Unfortunately, the days of the old Infinity Ward were over about a year ago. Now theyre picking up the pieces and putting a mediocre game together that will only progress further and further until it becomes a "Madden" like situation... RIP Pre 2009 Infinity Ward
  65. nayerr
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot,Run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, GLITCH run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, MODDED CONTROLLER run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get run, shoot, get shot, respawn,shot, respawn, SAME GAME EVERYTIME run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, THE WORST THING TO HAPPEN TO VIDEOGAMES SINCE THE ATARI JAGUAR run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, run, shoot, get shot, respawn, OH LOOK MW4 IS ABOUT TO COME OUT.… Expand
  66. Cuauhtblanco
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This is jsut plain pathethic with all these fan boys. Let me start off by saying Mw3 and BF3 are both great games. I give MW3 a 10 not because it deserves one but because of all the 0's I see, how can a game even get a 0 hahaha, not even Viva Pinta. But I mean what is it expected from people that gave a 10 to BF3 lol If you don't believe me click on each of there names and more then halfThis is jsut plain pathethic with all these fan boys. Let me start off by saying Mw3 and BF3 are both great games. I give MW3 a 10 not because it deserves one but because of all the 0's I see, how can a game even get a 0 hahaha, not even Viva Pinta. But I mean what is it expected from people that gave a 10 to BF3 lol If you don't believe me click on each of there names and more then half have rated BF3, while the other half probably jsut made a new account so people would say what I am saying. But To be honest with you I would give this game an 8.5 out of 10. The game is solid good graphics, great moment. The Campaign is awesome just like previous Call of dutys.… Expand
  67. Jacksonator36
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I have played this for a while now and to be honest, it is crap!!!! They used the same buildings from Call of Duty 4, the same engine from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It is also a big downgrade from Call of Duty: Black Ops.
  68. SwitBiskit
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    It's a blatant cash in with zero innovation, in my opinion it deserves every negative review on this site.
    The fact that they reused sound/animations/models and even forgot to change the error messages (they still refer to itself as MW2) is plain atrocious.
  69. benbell
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    I'm not a fanboy from battlefield or any other FPS try to scorch MW3. I'm hardcore CoD supporter for the past few years. But to be honest, MW3 is really disappointing in term of both single player and MP mode. I still remember the hype I had when I played MW2, but I get tired even just half of the MW3 campaign. Everything is just repacked from MW2. The new perk system and killstreak systemI'm not a fanboy from battlefield or any other FPS try to scorch MW3. I'm hardcore CoD supporter for the past few years. But to be honest, MW3 is really disappointing in term of both single player and MP mode. I still remember the hype I had when I played MW2, but I get tired even just half of the MW3 campaign. Everything is just repacked from MW2. The new perk system and killstreak system is the only good thing in MP. Biggest issues in MP3 is the map design. All map feel very similar, small, maze-like, cage-like. Every map feel the same. There is no defense line you can set up with your teammate, you have to run all the time and whoever get faster reflex and better connection win the gun fight. I know IW try to remove camper as much as possible. But the removal of the strategic play only makes MW3 MP like a cheap arcade shooter.… Expand
  70. QueteCrees
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game sucks it is a recycled update from Call of Duty Modern **** 2, no innovation, jus Copy and Paste everything, there are even videos on You tube that prove how lazy ass infinnity ward has recycled buildings from COD 4 into this game.
    If you like to play the same **** over and over and forever again, this is the game for you
  71. StrickBan
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    It's funny how BF3 fans give it a 0 even when they haven't played the game. Are you mad that it got 90 on CRITIC REVIEWS while your game got 86? That shows which game is better. Anyway, game actually looks like MW2 but that's no problem, that game had beautiful graphics. Great Survival mode and Spec ops also. Campaign wasn't as great as COD4 and MW2 but it was really good. MP has beenIt's funny how BF3 fans give it a 0 even when they haven't played the game. Are you mad that it got 90 on CRITIC REVIEWS while your game got 86? That shows which game is better. Anyway, game actually looks like MW2 but that's no problem, that game had beautiful graphics. Great Survival mode and Spec ops also. Campaign wasn't as great as COD4 and MW2 but it was really good. MP has been really improved.… Expand
  72. Deadshock
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    Wait, what's this? Someone who actually played the game? Whoa, that's pretty rare considering all the BF3 fanboys and CoD haters on this site. Still, I'll be the first to admit that Modern Warfare 3... isn't perfect. But, it's no where NEAR as bad as half the user reviews are making it out to be. Sure it may be a little repetitive in certain aspects but, its that same form of repetitiveWait, what's this? Someone who actually played the game? Whoa, that's pretty rare considering all the BF3 fanboys and CoD haters on this site. Still, I'll be the first to admit that Modern Warfare 3... isn't perfect. But, it's no where NEAR as bad as half the user reviews are making it out to be. Sure it may be a little repetitive in certain aspects but, its that same form of repetitive run-n-gun gameplay that attracts people to it each year. The campaign doesn't bring anything too new to the table, but thats doesn't take away from the fact its a fun story to play through filled with some exciting (although, predictable) set piece moments. In terms of co-op, I actually enjoyed spec ops more here in MW3 more than in MW2. At least in MW3 they actually feel like missions rather than challenges or something. Finally, there is the multiplayer, which is what the majority of buyers buy Call of Duty for. Odds are if you enjoyed MW2's multiplayer, your going to enjoy MW3's. The money system from Black Ops is gone, so your back to having to work to get all the attachments/camos for the guns. The maps sometimes feel cramped or too large, but still deliver the action that your used to. In short, MW3 doesn't change anything. But thats not a bad thing, because as the saying goes "If its not broke, don't try to fix it." To some of you it may seem that Activision is just selling the same product over and over again repackaged. In response, I say welcome to capitalism.… Expand
  73. adfsd
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    The story was written by Oscar-winning writer and director Paul Haggis.
    Hours after killing General Shepherd, Captain John Price and Nikolai evacuate a dying John "Soap" MacTavish from Site Hotel Bravo, Afghanistan, to a safehouse run by Nikolaiâ
  74. HazardHare
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Completely revamped and balanced multiplayer, balanced new killstreaks, stunning visuals, better campaign. I was honestly expecting the game to not live up to the hype, but in a gem of good games coming out, such as Uncharted 3, this game shines alone. The gameplay may take some getting used to, but once you realize that you can no longer camp in a corner and get ridiculous kills, or thatCompletely revamped and balanced multiplayer, balanced new killstreaks, stunning visuals, better campaign. I was honestly expecting the game to not live up to the hype, but in a gem of good games coming out, such as Uncharted 3, this game shines alone. The gameplay may take some getting used to, but once you realize that you can no longer camp in a corner and get ridiculous kills, or that running around will not get you killed repeatedly by someone staring at one spot in ads, the game is a refreshing change.… Expand
  75. crudeproportion
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    A few new multiplayer modes, guns, maps and models are what you can expect new in this recent installment in the Call Of Duty franchise. Other than that, this whole game could have been Downloadable Content for MW2, same graphics, gameplay; hell, even the menus are the same! For two years of development they've changed damn near nothing, and used its star power to ask eager customers toA few new multiplayer modes, guns, maps and models are what you can expect new in this recent installment in the Call Of Duty franchise. Other than that, this whole game could have been Downloadable Content for MW2, same graphics, gameplay; hell, even the menus are the same! For two years of development they've changed damn near nothing, and used its star power to ask eager customers to pay $60 for it. Do not buy, keep playing MW2, its the same **** game.… Expand
  76. lbrad2001
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare 3 brings together the best of Modern Warfare 1 and 2 making it the ultimate game in the series, It saddens me that people, most of which never played the game, are using this site to trash it.
  77. Nivix
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    There have been some bad apples in the series, but for the most part Infinity Ward has created a compelling game engine and experience that has kept my interest. After playing a full day of this game I'm left feeling like I've already played this game. I usually don't get burnt out on a CoD game for months. However, I feel like I've already been playing this game for 2 years. TheThere have been some bad apples in the series, but for the most part Infinity Ward has created a compelling game engine and experience that has kept my interest. After playing a full day of this game I'm left feeling like I've already played this game. I usually don't get burnt out on a CoD game for months. However, I feel like I've already been playing this game for 2 years. The split-screen has surprisingly poor graphics. My friends and I actually got a kick out of it because we felt like we were playing a retro game. What's new? There's a new story line, but that will last a day or two, maybe more if you want all the achievements. Honestly though, I've never bought a CoD game for the story. There's the modified Spec-Ops similar to Horde mode. The multiplayer has some modifications to the Kill Streaks, etc, but the gameplay is been there done that for any long time fan of the series. This game is most likely a 10/10 for anyone new to the series or anyone not yet burnt out on the MW2 gameplay. On the other hand, this game is most likely a 5/10 for those who were hoping for a little more than an expansion pack.… Expand
  78. jaredr68
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    If you were a big fan of MW2 like some of my friends then you will love this game because that is essentially what it is with some minor improvements. For myself this game is kind of disappointing, I was much more a fan of black ops and to me MW3 is a step back from it. MW3 just doesn't feel like a 'new' game it feels like something that came out 2 to 3 years ago. It's not a bad game butIf you were a big fan of MW2 like some of my friends then you will love this game because that is essentially what it is with some minor improvements. For myself this game is kind of disappointing, I was much more a fan of black ops and to me MW3 is a step back from it. MW3 just doesn't feel like a 'new' game it feels like something that came out 2 to 3 years ago. It's not a bad game but in my opinion it is definitely not a game i would have waited in line at midnight to get. Try it before you buy it… Expand
  79. MacKCz
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I honestly enjoyed MW2, but MW3 is absolutely horrible. The campaign is the only good part about this game. Multiplayer on the other hand just ruined this game. I won't even give it the name of MW2.5 it is more like MW2.01.
  80. shwisha
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Save yourself $60 and play the Call of Duty game you already have! This game should just be sold as a MW2 expansion pack. The game literally reuses textures and models from past CoD games... including CoD4.
  81. RogerWilco2099
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Sooooo its the same game as before rehashed over and over again to the point its now tedious, boring, tiresome and old. Single player campaign is lacking when it could have been so much more and multiplayer is is the same as its always been. Except now everyone on the planet starts from zero. Honestly you could have done a mass reset on MW2 and it would be exactly the same.
  82. lightfast
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    biggest con of the year, i wont be buying the next one. i bet half these maps were rejected from mw2 for being crap. Pathetic robbing gits you could have atleast tried!
  83. CausticTies
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Wasn't expecting much, didn't get much. Same in, same out. The multiplayer is COD ... but it's getting a little tiresome. Nothing that groundbreaking and new, more like a re-skin. Wonder who I can flog it to..
  84. DevoutestDoor
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    The game feels repetitive at times during campaign. The campaign feels boring most of the time. The guns are almost the same but there are some additions, like the XM25, which make the gameplay feel different. Online game modes are amazing. The maps, both online and offline, are average but improvements can be made. The game isn't worth the $55-$65. It's worth more like $45.
  85. H4rb1nger
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I'm not writing a full **** review.Why?Simple.It's one thing that they don't make a new engine for the game.But the fact that HUD, a lot of the reload animations, the way the guns handle, and just the way the game itself feels...Modern **** Warfare 2.All of it.Seriously.Plus, I am **** sick of MW2's gameplay feeling anyways, so this game is boring as **** to me too.Do yourself a favor andI'm not writing a full **** review.Why?Simple.It's one thing that they don't make a new engine for the game.But the fact that HUD, a lot of the reload animations, the way the guns handle, and just the way the game itself feels...Modern **** Warfare 2.All of it.Seriously.Plus, I am **** sick of MW2's gameplay feeling anyways, so this game is boring as **** to me too.Do yourself a favor and save $60...oh wait.I just read that 9.3 million copies were sold.Great job, **** a way to go.Well, I bet about 8 million of that was 6-13 year olds anyways, so I guess that doesn't really count.However, the rest, be ashamed of yourselfs.… Expand
  86. MrBobLoblaw
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Wow, the video game industry has hit a new low (since the last MW, Black ops at least tried some new stuff). The best selling franchise in the industry once again brings nothing new to the table playing it safe for all the morons who want the same thing over and over again. All it does is send a message to all the other developers and publishers that gamers are stupid and will buyWow, the video game industry has hit a new low (since the last MW, Black ops at least tried some new stuff). The best selling franchise in the industry once again brings nothing new to the table playing it safe for all the morons who want the same thing over and over again. All it does is send a message to all the other developers and publishers that gamers are stupid and will buy anything as long as it has the COD logo on it. and apparently they are right. The last thing we need as gamers is another franchise that releases an expansion pack every year, calls it a sequel and charges full price. I've been playing my roommates copy since release while hes at work and its so ridiculous. Thanks to all you casual gamers for ruining the industry. You people remind me of a dog playing fetch. No matter how repetitive, you keep coming back. Try something new and innovating for once, you might be surprised.… Expand
  87. JupeDanger
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Worse than expected. And I didn't even expect much. The campaign is alright. The survival mode is just multiplayer maps with rather poor AI. The multiplayer is the same as mw2, with just a few changes. The maps are also too... narrow.
  88. stfomuhfuhkr
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    They only thing they brought new to the table was spec ops, while very fun, not worth the $60, multiplayer and campaign are pretty much the same b.s. that was Modern Warfare 2.
  89. BuggedJune
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    I've come to terms with this game for what it is. an absolutely mindless arcade shooter that has no meat whatsoever. The franchise that defined itself for being the most realistic shooter at the time has less ties to realism than star wars had to WW1. thankfully i haven't expected too much from the game, and i wasn't terribly disappointed by the co-op stuff they added to the game, butI've come to terms with this game for what it is. an absolutely mindless arcade shooter that has no meat whatsoever. The franchise that defined itself for being the most realistic shooter at the time has less ties to realism than star wars had to WW1. thankfully i haven't expected too much from the game, and i wasn't terribly disappointed by the co-op stuff they added to the game, but aside from that? yeah, don't bother.… Expand
  90. SupaLoused
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Jugue con la esperanza de encontrar algo totalmente nuevo y diferente a las versiones anteriores pero nada más alejado de la realidad. Es el DLC más overrated de la historia. Le pongo un uno por que el sonido es bueno.
  91. Drhunter11
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Other web sites are saying metacritic is bashing this game just to do harm to COD series. I say hogwash. I have about 8 hours of mw3 under my belt and this game sucks. Maps are too small with way too many people. You are constantly being bombarded with killsteak weapons and are just running aound in a small map shooting at people. Actually cod is a great franchise, BO is fanstasticOther web sites are saying metacritic is bashing this game just to do harm to COD series. I say hogwash. I have about 8 hours of mw3 under my belt and this game sucks. Maps are too small with way too many people. You are constantly being bombarded with killsteak weapons and are just running aound in a small map shooting at people. Actually cod is a great franchise, BO is fanstastic but mw3 is trash and not fun at all. I'm sorry for you critics that gave this a positive rating, I just don't see it that way. Activision put out more dlc's for black ops and dump mw3 as soon as you can.… Expand
  92. MotoNack
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    As it says right in the games description, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." It really is a direct sequel, and that is putting it lightly. This game is all about staying tried and true with popular belief. If you own Modern Warfare 2, then you should feel like your picking up right where you left off asAs it says right in the games description, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." It really is a direct sequel, and that is putting it lightly. This game is all about staying tried and true with popular belief. If you own Modern Warfare 2, then you should feel like your picking up right where you left off as this is basically an over the top DLC, with no innovative content to be seen. If you like playing the same game since 2007, be my guest.… Expand
  93. FPS1
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Uggghhhh, I picked up a copy of MW3 on released date and I'm regretting that decision right now!!! I was hopping for something a little new compared to previous COD titles but I was greatly disappointed, its just the same old MW2 with new maps and some added game modes. Other than the Survival mode (which is fun), there aren't really anything too exciting to look forward to in thisUggghhhh, I picked up a copy of MW3 on released date and I'm regretting that decision right now!!! I was hopping for something a little new compared to previous COD titles but I was greatly disappointed, its just the same old MW2 with new maps and some added game modes. Other than the Survival mode (which is fun), there aren't really anything too exciting to look forward to in this iteration of the series so don't waste your money. This might have been good as a DLC for MW2 but it doesn't cut it as a brand new game, which it definitely is not!! Everything is almost the same down to the menus, game play, and graphics (even had re-cycled building from COD4)!!!! As for all these rave reviews from all these so call critics passing off MW3 as the most exciting and innovative game yet, what a crock of BS! All the misleading reviews from these critics pushed me off the fence and I bought the game. Unfortunately, I fell off on the wrong side of the fence and re-purchased the same game I bought 2 years ago!!… Expand
  94. depain
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    PC player here:

    Haven't I already purchased this game four times? I'm not going to do it again. The CoD series has the absolute best point-and-shoot system in any warfare game. I always thought that if they actually tried for the large scale scene, e.g., planes, tanks, ships, etc, they would have a masterpiece. The one thing I absolutely hate about the BF series is how clunky and    PC player here:

    Haven't I already purchased this game four times? I'm not going to do it again.

    The CoD series has the absolute best point-and-shoot system in any warfare game. I always thought that if they actually tried for the large scale scene, e.g., planes, tanks, ships, etc, they would have a masterpiece.

    The one thing I absolutely hate about the BF series is how clunky and random their infantry game is. It's always been crap. However, I'm getting tired of MW3's cash cow attitude of re-releasing the same game every 12 months. I won't purchase another CoD game until I see some real innovation... and I'm nottalking about some lame "player made tags" or suger-coated bs.    … Expand
  95. Johnny_Demonik
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    2 years in development and infinity ward gave us this piece of crap.story mode is fine but the multyplayer is junk.This franchise is starting to go the same way every activision franchise have gone."innovation" they took a crap cake and put crap frosting on it.
  96. GTODaddy73
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Went to a bud's house and tried it out to see if I should buy it before I get the MW3 Xbox off lay away. I was overall disappointed with the game. Not enough change to justify buying it prior to getting it with the system. And even then I will probably just play it as a change of pace from other games that I have.

    Was once a fan of the franchise but, just as the Gran Turismo series,    Went to a bud's house and tried it out to see if I should buy it before I get the MW3 Xbox off lay away. I was overall disappointed with the game. Not enough change to justify buying it prior to getting it with the system. And even then I will probably just play it as a change of pace from other games that I have.

    Was once a fan of the franchise but, just as the Gran Turismo series, COD is just setting back and raking in the cash from the sheep.......it either needs a re-boot or to just go away.    … Expand
  97. PopeDizzle
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Pile of Duty: Modern Borefare 3***Before you judge me I have completed the campaign and have over 5 hours of online play. ***Campaign***The campaign is ok...its just ok. Sure there are the OMG moments like all Call of Duty games but its nothing that stands out soon after the moment is gone. You soon begin to notice there are A LOT more NPC enemies then previous games. Because of this thePile of Duty: Modern Borefare 3***Before you judge me I have completed the campaign and have over 5 hours of online play. ***Campaign***The campaign is ok...its just ok. Sure there are the OMG moments like all Call of Duty games but its nothing that stands out soon after the moment is gone. You soon begin to notice there are A LOT more NPC enemies then previous games. Because of this the AI does not know how to respond. You will notice them all bunching up into a pile and you just mowing them down with whatever gun you have in hand. There simply is not enough cover for them. With that being said what kind of cover does that leave you. As for the story its nowhere near as Intelligent of a story that MW2 gave its MATURE audiance. In MW2 you actually cared about the characters. When main characters died it was an important event. Not just a "well yep it happened". By the way it took me 4h:30min to finish this campaign. ***Multiplayer*** This is the most disappointing aspect for me. I cannot stand it. To start the maps are like a maze they interweave and are FULL of corners, windows and ledges for people to hide and camp in. To be honest I don't understand why the developers would make the maps like this. Its encouraging people to spawn stand in the same spot and hope someone walks by. If you choose to not do this you will die. I guess their argument could be these are flanking routes. But for that to be true you have to spawn on the same "side" and move around. The spawning makes this impossible its completely random. You clear an area just to be killed by someone that spawned behind you and ran to a corner. There is no tactical aspect to this. Run run run die. Run run run die wash rinse repeat. The only other thing left to discuss is Survival mode...I'm sure they ment Horde Mode they must be mistaken. I already traded my copy in and will not waste my time or money on another game from this franchise.… Expand
  98. inb4BF3fanboy
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This **** sucks. This is nothing but a glorified $60 map pack. I was expecting something new and innovative but no. All I got was a crap remake of a 5 year old game. Duke Nukem Forever was better than this utter embarrassment of gaming. It's filled with war game cliches and the single player can be beaten in the amount of time it takes to drive back from wherever you bought it. TheThis **** sucks. This is nothing but a glorified $60 map pack. I was expecting something new and innovative but no. All I got was a crap remake of a 5 year old game. Duke Nukem Forever was better than this utter embarrassment of gaming. It's filled with war game cliches and the single player can be beaten in the amount of time it takes to drive back from wherever you bought it. The multiplayer is a total noobfest. Boosters, levels, etc, and everything else meant to keep brain dead sheep entertained. What happened to skills for kills? Don't waste your money on this garbage. Your money is better spent on porn and you can get that for free!… Expand
  99. Faux
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    My instinct was to give this game a 5- It defines "mediocre". It is not bad by any stretch. No, rather it is tired. It looks like MW2 and plays like MW2, which could have been forgiven if it was written like MW1. It wasn't. Expectation games are dangerous if your product doesn't come up to snuff, and so I'm giving it a 3.

    Things I like- just like MW2 the production values are fine.    My instinct was to give this game a 5- It defines "mediocre". It is not bad by any stretch. No, rather it is tired. It looks like MW2 and plays like MW2, which could have been forgiven if it was written like MW1. It wasn't. Expectation games are dangerous if your product doesn't come up to snuff, and so I'm giving it a 3.

    Things I like- just like MW2 the production values are fine. The single player campaign is over-the-top Michael-Bay-esque, and when it runs out of compelling story it uses swelling music or slo-vision chaos to give the appearance of emotional depth.

    Things I don't like- paying $60 for the same thing I purchased a few years ago. The technology is the same, the gameplay is the same, the environments are different and yet feel the same. It feels like a lazy installment of the series, hyped in order to make money rather than create a worthy successor to this landmark series.    … Expand
  100. DaveP
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    Call of duty follows the if it aint broke don't fix it method,Although i found it fun i had many "i have seen this map before" thoughts. The story is predictable and the "explicit content" seems more like a unnecessary marketing ploy than a part of the story. the multiplayer progression is great and the co-op missions (especially the survival ones) keep me entertained. All in all its aCall of duty follows the if it aint broke don't fix it method,Although i found it fun i had many "i have seen this map before" thoughts. The story is predictable and the "explicit content" seems more like a unnecessary marketing ploy than a part of the story. the multiplayer progression is great and the co-op missions (especially the survival ones) keep me entertained. All in all its a game that you should pick up as a fan but doesnt really bring anything new to the table to set itself up as a top dog in shooter season 2011.
    +fun,addictive
    +easy to pick up and play
    ^not a severe learning curve
    -repetitive
    -old engine
    -predictable story    … Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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