Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. metalgear85
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Awesome game! It is shame that battlefield kids have trolled the cod true user average score completely, but everyone really knows that this is truly a master piece. I have played all cod games and this wont let you down either. Don`t fix it what is not broken. Why call of duty should be different than it is? I have seen many game series ruined completely because they have changed them tooAwesome game! It is shame that battlefield kids have trolled the cod true user average score completely, but everyone really knows that this is truly a master piece. I have played all cod games and this wont let you down either. Don`t fix it what is not broken. Why call of duty should be different than it is? I have seen many game series ruined completely because they have changed them too much. If you want great action then cod is for you.… Expand
  2. kevinski
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    It's worth noting that this game has a single-player campaign, which many of the reviews bombing it don't seem to take into consideration. If you're interested in only the multi-player modes, then yeah, you'll probably be a bit disappointed. Still, MW3 may not reinvent the wheel, but it's far from a bad game.
  3. nickomash
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Completely thrilled with MW3!

    What a great ending to a single player trilogy. Fans of Soap, Capt. Price, Nikolai, and Yuri will not be disappointed. Spec Ops brings a new mode and more difficulty to the experience. With the new Survival mode you are pit against some incredible competition to overcome. Multiplayer is the bread and butter of the franchise and yet again goes straight to    Completely thrilled with MW3!

    What a great ending to a single player trilogy. Fans of Soap, Capt. Price, Nikolai, and Yuri will not be disappointed. Spec Ops brings a new mode and more difficulty to the experience. With the new Survival mode you are pit against some incredible competition to overcome. Multiplayer is the bread and butter of the franchise and yet again goes straight to the top of FPS gaming. Improving in ways I would not have imagined and adding the exclusive Elite stats tracking and improvement hub has made this my "Go To" experience for all FPS playable games for some time to come. Whether you are a weekend warrior or game each and every night. you will have hours on end of excitement with this latest iteration of Call of Duty. Personally I would give the game 6 stars out of 5 if I were able. Thank you Activision, Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer, and all of the rest of you who brought us such a terrific game.

    Sincerely,
    nickomash    … Expand
  4. semanas
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Killstreaks and weapon levels are a good innovation that bring a new feeling to the series! What if it looks a lot like Modern Warfare 2? After all it is its sequel and which COD doesn't look like the one before it? Still, Modern Warfare 2 was an excellent game and I think no one can disagree. So I'm giving Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 a 10 out of 10. Perfect! After all, haters gonna hate.
  5. Scampii
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Like a divorced parent trying to win the affection of an only child, the game dishes out rewards with every breath. If you have had fun with the mulitplayer with your online buddies in the past this should be no different.
  6. rwentz003
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    People except a sequel to be a complete remake of the previous version, but why would you ruin one of the most sold games in history? This game is a perfected version of MW2, they perfected the feel of the game, everything from the way the gun is held in the hands to the way your body will react when you are run into by a teammate. It is a great game which anyone can play and will play forPeople except a sequel to be a complete remake of the previous version, but why would you ruin one of the most sold games in history? This game is a perfected version of MW2, they perfected the feel of the game, everything from the way the gun is held in the hands to the way your body will react when you are run into by a teammate. It is a great game which anyone can play and will play for hours at a time.… Expand
  7. romoabel
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    To me its not about the graphics, its about the gameplay, and MW3 has AMAZING gameplay that can keep me playing for hours. The campaign was awesome, multiplayer is enjoyable and I can be sure that im getting every penny's worth on this game.
  8. barockhill
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I dont understand why all of you are hating on this game so bad.. Of course its the same formula.. its THE SAME GAME! If they completely changed the format like some games have in the past.. it would have failed miserably. They upgraded the content, the weapons, the grouping. Its WAY better than black ops which was honestly just a pascifier to keep us playing until this came out. ButI dont understand why all of you are hating on this game so bad.. Of course its the same formula.. its THE SAME GAME! If they completely changed the format like some games have in the past.. it would have failed miserably. They upgraded the content, the weapons, the grouping. Its WAY better than black ops which was honestly just a pascifier to keep us playing until this came out. But why WHY why WHY do you want to change the game itself? The basic story, and game flow of this game? I mean im sure everyone would be pissed off who plays World of Warcraft if they came online and saw that they just went and scrambled everything around and now it played more like Final Fantasy or something... Its just the way this game works. And if you dont like it.. dont play it honestly… Expand
  9. kais
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I cant understand why there are so many 0's on here. Sure, many of the aspects of the game remain the same but it does not change the fact that MW3 is still just as addictive as the other games in the series. If people were expecting drastic change from what we have seen before then they are shortsighted to say the least. Why change a winning formula? On the whole this game has hours ofI cant understand why there are so many 0's on here. Sure, many of the aspects of the game remain the same but it does not change the fact that MW3 is still just as addictive as the other games in the series. If people were expecting drastic change from what we have seen before then they are shortsighted to say the least. Why change a winning formula? On the whole this game has hours of entertainment and the multiplayer is at the heart of it, while spec ops will also provide useful co-op with old and new friends alike.… Expand
  10. Z_TUNE
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Does it feel like mw2? yes, does it feel like dlc..a little. Is it the same fun and consistency you expect fomr cod yes. 60 bucks a year for new maps and new features seems fair to me, I think it is just "cool" to hate on this game right now.
  11. the5thfreedom
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Where were all you "haters" when Black ops came out or even Modern warfare 2? oh yea thats right it wasnt the trendy thing to do so you all wait until the hipsters speak ip before you gain a voice. anyways the Story is alot better that Blasphmous 2nd game but its still just a ordinary action Michael Bay esque story so dont get too excited about it. the real Fun to be had is inWhere were all you "haters" when Black ops came out or even Modern warfare 2? oh yea thats right it wasnt the trendy thing to do so you all wait until the hipsters speak ip before you gain a voice. anyways the Story is alot better that Blasphmous 2nd game but its still just a ordinary action Michael Bay esque story so dont get too excited about it. the real Fun to be had is in Multiplayer almost all balencing issues are fixed from the preious games there are alot less spots to "camp" so a players skill is more a factor than who happens to run into your cross hairs. the killstreaks are more balanced and no longer require you to be afraid to die causeing you to lose all your killstreak progress. various weapons have been tweaked so they are not as overpower in previous game as well as many more changes which are all for the better. so if your looking for a fun fast paced competitive shooter to play for months on end this is what your looking for. as for all those complaints you keep hearing about it being the same just remember if it isnt broke dont fix it.… Expand
  12. euen
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This is a fantastic game that picks up right where the 2nd one left off. Multiplayer is tweeked with cool new killstreaks and it is super fun. On top of all of that, spec ops is much improved and rocks. All these people hating just don't understand how great an overall game this really is.
  13. massacer
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Well I see the BF trolls reviews are in, now listen to a rational review. If you enjoy the other Modern Warfare games, you'll like this one. Sure, not a whole lot different going on, but the campaign is amazing and the game is still fun. Screw the haters, if you like COD this game is for you.
  14. StevieF4
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Ok. Come on people... its a sequel. What do do you expect out of a sequel? Why the same game wit a few tweaks. That is exactly what this is, but haters gonna hatem. Dont let them deter you from buyingg this game is the most fun I've had in a long time
  15. fitz226
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing. It's everything a fan of the Modern Warfare series could have dreamt of, with a solid but nowhere near brilliant campaign, but the hectic and fun Survival Mode, The challenging but enjoyable Special Ops, and, of course the On-line which I personally think is brilliant, and more than stands up against the best of the series. Those implying that this is a map pack,This game is amazing. It's everything a fan of the Modern Warfare series could have dreamt of, with a solid but nowhere near brilliant campaign, but the hectic and fun Survival Mode, The challenging but enjoyable Special Ops, and, of course the On-line which I personally think is brilliant, and more than stands up against the best of the series. Those implying that this is a map pack, might want to take a closer look at 16 all-new maps, a load of brand new guns to the series, loads of brand new perks, the brilliant new kill streak packages that I think are a great addition to the series, and the two new game modes. A map pack? I think not. while sure enough the game looks the same, why does this bother people? FIFA and NHL look the same every year. Get over it and enjoy the game. As for on-line stability, there are a couple of OP guns (Type 95 mainly) but nothing to put people off. If you are a fan of the series, DEFINITELY buy this. If not, go back to your games and leave us alone. Also, I am not a "fan-boy", I also own BF3 and would definitely say it is equal to this in its own fashion, but simply isn't as fun.… Expand
  16. wellmanb
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I had to sign up and leave a short review to counter the BF3 fantards. While not revolutionary, MW3 is very polished. The graphics and gameplay are great. The multiplayer delivers with new perks and equipment. The maps are very balanced. I have not finished the campaign yet but I had a big smile on my face sabotaging the sub! The special forces co-op is a blast to play with a friend.I had to sign up and leave a short review to counter the BF3 fantards. While not revolutionary, MW3 is very polished. The graphics and gameplay are great. The multiplayer delivers with new perks and equipment. The maps are very balanced. I have not finished the campaign yet but I had a big smile on my face sabotaging the sub! The special forces co-op is a blast to play with a friend. Again nothing ground breaking but a great, polished game.… Expand
  17. truebalejandro
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. awesome, the best multiplayer ever! mw3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  18. igor22
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Is this a forum for reviews -or- for spoiled crybabies? Mere hours after the release of the game, 0 scores start popping up with ignorant comments and complaints that aren't even relevant to anything. If you don't like the LA Lakers, fine...but who has time to log on and blather away about how terrible they are. They win for a reason, just like this game. I knew exactly what I wanted whenIs this a forum for reviews -or- for spoiled crybabies? Mere hours after the release of the game, 0 scores start popping up with ignorant comments and complaints that aren't even relevant to anything. If you don't like the LA Lakers, fine...but who has time to log on and blather away about how terrible they are. They win for a reason, just like this game. I knew exactly what I wanted when I purchased it, and I'm glad it's a lot like the previous games. They don't owe you anything, how is an improved version of another sequel merit a 0? Of course, I'm fairly certain most of these stem from little complainers who don't even own the game or dislike it because it sells. As though all those hundreds of millions of people are all playing the worst game ever created for hours on end...yeah right. Why don't you just complain about video games in general, or your controller? Because they don't offer you the human connection that you're obviously missing. Go ahead and check every user who offered this game a 0 and battlefield a 10...while complaining about issues present in any shooter or for ridiculous "made up" scenarios imagined and fabricated with very little knowledge of the actual game. BTW, screw the Lakers...… Expand
  19. jandoedel
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I am ............................................................... ................................. very.................................................. .................................................

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  20. Praetor
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This game is an incredible addition to the series, and I don't understand half of all the hate this game is receiving. People complain about how the game appears to be a "MW2 map pack" or a refurbished version of that game, but this rings true for many sequels and MW3 shouldn't be the only game chastised for this. A few recent titles that come to mind are Gears of War 3, Battlefield 3, andThis game is an incredible addition to the series, and I don't understand half of all the hate this game is receiving. People complain about how the game appears to be a "MW2 map pack" or a refurbished version of that game, but this rings true for many sequels and MW3 shouldn't be the only game chastised for this. A few recent titles that come to mind are Gears of War 3, Battlefield 3, and Uncharted 3, all of which were great games in their own right, but brought very few innovations to the single player / multi player experience where as MW3 has brought a myriad of new ideas to the multi player experience.

    If you consider the addition of the strike packages to the kill streak system, not to mention the new kill steaks themselves brings a new dynamic challenge to the multi player experience. The support package allows for more tactical and team based game play, a fix to a common complain that the call of duty series was simply an "arcade run and gun shooter". New multi player game modes such as kill confirmed also support the new team based play styles the franchise is supporting. Horde mode has been introducted to the series, and while it lacks the 4 player experience other titles have had, it is a good first attempt for the series. A big problem is that many people consider the treyarch and infinity ward / sledgehammer games versions of Call of duty to be synonymous, where as veterans of the series can attest that this is not the case. The new additions to MW3 may have existed in Black Ops, but it is new to this franchise and thus worth noting. Split screen multi player is another new addition that makes LAN parties with your friends a much easier experience. While the wager matches have been moved to strictly private match and LAN parties, they have added new modes such as Juggernaught which adds a new dynamic to this experience as well. Last but not least the returning mode of Spec Ops has been revamped and improved upon. The campaign provides the same sort of evocative and emotional storytelling and game play that many modern shooters lack and skip over, and provides an adequate conclusion to the epic story that began back in 2007. Overall Modern Warfare 3 is a superb shooter overall, and provides more innovations to the experience than the last Call of Duty installation Black Ops. This game does not deserve all the hatred it receives, and this reader suspects it is perpetrated mostly by internet trolls and active members of the Battlefield 3 community. As a final note I will leave you with this, if you don't like sequels being similar to their successful predecessors don't buy them; Modern Warfare 2 was an amazing game that broke sales records both within and outside the gaming industry, and as such the plan of improving upon an already successful game by keeping its roots and adding new innovations make sense to me.    … Expand
  21. MC_Bolton
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I really like the new modern warfare. Sure it does feel like the others, but they found something that works so why would they go in a radically different direction with this game. i think mw3 is a great game how it is
  22. yellasdf
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I don't see why there is so much negativity around this game. It wasn't bad at all, infact it was great. Why anyone would expect it to be different than Modern Warfare 2 is beyond me, considering they take place within a day from each other. Either way the gameplay is fun and it's an overall well made game.
  23. reckoning696
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Perfect game!!! What it lacks in innovation it makes up for creativity with the campaign and special ops. The campaign contains great moments like always and an epic finale for an epic saga. The special ops mode is great for you to play with your best friend as it perfects both yours and his game. Also survival mode extends the games life by giving it that extra edge and a new gamemode toPerfect game!!! What it lacks in innovation it makes up for creativity with the campaign and special ops. The campaign contains great moments like always and an epic finale for an epic saga. The special ops mode is great for you to play with your best friend as it perfects both yours and his game. Also survival mode extends the games life by giving it that extra edge and a new gamemode to kill some hours (and russians). Finally the multiplayer is balanced and even the newest players can contribute to their teams performance and stand a chance against the veterans. Also adding proficiencies and streak packages gives you that feeling of control and customization over each class making you even better. Truly great game and if you have some time try it and you wont regret it because all of your doubts about he game will vanish!!! Way to go Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games a true masterpiece!!!… Expand
  24. mrrocks
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    As good as always and even better, the online gameplay is unbeatable, is massive. Although the engine is the same I don't see why it makes a worst game.
  25. QuantumC0la
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare Returns! and this time its like a Michael Bay film, the single player is an explosive cinematic experience which concludes the 3 part drama that is the modern warfare storyline, the game still gives the player a range of different experience's from tight close combat to large scale urban warfare.

    This game not only offers a great single player experience but also now the    Modern Warfare Returns! and this time its like a Michael Bay film, the single player is an explosive cinematic experience which concludes the 3 part drama that is the modern warfare storyline, the game still gives the player a range of different experience's from tight close combat to large scale urban warfare.

    This game not only offers a great single player experience but also now the game offers a newly revamped spec ops mode, allowing players to further expand their solo experiance in a range of tactically challenging missions or complete the tasks with a friend in co op, not only can a player complete missions this time around but also compete in a mode fairly similar to horde or a more combative zombies in the mode called survival, as you progress through the waves of continously stronger enemies fighting to survive with the limited munitions you gain from the beginning and with a skilled player can turn the fight against the hard opposition with the use of killstreaks, perks and other equipment. And finally to the prestigious online mode which is already one of the best in the market now is better, with a feel of both modern warfare 1 and 2, 3 offers a player now a larger range of gameplay through the use of the newly formed strike packages giving players the ability to use a range of different kill streaks that will help their type of player. This game also offers an huge amount of challenges giving the player a big sense of achievement when his/her screen displays the players achievements and gains titles and emblems to show offer furthermore the bigger range of camo's that can be earned also giving the player more bragging rights. simply a great conclusion to a great franchise!    … Expand
  26. audidiablo
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    I find it amusing how so many people come here to bash on MW3. I feel this game is just right on every level, mind you I just purchased my Xbox MW3 edition and never played any of MW on a console but on a PC. I'm one to get very irritated with FPS with a controller instead of mouse/keyboard but I find this game to be nice enough for me to get used to it. I feel the graphics are beautifulI find it amusing how so many people come here to bash on MW3. I feel this game is just right on every level, mind you I just purchased my Xbox MW3 edition and never played any of MW on a console but on a PC. I'm one to get very irritated with FPS with a controller instead of mouse/keyboard but I find this game to be nice enough for me to get used to it. I feel the graphics are beautiful but of course they can always get better. People need to understand that writing a graphics engine is no cake walk. People cry about the graphics, why not assist them in making a new engine? It usually takes years of development. I'm rather certain they are not slouching here and we should see something new in 2012. So everyone QQ shadap. Be happy the franchise exists otherwise you would have never had the same pleasure and joy of any COD.… Expand
  27. GrimCreeper2000
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Mw3 blows Battlefield 3 out of da water wit da grphics errythngs bttr, hppy dey brought spec ops bck nd da campaign is brilliant loved it so all u h8rs yall can kp yallz h8 4 it 2 urslvs cuz u prlly aint beat da game on vetran fckn pssys
  28. ccoady
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Obviously those "USERS" that give this game a Zero are just bitter Battlefield "FanBoys", or simply have something against COD. Yes, it is just an upgrade from MW2. It ALSO adds in the great features that were in Black ops, like co-op (local) deathmatch where two people can play online from the same system online split screen. The gun SOUND more realistic (especially the sniper rifles)Obviously those "USERS" that give this game a Zero are just bitter Battlefield "FanBoys", or simply have something against COD. Yes, it is just an upgrade from MW2. It ALSO adds in the great features that were in Black ops, like co-op (local) deathmatch where two people can play online from the same system online split screen. The gun SOUND more realistic (especially the sniper rifles) and the power decrease of the Noob-TUBE really decreases the frustration level. The game is probably an 8.5, since the multi-player maps really kind of suck, but the addition of some good spec ops missions and survival mode really make this game massive, aside from the fairly short campaign mode. Infinity ward/Sledgehammer did a good job improving on MW2 under the circumstances of their company basically disbanding. What you get is MW2 with improved features, all the great features of Black-ops, and optimized modes for hours upon hours of gameplay. Compare to game like Uncharted 2 & 3. Uncharted 2 was a GREAT game. So was Uncharted 3. They use the same mechanics, graphics engine and really offer nothing new in gameplay, just a new updated experience. That's what Sequels are all about. Clearly, the negative "USER" reviews outweigh the positive reviews because most that would give positive reviews are busy enjoying the game....All 4 million of them.… Expand
  29. Ducksfan2011
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    What do people expect when a third title comes out in a series? You know exactly what you are going to get. See the enemy, kill it. Its that simple and people obviously love it considering the amount of sales Activision has for this.
  30. Dieselreloadf1
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Actually, it´s a great job made by Infinity Ward with the graphics and saving the same config about Modern warfare 2. The gamers don´t need to imroove the pc for play this game. And the action it´s more fluid. 9.0 of 10!
  31. Taku
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Voto 10 solo para joder a los anti-CoD porque votan sin jugar ni saber, que dejen las votaciones a los que realmente juegan el juego. Qué sí gráfico esto, que si edificios copiados... y qué? desde cuando es tan importante los gráficos en un juego? yo no quiero un puto juego que me recuerde a una peli porque susVoto 10 solo para joder a los anti-CoD porque votan sin jugar ni saber, que dejen las votaciones a los que realmente juegan el juego. Qué sí gráfico esto, que si edificios copiados... y qué? desde cuando es tan importante los gráficos en un juego? yo no quiero un puto juego que me recuerde a una peli porque sus gráficos parecen humanos, yo quiero jugabilidad y en esto el Mw3 es lo mejor, qué copian edificios? y qué? solo aprovechan trabajo que ellos mismos hicieron, 16 mapas onlines, me importa un pepino si copian o no edificios, lo importante es que los usen bien y sí , los usan muy bien.… Expand
  32. LolTurdFerguson
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    And I thought Black Ops Multiplayer was broken. This is just ridiculous. Had to delete CoD Elite just to get the Xbox Live menu to load properly. I was never even able to log into Elite (good thing I didn't pay for it!). Laggy bullet detection, knifing only works occasionally (and only if you knife the air behind your enemy), horrible spawns (I frequently get spawned into enemyAnd I thought Black Ops Multiplayer was broken. This is just ridiculous. Had to delete CoD Elite just to get the Xbox Live menu to load properly. I was never even able to log into Elite (good thing I didn't pay for it!). Laggy bullet detection, knifing only works occasionally (and only if you knife the air behind your enemy), horrible spawns (I frequently get spawned into enemy crossfire), the list could go on forever. The campaign is decent, but nothing to brag about. Now I'm regretting my purchase. I should have bought Skyrim instead. =… Expand
  33. ozamiprime117
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The numbers dont lie....and i am agree with the cod fans: Modern Warfare 3 its better, bigger and faster!!!! I just cant stop playing it!!! The campaign its awesome and what can i say about the survival mode and classic multipayer? The Same!!!! Modern Warfare, Halo, Gears Of War, Dead Space and Mass Effect are the law in 360!!!!!… Expand
  34. deadcell
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This is what black ops should have been. Very fluid gameplay compared to the current competition. Online play still isn't balanced by user skill though. I've found nothing for glitches for the countless hours of playing online. They are very fast on releasing new updates, to fix the known bugs. No vehicles, but this is more of an arcade style of gameplay compared to bf. split screenThis is what black ops should have been. Very fluid gameplay compared to the current competition. Online play still isn't balanced by user skill though. I've found nothing for glitches for the countless hours of playing online. They are very fast on releasing new updates, to fix the known bugs. No vehicles, but this is more of an arcade style of gameplay compared to bf. split screen still exists which is another plus. if you love the good ol modern warfare days, you'll feel at home with this one xD… Expand
  35. LordOfLetterbox
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This game isn't nearly as terrible as all the users on meta critic would have you to believe. The single player campaign is by far the best single player of the series. The spec ops modes are very fun but a little disappointing that you can only play the modes with just 2 players, it would have been great to play spec ops with at least 4 player modes. The multiplayer is good for what itThis game isn't nearly as terrible as all the users on meta critic would have you to believe. The single player campaign is by far the best single player of the series. The spec ops modes are very fun but a little disappointing that you can only play the modes with just 2 players, it would have been great to play spec ops with at least 4 player modes. The multiplayer is good for what it is, it's now where near as realistic a Battlefield 3 but it have very good value as an arcade 1st person shooter. Don't believe all the snot nose punks who are whining to there moms after I have pwned them, it's worth the purchase.… Expand
  36. Braves561
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Infinity Ward masters Modern Warfare for the 3rd time. Best CoD yet. 5 Stars. ð
  37. Kadilakjarin
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    MW3 is thee best FPS out now. Played all games (Metal Gear Solid, SOCOM, Halo, Killzone, Tekken, Gran Turismo, Oblivion, Diablo, Dooms, etc.) MW3 is fluid and responsive online multiplayer where is give the user better control of game character than most games out there now. First time users to FPS can lear quickly and hardcore fans have still way tons to learn. This game gives you story,MW3 is thee best FPS out now. Played all games (Metal Gear Solid, SOCOM, Halo, Killzone, Tekken, Gran Turismo, Oblivion, Diablo, Dooms, etc.) MW3 is fluid and responsive online multiplayer where is give the user better control of game character than most games out there now. First time users to FPS can lear quickly and hardcore fans have still way tons to learn. This game gives you story, co-op mission, co-op survival, and multiplayer modes which is more than any what any game out there can even come close to it. If you like FPS action game than MW3 is the one. Reason why MW3 is looking like MW2 and MW is that we the fan want those feels and not to veer off like BO making it slower and too balanced. Dynamic what MW3 brings. Once you learn how to play it, it's way fun.… Expand
  38. duplesy
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    While the game is similar to the previous ones, its addictive....i cannt stop playing it :)

    Its fast, has 16 fregging maps and is cleaner than previous versions. The look and feel is improved, so has the handling...its def. worth the money and all the fun
  39. coolwhip808
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    MW3 is one awesome game. This game is seriously fun. It has a reinvented Spec Ops mode, and a hugely changed (improved) multiplayer. The campaign is also the best I have ever played, it is super exciting and has plenty of action. I'm not hating or anything but the campaign is much better than Battlefield 3. The graphics are greatly improved over previous Call Of Duty games and are muchMW3 is one awesome game. This game is seriously fun. It has a reinvented Spec Ops mode, and a hugely changed (improved) multiplayer. The campaign is also the best I have ever played, it is super exciting and has plenty of action. I'm not hating or anything but the campaign is much better than Battlefield 3. The graphics are greatly improved over previous Call Of Duty games and are much better than some of the other top FPS games out there. I love MW3, it is the best game I have ever played. Also, could you Battlefield 3 fanboys please stop trolling on MW3's Metacritic page. I know a lot of you guys have not ever even played the game. People use Metacritic reviews to help them decide weather to buy a certain product or not (in this case MW3), and you guys are totally ruining that experience for them.… Expand
  40. Fat-Jesus
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Maybe there's not much innovation, but there are definitely changes. The multiplayer is better then ever before, the story is Epic and the new survival mode is also great
  41. salman
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    A more addictive multiplayer that rewards you with gun unlocks and better perks. The maps are designed to keep the pace of the multiplayer fast. Modern warfare may be using the same old engine but everything seems to to refined and tuned up for a better experience than previous call of duty games and the single player campaign may fall a bit short buts its full of action and never slowsA more addictive multiplayer that rewards you with gun unlocks and better perks. The maps are designed to keep the pace of the multiplayer fast. Modern warfare may be using the same old engine but everything seems to to refined and tuned up for a better experience than previous call of duty games and the single player campaign may fall a bit short buts its full of action and never slows down this is by far the best call off duty so far better than blackops.… Expand
  42. BBee2011
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Great first person shooter. Call of Duty was the first brand to get it right. Everybody just hates on it cause it has the market locked down and they are probably terrible at playing the game. Also if you want a longer campaign turn up the difficulty. If it ain't broke don't fix it!
  43. Reptophage
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    COD MW3 is an amazing game. Admittedly it feels a bit like MW2.5, but can you really complain when you get a completely polished version of the best FPS ever made (My opinion). The campaign is solid and has some great set pieces. Multi-player has the same great modes, with the inclusion of the new Kill confirmed, and Hardcore Domination to name a few. Titles and emblems are back and haveCOD MW3 is an amazing game. Admittedly it feels a bit like MW2.5, but can you really complain when you get a completely polished version of the best FPS ever made (My opinion). The campaign is solid and has some great set pieces. Multi-player has the same great modes, with the inclusion of the new Kill confirmed, and Hardcore Domination to name a few. Titles and emblems are back and have many pop culture references (i.e. double rainbow guy). Killstreaks have been revamped. You can now choose between Support, where your streak doesn't reset with death, Assault, the classic version, and specialist where killstreaks are replaced by additional perks. Lastly spec ops is back, with the inclusion of survival. Survival is a Horde like mode with rounds consisting of waves of soldiers to defeat. At the end of every round you can buy explosives, weapons, and killstreaks with the money earned from killing baddies.… Expand
  44. BoroBoyJohnn
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    It's a shame to see the battlefield fan-boys have ruined the user score for a game that truly is amazing. Sure it feels like mw2.5 like everyone is saying but why would you risk ruining a franchise as big as call of duty by messing around with the core foundations? If they had changed the way the game plays and it had gone wrong they would have been slated for it, So instead they have justIt's a shame to see the battlefield fan-boys have ruined the user score for a game that truly is amazing. Sure it feels like mw2.5 like everyone is saying but why would you risk ruining a franchise as big as call of duty by messing around with the core foundations? If they had changed the way the game plays and it had gone wrong they would have been slated for it, So instead they have just updated the old model and made it even better. In my opinion its the best game in the series beating even call of duty 4's high standards. Overall i would give it 10/10… Expand
  45. shelbstar
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Many people are saying that this is just a cut-and-paste game, and I completely disagree. Aside from the new features, the graphics are similar, yes similar, but they are a lot better, the attention to detail is simply astounding. The single player campaign, is rather short, but it is nevertheless amazing. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat and is unpredictable, gripping andMany people are saying that this is just a cut-and-paste game, and I completely disagree. Aside from the new features, the graphics are similar, yes similar, but they are a lot better, the attention to detail is simply astounding. The single player campaign, is rather short, but it is nevertheless amazing. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat and is unpredictable, gripping and quite frankly a great end to the trilogy. Survival mode is a feature that has been added in this year and to be honest, as a big fan of WAW and BLOPS zombies i thought it would try to be too much like that and fail, put simply it's not the same, and it's great in its own right. The multiplayer, obviously without changing massively, has some new perks and guns but to be completely fair is a little of the same, but that in itself has allowed it to be polished to a high standard, it will NEVER be everyone's cup of tea, but then again what will all I know is it's my cup of tea and my favourite multiplayer by far! This game is great in all aspects and I would highly recommend it :)… Expand
  46. ExTrEmESpAnKz
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    CoD is a good a game MW3 is the best of them. To be honest I didn't think it would be any different to MW2 especially as the engine is the same, but the campaign is good, online is fun and this is overall a very good game. I would say better than Battlefield 3......and I am a big Battlefield fan
  47. twistedownz
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    good game just wish they changed things but doesnt deserve a 3.2 deff deserves at least a 7. People are way too harsh on this game. They kept good things and not every game is perfect like skyrim
  48. sydfs
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    I wanted to hate it but it has sucked me in. I was on the battlefield band wagon but i have fallen off. Ignore the negative reviews and get this game. Yes it may be more of the same but having sex with my wife is always the same yet i keep going back and i enjoy it.
  49. ChicagoThanos
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    MW3 is fun, doesn't change anything that doesn't need to be changed, makes a few small subtle changes that make the multiplayer even better. The single player is much better and the story is more comprehensible than MW2.
  50. Hydrolass
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    What were you expecting? You get exactly what you expect. A first person shooter with slightly enhanced graphics and new skills and story added in to it. Of course it's not going to be that innovative because it is not trying to be. Games like this are repetitive as they have been for some time. Besides that, about 2/3 of people rated this game negative but I'm going to guess that quite aWhat were you expecting? You get exactly what you expect. A first person shooter with slightly enhanced graphics and new skills and story added in to it. Of course it's not going to be that innovative because it is not trying to be. Games like this are repetitive as they have been for some time. Besides that, about 2/3 of people rated this game negative but I'm going to guess that quite a few of those people will be the people who will end up playing endlessly on the multi player game. I guess time may prove me wrong and nobody will be playing on the game after this month but I'm willing to guess that Modern Warfare will still have millions going on multi player every day. In short, if you do want something different then go out and buy Arkham City or Assassins Creed Revelations because they are good initiative games. But for the game that you could just play time after time on multi player this is the game to buy.… Expand
  51. HardcoreC4
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    We are at the pinnacle of FPS games, we are really seeing some neat stuff right now, enjoy it! Modern Warfare 3 is the complete package, anyone who has played it with half a brain would know that this game is an excellent investment. Multi-player is the best of the COD series, Spec ops is truly amazing, and the single player is worth a play through, only takes four hours. It is anWe are at the pinnacle of FPS games, we are really seeing some neat stuff right now, enjoy it! Modern Warfare 3 is the complete package, anyone who has played it with half a brain would know that this game is an excellent investment. Multi-player is the best of the COD series, Spec ops is truly amazing, and the single player is worth a play through, only takes four hours. It is an experience all its own. Comparing FPS games nowadays is not fair, they are all awesome! After a hard day of MW3, I will fire up BF3 and smoke some people, jump into Halo, and guess what it makes me better at Call of Duty. Don't miss out on a really cool game just because some troller wants to put it down. Get it! Play it! Love it! Be a FPS fan, not a franchise fan.… Expand
  52. montiericko
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    wow wow wow I was the third guy in line to get this bull **** got home and got mad.i had this game the hole time its was mw2 lol for some one just geting into cod its a good game,but for people like most of us tat been playing cod games forever n ow its **** trash.when i say its just like mw2 its just like mw2 the same bull**** and im not gonna get in to the weak ass m/p.lol
  53. yongkhsg
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Modern warfare 3 has done it again...never be disappointed with Call of duty series...the story lines were good , and able to tell the complete stories of MW1 to MW3. The game play was fun too...again with AC130 which is enjoyable...A10, remote control drone etc...the Spec-Ops is full of options and is fun too!
  54. coffinlock
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    I give it a 10. Common its Call Of Duty...Its the best game you ever played. The reason these scores are so low is because people who enjoy it don't want to put the controller down long enough to review it. It's tough to argue the sheer amount of people playing the game!
  55. KlausAidon
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Things new in MW3: Weapon Proficiency, Pointstreaks, arguably Spec Ops survival mode, new weapons, new campaign, new co-op, new maps, new perks, switch ups on how perks work, Ghost has been split up into two perks, wearable Juggernaut suits, Assault Drones, Recon drones, I.M.S., Strafe Run, AH-6 Overwatch, Reaper, Osprey Gunner, Ballistic Vests, Airdrop Trap, Advanced UAV, remote Turrets,Things new in MW3: Weapon Proficiency, Pointstreaks, arguably Spec Ops survival mode, new weapons, new campaign, new co-op, new maps, new perks, switch ups on how perks work, Ghost has been split up into two perks, wearable Juggernaut suits, Assault Drones, Recon drones, I.M.S., Strafe Run, AH-6 Overwatch, Reaper, Osprey Gunner, Ballistic Vests, Airdrop Trap, Advanced UAV, remote Turrets, Escort Airdrop, graphics update, strike packages, the ability to have a different pointstreak on different classes, the specialist strike package, combining equipment with lethal/tactical, EMP grenade, Trophy system, prestige shop, new death streaks, new game modes, and weapon levels.

    They've added a lot of new stuff. I don't know where people get off saying it has no innovation.    … Expand
  56. Statewidedrip4
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    THIS IS AN AWESOME GAME SCrew everyone who gave it a bad score!!!! THE XAMPAIGN IS EXCITING THE MULTIPLAYER IS FAST PACED AND THE NEW SURVIVAL MODE IS AWESOME WHY DO PEOPLE hate THIS GAME sure it might be alittle likemw2 but there is also a lot of new stuff included in the good game 10/10
  57. AaronH17
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    i feel that mw3 has lived up too the high expectation, the campaign is flawless and is a great story in itself.And the multiplayer is also top notch infinity ward and sledgehammer games have really done a good job with this titles bringing the most balanced game yet. i don't see why people are hating this game so much the game is basically what everyone asked for pre release. in myi feel that mw3 has lived up too the high expectation, the campaign is flawless and is a great story in itself.And the multiplayer is also top notch infinity ward and sledgehammer games have really done a good job with this titles bringing the most balanced game yet. i don't see why people are hating this game so much the game is basically what everyone asked for pre release. in my opinion the title has been great and with provide endless gameplay… Expand
  58. Prod1gy94
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This game is by far the best game of 2011. There's a lot of people that are going to hate on this game for god knows what reason but when it gets down to it, the graphics are amazing, the game play is unbelievable, the spec ops missions are just as good if not better than ever and the on-line play is amazing. I would highly recommend this game to anyone that was interested in first personThis game is by far the best game of 2011. There's a lot of people that are going to hate on this game for god knows what reason but when it gets down to it, the graphics are amazing, the game play is unbelievable, the spec ops missions are just as good if not better than ever and the on-line play is amazing. I would highly recommend this game to anyone that was interested in first person shooters and i have no hesitation in giving this game a 10 out of 10 for its fantastic game play and creativeness.… Expand
  59. wayloncherry
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing. Jaw dropping moments at every turn define the campaign. A solid experience that is well worth the time, especially in a time when other games are released with major flaws. The multiplayer maps are also well designed and the create a class/challenges are much more balanced.
  60. TheKingOfPop
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This is an excellent game. I strongly believe it may be the best in the series. MW2 turned out to be a pretty big disappointment, and probably hurt the reputation of the COD franchise in the general gaming community. The rampant noobtubing and overpowered air support made the game into a complete farce. Infinity Ward's legal trouble probably prevented them from being able to fix many ofThis is an excellent game. I strongly believe it may be the best in the series. MW2 turned out to be a pretty big disappointment, and probably hurt the reputation of the COD franchise in the general gaming community. The rampant noobtubing and overpowered air support made the game into a complete farce. Infinity Ward's legal trouble probably prevented them from being able to fix many of the major issues. But with MW3, it is a breath of fresh air. The game runs smoothly at 60 frames per second, which no other developer seems to be able to deliver. I love this game, it is highly addictive and fun.… Expand
  61. TimeVictim
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    MW3 is the best in the series. The campaign is solid and a fun experience. Multiplayer has recieved a huge overhaul and improved in every aspect. This is the most responsive fast paced FPS on the market. If you enjoy first person shooters, this is the game for you. Ignore the Battlefield fanboys, they aren't real people.
  62. limej
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    call of duty's call of duty. It's the same fun, Rambo style shooting game that was loved two years ago! I have no clue why people hate this game, it's fun, entertaining and most of all a CoD game. Every game, they build up something better than before, Call Of Duty 4 was the beginning of something fun but when modern warfare 2 came out, it was great until noob tubes were found. Moderncall of duty's call of duty. It's the same fun, Rambo style shooting game that was loved two years ago! I have no clue why people hate this game, it's fun, entertaining and most of all a CoD game. Every game, they build up something better than before, Call Of Duty 4 was the beginning of something fun but when modern warfare 2 came out, it was great until noob tubes were found. Modern Warfare 3 just took every thing loved about Modern Warfare 2 and took away the things hated in MW2.… Expand
  63. ManOfPeace
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    First of all, **** all you black ops loving **** I perfer Mw2 to Black ops because the only thing Treyarch is good for is zombies. The hit boxes are terrible, **** is laggy as hell, and quick scoping is terrible. Infinity Ward is were its at and all you morons can blow me. This Game is incredible, the best FPS ive ever played. Its amazing, and all you idiots are just stuck on black ****First of all, **** all you black ops loving **** I perfer Mw2 to Black ops because the only thing Treyarch is good for is zombies. The hit boxes are terrible, **** is laggy as hell, and quick scoping is terrible. Infinity Ward is were its at and all you morons can blow me. This Game is incredible, the best FPS ive ever played. Its amazing, and all you idiots are just stuck on black **** and BF3, but BF3 is pretty epic, the realistic factor is pretty badass but MW3 deserves a 10.0 so **** you all.… Expand
  64. Yummarumma
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    OMG THIS GAME SOO GOOD FOR QUIKSCOPES!!! :D :D :D I F*CKING HATE THE HARDSCOPERS THOUGH! I WANNA FREAKING KILL THEM!!&!&!& But went 89-3 with my autoaim quikscoper hax, Noobs, 10 outta 10 ****
  65. Thewargazm
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    I play on xbox 360, and so far the only thing Ican say that I don't like is that some maps need to be redone. Besides that the game is perfect. So stop hating already. If u don't like it play something else have some common sense they didn't frce anyone to buy it.
  66. Justice4L
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Let's be honest. Most of these negative reviews are from Battlefield fanboys who have never played this game. Pathetic. The truth is, this is the best COD since COD4, perhaps even slightly better. Great singleplayer, multiplayer and spec ops. This game is similar to MW2, but that is because it is a sequel. BF3 is VERY similar to BC2, which is fine. This game improves on the already great formula.
  67. Supercuate
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    It´s Modern Warfare 2.5. A Michael Bayeiysh campaign with no real impact from the player but fun. Multiplayer finally polished, but old.

    This is an expansion pack, you´ll have fun but it does not live up to the hipe.
  68. LeHoss
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    It's sad to see so many people rip on this game. Is it innovative? No. But since when does every single game need to be innovative? What, you think it isn't fun just because it doesn't introduce some groundbreaking new feature? That is nonsense. For those who enjoyed the campaign of the first 2, this is a great end to the story arc. The graphics aren't a huge jump, but there definitely isIt's sad to see so many people rip on this game. Is it innovative? No. But since when does every single game need to be innovative? What, you think it isn't fun just because it doesn't introduce some groundbreaking new feature? That is nonsense. For those who enjoyed the campaign of the first 2, this is a great end to the story arc. The graphics aren't a huge jump, but there definitely is improvement. So many people like to claim "it looks the same as CoD4." If you honestly believe that, throw CoD4 in and take a look. You will be surprised to see that there actually has been pretty decent improvement. Besides, no matter what is going on the game clips along at an impressive 60 fps. Tl:dr, Don't let the whiney BF3 fanboys fool you. They desperately want people to believe that BF3 trumps MW3. It isn't even close. If you enjoy a bunch of camping and horrible frame rates, by all means play BF3. If you want to actually ENJOY a game AND HAVE FUN, stick with MW3.… Expand
  69. bonyjose
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    great game...they did a good sequel...even if no engine...good improvement in gameplay and details of guns world and all....for me it's a good game..and better than battlefield 3...
  70. premium_sauce
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    I'm actually going to write a review against all negative critics. I have been playing COD franchise since COD1. I bought all COD but this time I thought it is time to switch to BF3. After watching both reviews on GT, BF3 scored 9.2 and MW3 scored 9.3. That little 0.1 made me change and I decided to buy MW3 instead. So why am I giving a 10/10 for MW3? Here is why: COD4 was a huge successI'm actually going to write a review against all negative critics. I have been playing COD franchise since COD1. I bought all COD but this time I thought it is time to switch to BF3. After watching both reviews on GT, BF3 scored 9.2 and MW3 scored 9.3. That little 0.1 made me change and I decided to buy MW3 instead. So why am I giving a 10/10 for MW3? Here is why: COD4 was a huge success and I have to say it was really my first FPS I got addicted with and played COD4 for 1500 hours. COD4 was great and finally a GOOD welcoming change after CSS, Quake, Wolfenstein and TF engines. I remember though at that time people wanted to go back to WW2 style. So Treyarch decided to make WaW which ended up to be a pure disaster. Finally MW2 came out! Although it was a great game, lack of dedicated servers on PC did not make me want to play MW2 a lot. Therefore Treyarch then decided to release BLACK OP re-installing previous dedicated servers. I have to disagree with 85% of negative critics posted here. It is true that MW3 resembles a lot to MW2 but who cares? seriously? I know the franchise has been releasing a game every year? Get it over it lol again who cares? If they want to make money let them be! MW3 is, to me, an awesome game. I started it and I got addicted instantly. MW3 combines all previous years of experience this franchise has gained from COD4, WaW, MW2 and BLACK OP. Guns are really good, I haven't tried all of them yet - but so far rifles are well balanced. SMGs are SMGs. Melee got nerfed slightly to make it more realistic and finally many perks have been reviewed, changed and unlike in BLACK OP, akimbos are now only secondary guns. I am relieved to not see P90 akimbos anymore. As you would expect, MW3 maps are truly well designed. Although there are a lot of openings - you can't really "own" a map as MW3 is based on fast-pace style. It is good (gives new players the opportunity to kill and respawn is almost instant) and bad (for veteran players, it can be sometimes very frustrating - veterans can be killed from any corners) I am also very happy that Infinity Ward has introduced a whole new system in MP that allows you to level up a gun. I also enjoy new perks that can make you invisible to Air Support/Choppers. Finally, perhaps it is only me but I feel like MW3 really learnt from MW2 mistakes and Auto matchmaking on MW3 is fairly solid. The engine is really consistent. New modes such as Survival and Co op mission are really great! See I never really liked Co op mission. But MW3 made me change my opinion! Also if you are a "zombie-fan-kid" like I was in BLACK OP, you will love the survival mode Infinity Ward has introduced in MW3. In addition to people's critics: 1. No real innovation? I don't think so, I think there is when it comes down to perks, guns etc. Although it is minimal it doesn't really bother me like most raging kids. 2. Another cash? LOL so what? seriously who cares? 3. Bored of Campaign? At first I was very excited about MW3 SP, but the more you play the more bored you get. Why? Because you try to finish the game in 7 days. I'm pretty sure if you space out your gameplay you won't find Campaign as boring as most people think. It took me 8hrs to finish Campaign on Veteran mode. 4. MP is exactly the same as in MW2? Yea pretty much and I'm happy about it. BLACK OP wasn't much for me. Im more an Infinity Ward fan… Expand
  71. Gatekeeper15
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    People are being stupid about this game. There is NO WAY this is a 0, though it may be similar to old COD in many ways, why fix whats not broken? Millions love it, and so do I.
  72. AdamC
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    DO NOT BELIEVE THIS GAME'S LOW USER SCORE. IT IS A COORDINATED CAMPAIGN BY BF3 FANBOYS TO DEGRADE MW3 IN ANY POSSIBLE WAY. Now, to my review: This game is a significant improvement on the previous two, with the story of Soap, Price and the others wrapped up in a way that left me feeling hollow and sad in the way the characters had ended up. With most of the characters we love from previousDO NOT BELIEVE THIS GAME'S LOW USER SCORE. IT IS A COORDINATED CAMPAIGN BY BF3 FANBOYS TO DEGRADE MW3 IN ANY POSSIBLE WAY. Now, to my review: This game is a significant improvement on the previous two, with the story of Soap, Price and the others wrapped up in a way that left me feeling hollow and sad in the way the characters had ended up. With most of the characters we love from previous games had died by now, a comment is made by IW on the cost of war. People who are nothing less than heroes have died tragic deaths. Amazing campaign in my view, delivering a true story in a way that only shooters in the CoD series have ever done. Because this game will inevitably be compared to Battlefield 3, i have to say I was completely unimpressed by the beta and cancelled my preorder. By all accounts, the campaign is, typical of Battlefield games, a fallacy, and to me and many others this is completely unacceptable. A better campaign mode can be found on the iPhone in the form of cheap Call of Duty knock-off games (chief among which being the Modern Combat series). The multiplayer conflict between games is a personal choice in my opinion, with players more inclined to go for tense focused firefights at home in MW3, while those who like huge blown-out battles with 64 players much more likely to enjoy BF3. In my opinion DICE have not created as wholesome a product as Activision's handful of studios, with the multiplayer being the only redeemable facet of the game. Spec Ops makes a return in MW3, with 16 missions which are all challenging and fun. I personally hoped for a few more missions, but the new Survival gametype adding a new layer of challenge and fun to the game. With MW3, three fleshed out and polished modes are available to the user, with each living up to the hype of previous games. While this game isn't quite a 10 in my view, I have rated it thus to counter the massive amounts of fanboys attacking the metacritic user score of this game. I am livid at the aggression of both EA and BF3 fans in attacking this game and using dirty tactics to try and deplete fans fof the CoD series. What shocks me most is the inability of these groups to be honourable about the whole thing and let the two games battle it out based on their quality alone. Activision has kept quiet about the whole thing and put a great investment into their game, whereas EA has used tactics bordering on corporate espionage to dishonestly degrade their competition. Thankfully, they have failed. For the above reasons, I rate this game 10/10… Expand
  73. Labassa
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    This game is the best yet in the series, very thought full of the player and loads features and good maps. weapons are great and i'm hooked. It also gives people who arn't as good the chance to earn good points with different strike packs. ive always preferred the infinity ward call of duties anyway but i still played the all the others.
  74. tidus3000
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    You can tell that fanboys have unnecessarily attacked MW2, but what half the people say is true, the only difference is my score reflects that. Call of Duty, the problem is the name now screams predictability. The storyline, hard to follow, but what has been focused on for this sequel, is the multiplayer. It's been adapated to make the new players feel more at home, but for the experts toYou can tell that fanboys have unnecessarily attacked MW2, but what half the people say is true, the only difference is my score reflects that. Call of Duty, the problem is the name now screams predictability. The storyline, hard to follow, but what has been focused on for this sequel, is the multiplayer. It's been adapated to make the new players feel more at home, but for the experts to really cause problems for others. However, there is still problems with the multiplayer thats been the same since mw1, and thats how many actual shots does it take to kill someone? i dont know, half the killcams i watch, its trailing bullets that arent even hitting me that kill me. Lets be honest, if your buying MW3, your expecting more of the same. However, this game lacks innovation, even Fifa 12 had more innovation this year. I personally think Activision should go back to the drawing board, what made mw1 different was the multiplayer, what made world at war different was the zombies. Since then, theres not really anything different. P.S for the record, i cant stand battlefield 3 :P… Expand
  75. avh27
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Don't be retards and get off your high horse. This is a sequel, just a sequel. It's not supposed to be an Innovative masterpiece. It's aimed at the demographic for people who already enjoyed the Modern warfare series and gave improvements over the previous games. The new campaign, very well done btw and the reworked Multiplayer. For CoD to try new things it needs to enter a new series, theDon't be retards and get off your high horse. This is a sequel, just a sequel. It's not supposed to be an Innovative masterpiece. It's aimed at the demographic for people who already enjoyed the Modern warfare series and gave improvements over the previous games. The new campaign, very well done btw and the reworked Multiplayer. For CoD to try new things it needs to enter a new series, the MW trilogy by all logical reasoning shouldn't differ to much as to appeal to the same customer as before. We've seen what other companies like Treyarch try to CoD they try different things since they have more freedom.
    No destruction, no vehicles, no big maps? Guess what CoD isn't BF, and I would love for it to not turn into BF. Games shouldn't be bashed for not being sophisticated and complex. A lot of the negative reviewers remember back to when games were about making them more sophisticated and complex, well guess what I remember back to when games were about enjoyment and having a great time. If you don't like it great, I'm not telling you to. but to give them abysmal scores such as most presented is completely ridiculous and by far worse than any accusations made. 1, 2,3s. Hell how is 0 an option.    … Expand
  76. jhilds7
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Just giving a 10 to balance out some of the unnecessary zeros. In my opinion, Infinity Ward did a good job perfecting the system used in the previous call of duty's and this game is loads of fun to play with my friends. This game is not perfect but is definitely not deserving the zeros posted by some of the people who haven't even given the game a fair chance.
  77. mussot360
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Its just the same as ever, noting new, there is not innovation, i have to say that is a fun game, but if you cant play it, do not worry, CoD Franchise has always been the same
  78. vtolegend
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    I had originally given this game a 9, but after constant glitches and bugs, and patches that screw something else up, I'm now giving it a 2. Terrible.
  79. T1d3
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    The game is simply amazing I feel they tie up the story nicely all the while introducing new characters along with the ones from the previous installments. Multi-player is terrific they really got back to the basics of what made the game fun. overall a 10/10 in my books
  80. Stupiddude3456
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I personally think this game is GREAT. I love how fun the campaign is , I also love how fun the online play is with new game modes like Kill Confirmed. Do not listen to what other people say, if you are a true Call of Duty fan , you would like this game.
  81. m0ax
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    This game may have one or two flaws, but that doesn't mean it should get a zero. Hell, it shouldn't get anything below an eight. This is one of the best games people will ever play, but they don't like the way a certain gun sounds when it is fired, so they give it a two. I am disappointed at how little my generation cares. Oh, yeah, the games great by the way.
  82. bandan11
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I used to be the biggest call of duty fan I have owned mainly every console version of call of duty ever since finest hour on the PlayStation 2. now in all honest opinion I only played the game for 3 hours in multiplayer but the main narrative for the modern warfare franchise was the story it grips you and delivers an awesome story that you can really get into. the multiplayer is Okay butI used to be the biggest call of duty fan I have owned mainly every console version of call of duty ever since finest hour on the PlayStation 2. now in all honest opinion I only played the game for 3 hours in multiplayer but the main narrative for the modern warfare franchise was the story it grips you and delivers an awesome story that you can really get into. the multiplayer is Okay but it feels very different in ways since there are weapon perks, attachments and class based kill streak load outs and that is where the innovation comes in. no matter how much hate this may get it will still be popular none the less but its a video game also multiplayer games can never be perfect. I wish people would stop trolling this rating system and just accept gaming is now for everyone that has never played anything else before but why does it matter like before gaming was deemed as a bad influence but I think now we are making a bad image for us gamer's since we cannot accept the fact that a game might be good. no matter what I cannot change your opinions. how ever please be really honest with reviews don't be a ass about it. saying OMG this game is garbage but still its not gonna change the fans minds so stop… Expand
  83. thezeppo1138
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I'm speaking up for Sledgehammer. I think this game is great. I was worried when Infinity Ward split up that this game wouldn't hold up with the other two, but it does. I don't know what's going on here with this spiteful backlash but for some reason it doesn't surprise me. The Modern Warfare community is the only thing that drives me from the multiplayer. Most of the people online areI'm speaking up for Sledgehammer. I think this game is great. I was worried when Infinity Ward split up that this game wouldn't hold up with the other two, but it does. I don't know what's going on here with this spiteful backlash but for some reason it doesn't surprise me. The Modern Warfare community is the only thing that drives me from the multiplayer. Most of the people online are just vile and immature. It's just a game. If you don't like it fine, but there is no need to act like whiny victims. You people remind of the idiots I see at the bar getting in fist fights over sports. Just f**k and get it over with.… Expand
  84. redbirdrebirth
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I'm giving this a 10 quite simply because I don't very much like Battlefield fan-boy bombing. It's stupid. Where do they get off totally shredding a user score for a game for absolutely no reason.
  85. drb1992
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    If you liked previous CoD games, you will love MW3. MW3 has some very nice improvements over previous titles. Such as, strike packages, gun proficiencies, and the prestige shop.
  86. Blu-Ace
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    It's the best FPS you can get right now on consoles. Stellar package, fantastic multiplayer, and it's better than that laggy 30fps BF3. Seriously BF3 is garbage on consoles.
  87. SteveO123
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Mabye not revolutionizing FPS's, but has the most detailed and balanced multiplayer of any COD. A good solid campaign and return of spec ops mode make this a package with enough features to keep coming back to in the next few months. Certainly not the best in a stand out autumn of games, but lack of originality doesn't automatically make it the worst either.
  88. xsovietx
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Very disappointed at mw3, maps are very small , gun selection is low and the worst parxt is the quick scope is worse then ever, at the moment playing bf3. The only decent thing was campaign...and I don't play the campaign unless multiplayer sucks
  89. averagejoegamer
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is only reinforcing the popular, but very legit opinion, by critics and gamers all around, the franchise is getting stale. For a game that has garnered critical praise and broke records, this game just goes to show the "Madden Effect." Every year, same old game, little to no innovation. While the only redeeming quality of the game is the campaign which is theCall Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is only reinforcing the popular, but very legit opinion, by critics and gamers all around, the franchise is getting stale. For a game that has garnered critical praise and broke records, this game just goes to show the "Madden Effect." Every year, same old game, little to no innovation. While the only redeeming quality of the game is the campaign which is the best of the trilogy, I cannot stress the moments where I paused a bit and thought to myself, "I've done this before or I've seen this before." The multiplayer is largely intact as it was in MW2 but I can't help but say that the maps just feel wrong and for some off reason, recycled from past games. Spec Ops will kill some time but you can only go so far with it. Survival only goes to show that games will borrow just about anything to make themselves more content rich but if I wanted this kind of game mode I would stick to Gears of War, but that's just me. Perks, maps, weapons and killstreaks all make a return but only with a few additions. Here is my opinion to sum up this criticism in case this has become boring. I did my best not reveal any spoilers.

    Is this game good? Depends when you came into COD. For the vets of COD, it's a mixed bag.

    Is it worth its value? No, I would've definitely bought this as a $20-30 expansion instead of a full fledged price tag of $60. Should I get it? I'd say if you're interested, rent it first before you buy it. To sum it all up: If you're new to the series or played the other MW games and don't mind the fact you're paying $60 for an expansion then go ahead and buy it. If you're like me, who's beginning to notice the Madden Effect in this once very popular franchise, then rent it but don't have too many great expectations, you may come away disappointed.    … Expand
  90. jkbpttrsn
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    It is pathetic what so many nerdy fanboys choose to do just because they didn't like the game. MW3 is far from being the the best COD, and this comes from a real COD fan and player. The game isn't a 10, but just because people want cr@p all over the rating system, why should it by putting a rating it doesn't deserve? So far this year i've played many sequels: saints row 3, assassins creed,It is pathetic what so many nerdy fanboys choose to do just because they didn't like the game. MW3 is far from being the the best COD, and this comes from a real COD fan and player. The game isn't a 10, but just because people want cr@p all over the rating system, why should it by putting a rating it doesn't deserve? So far this year i've played many sequels: saints row 3, assassins creed, Uncharted 3 and many more and i would love for somebody to tell what major differences those games have from their predecessors? Hell, the only difference between Uncharted 2 and 3 were a couple guns and the ability to customize their characters! and guess what? i didn't care! i didn't go on here and give the game a 1 just because of that! This just proves that rating systems from average users are BS and it makes me questions every other rating on here from users! are they legit or are they from a bunch of pissed off 12 year olds? this game isn't a 10, but it's farther from a 1! or a 3.2! i give this game 8.0. While it looks similar, the gameplay is far from the same. The support classes which help team members are good for players who want to help their team out and don't care about K/D, something that wasn't available in previous CODs. And the fact that taking over bases and going for the objectives helps towards your pointstreak helps a lot in making the game more objective based. But i guess that first thousand reviewers who chose to review in the first several hours of the release date wouldn't have know that. What if people would have done that for fanboy games like BF or Halo? omg, we would have a bunch of pissed of cry babies. I thought the single player would have sucked, but even though it was short, i've played through it 3 times (one time on veteran) and am planning on going a fourth time to find all the intel and get all the trophies. It's sad when you see the rating system so messed up. Only 252 people gave it an average review? in my opinion all the negative comments should be in the yellow review area! at least then the reviews would be more legit! What's sad is that the negative comments backfired on all the fanboys. If the reviews would have been around a 6.0 or a 7.0 then people would have taken the reviews seriously and decided not to buy it, but every person i know that read the reviews here laughed all the no life losers who had nothing better to do that give the review a 1. There are no games that have sequels that are truly reinvented and the ones that do are usually terrible *cough* Call of Juarez *cough*. And yes even battlefield 3 had literately no differences! it's just prettier and has jets! please tell me any other differences? the snipers work the same! the game modes are the same! yes it has a lot of guns, but it's obvious that most are some are better than others and all you see is that same guns online! and this is coming from somebody who plays BF3 and likes it more than COD! but just because i like BF3 better than COD it sure as hell doesn't mean i give the game a terrible review! I gave myself a couple weeks before reviewing, so i'm sure that my review is probably more legit than the bunch of 1's and 10's that put on here every 5 minutes. I wan't all the fanboys who say that MW3 is the same as COD4 and look at the differences between saints row 2 and 3 and uncharted 2 and 3 (both games that are reviewed highly both critically and with users) and find a major difference? something totally recreates the game and make it so much more reinvented? then i want you to think about BF3 and BFBC2 and tell me major differences that reinvent them? and not just prettier graphics and jets! i want to see if you can find any! and if you do and you think i'm full of cr@p email me and let's see how good of an argument you have: jakobpeter16@yahoo.com (that's a fake account i have for random things i do) I hope all you little kids that reviewed the game so low to look and say whether or not it realley is a 3.2 and whether or not you guys made the same mistake on every other sequel you ever reviewed?… Expand
  91. rayman_vh
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty is a game I have loved to play with friends at parties and just to burn some time. This game may not be the greatest game to come out. But think about this how many of you have bought this game and at least played it for the campaign or many pointless hours in the multiplayer. Sure the game could have used vast improvements but everyone knew exactly what they were buyingCall of Duty is a game I have loved to play with friends at parties and just to burn some time. This game may not be the greatest game to come out. But think about this how many of you have bought this game and at least played it for the campaign or many pointless hours in the multiplayer. Sure the game could have used vast improvements but everyone knew exactly what they were buying Activision didn't try to hide what was in the game. I bought the game knowing it would be fun to play with friends and to burn time, its a fun competitive game. MW3 was not bought to boggle my mind as a new game it was bought to have fun and kill things with new and familiar guns. It's like a michael Bay film big booms draw attention to it, the story may not be great and it may not be innovative but hell at least you can watch it with friends and get some enjoyment out of killing other noobs. So flame this review as you may I bought this game because I knew what I was getting, to have fun, and play with friends. If you didn't want the game there is still this cool thing called renting games, it lets you try them before you buy them cool right.… Expand
  92. BF3Hater
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    a flawless perfect game with stunning graphics and an amazing campaign mode that not all it also has spec ops which is great co op and an hectic online experience which cant be matched do not buy bf3 while there is a great game like modern warfare 3 or as i call it modern funfare 3 (best game in gaming history)
  93. Agentkyle
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    Honestly people got to relax, if they wanted a new game, buy one from a differnet series. suppose to be a continuation not a new game. Very well put together, challenging, and fun
  94. 96gamemaster
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    If you have not played a call of duty, this is the perfect call of duty for you. It has new multiplayer modes, weapons, perks, attachments, campaign, and also a SURVIVAL MODE!!! its the perfect game for hardcore gamers, but if you are a beginer you will die in multiplayer easy
  95. HalluMihar
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    This game is great BUT

    -need to fix spawning system
    -need to fix the problem when it says "4 bar connection" even though it feels like 1 bar.
    -teleporting lag
    -Getting shot after you turn the corner as if the bullets magically hit you.
  96. haze166
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    Actually i like the new game engine called "MW3 Engine" and it is not copy paste and the single player experience is fun, graphic are good but always run on 60 frame rate but still good and multiplayer is the best but i was pretty disappointed that this user score has receive alot negative review just because they say it is an "old engine" and "just copy paste" and also said it "it felt toActually i like the new game engine called "MW3 Engine" and it is not copy paste and the single player experience is fun, graphic are good but always run on 60 frame rate but still good and multiplayer is the best but i was pretty disappointed that this user score has receive alot negative review just because they say it is an "old engine" and "just copy paste" and also said it "it felt to similar to MW2" and having problem with BF3 vs MW3 and most of BF3 fan won't stop giving this game negative review because of their BF3 game score are less in user score by MW3 fan.… Expand
  97. JazzieJeff
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    MW3 is the best single player of any COD. It does not reinvent the formula, but makes the pacing and the action the best yet. The multiplayer does not try to reinvent the wheel, yet it is the smoothest wheel yet. Online is smooth with a lot less lag than previous COD's. I am curious what Treyarch does next year. The engine is starting to show its age and needs to be rebuilt. I knowMW3 is the best single player of any COD. It does not reinvent the formula, but makes the pacing and the action the best yet. The multiplayer does not try to reinvent the wheel, yet it is the smoothest wheel yet. Online is smooth with a lot less lag than previous COD's. I am curious what Treyarch does next year. The engine is starting to show its age and needs to be rebuilt. I know Treyarch won't build a new engine because they only recycle and borrow IW's engine (lame). I really give this game an 8.5, but will put a "10" on the board to help these unjust user reviews. Now go shoot things.… Expand
  98. iPopNades
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    This new map pack for Mw2 is awesome new Campaign, new Survival mode and Spec ops missions new multiplayer maps, weapons and perks. Yes its exactly like the other cods but whats wrong with the other cods if they were getting boring why do people keep buying them and you shouldn't be rating this game based on the other call of duty games any way.
  99. TruGamingHD
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    Hands down the best release in the Call Of Duty franchise since Call Of Duty 4. A lot of reviews are giving MW3 bad spotlight, but play the game for yourself and you will see that most of these awful reviews are just upset BF3 fan boys.

    MW3 is a top notch first person shooter. It has all of the key components that set COD apart from the other FPS games out on the market (arcade style fps    Hands down the best release in the Call Of Duty franchise since Call Of Duty 4. A lot of reviews are giving MW3 bad spotlight, but play the game for yourself and you will see that most of these awful reviews are just upset BF3 fan boys.

    MW3 is a top notch first person shooter. It has all of the key components that set COD apart from the other FPS games out on the market (arcade style fps with fast paced action) - those who don't enjoy that type of shooter - don't need to be playing MW3. If you want realism, go play BF3. If you want to have fun play MW3. It's a good game, trust me. It is well worth the money I spent to play it. I can't wait for the map packs.    … Expand
  100. THX1968
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    MW3 rocks. Simple as that. Giving this game a rating of zero is totally unfair and ridiculous. The multiplayer is as fast and furious as it ever has been. I keep reading about lack of innovation, but there isn't any suggestions, just a lot of **** Not liking a game is one thing, especially if you're tired of the basic gameplay, but you can't ignore the extraordinarily high quality ofMW3 rocks. Simple as that. Giving this game a rating of zero is totally unfair and ridiculous. The multiplayer is as fast and furious as it ever has been. I keep reading about lack of innovation, but there isn't any suggestions, just a lot of **** Not liking a game is one thing, especially if you're tired of the basic gameplay, but you can't ignore the extraordinarily high quality of this game! I suspect by the terrible grammar and plethora of incomplete sentences that most of these reviews were written by semi-illiterate 14 year old punks. The majority of reviews are strangely hateful. I got exactly what I wanted. I don't need a bunch of gimmicky "innovations". When Black Ops 2 comes out, I hope it plays exactly the same way. As for MW3, if you liked any of the previous games or found them addicting to the point of obsession, this is no different.… Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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