Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. ultimategamer69
    Mar 6, 2012
    0
    Same 'ol garbage game. Yes this is MW 2.5. This could've been offered as dlc. IW just rehased MW2 and made it more noob friendly. Being more of a hardcore gamer myself I was really disappointed this time around. The multiplayer is trash and here is why. The spawn system is atrocious. The lag compensation is ridiculous. The weapons are very unbalanced. IW had a chance to get this one rightSame 'ol garbage game. Yes this is MW 2.5. This could've been offered as dlc. IW just rehased MW2 and made it more noob friendly. Being more of a hardcore gamer myself I was really disappointed this time around. The multiplayer is trash and here is why. The spawn system is atrocious. The lag compensation is ridiculous. The weapons are very unbalanced. IW had a chance to get this one right and they failed miserably. Campaign and spec ops is pretty much identical to mw2. I was really hyped about this game, but after playing mp for about an hour I realized it was the same 'ol trash. Don't waste your money. Go play outside. You'll have a much better time.… Expand
  2. InformedGamer
    Mar 6, 2012
    5
    Call of Duty seems to have an inverse relationship between sales and gameplay. The better the sales, the more basic the gameplay. Gone are the expansive maps that offered strategic gameplay. There is not even a need for sniper rifles in the multiplayer because the maps are boxed off into small areas. I'm going to take a pass on the next one. The game is just overhyped and over marketed. ICall of Duty seems to have an inverse relationship between sales and gameplay. The better the sales, the more basic the gameplay. Gone are the expansive maps that offered strategic gameplay. There is not even a need for sniper rifles in the multiplayer because the maps are boxed off into small areas. I'm going to take a pass on the next one. The game is just overhyped and over marketed. I purchased 3 of the elite versions because 2 of my sons and I used to like playing multiplayer with each other. It's good for running and gunning but that gets boring on these maps. I also think that Activision's money grab is going to force future releases to require external activation like the elite to bypass XBOX Live. That was a complete disaster and ruined my experience. It was a real hardship to register and I couldn't for a month. What did Activision do? Give an extra 30 days, no consideration for the grief of their customers. They should have given 90 days or an equivalent compensation. This forces me to give them a goose egg. I still feel bitter about it.… Expand
  3. dinohunterpat
    Mar 6, 2012
    7
    I love COD yet I honestly find MW3 is just disappointing. While it doesn't deserve an F, it never reaches the heights of MW3. The campaign, while intense, is just full of cliches and plotholes that make no sense. If the Russian president is traveling over for a peace treaty, who gave the order for Russia to invade Europe? Also what's the point of showing a child die? War is bad? That'sI love COD yet I honestly find MW3 is just disappointing. While it doesn't deserve an F, it never reaches the heights of MW3. The campaign, while intense, is just full of cliches and plotholes that make no sense. If the Russian president is traveling over for a peace treaty, who gave the order for Russia to invade Europe? Also what's the point of showing a child die? War is bad? That's already been expressed a billion times and it doesn't further the plot unlike the nuke and massacre in MW1 & 2. Given the new standards in storytelling set by shooters like Blops and Bioshock, COD should provide both a good story AND good shooting gameplay. The multiplayer feels a bit better and has an interesting pointstreak system yet it's a bit stifled as there's no match making for gun games and infection mode. Also the Juggernaut pointstreaks are too powerful because they have both regenerative health AND near-impenetrable bull**** armor. The Treyarch's creative run-and-gun zombies mode is replaced with a boring cover-based survival mode. Listen devs, the reason why zombies was well loved because it was a refreshing change of pace that offered some old-school fun reminiscent of that of Painkiller. It's not horrible, but if feels like the lazy combo of multiplayer gameplay and maps with single player enemies. The environments appear as if smothered in a grayish wallpaper paste vomit and the original dev team and Hans Zimmer are all gone. This game is more obligation than inspiration. If it were a $30 expansion pack, I would've tolerated it, but MW3 is just underwhelming. It's like RE5, the game I love is in here, but its creative spark is gone and it's not amazing.… Expand
  4. Makaveli
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    I hate it when if you hate something you are called a troll. first of all when CoD 4 came out I liked it. But it's the same game they release everyyear and it sucks now. No the people that are complaining about this game are not trolls,they are giving REAL reasons on why they hate this game. Activison is a spammer, they spam the same game at you every year. It's funny how they do not takeI hate it when if you hate something you are called a troll. first of all when CoD 4 came out I liked it. But it's the same game they release everyyear and it sucks now. No the people that are complaining about this game are not trolls,they are giving REAL reasons on why they hate this game. Activison is a spammer, they spam the same game at you every year. It's funny how they do not take long to make CoD games, it's because they copy and paste everything... from sounds,guns EVERYTHING. By the end of this year we will have 17 or 18 Call of Duties... They will come out with A PS Vita version too, they are comming out with Black Ops 2, Pretty soon you wont know which Call of Duty came out first... Why don't all games just be called Call of Duty? Pretty soon you will buy a different game, and Call of Duty will be in the box.... there's no escaping Call of Duty. Activison is ruining the gaming industry, and you guys are letting them... How about we have a kinect version aswell? Call of Duty needs to die, and if it doesn't we probably will have another videogame crash, like we did a long time ago when E.T came out for the Atari... Everyone should take there CoD games and fly them to a hidden desert and bury it. Better yet, how about we take all C0D games and spend a few billion dollars and fly them into the sun. I'm guessing that wouldn't work either, the sun would get sick of playing C0D all the time too and explode... Mark my words... I bet when everyone gets tired of Call of Duy..Activison will keep making them, but call it something else. From now on they should just call it Re-call of Duty... And on the box it should say " Now with more of the same" 2 weeks later out comes Re-call of Duty 2 Pink Ops. And Super Call of Duty brothers.… Expand
  5. Trif
    Mar 6, 2012
    0
    Game's been the same and never ever changed, do yourself a favor and do not buy this game. It's filled with children, rehashed content, the only thing that changes from game to game are the perk, maps, and killstreak. Even the weapons are just re-skins because they never introduce something new.
  6. SAFCJammyD
    Mar 4, 2012
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Reused and rehashed content, doesn't listen to it's community, sells millions and can't even update the graphics engine? Lots of us who have given it a bad score have said what many others can't. Our opinions!!!! It shocks me how you can say that it has improved. A 10 year old can think of some guns and kill streaks. Now for the single player. What a muddled mess this is. A sheep could predict, the storey soap dies and you kill makerov. This is more like DLC MW2 or MW2.5. No effort put in at all. And it is so sad that in 2 years time 10 million more people will go and buy it just because it has Call of Duty or MW in the title it upsets me to be honest. I will never fall for it again.
    P.S I am not a BF3 fan boy and I have actually played MW3.    … Expand
  7. Donalon
    Mar 3, 2012
    3
    MILK IT!!!!!

    After offering nothing other then maps and a few guns, this game was quite simply made to be the biggest entertainment releases of the year, yet doesn't offer anything the last one does. Infinty ward seem to be republishing the same ideas under a new title
  8. whitespider999
    Mar 2, 2012
    0
    I usually write long detailed reviews. This won't be a long review. I am... tired. I am exhausted. People love this game, it sold more than skyrim. That's the current state of our society. This review I am writing, it's meaningless - It won't change anything. Those people who play this game, are far greater in numbers than us. They don't care about metacritic. What's the point? Why am II usually write long detailed reviews. This won't be a long review. I am... tired. I am exhausted. People love this game, it sold more than skyrim. That's the current state of our society. This review I am writing, it's meaningless - It won't change anything. Those people who play this game, are far greater in numbers than us. They don't care about metacritic. What's the point? Why am I even writing this. I guess... there is hope. We do exist. People do understand that the few of us who actually like to feel, and think, and imagine - want something. Games are getting made that appeal to us. And there are probably just as many games that appeal to us as there are games that appeal to the 'mainstream casual consumer'. So.. maybe we are not doomed.… Expand
  9. ruabadfish2oou
    Mar 1, 2012
    0
    The game isn't too bad, but it's essentially just MW2 (which wasn't that great to begin with) copied/pasted. More of the same small maps, OP streaks, and same graphics.
  10. TheReview
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I full enjoyed this addition off the modern warfare series but I thought it could have done with a longer story but with that said it was the best shooter story I have played because off all the action. But the best part off this game is that spec ops has been brought back and added multiplier survival which I have played for countless of hours which is always a goo thing.… Expand
  11. TheGreekGamer
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    The game is mind numbing and repetitive. Easy to do well in if you try a little. the gun balancing is **** levelling up weapons in a pain in the ass. People still camp. New addition of specialist is great. Gun balancing is **** The maps all melt into each other. The DLC is pointless and has exactly the same repetitive feel as the normal maps. Cod elite is a $50 version of the Combat recordThe game is mind numbing and repetitive. Easy to do well in if you try a little. the gun balancing is **** levelling up weapons in a pain in the ass. People still camp. New addition of specialist is great. Gun balancing is **** The maps all melt into each other. The DLC is pointless and has exactly the same repetitive feel as the normal maps. Cod elite is a $50 version of the Combat record from black ops. Lag compensation is a killer. Sniping is back and takes even less skill. The weapon balancing is **** Survival is pretty good. Single player cleaned up the confusion of MW2's single player. Prestiging is even worse now that you have the option to choose to get custom class and dont get one automaticly. It has hte same feel as MW2, seeing as they used the same engine. its baisicly a waste of getting **** on if your trying to rush.… Expand
  12. Able
    Feb 28, 2012
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A disgrace to the name of the word sequel as it lacks everything it neeeds to be one feels more like dlc. The plot was rubbish with one the worst shock moments i've seen in a while. A kid dies that it? What abourthe nuke in the first one? Multiplayer feels the same as the second one excwpt worsebecause of streaks. Moabs and elite. Overall not worth 60 bucks… Expand
  13. herget
    Feb 28, 2012
    8
    I just started playing this game after i heard it was the worst thing ever, and i must say that i like it. as the old saying goes, "if it aint broke dont fix it", the creators followed that to heart. of course its the same as all the other games, if they changed it, nobody would buy it. even though everybody claims to hate it and gives it a 0/10 they still play it. if any game sells 6I just started playing this game after i heard it was the worst thing ever, and i must say that i like it. as the old saying goes, "if it aint broke dont fix it", the creators followed that to heart. of course its the same as all the other games, if they changed it, nobody would buy it. even though everybody claims to hate it and gives it a 0/10 they still play it. if any game sells 6 million copies in 1 day, its a success, despite any rating. no game deserves a 0/10. a 0 means that it is physically unplayable. anyway, the campaign was filled with plenty of action, and hollywood style explosions and cutscenes. multiplayer is still fun to play, a few different guns and perks, a couple new kill streaks. i like it. its not my favorite call of duty but i definetly like it. if you liked modern warfare 2 you should like this game. 8/10… Expand
  14. Aizen
    Feb 28, 2012
    0
    I hoped too see a new game with actually something new. I want my money back...
  15. met306
    Feb 27, 2012
    7
    Alright first I want to get one thing out of the way: The only people who give this game a 0 are just Valve/EA fan-boys who refuse to even play the game. The game itself is MW2 with some new content. That's really all that the game offers. "Then why do you say this game is decent?" Its because the purpose of a sequel is to DO EXACTLY THAT. Remake the game but do NOT stray to far away fromAlright first I want to get one thing out of the way: The only people who give this game a 0 are just Valve/EA fan-boys who refuse to even play the game. The game itself is MW2 with some new content. That's really all that the game offers. "Then why do you say this game is decent?" Its because the purpose of a sequel is to DO EXACTLY THAT. Remake the game but do NOT stray to far away from the core gameplay.… Expand
  16. ThatGuy838
    Feb 27, 2012
    0
    Trash. That's what this game is. Call of Duty: A franchise that has set the standard for all FPS games to live up to. Unfortunately that metaphorical bar has been set so low by this game that it's a mockery to even call it a title when in actuality, it's a $60 add-on to an already sub-par game. MW3 continues it's already bland story by spicing things up with an old threat with a new planTrash. That's what this game is. Call of Duty: A franchise that has set the standard for all FPS games to live up to. Unfortunately that metaphorical bar has been set so low by this game that it's a mockery to even call it a title when in actuality, it's a $60 add-on to an already sub-par game. MW3 continues it's already bland story by spicing things up with an old threat with a new plan to destroy the world. With that said, let's look at the campaign. 'This game delivered no shocks, no surprises that I haven't seen before or anticipated. At least in MW2 'No Russian' was a shocking thing to play through. And of course CoD4 had the nuke explosion. The campaign was lackluster and under prepared. It felt rushed and like with all CoD campaigns now, you have no earthly clue what's going on. Single player gets a 1/10 because it did bring everything full circle and now maybe Infinity Ward can get back on track to making a great single player experience. Multiplayer was just as awful as MW2. It's become an arcade game with horribly overpowered guns and people that make use of the ability to camp 24/7. The maps aren't all that enjoyable to play on and they don't feel like new environments that I enjoy from video games. I get that it's hard to build on past success but Infinity Ward has really let itself go by appeasing to the masses with their multiplayer experience. Multiplayer gets a 0/10. I'm glad people are finally realizing that this series has gone down the hole from it's glory days, but as long as it has a Call of Duty title, it will make MILLIONS of dollars. An… Expand
  17. Mako5
    Feb 26, 2012
    6
    This game was over-hyped and ended up as a disappointment. The story line was very bare, extremely rushed, totally unrealistic, and had no value or meaning behind it. Barely any connections with the characters, so I did not feel for them. The entire game was focused on gameplay, which was pretty much an exact copy of modern warfare 2. It even looked the same, just about. When I boughtThis game was over-hyped and ended up as a disappointment. The story line was very bare, extremely rushed, totally unrealistic, and had no value or meaning behind it. Barely any connections with the characters, so I did not feel for them. The entire game was focused on gameplay, which was pretty much an exact copy of modern warfare 2. It even looked the same, just about. When I bought this game I had a hope that this game would deliver. When the menu came up and I started playing, I thought I was playing Modern warfare 2 accidentally and had to check the box and the disc. Lol jk but you get my point. Multiplayer is too flawed to compare to its predecessor, but to me it is more fun and addictive. This game's saving grace is the multiplayer.… Expand
  18. SenorFuzzeh
    Feb 25, 2012
    4
    I am surprised it took people this many games to realize call of duty wasn't going to change... I got tired of these games back when MW2 Came out, which was hardly 2 years ago. Theres alot better games out there. I dont understand how activasion can make so much money and then just not change anything.
  19. JeffERson8090
    Feb 24, 2012
    4
    Do yourself a favor and buy Black Ops or MW2, because its essentially the same game, just cheaper. the only reason it gets a five from me is the award winning CoD formula from CoD 4 is still here, expect absolutely nothing has been improved, and nothing has changed except for killstreaks being renamed and weapons reskinned
  20. rexmax123
    Feb 24, 2012
    0
    i used to play fifa now i play pes i used to play call of duty now i play battlefield enough said do the good gaming people not agree? why 150 characters i think i said all i had to
  21. Chavez
    Feb 24, 2012
    1
    If you're willing to pay $60 bucks for a regurgitated version of Modern Warfare 2, then you're nuts. Infinity Ward fell flat on there face with their newest installment and failed to bring anything new and innovating to the table. The only thing about this game that might be worth paying any attention towards are the Spec Ops missions and the newly added survival mode (which isIf you're willing to pay $60 bucks for a regurgitated version of Modern Warfare 2, then you're nuts. Infinity Ward fell flat on there face with their newest installment and failed to bring anything new and innovating to the table. The only thing about this game that might be worth paying any attention towards are the Spec Ops missions and the newly added survival mode (which is essentially the same as Treyarch's Zombies installment). Even then, only a hand full of the Spec Ops missions are interesting enough to hold my attention, mainly because they feel like a pain to even do in the first place. The missions should be creative and "outside of the box", so to speak, but they end up feeling like a household chore instead. The multiplayer is the same as always, and a predictable storyline throughout the campaign really spoils most of the excitement for player. So all you get with MW3 is a stale and half-assed attempt at a game, with one of it's newest feature (Survival Mode) being a stolen and spent game type made famous by Treyarch. Not one thing about this is new or original! Treyarch may catch a lot of flak from fans of the Call of Duty series about their poor graphics and story lines but my god, at least they introduce game features that are original and take time to listen to their gaming community.… Expand
  22. staznick1102
    Feb 24, 2012
    7
    this is one of the best games of 2011 and one of the hardest games but a lot of content but its not better than arkham city but it has a lot of charters and a lot of action scenes i just wish there could more than 2 people to play spec ops with
  23. Psyco6
    Feb 24, 2012
    0
    it's a call of duty game. they're the same every time they come out. Anyone who says "It's so different for the last game that just came out last year" come on people
  24. jugrnaut01
    Feb 23, 2012
    0
    This game sucks! I have been playing call of duty for the last 5 years straight. I took off from work to pick up my pre-order and was prestige 3 within the first 30 days. I tried very hard to give this game a chance and the worst part is that IW has made the better game over the course of Call of Duty's life but this last one is so bad that for me it will overshadow everything that theyThis game sucks! I have been playing call of duty for the last 5 years straight. I took off from work to pick up my pre-order and was prestige 3 within the first 30 days. I tried very hard to give this game a chance and the worst part is that IW has made the better game over the course of Call of Duty's life but this last one is so bad that for me it will overshadow everything that they have done up until this point and I will only remember how SH%TTY MW3 was. IW may have won many of the battles but they lost the war.… Expand
  25. KeepThingsFresh
    Feb 21, 2012
    7
    Despite what good reviews this game got from Ign & the big names and all the hate its got from haters this games falls into average to good. I played the campaign & the online to far detail, the story is still hard to follow but the missions are incredibly fun, by itself the campaign is amazing exhilarating at times. It seems like they had limited support from previous voice actors as youDespite what good reviews this game got from Ign & the big names and all the hate its got from haters this games falls into average to good. I played the campaign & the online to far detail, the story is still hard to follow but the missions are incredibly fun, by itself the campaign is amazing exhilarating at times. It seems like they had limited support from previous voice actors as you don't see too much of "soap" in the game, and when you do, it doesn't sound like the same voice actor as MW2 and overload sounds completely different also. The spec ops is more of the same, but i enjoyed it in mw2 and here as well, some really good co-op, in small speedy bursts unfortunately the multiplayer is terrible, the main problem is the lag compensation system that makes it so bad connections have a chance (in defense of it though, it tries to make the game fair because in previous cods you may have thought you were the better shot but you probably had the better connection) the gun and attachment selection is ok, some weapons are obviously superior to others and the games end fast, the maps don't flow like previous games but the do try to eliminate camping… Expand
  26. o8oBadWolfo8o
    Feb 21, 2012
    0
    What can I say. Well it is certainly starting to seem that Activision really like the copy and paste button on there solid gold plated desktops. So november same around again and activision decided that they needed to line there pockets with even more money. Well sad to say I think they may have succeeded.
    The original MW was a breakthrough, it had great story and gameplay, what I didn't    What can I say. Well it is certainly starting to seem that Activision really like the copy and paste button on there solid gold plated desktops. So november same around again and activision decided that they needed to line there pockets with even more money. Well sad to say I think they may have succeeded.
    The original MW was a breakthrough, it had great story and gameplay, what I didn't expect however was that same game to be released again two years later with litle more than a texture pack and some campaign DLC. Considering this my attitude to MW2, imagine my surprize when the thinking caps down at Activision went into over drive and made MW3. Once again all I can say is wow thats a nice texture pack and DLC. Fair enough the mutiplayer is fun, but its no different from the first two. The only thing worth a penny in the call of duty series right now is the Zombies mini-game, considering a lack of that in this title to me it is worthless. Want some fun, go out and buy something you have never played before, because in about ten years time your going to look at your game collection and realised that for those ten years you spent just over £1000 on the same game every single year.    … Expand
  27. kempoman80
    Feb 20, 2012
    7
    Not a lot to say about this one. If you've played any of the previous games in the series you've pretty much played this. I did enjoy the single player quite a bit, and they did a good job of ending the story line of the previous games. The multiplayer is solid, but unmemorable. Most of the maps feel the same, Not a waste of time, but is showing its age. CoD needs a change, or people willNot a lot to say about this one. If you've played any of the previous games in the series you've pretty much played this. I did enjoy the single player quite a bit, and they did a good job of ending the story line of the previous games. The multiplayer is solid, but unmemorable. Most of the maps feel the same, Not a waste of time, but is showing its age. CoD needs a change, or people will be quickly losing interest.… Expand
  28. I_am_a_balloon
    Feb 20, 2012
    2
    An Honest Review from a Typical Gamer:
    I have played COD since the VERY FIRST game. MW3, visually, is the game. But now multi player is getting all too familiar, and its losing the fun factor it had in the previous games. Infinity Ward once again chooses to help "noobs" by extremely strong kill streaks. Black Ops and COD 4 were one of the few games that made the player use their guns. MW3    An Honest Review from a Typical Gamer:
    I have played COD since the VERY FIRST game. MW3, visually, is the game. But now multi player is getting all too familiar, and its losing the fun factor it had in the previous games. Infinity Ward once again chooses to help "noobs" by extremely strong kill streaks. Black Ops and COD 4 were one of the few games that made the player use their guns. MW3 lets the killstreaks do all the work, no effort needed. Needless to say, it is not even interesting anymore. Kill Confirmed, many people just play to kill and dont collect the dog tags, once again forgetting about teamwork.

    I HAVE GIVEN 2 points out of 10, just for survival. Although it is NOWHERE as close as zombies, its different and interesting. Story, I was excited, but it just didnt work out as planned. I still dont understand the story.    … Expand
  29. Magic
    Feb 19, 2012
    0
    I cannot see much changes in this and MW2. Graphics: The same. Storyline: Shoot shoot kill, in other words, The Same. Multiplayer: The same. This is literally a DLC, or an expansion pack or something for MW2.
  30. Normalperson
    Feb 18, 2012
    10
    Not a 10 probably a 7 or 8 but just trying to balance out all the 0's given by people thinking they're cool because they hate cod and activision even though its quite a reasonable game and im guessing out of the 5,011 negative reviews probably 10 people have actually played it
  31. natemedia
    Feb 18, 2012
    8
    MW3 is very much the same as the first two, but if you enjoyed the last two then this game will be no different, although you should probably buy it used because like I said its pretty much the same as MW2, but the story is better than the first two, and the multilayer is more balanced but largely the same as the first two.
  32. Killdabunny
    Feb 18, 2012
    1
    There is no redeeming quality about this game. Maybe if it had zombies ti save it I would give it a score of "5". The maps keep getting smaller and less tactical, why even have sniper rifles? 2 hits in the chest from 50 yards with the ump is a kill but somehow the .50 cal is not? WAW brought us Zombies, MW2 brought us customizable killstreaks with a nuke and numerous weapons to chooseThere is no redeeming quality about this game. Maybe if it had zombies ti save it I would give it a score of "5". The maps keep getting smaller and less tactical, why even have sniper rifles? 2 hits in the chest from 50 yards with the ump is a kill but somehow the .50 cal is not? WAW brought us Zombies, MW2 brought us customizable killstreaks with a nuke and numerous weapons to choose from. Black ops and now MW3 bring nothing new but only minor tweaks to leaps that previous games made. Adding theater mode and providing a payable Elite membership is not equal to the amazing things introduced in previous cod games. You take away stopping power but allow the crazy combinations of other perks? This is by far the worst cod game ever made,… Expand
  33. fuzzy_panda
    Feb 17, 2012
    7
    I am going to be reasonable here. I have finished the singleplayer, which is ok. Nothing too surprising, but polished and had some surprisingly touching moments. Multiplayer, however, is where this fails. It is amazing how identical it is to modern warfare 2. I scoffed at first at the "mw2.5" title that some gamers have given it, but after playing for about 20 hrs of the multiplayer, thatI am going to be reasonable here. I have finished the singleplayer, which is ok. Nothing too surprising, but polished and had some surprisingly touching moments. Multiplayer, however, is where this fails. It is amazing how identical it is to modern warfare 2. I scoffed at first at the "mw2.5" title that some gamers have given it, but after playing for about 20 hrs of the multiplayer, that title is well deserved. It is still a competent game, but the lack of innovation is overwhelming. This is a solid game, but definitely not exceptional… Expand
  34. Iamthecell
    Feb 16, 2012
    4
    To put it simply, this is Call of Duty. There is nothing new. Nothing inovative. It uses the same engine and has the same characters and weapons from before. If you have played ANY Call of Duty in the past, you know exactly what to expect from this one. There is nothing new. It is the same crap they release every year.
  35. Diabolus666
    Feb 15, 2012
    3
    Ok. Had this game since release date but wanted to give them some time to fix possible bugs. I think 3 months is more than enough but OH, BOY... I won't argue about the "old mechanics". We all knew it was more of the same. Just cause of that, it deserves a 6 score. But the bugs... mainly the lag compensation thing and crazy spawns did it for me. Just giving a heads up: If you live in aOk. Had this game since release date but wanted to give them some time to fix possible bugs. I think 3 months is more than enough but OH, BOY... I won't argue about the "old mechanics". We all knew it was more of the same. Just cause of that, it deserves a 6 score. But the bugs... mainly the lag compensation thing and crazy spawns did it for me. Just giving a heads up: If you live in a country where most of the people have a connection that is 10% of what you have DON'T EVEN TRY this game. You'll end up having to nerf your connection and using it on "Moderate" Type in order to play anything.… Expand
  36. Windwalker88
    Feb 14, 2012
    0
    There is too much wrong with this game to give it a good grade. The radar is inaccurate, the gun stats within the game are inaccurate, many promises made by Robert Bowling are not kept. For example the last stand feature. The guns are totally unbalanced. There are only a couple of guns worth using in the game if you want to play competitively. The peripheral vision in this game isThere is too much wrong with this game to give it a good grade. The radar is inaccurate, the gun stats within the game are inaccurate, many promises made by Robert Bowling are not kept. For example the last stand feature. The guns are totally unbalanced. There are only a couple of guns worth using in the game if you want to play competitively. The peripheral vision in this game is non existent. For some reason everyone runs much faster and stiffer which leads to choppy almost lag like movement that you have to aim at when trying to shoot your opponent I used to hate modern warfare 2 because of the same reasons but i recently went back and played modern warfare 2 and it actually plays better. Overall this game is extremely bad and in my opinion it has ruined the franchise. I have decided to never by another call of duty. The critics need to play the game under regular average player conditions to give more accurate reviews because i cannot understand why they graded this game so absurdly high. Its so sad really since the first modern warfare was so balanced and solid. it was so near to perfection that everyone just kept buying the sequels. But guess what? This isn't call of duty 4. This is a cluster **** of **** I guess i will just stick to halo...… Expand
  37. Sevenfold1
    Feb 14, 2012
    7
    I love the COD franchise, I appreciate what it's done for gaming as a whole and I totally respect the numbers it puts up yearly. This game does not deserve a 1 or a 3 because it IS a good game. However....with a few exceptions it is the same formula year in and year out.

    After 2 days worth of gaming in the MP I can honestly say I don't know why I buy these games yearly, it's clear to me    I love the COD franchise, I appreciate what it's done for gaming as a whole and I totally respect the numbers it puts up yearly. This game does not deserve a 1 or a 3 because it IS a good game. However....with a few exceptions it is the same formula year in and year out.

    After 2 days worth of gaming in the MP I can honestly say I don't know why I buy these games yearly, it's clear to me now though that the gaming world needs some more innovation ( and no it wont come from Kinect this gen) Bring on Bioshock, I'm ready for something unique again.    … Expand
  38. ColinHostile
    Feb 14, 2012
    2
    Im a big fan of the COD franchise, Multiplayer and a Micheal Bay campaign make for an exciteing game, but after I heard half of Infinity Ward left Activision awhile back I knew this game was going to suffer.. Activision as greedy as they are pushed this game out as much as they could to make another billion and that really sucks because theres no inovation in this series anymore it is nowIm a big fan of the COD franchise, Multiplayer and a Micheal Bay campaign make for an exciteing game, but after I heard half of Infinity Ward left Activision awhile back I knew this game was going to suffer.. Activision as greedy as they are pushed this game out as much as they could to make another billion and that really sucks because theres no inovation in this series anymore it is now the guitar hero of shooters modern warfare 2.5 for 63 dollars plus DLC packs is just a waste of money... 4 hours of single player and a multiplayer that has gone stale ...and its already been confirmed a new cod game will be coming out late 2012 big shocker and another to follow... but there's still hope for us FPS fans Battlefield 3 is out and a 4th for the next gen to come!!… Expand
  39. iFSSPx
    Feb 14, 2012
    6
    Disappointed, same old game, which is good, but with far less modes to play with, compared to last years cod's, I only recommend it to hardcore Call of Duty fans or 1st person shooters gamers. If you are not one of these, you may as well stay away from it and play something else.
  40. DeSoto23
    Feb 13, 2012
    0
    I would love to know how much Activision is paying the "critics" who review their games and score it 100/100 and claim that it is the best game ever, the Call of Duty franchise has absolutely gone into the trash after the release of Call of Duty 4 and Call of Duty WaW, the only two good games in the series, and now with every year the game will continue to get worse as they will releaseI would love to know how much Activision is paying the "critics" who review their games and score it 100/100 and claim that it is the best game ever, the Call of Duty franchise has absolutely gone into the trash after the release of Call of Duty 4 and Call of Duty WaW, the only two good games in the series, and now with every year the game will continue to get worse as they will release the same re-skinned game that in 2007 was amazing, but guess what it's 2012, this game no longer measures up.… Expand
  41. Matriix
    Feb 13, 2012
    4
    Been whoring COD since cod 4, loved every game untill now, this was a complete rehash of mw 2 but with horrible maps and horrible killstreaks. i cant play more then 20 minutes at a time. i have done every prestige on every game but with mw 3 im not even halfway through to first prestige, what this game has that the other cod games dont is a solid single player campaign. the spec ops isBeen whoring COD since cod 4, loved every game untill now, this was a complete rehash of mw 2 but with horrible maps and horrible killstreaks. i cant play more then 20 minutes at a time. i have done every prestige on every game but with mw 3 im not even halfway through to first prestige, what this game has that the other cod games dont is a solid single player campaign. the spec ops is allright, not as solid or as addictive as black ops zombie mode but then again..im a zombie freak so :)… Expand
  42. rsang2
    Feb 13, 2012
    3
    Ok lets face it, MW1 was a great game, but enough is enough. Selling the same game with new maps every year for 6 years killed this series. Ive been a fan since call of duty 1 (way before MW1) and i feel there is no creativity in this game anymore. Zero innovation. Great job Activision you just fragged another great game.
  43. IlikeCod
    Feb 13, 2012
    0
    This game is just terrible. It's basically a DLC for MW2 that costs $60. The guns are terrible, the maps suck, the spawns don't make sense and every gun has Instakill built in. Everyone camps for killstreaks and no one plays the objective, it's sad to see what has happened to the call of duty franchise. Hopefully, Treyarch can improve these problems in Black Ops 2.
  44. Green_Beret_D18
    Feb 11, 2012
    0
    There's many Call of Duty games that were great, this is the exact opposite of greatness in every way.
    Firstly:The graphics have not improved at all, they are the exact same or worse than Modern Warfare 2, there were little or no changes to the graphics.
    Secondly:Gameplay, the game play is just absolutely -terrible-, I think I should point out that a person can 360 no scope with a bolt    There's many Call of Duty games that were great, this is the exact opposite of greatness in every way.
    Firstly:The graphics have not improved at all, they are the exact same or worse than Modern Warfare 2, there were little or no changes to the graphics.
    Secondly:Gameplay, the game play is just absolutely -terrible-, I think I should point out that a person can 360 no scope with a bolt action rifle can get a head shot with no problem.That is terrible.Just plain out terrible.And again, another example of what can happen during multiplayer gameplay, a person with a riot shield, can just aim at a helicopter and have -ALL- of the bullets that were shot by the helicopter, reflect back into the helicopter, I want to point out that RlCb30 ((What a real riot shield is made of)) would've broken by the 3rd shot, due to helicopters shooting high caliber bullets, the shield would just break into pieces and your corpse would be torn apart.
    Take it from me, this game is the absolute definition of terrible.
    Also the campaing is just watered down from Modern Warfare 2.    … Expand
  45. HarryManback
    Feb 11, 2012
    5
    I managed a 3.0 k/d ratio and hit my 6th prestige before I got bored with this game and traded it in. The game play is as fast and fun as it ever has been. The problem lies in that same concept though. It's more of the same. I could go on and on about this game but this is the bottom line about it: if you are not tired of the previous CoD games, and still find them fun, you are going toI managed a 3.0 k/d ratio and hit my 6th prestige before I got bored with this game and traded it in. The game play is as fast and fun as it ever has been. The problem lies in that same concept though. It's more of the same. I could go on and on about this game but this is the bottom line about it: if you are not tired of the previous CoD games, and still find them fun, you are going to like this game. If you are starting to get tired of the series, this is not going to change your mind. At all.
    To be clear here: I don't even like Battlefield 3. The game tried too hard to be like CoD. The maps for MP are not scaled properly and seem too empty. Neither offering was all that impressive this time around.    … Expand
  46. SmittShow
    Feb 9, 2012
    7
    If you are looking for refreshing new game play then this is not the game for you. It feels like a more polished version of older versions with worse maps. Even the new DLC maps weren't very good, I would have rather seen the return of a few favorites to be honest. It is very obvious this game was rushed out of the gate from day 1 and it is pretty evident from a couple of things like theIf you are looking for refreshing new game play then this is not the game for you. It feels like a more polished version of older versions with worse maps. Even the new DLC maps weren't very good, I would have rather seen the return of a few favorites to be honest. It is very obvious this game was rushed out of the gate from day 1 and it is pretty evident from a couple of things like the fact that the model shotgun has an attachments proficiency even though it has no attachments to begin with. Another thing why is there no hardcore free for all when it was such a fan favorite in previous titles, and why did the hardcore team death match not have ricochet (where you can't kill your team mates) from the start when in Black ops they finally decided to add it to stop people from team killing the whole game. Why has it taken so long for them to get Elite up and running like they said they would in regards to clan competitions. Aside from these problems MW3 is one of the most polished shooters on the market and fans of the series will feel right at home. I would just like to see a map pack with more than 1 or 2 maps in it, I know they spread it out so Elite members would feel like they are getting something every month like they promised but even with releasing 1 or 2 maps a month the game is starting to feel stale quick. The campaign was alright if not a bit hard to follow but I defiantly wasn't as impressed with it as I was in the previous two. It is time for us to take a stand as gamers and demand innovation because if they keep selling more of the almost the same game every time they would be stupid to stop. Why improve a game when they can slap a fresh paint of coat on it and break even more sales records than the one before. How about releasing a map pack with 5 favorites from older versions just a sign of good faith to the audience that has supported them from day 1, I think its an insult to people who bought elite to say sorry we haven't made Elite the experience we promised but thanks for your fifty bucks here's a prestige token. The thing is why try to support a game right when you already have the next 5 games to be released underway to be shipped in under a year.… Expand
  47. itsthatguy1989
    Feb 8, 2012
    2
    I borrowed this game thinking it can't be that bad. Was I wrong or what. This game is complete **** online. Terrible. I was expecting MW2 but got some weird **** It lags a lot and you run really funny. Terrible game and I'm so glad I didn't buy it.
  48. zyryx
    Feb 8, 2012
    3
    Same old stuff, nothing really new. Single player was enjoyable, but short, sometime a little over the top. But again, nothing new. The special ops missions? who cares, very boring. Multiplayer, they really dropped the ball after Call of Duty Black Ops. In Black Op they had a multiplayer option called "combat training" where you and your friends could play private matches with AISame old stuff, nothing really new. Single player was enjoyable, but short, sometime a little over the top. But again, nothing new. The special ops missions? who cares, very boring. Multiplayer, they really dropped the ball after Call of Duty Black Ops. In Black Op they had a multiplayer option called "combat training" where you and your friends could play private matches with AI controlled bots. And while you can play private matches on MW3 and avoid all the douchbaggery on XBL, there are no AI controlled bots. And for that reason more than any other I'm panning this game.… Expand
  49. oCanaduh
    Feb 7, 2012
    6
    It's actually funny scrolling down the comments, reading the reviews. In no way is modern warfare 3 a bad game, it is simply a rehash of what we had before. The only reason I give it a six is because it does have tight controls, and it is fun to mess around with friends on, but this $60 DLC is now becoming a norm in gaming, and without innovation the gaming community has nothing. It seemsIt's actually funny scrolling down the comments, reading the reviews. In no way is modern warfare 3 a bad game, it is simply a rehash of what we had before. The only reason I give it a six is because it does have tight controls, and it is fun to mess around with friends on, but this $60 DLC is now becoming a norm in gaming, and without innovation the gaming community has nothing. It seems these overpriced DLC's are also becoming the norm now rather than an exception, which is alarming and it is up to us to stop it.… Expand
  50. e1reason
    Feb 7, 2012
    1
    Well let begin, 1st No one ever buys this game for the Single player mode so I wont even discuss that. Now to the meat and bones of the it the MULTIPLAYER!!!..... BS 100% garbage, even BO brought something new to the dance with modes like wager matches, Sticks & Stones and Zombie. This brings more of nothing!!! For god sakes there is not an option to turn the music volume down without turnWell let begin, 1st No one ever buys this game for the Single player mode so I wont even discuss that. Now to the meat and bones of the it the MULTIPLAYER!!!..... BS 100% garbage, even BO brought something new to the dance with modes like wager matches, Sticks & Stones and Zombie. This brings more of nothing!!! For god sakes there is not an option to turn the music volume down without turn down the sound of the ENTIRE GAME!!! Cant really hear footsteps when there some awful crappy music rocking in game. Hit detection would be better if Stevey Wonder was sending rounds down range. I constantly get hit markers at least a full foot of target....Thats inexcusable. The lag is what nightmares are made of. I have 35mbps up 15 down connection, and lag like a cheap whore WHEN HOSTING!! Who is checking ID's when they sell these games, there are way to many 12yr olds and younger on this game, but who hell am to say.....Right? The most Claustrophobic maps I have ever seen in my life, great for all the campers, because this game went from FPS, to a game of hide and go seek. All around disappointed by IW, for this DLC........???.......WHAT IT'S A FULL GAME. MW2.5 sucks...alot. I really like the COD franchise but the is BS, going to go buy Battlefield or go back to play BO.… Expand
  51. Sidders
    Feb 7, 2012
    2
    Same game, different year. There is nothing in this game that you haven't seen in the previous ones. The story is ok, all 5 hours of it!! and the online actually got me addicted for about 3 days, these are the only reasons its getting a 2/10 from me.
  52. iLLMATICxKiNG
    Feb 7, 2012
    7
    I wouldn't believe the reviews other people give this game, they are simply mad at it's mainstream popularity. With that said, Modern Warfare 3 provides many hours of gameplay to the average FPS player. With an immerse story that is 'the finishing touch' to the series, it is sure to keep you on the edge of your chair the entire time. While I won't get into spoilers, it basically wrapsI wouldn't believe the reviews other people give this game, they are simply mad at it's mainstream popularity. With that said, Modern Warfare 3 provides many hours of gameplay to the average FPS player. With an immerse story that is 'the finishing touch' to the series, it is sure to keep you on the edge of your chair the entire time. While I won't get into spoilers, it basically wraps up the story fans of the other Modern Warfare titles are sure to enjoy. The multiplayer adds some new features, but all in all it is still the same old game. I honestly got bored with it faster than previous Call of Duty's simply because I've already had the experience with it in the past. While it is fun and easy to lose some hours into, it's easy to say that the FPS genre popularity (at least for me) is slowly declining. The Spec Ops is definitely a step up from Modern Warfare 2's. With missions to do, and survival it is sure to keep you entertained for a while with one other friend. By yourself, however, it may be a little bit easier to get bored quicker. The unlock and ranking system is unique and very different from the previous title. But looking deeply into it, it does get repetitive. Go kill some hostiles and collect something of importance, or defend an area. The survival mode on the other hand has different difficulties which adds to the pizazz of the overall game. Once again it is much better and I highly recommend playing with one friend (2 player co-op) so you have more fun with it. Overall, Modern Warfare 3 is a good game and could have been a lot better, minus all the repetitive and perhaps an enhanced multiplayer with even more changes.… Expand
  53. davogovernor
    Feb 7, 2012
    0
    this game should not exist that is my review however you need 150 characters, stop releasing the same game every dam year, if you want to realise another COD game keep it in development for more then 2 years and revolutionise the seres
  54. deadmonkey76
    Feb 6, 2012
    7
    WOW great story loved the campaign were this game fails epic fail is multi player all the modders and hackers ruin the experience and infinity ward has let us down they need to put a permanent ban on violators oh well the maps have a lot to be desired not near as good black ops another let down was no 3d black ops supported 3d and my kill death ratio was better if infinity ward dont fixWOW great story loved the campaign were this game fails epic fail is multi player all the modders and hackers ruin the experience and infinity ward has let us down they need to put a permanent ban on violators oh well the maps have a lot to be desired not near as good black ops another let down was no 3d black ops supported 3d and my kill death ratio was better if infinity ward dont fix the issues ill pass on there next game the visuals are nice slight improvement over mw2… Expand
  55. superecnate
    Feb 6, 2012
    0
    To the people who say "If it ain't broken, don't fix it", that saying doesn't apply to something you spend $60 on. Sure it added all those new weapons and stuff. Here is the absolute best reason not to buy it:
    Watch a gameplay video. Is the first thought "WTF? Why am I watching a MW2 video?" because that was mine.
    Also, seriously, $60 for some new weapons, maps, SP campaign, etc.? For that    To the people who say "If it ain't broken, don't fix it", that saying doesn't apply to something you spend $60 on. Sure it added all those new weapons and stuff. Here is the absolute best reason not to buy it:
    Watch a gameplay video. Is the first thought "WTF? Why am I watching a MW2 video?" because that was mine.
    Also, seriously, $60 for some new weapons, maps, SP campaign, etc.? For that much you can buy
    3-6 new good games by small developers. I might buy this if it was $15 max, and only because my freinds are on it.
    Also, seriously, what will happen to this game in 2 yrs? 1? The multiplayer will dry up, and along with it any reason at all to play this game. Just go back to MW2.    … Expand
  56. tsunamistheman
    Feb 5, 2012
    7
    This game reminds me a lot of MW2 but i still had a lot of fun playing it. Some of the new content for multiplayer and the maps are pretty sweet. Plus i like how the campaign picks up right where it left off in MW2.
  57. FallenFIre360
    Feb 5, 2012
    6
    Don't get me wrong I am not a call of Duty hater, if any thing Call of Duty 4 was one of my favorite Multiplayer games of all time, but the formula is getting old, the graphics have not changed, and the gameplay itself was the same exact thing as it was last time. People think that just because there are strike packages there are new care packages, but no. It is the same care packages asDon't get me wrong I am not a call of Duty hater, if any thing Call of Duty 4 was one of my favorite Multiplayer games of all time, but the formula is getting old, the graphics have not changed, and the gameplay itself was the same exact thing as it was last time. People think that just because there are strike packages there are new care packages, but no. It is the same care packages as modern warfare 2 only in classes now. We still have the same guns, same perks, same EVERYTHING. It was just a dissapointment… Expand
  58. 1AddictedPlayer
    Feb 5, 2012
    2
    I have had enough of CoD fanboys and Battlefield fanboys.
    I am not a CoD fanboy, nor a Battlefield fanboy, I am a regular human being reviewing this video game.
    Let us begin with what is new. There are a few new things but not many, like the new mode Spec Ops. Spec Ops is some what entertaining, but it will not be the mode you play the most and will probably only play it once or twice and    I have had enough of CoD fanboys and Battlefield fanboys.
    I am not a CoD fanboy, nor a Battlefield fanboy, I am a regular human being reviewing this video game.
    Let us begin with what is new.
    There are a few new things but not many, like the new mode Spec Ops.
    Spec Ops is some what entertaining, but it will not be the mode you play the most and will probably only play it once or twice and get tired of it.
    New single player, but most people buying first person shooters aren't looking for single player, and mainly looking for multiplayer to play with your friends.
    What isn't new? Well, I have seen a lot of similar guns in the past Call of Duty.
    The maps are very similar, and for some reason every time I get in one, I feel like I have played it numerous times before on a previous CoD.
    The graphics are obviously not new, which this may be good in your case if you have a bad graphics card and can not handle games like Skyrim. In my case, it is bad.
    The sounds of the guns are not that great, sounds in general isn't that great.

    Back to what is new subject, I doubt they put $60 worth of effort into a new single player (which not many people care about), a new game mode which could be coded easily, and a few new guns.
    My advise is just wait until Modern Warfare 3 goes to a lower price.

    They robbed me from my money, but I will make sure not to buy another one.

    The only reason this CoD community has continued on, is from all the middle school kids having their friends play it, so they want to play it and believe it is a good game worth getting.

    Final point; If you are 15+ I would suggest you go get another first person shooter because you will not enjoy the community in CoD games, constant kids yelling and screaming, not a good community.
    If you are a 8-14 age, I suggest you should get this because you would probably enjoy it.    … Expand
  59. MrMassakka
    Feb 5, 2012
    4
    A terrible sequel. MW1 was a revolution in 2007, MW2 improved on it in 2009. 2011, MW3 is a disgrace for the CoD-series and modern games at all. 3 studios were working on it for 2 years, and this is what we get: A rehash of a 4 year old game. The 5-hour campaign is terrible designed, as you just shoot your way through different sizes and shapes of corridors, streets and other environmentA terrible sequel. MW1 was a revolution in 2007, MW2 improved on it in 2009. 2011, MW3 is a disgrace for the CoD-series and modern games at all. 3 studios were working on it for 2 years, and this is what we get: A rehash of a 4 year old game. The 5-hour campaign is terrible designed, as you just shoot your way through different sizes and shapes of corridors, streets and other environment that is filled with lots and lots of enemies. No flanking, no tactic, just rushing through endless enemy-waves, what constantly gets interrupted by the usual badass slow-mos. You have a hard time following the plot, but when you do, it's just a unreasonable story that could have been written by a class of 11-year olds. The kind of audience, that is obviously trying to be attracted here.
    Multiplayer is very demotivating, because you feel just like prestige-ing in MW2. Most weapons, callsigns, killstreaks are in the same order, with the same way of achieving them. Maps as well as the weapons all "feel" the same. They seem to have tried too hard to balance everything, that now there is nothing special about either of them.
    Spec-Ops is the best out of every playable mode, but that really isn't such a big compliment. It's fun to play, but once you are through, you are done with it. Survival-mode is unfair and complete randomly added.
    If I would have to make a conclusion... Take the chocolate ice-cream that MW1 was, add some sparkles from MW2, and now take a huge pile of **** and mix it. Now you have MW3.    … Expand
  60. KEV8400
    Feb 5, 2012
    2
    I know the developers think spoilt gamers just complain as they expect innovation every time, and that as soon as they change it the gamers complain it has changed, that may well be the case, but true innovation in design is about identifying what works, and then improving it for the end user, not removing it or changing it to something unrecognisable. The developers of this game do notI know the developers think spoilt gamers just complain as they expect innovation every time, and that as soon as they change it the gamers complain it has changed, that may well be the case, but true innovation in design is about identifying what works, and then improving it for the end user, not removing it or changing it to something unrecognisable. The developers of this game do not listen to its' end users concerns adequately and each time a new installment comes out, millions buy it in the hope of improvement, and instead they get MW3. Developers you think there is no pleasing us, but should you be trying to do exactly that, when its us handing over our hard earned cash to buy what you make. its a two way process. maybe you would get less bad reviews and complaints if you did listen to what we have to say. at £90 sterling and a que in the rain at midnight on the night of release for the hardened edition. it was a waste of time and money. all i can say is im looking forward to treyarchs next installment. Modern warfare is dead and buried… Expand
  61. iSmily1
    Feb 5, 2012
    6
    I'll be honest. I play both Battlefield and Call of Duty. I grew up playing CoD. CoD4 was by far the best of the series. It changed everything...then the developers got **** and though they could be lazy and still make a great game. Most of the people that bought it, bought MW2, BO, and MW3 for the hype. MW2 wasn't too bad, but it was horribly unbalanced. Black Ops wasn't unbalanced THATI'll be honest. I play both Battlefield and Call of Duty. I grew up playing CoD. CoD4 was by far the best of the series. It changed everything...then the developers got **** and though they could be lazy and still make a great game. Most of the people that bought it, bought MW2, BO, and MW3 for the hype. MW2 wasn't too bad, but it was horribly unbalanced. Black Ops wasn't unbalanced THAT MUCH but it did have game breaking flaws and I got bored with it after a few weeks. MW3 though...sad but true, this game DOES NOT live up to the hype. The store isn't as good as the previous ones, survival doesn't feel to be such a big change and this could of been DLC for MW2 for $15. The multiplayer...how can I say this? Well...it's not what we all expected. It's not unbalanced as MW2, but it's more unbalanced than Black Ops. The spawn system, after YEARS, is still horrible. The weapons overall are still as easy and powerful as ever. Most, if not all, have perfect accurate and little to no recoil. If you want a challenge, Modern Warfare 3 won't give it to you. The killstreaks, now called point streaks, are unbalanced as well. Some are horrible and require a ridiculously high amount of kills/points to obtain. Some are just TOO DAMN GOOD and TOO DAMN EASY to obtain. You still have the typical Call of Duty players as well. Half of the players will be trying to do 360 no scopes and trick shots or half of the players will be camping on a dark corner. The map design is just bad. Horrible. The sound design is just as bad. You feel like you're shooting a stapler and not a weapon. The game doesn't promote as much teamwork as I thought it would. There's more, but not enough. 70-80% of the players still just go for the kills and don't care about the objective. There's also no dedicated servers. Hundreds of millions of dollars, but yet they can't make dedicated servers. This is how lazy and careless the makers of this franchise are.

    I think the worst thing in the game, well in the series, is the community. It makes me want to puke. The game is supposed to be M for mature and not K for kiddy land. Half of the players are little kids, one third are complete jerks and, excuse my language, complete **** I know every game is bound to have them, but wow. Call of Duty has the worse fanbase in gaming.

    I do play the game once or twice a week, but I'd rather be playing previous Call of Duty titles simply because they added more punch for your buck even though they had an enormous amount of game breaking flaws.

    This game is NOT Mw2.5, but it's NOT Mw3. I give it a 6/10. Does not live up to the hype, developers are lazy and greedy, map design and sound design are horrible, unbalanced, good story line but not better than the previous, slightly more balanced than Mw2 but still unbalanced, community is horrible and last but not least, Call of Duty Elite. Now you can see how greedy these guys are.    … Expand
  62. EpicNinjaPete
    Feb 5, 2012
    6
    Singleplayer was alright, with some enjoyable parts to it, though it wasn't quite as exhilarating or gripping as MW2, and the crucial points just weren't quite strong enough or dramatic enough. Spec ops is good, I like survival mode rather than zombies, I hate zombies. Multiplayer is both good and bad. I notice that they've done a good job of making the game fairer for everyone, which isSingleplayer was alright, with some enjoyable parts to it, though it wasn't quite as exhilarating or gripping as MW2, and the crucial points just weren't quite strong enough or dramatic enough. Spec ops is good, I like survival mode rather than zombies, I hate zombies. Multiplayer is both good and bad. I notice that they've done a good job of making the game fairer for everyone, which is why the 'good' players are getting unhappy because they don't win all the time. I like the class setups, and how you can have different killstreaks assigned to different classes; nice touch there. However I'm not a huge fan of the failure that is 'extreme conditioning'. Yes I understand no-one can have unlimited sprint realistically, but the amount of sprint extreme conditioning gives is pathetic! I would like to see this buffed up a bit. Also MW3 lacks a few great features from Black Ops, for example combat training: a great way to play the game and enjoy it because you can just set it to easy and relax, and also it's good for those who suffer from terrible internet (e.g Me)! Also Black Ops had way more ways to customise custom game modes, for example you could edit perks' effects, which was awesome.
    Overall this game is good, all the singleplayer is fairly mediocre, they've done a good job of making multiplayer more equal, but the game just lacks that snappiness, that edge that MW2 had which made the gameplay so much faster and action-packed.    … Expand
  63. GoldenReview
    Feb 5, 2012
    5
    Call of Duty MW3 has barely any difference to its previous titles. Sure new additions like hybrid Scopes and juggernaut suits are welcome, but much of the games core gameplay is starting to show age. MW3 even uses the same old graphics engine. If your a die-hard Duty head you'll be able to put up with it; but for anyone else might I recommend Battlefield 3. For any other game to copyCall of Duty MW3 has barely any difference to its previous titles. Sure new additions like hybrid Scopes and juggernaut suits are welcome, but much of the games core gameplay is starting to show age. MW3 even uses the same old graphics engine. If your a die-hard Duty head you'll be able to put up with it; but for anyone else might I recommend Battlefield 3. For any other game to copy and paste its formula so much it would receive incredibly low scores, but for Call of Duty it different.… Expand
  64. drbigglesworth
    Feb 4, 2012
    10
    This game is amazing. Does the franchise proud. From the opening battle, to the final showdown, this was an absolute blast to play. I look forward to next fall and the next launch...
  65. Hunterx1x
    Feb 4, 2012
    5
    Campaign was very interesting and fun along with a great story. However, the xbox live multiplayer is a completely different story. I have high speed broadband internet connection and always find myself being shot well before I can even move my crosshairs over the opponent. On their killcam, it shows that I was in their field of view for quite sometime but for me less than a second. ThisCampaign was very interesting and fun along with a great story. However, the xbox live multiplayer is a completely different story. I have high speed broadband internet connection and always find myself being shot well before I can even move my crosshairs over the opponent. On their killcam, it shows that I was in their field of view for quite sometime but for me less than a second. This game seems to have terrible lag compensation issues resulting in poor multiplayer gameplay.… Expand
  66. Skull-o-mania
    Feb 3, 2012
    5
    Ok It has been three months since MW3 was released. I made a review and then I believe it was deleted by Metacritic because it was too harsh. Here's my second attempt. I am giving this game a 5 now, before it was a 3. I will not talk much about the campaign expect those who think the campaign is worth playing are deluded. My first question why are there infinite amount of enemies in allOk It has been three months since MW3 was released. I made a review and then I believe it was deleted by Metacritic because it was too harsh. Here's my second attempt. I am giving this game a 5 now, before it was a 3. I will not talk much about the campaign expect those who think the campaign is worth playing are deluded. My first question why are there infinite amount of enemies in all Call of Duty games, I ran into several spot in the game where I would clear and area of enemies reload and look back to see new enemies magically appear; and repeat and repeat. Other times I was able to go through entire missions without even firing a shot. Why wouldn't Infinity Ward make it so theyâ… Expand
  67. NaCI
    Feb 2, 2012
    0
    Piece of **** game, so many bugs and hackers, SP sucks dick. Everything is the same from mw2, maybe 2 more guns, recycled everything just moved it around. Overall its terrible. Get bf3
  68. RonaldOVOXO
    Feb 2, 2012
    1
    Since Black OPS release The Call Of Duty Franchise Became repetitive. Same guns same features. It gets to the point in where im like "why do i even buy COD anymore its a waste of $60.00
  69. ghostzz24
    Feb 1, 2012
    0
    sucks..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  70. Balrog
    Feb 1, 2012
    0
    MW3: A Trifecta of Disappointment
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  71. ShamDeluxe
    Feb 1, 2012
    0
    I have no idea how critics gave this game a favorable rating. This is my 3rd CoD game and it is by far and away the worst. I am speaking mainly about multiplayer since that is what 99% of people play exclusively. My main gripe is the effect of lag on the competitive balance. Unless you are the host of a match or have a legit four bar connection, multiplayer is unplayable. CoD'sI have no idea how critics gave this game a favorable rating. This is my 3rd CoD game and it is by far and away the worst. I am speaking mainly about multiplayer since that is what 99% of people play exclusively. My main gripe is the effect of lag on the competitive balance. Unless you are the host of a match or have a legit four bar connection, multiplayer is unplayable. CoD's connection test is unreliable. They will show you with a four bar connection even though you are clearly a half second behind everyone else. The graphics are worse than previous releases. The color is inaccurate. I know it has been states before, but the game is basically a rehash of CoD:MW2 - but worse. Imagine if Madden 12 came out and it was basically a more terrible version of Madden 10...thats what MW3 is.… Expand
  72. HwoDragon
    Jan 31, 2012
    5
    On the multiplayer game I have one issue. They basically took the original system for earning attachments, and made it easier. You dont need headshots, just kills. I likes the original because it took skill to get headshots. Anybody can spray with a fully-auto assault rifle and kill. It takes skill to aim with that rifle and hit them in the head. The graphics? Great! The maps? Cool! ButOn the multiplayer game I have one issue. They basically took the original system for earning attachments, and made it easier. You dont need headshots, just kills. I likes the original because it took skill to get headshots. Anybody can spray with a fully-auto assault rifle and kill. It takes skill to aim with that rifle and hit them in the head. The graphics? Great! The maps? Cool! But honestly, the multiplayer is pretty much identical to CODMW2… Expand
  73. bubblyhobo15
    Jan 31, 2012
    2
    It seems that somehow, I am suckered into buying cod4 multiple times. This game being the most disappointing. 2011 being a HUGE year for gaming, with games like Portal 2, BF3, Gears 3, and even Dead Space 2( i have played and beaten all of these). Call of Duty just doesn't live up-to expectations. It was advertised as a whole new experience, I Call BS on that. The multiplayer is anIt seems that somehow, I am suckered into buying cod4 multiple times. This game being the most disappointing. 2011 being a HUGE year for gaming, with games like Portal 2, BF3, Gears 3, and even Dead Space 2( i have played and beaten all of these). Call of Duty just doesn't live up-to expectations. It was advertised as a whole new experience, I Call BS on that. The multiplayer is an identical playstyle to older titles, even with the "Improvements" made to it. Graphically it is the equivalent to some of the first round Xbox 360 titles. Nothing is stunning about the campaign, the explosions are cool, but i dont feel connected like i did in MW2. Spec Ops is gimmicky. Making me wish i hadn't sold Black Ops, so i could play the zombie mode. This game came out about 4 years to late in the market, as the technologies are outdated, and overused... with new games with brand new engines specifically made for each game coming out like BF3 and Skyrim, and Portal 2 launching on a over 6 year old Source engine, but still looking and playing like a brand new, out of the box designed game. Thier is no excuse for the level of laziness, especially with millions of dollars in profit being made off of launch day and pre-orders.… Expand
  74. DustyPig
    Jan 31, 2012
    7
    Overall not a bad game, just an unpolished attempt at making money by Activision. However, I can't deny that it was fun. Singleplayer was mediocre, I really grew to hate the constant enemy spawning and there weren't any memorable characters like Ghost or Gaz from the previous Modern Warfare games. The story wasn't emotional like Call of Duty 4 nor full of 'oh my God' moments like in ModernOverall not a bad game, just an unpolished attempt at making money by Activision. However, I can't deny that it was fun. Singleplayer was mediocre, I really grew to hate the constant enemy spawning and there weren't any memorable characters like Ghost or Gaz from the previous Modern Warfare games. The story wasn't emotional like Call of Duty 4 nor full of 'oh my God' moments like in Modern Warfare 2 (aside from the massive building getting blown up here and there) and I just didn't care in the end. Environments were bland and monotonous, but as said before, I can't deny that it was fun.
    After Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer was where the Call of Duty series was at. Following past Call of Duty titles, Modern Warfare 3 seems to try to push everything from the singleplayer campaign to the multiplayer in the form of killstreaks, which are as crazy as ever. The multiplayer mode was addictive and I found myself enjoying new modes like Kill Confirmed, but being a PC Battlefield player I found the fact that you don't know where the enemy is half the time and the constant sprinting annoying (I've never not known where the enemy is or needed to sprint for really long distances that much in Battlefield 3 on the PC). However, the multiplayer was a step up from Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops, though it failed to improve on Call of Duty 4 chiefly because of all the gimmicks that as well as being useless were sometimes discouraging. Whenever I got a deathstreak I always thought 'I must be going badly', and I started dying even more.
    So to sum it all up, Modern Warfare 3 is worth a bit of your time, but if you have a decent PC then I'd go with Battlefield 3.    … Expand
  75. C2Ultima
    Jan 30, 2012
    7
    Giving this game a 0/10 isn't a strong effective opinion, it's brain damage. The gameplay is still very solid, with the typical control scheme being unchanged. The new campaign is filled with fun set pieces but the overall plot is lacking in comparison to Call of Duty 4. The multiplayer is largely unchanged in terms of gameplay,with only minor additions and changes, but the game stillGiving this game a 0/10 isn't a strong effective opinion, it's brain damage. The gameplay is still very solid, with the typical control scheme being unchanged. The new campaign is filled with fun set pieces but the overall plot is lacking in comparison to Call of Duty 4. The multiplayer is largely unchanged in terms of gameplay,with only minor additions and changes, but the game still plays very well. Let me explain how ridiculous the complaints of being the same are. It's very hard to improve gameplay as solid as Call of Duty's and if they had completely reinvented it, you useless haters would be the first ones to be saying "Eh, it's not as good as it used to be. 0/10". Do not bother reviewing anything without any proper perspective.… Expand
  76. buceohalus92
    Jan 30, 2012
    0
    LIke playing a game that requires no skill and is structured around getting people to blindly run into each other in close quarters as possible with overpowered weapons? Get MW3.
  77. Ryckag
    Jan 30, 2012
    9
    Well I am not a hardcore gamer.I haven't played previous COD releases,but I find this game really great. Its one hell of incredible shooter. If you are like me and dont consider your self some kind of a game guru and just want to have some great time,I really recommend it. I get an impression that people hate this game simply because it has a big following and critics like it. That said,IWell I am not a hardcore gamer.I haven't played previous COD releases,but I find this game really great. Its one hell of incredible shooter. If you are like me and dont consider your self some kind of a game guru and just want to have some great time,I really recommend it. I get an impression that people hate this game simply because it has a big following and critics like it. That said,I guess the ones who played this series before dont feel that it made any progress. Any way I find it an incredible game.… Expand
  78. heathbar7
    Jan 30, 2012
    5
    Hi. I would really appriciate that this gets sent to the creator or who ever conrols cod mw3. I like the game but i am extremely pissed off that we cant use any of the letters on the other screen when making a clan name. Whats the point of having them there if u cant use them. I no way either, i tried spelling my name useing one of the letters from another page and it comes up as beingHi. I would really appriciate that this gets sent to the creator or who ever conrols cod mw3. I like the game but i am extremely pissed off that we cant use any of the letters on the other screen when making a clan name. Whats the point of having them there if u cant use them. I no way either, i tried spelling my name useing one of the letters from another page and it comes up as being illegal? I expect to see them working again soon. Have you forgoten that the game first off is meant for mature audiences, meaning we should be able to spell out anything we want as long as its 4 letters only. Its like youve made it for litle kids now. Second. If you were that made that people found out how to create a glitch or glitches with the clan tage, if it even was a glitch. Why didnt you just block that? Look alot of people are dissapointed that there clan tag has to be so original. So if u understand and care than stop making games that arent originaly meant for kids a kids game. Stop blocking everything like its gonna really effect you. I hope u understand and i really hope you either change the clan tag block. WHoever controls this site needs to send this to whoever cntrols the game. Ill be on everyday to see if i get a message back. my email is Champion432@aol.com. I better see a responce.… Expand
  79. Reshiram52
    Jan 29, 2012
    1
    The graphics look horrible, not from the XBOX 360. It feels the same like the other four previous games in the series, not like a sequel or a new game either way.
  80. ROYXP
    Jan 28, 2012
    8
    Close quarters combat, wide range of equipment and perks and in intense single player campaign in WW3.Soap and Price are still on the run from the government and on the hunt for Makarov who had just launched a huge war that could just end the world as we know it. Set in USA, Britain, Germany and France. Delta force ops Sandman and Frost also seen in the fight to savethe world from the willClose quarters combat, wide range of equipment and perks and in intense single player campaign in WW3.Soap and Price are still on the run from the government and on the hunt for Makarov who had just launched a huge war that could just end the world as we know it. Set in USA, Britain, Germany and France. Delta force ops Sandman and Frost also seen in the fight to savethe world from the will of a single man. So now the multiplayer was kinda good ye know. I mean it was better than black ops for sure. I liked the way somehow it felt like cod 4 to me for some reason but with more guns and perks. What i love about this game is that there are no more camping noobs because of the smaller more advanced maps. So i gotta say i liked not loved it. i take away two ratings because of short campaign, to many deaths in campaign, **** shotguns and they still put in grenade launchers. Also i liked the prestige tokens which gives aslight advantage for players. Its still a fun game and its still a fun franchise… Expand
  81. criticman
    Jan 28, 2012
    6
    I don´t going to tell you about overpowered weapons and that sort of things and my rating does not support all what I say here but what I feel.
    Sp: Is a power full end on the MW series but the other COD SP where longer and more difficult than this one.
    MP:Nice but almost the same as the others. with some little changes. like strike packages ,death streak, support and go on.    I don´t going to tell you about overpowered weapons and that sort of things and my rating does not support all what I say here but what I feel.
    Sp: Is a power full end on the MW series but the other COD SP where longer and more difficult than this one.
    MP:Nice but almost the same as the others. with some little changes. like strike packages ,death streak, support and go on.
    SPecOps: challenges are good but the survival maps where copied from the MP maps and is In my opinion pity. doing not some extra work to make other maps, now I enjoy the maps lesser then if they had made other maps!!
    But survival has a good system to enjoy!!!    … Expand
  82. SirEddieCook
    Jan 27, 2012
    9
    Delivers a polished tactical experience, and little else. This is the best Modern Warfare controller we've seen yet. And yet, the story isn't overly compelling. The innovation is lacking compared to the FPS Genre or even previous Modern Warfare games. Even the multiplayer isn't as thrilling as MW2. However, it's still fun and filled with exciting production values and spectacular scale.
  83. RuneScapian
    Jan 27, 2012
    4
    This game seems far too similar to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It's just not a game that is really worth your sixty dollars. It is basically a $60 Map Pack for MW2.
  84. CodIsBad
    Jan 26, 2012
    0
    The campaign is so predictable and don't get me started about the multiplayer. OP guns, and everybody runs around with a f****** mp7 and type 95. The game sucks nothing more that I can say don't waste your money
  85. Weapon0fCho1ce
    Jan 25, 2012
    3
    Oh how the gods have fallen. I remember back in the day when a game from Infinity Ward meant a game carefully crafted, and sure to keep even casual gamers at the edge of their seats. Well, this couldn't be further from reality with Infinity Ward's latest installment. From the get go, Modern Warfare 3 feels like a bad case of deja-vu - graphics and gameplay deviate little from what we'veOh how the gods have fallen. I remember back in the day when a game from Infinity Ward meant a game carefully crafted, and sure to keep even casual gamers at the edge of their seats. Well, this couldn't be further from reality with Infinity Ward's latest installment. From the get go, Modern Warfare 3 feels like a bad case of deja-vu - graphics and gameplay deviate little from what we've seen in previous installments, go from point a to point b, shoot what moves along the way. What's worse, the campaign is even more forgettable than ever. No innovation in terms of plot twists or gameplay mechanics, just a straight line from start to finish. Even what was meant to be the most emotional moment in the game seemed trivial and pointless, especially after the events of the previous game. The campaign is over in a flash, and thank goodness; The less time spent playing this garbage, the better.

    What about the multiplayer, you ask? Just as boring and forgettable as the campaign. If you want good multiplayer, this is the last place you should look.    … Expand
  86. Jake88
    Jan 23, 2012
    0
    Greatly disappointed! I'm glad I didn't pre-order, saved $60. I agree with what everybody else has said about MW3 being a copy/paste of MW2. Compared to the last COD game, Black Ops, the guns look a lot worse and the kill-streak system is terrible. I also think that the currency system is a better idea for people who don't religiously play COD, you could just buy the attachments that youGreatly disappointed! I'm glad I didn't pre-order, saved $60. I agree with what everybody else has said about MW3 being a copy/paste of MW2. Compared to the last COD game, Black Ops, the guns look a lot worse and the kill-streak system is terrible. I also think that the currency system is a better idea for people who don't religiously play COD, you could just buy the attachments that you wanted instead of playing for hours to unlock one thing at a time. It's my opinion that Activision knew they would get easy money so they cake walked through the game. I'm staying loyal to Black Ops until the next installment.… Expand
  87. Mofoso
    Jan 21, 2012
    0
    I have given longer reviews before, but for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare "3", it can be very accurately summed up with a few words. Carbon copy of its predecessors. This is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 1 and/or 2 with a "different", with somehow more bland game play and story and with less originality than ever... Wish I could score into the negatives for this game, the Call of Duty seriesI have given longer reviews before, but for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare "3", it can be very accurately summed up with a few words. Carbon copy of its predecessors. This is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 1 and/or 2 with a "different", with somehow more bland game play and story and with less originality than ever... Wish I could score into the negatives for this game, the Call of Duty series had so much potential....… Expand
  88. ProwlerCaboose
    Jan 21, 2012
    3
    I have played every call of duty game. the first one wasn't that great it was merely like a little MOH ripoff style game but it was fun. Cod 2 was exciting it had a new engine and looked great, cod 3 was adding new things to the game, like sprint and updated multiplayer. Cod4 comes out and its simply amazing, the campaign was fantastic story was gripping and the multiplayer was a standI have played every call of duty game. the first one wasn't that great it was merely like a little MOH ripoff style game but it was fun. Cod 2 was exciting it had a new engine and looked great, cod 3 was adding new things to the game, like sprint and updated multiplayer. Cod4 comes out and its simply amazing, the campaign was fantastic story was gripping and the multiplayer was a stand alone feat! then Cod WaW was just getting better! it added a new co-op mode where you could play parts of the campaign online co-op! it had all the same multiplayer with updates to it to make it better for the players, and finally it had Zombies which is one of the biggest things Cod has ever had a series...now this may just be me...but it went downhill from here. Mw2 is released to one of the biggest mass audiences ever, it came out amaizingly well the story was gripping and full of twists and turns. the multiplayer was updated for more arcade and less realistic but funner, you could hop on and feel like you did something, the co-op was gone in zombies and campaign but it was still there for spec-ops where you try to do different things so you can complete objectives but the problem was it was rushed. where cod 4 and waw had had about 4 years to be made mw2 had only 2 years. this ment that there were glitches. lots of glitches. it had overpowered shotguns that kill in 1 hit from 20 feet, the rpgs with the huge 30 foot explosive kill radius, dual glocks with overpowered it was horrendous to all who saw it. people began to turn away from Cod, and this was bad. Blackops. This game added so much to the series. it had its own type no visuals game in it, a updated zombies mode, their was an online where you could challenge people for money to use to buy new items. you had a money system where you didnt have to work to upgrade a gun or rank up to a perk you just buy them and customization was at an all time high. there were about 100 gun camos, emblems were completely customizable, the red dot sights on guns were customizable too! it had an offline mode where you could fight aginist Bots and rank up there, and it added a theater mode where you could watch old games and even a new ability to have 2 people play online from the same xbox/ps3!. it even had a new top down acrade game! now while the graphics were getting only slowly better there were only a few good leaps and mw2/bo had them. even black ops added an new movement ability! you could swan dive around places! it was good fun and it felt like a new game. mw3. let me level with you all i am probably biased about this game but its with good reason. you see how all the other games had updates and added more to the game the thing is mw3 didnt. it changed the multiplayer in only small tweaks, like killstreaks per class now but thats all i can really see. it actually took most customization away like most camos, red dots, and customization for emblems in favor of mw2 style. the graphics had not changed the story was solid but most of them are in cod games, the co-op was only the same spec ops but it had a new ranking system for the new gametype called "survival" which was basically zombies but people had guns. it is fun and changes a lot but not completely original or that fun when multiplayer comes looming about. the multiplayer maps are not diverse, they are more of the same, the guns feel really bad and not realistic, not much updating but enough to show a little something. thats just how the game is and i do not see how it can truly be considered to be a new game. it is merely an expansion pack. thats all i see. if you have any other opinions thats for you but this is how i see the series as a whole. black ops 2 will hopefully save cod.… Expand
  89. ApocalypseBrown
    Jan 20, 2012
    6
    Admittedly I never played MWF1 or 2 due to it's Neo-Con/Zionist/Racist propaganda, but have played most of the other COD's hence I think my assessment will be balanced. It's isn't a rubbish game, it isn't a great game, it simply is a game designed to appeal to kids and impressionable minds. My favourite COD is Blacks Ops as it had everything a shooter should have ie an excellent story,Admittedly I never played MWF1 or 2 due to it's Neo-Con/Zionist/Racist propaganda, but have played most of the other COD's hence I think my assessment will be balanced. It's isn't a rubbish game, it isn't a great game, it simply is a game designed to appeal to kids and impressionable minds. My favourite COD is Blacks Ops as it had everything a shooter should have ie an excellent story, excellent multi-player and of course.....Zombies! MWF3 has a great cinematic story which is gripping, but the multi-player is a nest of adolescent children, racist immature thugs, and campers galore. But the gameplay is the real issue as it just isn't balanced, it's like Unreal Tournament but with different weapons. Everything is far too quick, yet lacks the polish and precision of games like GOW and BF. Spec ops is interesting for a while, but again gets boring quickly. Overall I think COD should stop the yearly releases to improve and redesign the formula, however they simply games for profit not entertainment. Or should I say, they entertain the simple to make money. Either way, stick with Black Ops!… Expand
  90. llg
    Jan 19, 2012
    0
    This game was over hyped. There is very little change once again from the last installment. The weapons don't make since in their stats, and yet again a fully automatic weapon is the most accurate from a distance when pitted against an assault rifle with 3 shot burst or single shot; it wins every time. Prestige mode is once again pointless and a waste of time, it still proves that if youThis game was over hyped. There is very little change once again from the last installment. The weapons don't make since in their stats, and yet again a fully automatic weapon is the most accurate from a distance when pitted against an assault rifle with 3 shot burst or single shot; it wins every time. Prestige mode is once again pointless and a waste of time, it still proves that if you go prestige you have no life outside this game. There are no perks to going prestige at all except pointless titles and emblems. Graphics didn't change much, and for some reason I constantly lose connection to host or the game lags way more than any other game of its genre. Lastly, you don't need any skill to level up in this game the creators actually made it easier to level up than any other MW titles, and I thought it couldn't get any easier. This game is just disappointing and is not worth sixty dollars at all.… Expand
  91. EatTehBullet7
    Jan 19, 2012
    2
    Single player was short spec-ops is forgettable and this is the worst multiplayer in Cod histroy.It is the same game play when you kill someone the same +100 comes up on your screen and it looks the same for most cod's. the graphics are terrible looking the guns sound so bad. Robert Bowling lied about last stand and final stand is still in the game. Even Black ops is better than this.It isSingle player was short spec-ops is forgettable and this is the worst multiplayer in Cod histroy.It is the same game play when you kill someone the same +100 comes up on your screen and it looks the same for most cod's. the graphics are terrible looking the guns sound so bad. Robert Bowling lied about last stand and final stand is still in the game. Even Black ops is better than this.It is not worth the cost. I would recomend Other shooter games like Battlefield, Halo, Resistance, Killzone, Crysis and others. Oh and btw the voice actor for gaz ghost and wallcroft is overused, 3 times in a row...… Expand
  92. Solid_Gally
    Jan 19, 2012
    0
    I do have to say that in general; I have grown to dislike the Call Of Duty franchise. I was a big fan of COD4 and liked MW2 at the time, but the series's knack for regurgitating the same formula on me every year made me start to move away and play better things (Battlefield?).
    I have no time at all for the Treyarch entries and never have done but I've always been curious about what the    I do have to say that in general; I have grown to dislike the Call Of Duty franchise. I was a big fan of COD4 and liked MW2 at the time, but the series's knack for regurgitating the same formula on me every year made me start to move away and play better things (Battlefield?).
    I have no time at all for the Treyarch entries and never have done but I've always been curious about what the next Modern Warfare game would be like (although I expected virtually nothing new at all).
    I expected to hate it, then somebody bought it for me as a Christmas present. I just finished the campaign and I have to say that even though it still feels like Call Of Duty 4 (in every single way), I was somewhat satisfied with it. I enjoyed how the story continued from the previous games and it helped me kill a few hours.

    However I have to say that the multiplayer is exactly what I expected and worse; a montage of complete chaos; requiring virtually zero skill, poor (and repetitive) voiceovers, yet more messy killstreak (or 'pointstreak') rewards and pathetically dated animation (try and watch another player sprint, without laughing out loud). In general it feels like the multiplayer experience has gone backwards since COD4, if anything.

    Activision need to learn that improving on a game's multiplayer does not just mean adding extra things to the previous year's game. It requires new modes, new features, new challenges, new possibilities and in this case; a completely new engine (how they are still getting away with using the COD4 engine is beyond me).

    On the whole, there is SOMETHING enjoyable about MW3. Is it worth the hype that gaming publications have given it?
    -No.

    Is it worth the ridiculously high scores that gaming publications have given it?
    -Absolutely not.

    Is it worth a user score on 3.2 here on Metacritic?
    -Perhaps.

    Does this franchise need to be rebuilt from scratch?
    -Absolutely.

    I'm giving this a 5.0 because the campaign was indeed fun for me, but if not for that then I would be giving this a 0. It's nothing more than an expansion pack and I would have indeed been hugely disappointed if I had invested £40 in this game, just to find out that I had received an expansion pack for a very old game (CO4). Activision and their subsidiaries need to hear the message and hear it clear; 'START CREATING VIDEO GAMES AGAIN AND STOP COPYING AND PASTING THE PREVIOUS GAME EACH AND EVERY YEAR. IMPRESS US AGAIN, LIKE YOU DID WITH CALL OF DUTY 4. SHOW US THAT YOU CAN STILL PRODUCE A FRESH AND ORIGINAL TITLE'.

    That is all.
    5.0.    … Expand
  93. dangerclose
    Jan 18, 2012
    7
    This game is so perfect. But it's only perfect within it's own little box of close-mindedness. Want a game that is always cool and refreshing? I highly recommend converting to the Battlefield series.
  94. Watermelon789
    Jan 18, 2012
    7
    A few days ( weeks ) ago I was able to play Modern Warfare 3 for the first time in the PS3 version. I have complains in the multiplayer , impressed with the campaign and satisfied with the great co-op. As I said in my PS3 review, CoD is mainly in the multiplayer side and needs to shake things a little bit more before it gets mauled by other successful multiplayer games. The Xbox versionA few days ( weeks ) ago I was able to play Modern Warfare 3 for the first time in the PS3 version. I have complains in the multiplayer , impressed with the campaign and satisfied with the great co-op. As I said in my PS3 review, CoD is mainly in the multiplayer side and needs to shake things a little bit more before it gets mauled by other successful multiplayer games. The Xbox version its not very different at all , still the two great features in here is the co-op and the campaign but not wise move folks.… Expand
  95. SbSnake
    Jan 18, 2012
    10
    Just finished the game. I was hoping more, it really sucked.
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  96. sloaxy
    Jan 17, 2012
    0
    I made an account just to voice my opinion on how bad this game is. And it is that MW3 is what kills COD. This game is truly the worst thing I have ever played in a long time. Stick to game developers that don't rehash the same ole same ole to turn a profit. Do not buy.
  97. Dashie487
    Jan 17, 2012
    0
    This is the WORST copy paste of the millennium, avoid it in all ways, I've to say it's worse than Modern Warfare 2, fortunately I tried it before purchasing it, campaign is short and useless, if compared with MW2 campaign, multiplayer is the best epic fail ever, it's the same as MW2, but here killstreak system is BROKEN, everyone can makes their own overpowered class, some ammos are theThis is the WORST copy paste of the millennium, avoid it in all ways, I've to say it's worse than Modern Warfare 2, fortunately I tried it before purchasing it, campaign is short and useless, if compared with MW2 campaign, multiplayer is the best epic fail ever, it's the same as MW2, but here killstreak system is BROKEN, everyone can makes their own overpowered class, some ammos are the same, maps are really weird and weapons too, just avoid this and download MW2 alterIWnet for PC… Expand
  98. ColonelBoston
    Jan 17, 2012
    6
    I dare say that most of the uber negative reviews on here were written by people who've logged 5 or more days in MW3's multiplayer alone. But, I digress. MW3 is a fine game with nothing inherently wrong with it. The problem with cod nowadays is not the games themselves, but the community. Having been a cod vet since 2006, I can categorically state that cod has, by far, the WORST communityI dare say that most of the uber negative reviews on here were written by people who've logged 5 or more days in MW3's multiplayer alone. But, I digress. MW3 is a fine game with nothing inherently wrong with it. The problem with cod nowadays is not the games themselves, but the community. Having been a cod vet since 2006, I can categorically state that cod has, by far, the WORST community in all of gaming. The community is selfish, lazy, stat-obsessive & far too shaped by Youtube. If you're looking for a skill based, objective oriented shooter, skip it, just move on down the aisle & find another title. But, if you're just looking for some mindless fun & you couldn't care less about stats because you just want to shoot some people in the face, pick it up, because there's nothing wrong with the game itself.… Expand
  99. Dunny
    Jan 17, 2012
    10
    Personally found it to be the best of the Call of Duty Series, it was one epic set piece after another, I'm not sure where they can go from here? Decent length to the campaign too, nice to get my moneys worth for a change!
  100. jknisely
    Jan 17, 2012
    0
    I'm a fan of fps but this game I found to be the same as mw2 witch would be fine but mw2 sucked as well the game was just boring or some thing I've already played ill stick too battlefield
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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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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