Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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  1. pauljohnson
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    Graphics exactly the same as when the fourth installment was released. All the maps are the same recycled, predictable settings that we'd come to expect from a brainless action shooter. The story is also the same repetitive storyline, just recycled over again to produce something only slightly different. This has the same problems as its predecessors; sloppy movement, annoying AI,Graphics exactly the same as when the fourth installment was released. All the maps are the same recycled, predictable settings that we'd come to expect from a brainless action shooter. The story is also the same repetitive storyline, just recycled over again to produce something only slightly different. This has the same problems as its predecessors; sloppy movement, annoying AI, predictable storylines and settings, a campaign that is far too short and does not hold up against a second run through. Oh, and the same, wooden characters who shout generic military lines like "Hehehe, this'll get the bastards", and "Light' em up!"

    Exactly what I was expecting from Call of Duty now, just a churned out, thoughtless, soul sucking piece of **** designed only to brainlessley entertain you, but even then it falls short on its second play through.    … Expand
  2. chris23433
    Nov 24, 2011
    10
    I didn't expect this game to be a whole lot and i think i was right in my assumption. The campaign is great tying up the story rather nicely, although i will admit that the majority of the set pieces have been done before in other cod games. The spec ops is fun along with the brand new survival mode which is tons of fun. The multiplayer is just awful in my opinion, the weapons, perks, andI didn't expect this game to be a whole lot and i think i was right in my assumption. The campaign is great tying up the story rather nicely, although i will admit that the majority of the set pieces have been done before in other cod games. The spec ops is fun along with the brand new survival mode which is tons of fun. The multiplayer is just awful in my opinion, the weapons, perks, and the new strike packages are great additions to the series but don't make up for the lack of features that were in black ops such as the wager matches, emblem customization, and player cards. Also, i hate the maps in black ops but i would gladly play any of the black ops maps instead of **** awful mw3 maps. They said that making them smaller would reduce camping **** the way they made the new maps only further encourage camping which ruins the gameplay experience. Also, the lag compensation and hit detection is worse than black ops which i thought was as bad as it could get, guess i was wrong. Anyways to wrap this up i give this game a 7 out of 10. The multiplayer is awful but the enjoyable campaign and absolutely addictive spec ops cooperative mode do bring the game up.… Expand
  3. cowSgolVlO0
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    it is a Call of Duty game people calm down. There will always be no scoping drop shots and camping. You cant take that out of the game. Once again it is a GAME. 10 out of 10. Infinity ward and sledgehammer have out done them selves with MW3 I love the multiplayer and campaign, good graphics aswell.
  4. Bollemannen
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    Its funny how there are more BF3 fanboys hating on MW3 here, then there are BF3 fanboys liking their own game. This clearly shows how much they want their retarded game to look good in compared to MW3. Its amazing how good the game is after all the bad things Infinity Ward has gone thru the last 2 years. But the story in MW3 was kinda short but really action-packed and awesome. Spec Ops isIts funny how there are more BF3 fanboys hating on MW3 here, then there are BF3 fanboys liking their own game. This clearly shows how much they want their retarded game to look good in compared to MW3. Its amazing how good the game is after all the bad things Infinity Ward has gone thru the last 2 years. But the story in MW3 was kinda short but really action-packed and awesome. Spec Ops is Greaat! Multiplayer is similar to the one in Mw2, but its the way i like it.… Expand
  5. EvolutionSn1per
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    When Call of Duty 4 was first released in 2007, my CoD addiction began. I loved the arcade style fast gameplay which was quite different from other games I had played. World at War was released the following year, which I did not have high hopes for, considering it was made by a different developer. At first, I did not like it. I loved the campaign and Nazi Zombies, but not theWhen Call of Duty 4 was first released in 2007, my CoD addiction began. I loved the arcade style fast gameplay which was quite different from other games I had played. World at War was released the following year, which I did not have high hopes for, considering it was made by a different developer. At first, I did not like it. I loved the campaign and Nazi Zombies, but not the multiplayer. However, after a fair bit of play time, I started to get into it, and by the time I had reached level 65, I loved it. The following year, I was very excited for Modern Warfare 2. I had been following it since the hour in which it was announced (no really, the hour). I went to the midnight launch, picked up the Prestige Edition and went home. I took the next day off and played it for 24 hours straight. I was absolutely in love with it. I also got this hyped about Black Ops, based on the recent history of my love affair with CoD. I once again went to the midnight launch, picking up the Prestige Edition. When I first started playing it, something was different. It just didn't feel like a CoD game. The only thing I liked about it was Zombies. I thought that the campaign was terrible, and no matter how much I played the multiplayer I could not get into it. After about a day of play time, I officially gave up on the multiplayer.

    Earlier this year, Modern Warfare 3 was announced. Based on the disappointment of Black Ops, and the fact that due to layoffs, the multiplayer would be made by Raven Software, I did not have high hopes for this game at all. I did not bother with the midnight release, or even the Hardened Edition. In fact, this was the first CoD game since Call of Duty 4 that I did not buy on the release date. With the high number of friends playing this game, I decided to get it. I did not like the campaign, but Spec Ops was a lot of fun. When I first started playing the multiplayer, it didn't feel right. But it seemed that the more I played it, the more I started to enjoy it, even though I thought that CoD was dead when Black Ops was released. Well let me tell you something.

    CoD HAS BEEN REVIVED!!!!!!!

    After extensively playing the multiplayer, I have once again fallen in love with CoD. The gameplay feels like a hybrid between Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2, which I am really liking. The brand new strike packages are fantastic, and with the addition of the Specialist Strike Package, CoD is no longer all about killstreaks, like it was in Modern Warfare 2. There are a few overpowered guns, but since these are unlocked at early levels, the game is fairly balanced. The damage taken from explosives has been considerably reduced, which means you will see a lot less people running around with grenade launchers, like you did in Modern Warfare 2. Two new game modes have been added to Modern Warfare 3. These are Kill Confirmed and Team Defender. Kill Confirmed is similar to Team Deathmatch, but once an enemy is killed, they drop their dog tags, and the only way to score for your team is to collect those dog tags by walking into them. However, you can collect your fallen teammates dog tags to prevent an enemy from getting them. The other new mode, Team Defender, is once again similar to Team Deathmatch. It starts off with a flag in the middle of the map. Teams will start killing each other, just like in Team Deathmatch, but a kill is only worth 50 points instead of 100. The objective is for someone on your team to pick up the flag. While someone on your team has the flag, your team will gain 100 points per kill, making it easier to reach the score limit of 7500 points. However, if you have the flag, you will show up on the enemyâ    … Expand
  6. vfalpha
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    Modern warfare 3 is a great game no matter what internet trolls say. Yes, it was very much like MW2 but MW2 was also a great game. Also, much more content was added (better weapons, different maps, different spec ops missions, good story, etc.). Just because it doesn't have something really great and unique about it doesn't mean its a bad game. They made a great game better, so thatModern warfare 3 is a great game no matter what internet trolls say. Yes, it was very much like MW2 but MW2 was also a great game. Also, much more content was added (better weapons, different maps, different spec ops missions, good story, etc.). Just because it doesn't have something really great and unique about it doesn't mean its a bad game. They made a great game better, so that doesn't make it a bad game at all.… Expand
  7. evinho
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    adorei o jogo muito bom, não achei mais do mesmo não, e entendi muito bem a história nota 10 mesmo, quem disse que e mais do mesmo,e por que ta torcendo que o batlefild fika igual a esse, não tem melhor não , podem jogar.
  8. forsakentitin
    Nov 27, 2011
    10
    this game is beautiful you cant´s say other thing, is a perfect game with a perfect story and a perfect gameplay but you are fans of B3 i think, i don´t agree with you
  9. ChargdByRedBull
    Nov 28, 2011
    10
    Ok, my honest opinion, to all those people who hate the game, just cause you hate how it plays, doesn't mean it's not a good game. The mechanics, spawns, and maps may need some tweeks and changes, but it's a new game. Don't look at what it is, but what it could be. Black Ops was crap at first, and given a few months Treyarch had the game up to par. The strike package system gives youOk, my honest opinion, to all those people who hate the game, just cause you hate how it plays, doesn't mean it's not a good game. The mechanics, spawns, and maps may need some tweeks and changes, but it's a new game. Don't look at what it is, but what it could be. Black Ops was crap at first, and given a few months Treyarch had the game up to par. The strike package system gives you more variety with killstreaks, and the balance in this game is quite good, I can do just as well with the M4, MP5, or a sniper rifle as I can with any of the guns unlocked at higher levels. The prestige token's are another good investment, allowing you to unlock things as you see fit, such as permanently unlocking a weapon, or giving yourself another custom class. Overall, yeah this game has some issues. It's new, they can't find everything wrong with the game during development because it's not being played on such a large scale. But for all gamers from casual to hardcore, well worth the $60 investment.… Expand
  10. wpcarter711
    Nov 28, 2011
    10
    http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/11/28/ign-au-modern-warfare-3-song
    I hope you haters enjoy this game, because I have know idea how you people could hate this game, you all must love Battlefield 3 so much, wait a minute, most of you gave Battlefield 3 a 10. Don't worry everyone, it's all good, just got some Battlefield 3 fanboys who knows Call of Duty is a better game.
    **** you and the M1    http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/11/28/ign-au-modern-warfare-3-song
    I hope you haters enjoy this game, because I have know idea how you people could hate this game, you all must love Battlefield 3 so much, wait a minute, most of you gave Battlefield 3 a 10. Don't worry everyone, it's all good, just got some Battlefield 3 fanboys who knows Call of Duty is a better game.
    **** you and the M1 Abrams you all rode on.    … Expand
  11. WARDY547
    Nov 28, 2011
    10
    people are trolling the metacritic, all battlefield fanboys, the servers are awesome gameplay is better and an all round sweet game to play, elite is very good. walks all over ea's battlelog
  12. IcyGames
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    The MW2.5 claim is quite false. The game might not be a breakthrough for the CoD series, but it certainly is the best one since CoD4. If you are new to the CoD series, this is going to be a fun start. If you're used to the CoD series and looking for something totally new, then this isn't what you're looking for. And if you liked previous titles and are just looking for somethingThe MW2.5 claim is quite false. The game might not be a breakthrough for the CoD series, but it certainly is the best one since CoD4. If you are new to the CoD series, this is going to be a fun start. If you're used to the CoD series and looking for something totally new, then this isn't what you're looking for. And if you liked previous titles and are just looking for something refreshing, you're going to feel right at home. And if you're sceptical about wether to buy the game or not, then definitely don't listen to the people who rate the game '0' or '10'. Listen to a professional who knows what she/he is doing, not a fanboy.… Expand
  13. walrus131mauler
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    people rating the game a ten or a zero is just not right if you rate it a ten then you are a fanboy or you are trying to boost the rating if you rate it a zero then you are a troll im giving it a fair review barely any improvements over past games if you didnt like it then this game wont change your mind.
  14. MrRAGER5150
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare 2.5, same graphics, same gameplay, same everything. This is clearly not the case, the graphics are not the same, gameplay is not the same, weapons are not the same, maps are not the same. Its a different game and i think its funny that all of the bf3 fanboys have the urge to ramble the same thing on every mw3 article or video. It is similar to every other cod, but why isModern Warfare 2.5, same graphics, same gameplay, same everything. This is clearly not the case, the graphics are not the same, gameplay is not the same, weapons are not the same, maps are not the same. Its a different game and i think its funny that all of the bf3 fanboys have the urge to ramble the same thing on every mw3 article or video. It is similar to every other cod, but why is that a bad thing? Obviously millions, including myself, love COD and would not like to see it change completely. It's not perfect, but im giving it a ten just to piss off all you bf3 fans.… Expand
  15. jkayne
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    I've been playing video games for over 20 years. I consider myself a core gamer for any console. This is a great game. If you have to rent it first, that's fine, but you'll be sold on it instantly. The campaign is awesome with all the usual twists and turns CoD is known for. The 60 frames per second animation is smoother that any other on the market, especially online multiplayer. Go toI've been playing video games for over 20 years. I consider myself a core gamer for any console. This is a great game. If you have to rent it first, that's fine, but you'll be sold on it instantly. The campaign is awesome with all the usual twists and turns CoD is known for. The 60 frames per second animation is smoother that any other on the market, especially online multiplayer. Go to IGN. com and read about it if you don't believe me (or your gaming site of choice). If the Metacritic score is below 8, don't believe it, like I said rent it and you'll be addicted.… Expand
  16. Sarge_16
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    Epic FPS Game, i think one of the best Game i ever play, although it uses old Engine from MW2 but its still Very fun to play, and i'm not disappointed with this Game At all, i really exited for the Next Call of Duty Epic Sequel
  17. Avoryx
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing.
    The campaign is good, but i wish it had coop campaign.
    The multiplayer is pure gold, the best a call of duty has ever had.
    My wife and I play it nightly, and it's a great time.
    The elite hiccups have been a little bit of a pain, but now that it's working i love it.
  18. Factscommunity
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    - De game is grafisch achterhaald - Het verhaal is niet altijd even goed
    - Elite niet optimaal werkend
    - Te weinig vernieuwing

    Lees de rest op: http://www.factscommunity.nl/community/artikelen-reviews-en-previews-f52/review-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-t1874.html
  19. Rap-Sku
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Veramente ben fatto, bella grafica, bella trama...ottimo!!! Non so un grandissimo intenditore di questi giochi, ma tra giochi al pc e diversi giochi sia su xbox che ps3 posso dire ke mw3 mi ha davvero impressionato positivamente, e non sono affatto d'accordo con tutte le critiche arrecate dai giocatori insoddisfatti!!… Expand
  20. TarintinoCodFan
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    If you own an Xbox360, or any other console, then it should be made a crime to not own MW3. It has an epic campaign, which is considered too short, but if they extended it, then it would be boring. The multiplayer is the best yet. Forget Battlefield, sales show MW3 is the remaining champion in gaming. Oorah.
  21. Rsshadowlord
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    The game is amazing. The plot is sort of confusing at one part because you never learn the fate of this one soldier but it is sort of implied. The graphics are sort of mw2 ish but the gameplay will make you almost completely forget about the graphics. The weapons are new and fresh.
  22. phongsavath25
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    If u play all the the Call of Duty MW game u well get the kick out of the story of the game, there is something different of the game every year, the mulitplayer gameplay is different every year too, the online mulitplayer gameplay u well get more XP points and level ups, In MW3 there is Elite that u can buy for just a good price, its fun, but it has there ups and downs of this game,If u play all the the Call of Duty MW game u well get the kick out of the story of the game, there is something different of the game every year, the mulitplayer gameplay is different every year too, the online mulitplayer gameplay u well get more XP points and level ups, In MW3 there is Elite that u can buy for just a good price, its fun, but it has there ups and downs of this game, some people don't like it, some people do. But u well enjoy playing this game and u well never get enough of it.… Expand
  23. Flashbomb7
    Dec 17, 2011
    10
    If your wondering why so many people are hating on this series and if you think it's the greatest game ever, why on earth would people dislike it? Here's why, it's a great game. The gameplay and graphics are good and the game itself is a great game. However, it's a **** sequel. There is almost no innovation, new maps and a new mode doesn't make it a sequel. It makes it an expansion, and weIf your wondering why so many people are hating on this series and if you think it's the greatest game ever, why on earth would people dislike it? Here's why, it's a great game. The gameplay and graphics are good and the game itself is a great game. However, it's a **** sequel. There is almost no innovation, new maps and a new mode doesn't make it a sequel. It makes it an expansion, and we shouldn't pay full retail price for an expansion. There aren't any real new mechanics or anything added that would remake the game and create an enjoyable experience familiar, yet new and full of fun surprises. That's what everyone here(the smart ones anyway) wanted, and we're not pissed because BF3 didn't get as good a score or whatever, we're pissed because this sequel is just lame. The only real reason people like it because the die-hard COD fans just don't seem to care for new innovation or new game mechanics or a new interesting experience. They'll just eat up whatever crap is thrown at them as long as it says call of duty. We don't want lame pathetic excuses for new things. The new game mode is interesting and could be fun sure, but there NEEDS to be more in a game if you want a sequel.… Expand
  24. diehard-gamer
    Apr 24, 2012
    10
    MW1 was the game I bought an Xbox360 to play.MW2 and 3 were pretty much the same game with different maps. I don't play online much as all the geeks online don't do much other than swear at each other, so the single player game is quite important to me. Its not bad. Its too short and a bit too 'supersoldier' - but aren't all the shootemups these days? Basically, if you liked MW1 and 2MW1 was the game I bought an Xbox360 to play.MW2 and 3 were pretty much the same game with different maps. I don't play online much as all the geeks online don't do much other than swear at each other, so the single player game is quite important to me. Its not bad. Its too short and a bit too 'supersoldier' - but aren't all the shootemups these days? Basically, if you liked MW1 and 2 you'll like this. So to end with a question for the developers. We have single player story mode, we have online multiplayer mode - why never any modes with battlemaps, two sides, a single player and loads of bots?… Expand
  25. MRSuperxboxdude
    Dec 17, 2011
    10
    Mw3 is a game witch you all hate, but i personly it because it has some of the best multiplayer of all time, campaign story has ended the mw trilogy and survial mode is addicting and fun. This is the best COD and is the best reason to play fps
  26. GhostBox223
    Dec 22, 2011
    10
    I love how the bf3 fanboys come to troll like this changes things for them, bf3 will remain to be garbage no matter what you say, with that said,besides the shooting from head and lag issue that is being worked on now the game is solid! Ricochet has been added and they are doing lots of updates, i am elite premium and the fact that it kicked off with a hitch was nothing compared to meI love how the bf3 fanboys come to troll like this changes things for them, bf3 will remain to be garbage no matter what you say, with that said,besides the shooting from head and lag issue that is being worked on now the game is solid! Ricochet has been added and they are doing lots of updates, i am elite premium and the fact that it kicked off with a hitch was nothing compared to me buying bf3 and not being able to play PERIOD! sounds are amazing( no bf3 pellet guns here) and of course in any single game with every person that plays...if you are good at it then you enjoy it...to a extent then comes in personal preference.I dont constantly get spawned,no scoped(thank god),or teams that stay a mile apart i play to be in gunfights not rush a half mile to die from some 9 yr old prone in the corner of the map, horrible horrible bf3 players blend waaayy too much it is very hard to distinguish although i did love the story and location of bf3 i felt like i was in black hawk down or somethin..MW3 movement is smooth graphics are clear and gametypes(new) and regular are everything i expected..if i wanted bf3 i should have kept my MEDAL OF HONOR!! mw3 is exactly what it should be... same steak different sauce!!… Expand
  27. HKTac
    Dec 23, 2011
    10
    I've been playing MW games for a long time now. I've come to expect the same ol same ol and this one delivers....the same old! I enjoyed the game, I felt the campaign was interesting, building on the older games, which was nice. What I do not like is that your computer can become a dedicated server, in which case, I started getting pummeled every time on mutiplayer. In fact, I've beenI've been playing MW games for a long time now. I've come to expect the same ol same ol and this one delivers....the same old! I enjoyed the game, I felt the campaign was interesting, building on the older games, which was nice. What I do not like is that your computer can become a dedicated server, in which case, I started getting pummeled every time on mutiplayer. In fact, I've been right about 90% of the time when I rage quit and discover that I was the host. Seriously, I pay a good amount of money for these games, GET US SOME DEDICATED SERVERS! There is no excuse for this crap!

    Aside from that, multiplayer delivers, although not on a large scale like BF3. Although I absolutely f-ing hate BF3 after playing that glitchy, crappy game for the last 3 weeks, it does have a big edge on MW3's small multiplayer maps. If you took MW and it's software engine and applied the concept of BF3 to it, the game would be unstoppable. But as it is, BF3 sucks and MW3 is still a good game.    … Expand
  28. GreyKnight597
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    This is just in spite to all of people who are bashing on this game. Are you guys seriously this pissed off a game? I can't believe that after all the time you had to research this game some of you still bought it and are now complaining. I wouldn't mind if people didn't like this game but I can say that the ONLY reason people are this angry towards Infinity Ward is because of CoD: BlackThis is just in spite to all of people who are bashing on this game. Are you guys seriously this pissed off a game? I can't believe that after all the time you had to research this game some of you still bought it and are now complaining. I wouldn't mind if people didn't like this game but I can say that the ONLY reason people are this angry towards Infinity Ward is because of CoD: Black (crap) Ops. Treyarch provided "relief" to the FPS community that in my opinion was utter crap. Sure Modern Warfare 3 didn't push the limits but when you're trying to end a franchise there is little you can do. People complain at how the MW3 graphics look just like CoD4. Have you seen Crap Ops? It's horrendous. Even the cinematic scenes were so bad that i'd put it on par with PS2 games that had really nice graphics for it's time. MW3 at least had the decency to make smooth out the edges, the ambiance is the same sure but the character models are great to look at. I just wished they kept third-person so I could enjoy them.

    As for multi-player, they fixed everything that the whiners back then were **** about and these babies still cry. It goes to show you that the FPS community has taken a lot of steps back since CoD4 and I still put the blame on Crap Ops. MW3 took out things gamers didn't like such as one man army and the strength of grenades. What did Craps Ops do? Put money in their multi-player and player cards. It is hilarious how Treyarch was "shocked" that players would make offensive images with the playercards. I wish I could believe they were oblivious but I think they were that dumb.

    MW3 at least fixed that moronic idea of CoD bucks and made you level up your gun rather than having money. Having to manage your money and your XP was just dumb as hell. At least with the gun leveling system gamers could actually focus on gun challenges and get a rewards for doing so.

    Another thing which isn't a fix but i'm happy they kept were gun physics. People say the gun physics are terrible and it sound effects are awful. Two things the sound was fixed to not give people with turtlebeaches an ungodly advantage over everyone else. And second the physics are as good as any FPS should be. In Crap Ops the bullets would literally go at the speed of light, sure bullets are fast but not to a point that it will hit someone instantly.

    I read from a user about how this game didn't have zombies. I'm sorry if Infinity Ward doesn't like being a scam by ripping of another developers idea. Plus they revamped the Spec. Ops mode PLUS a survival mode. Like it or not I give IW a thunderous applause for at least trying something different which couldn't be said about the zombies in Crap Ops that only added more strange and annoying features to zombies, because I love some ghost stealing my crap or even zombie monkeys. Regardless zombies is far from any other zombie game. If you want to play a game about zombie then get a game about zombies. They're take is so bland with zombies just overrunning you. Nazi zombies stops being a fun game mode and turns into a game where you make a well-drawn out plan with no room for error that ends up in a botched attempt as you yell at the one guy who screwed up.

    I could go on for ages but there's a character limit so i'll touch on my final point, single-player. Single player is amazing plain and simple. IW did a marvelous job in taking the story of CoD4 and linking it all together focusing on the face of evil, Makarov. Makarov is by far one of the greatest villians and even if you don't like the game or the story you could analyze Makarov by himself and say he was a BAMF. It definitely blew Crap Ops out of the water. What was the villian in that game? The stereotypical communist jerk-off who brainwashed people? Seriously brainwashing? That so cool that Treyarch implied that you were the shooter on the grassy knoll, oh come on! That is one of the dumbest ideas i've seen and that's just in the first game. I'm an atheist but I pray to god to make sure another abortion like the single-player of Craps Ops never appears again. In conclusion MW3 is a good game (not the greatest!) and only gets a 10 from me because some people are so sensitive like the little 12 year old kids they make fun of online and gave this game a zero for no legitimate reason other than their stubbornness. If Crap Ops had never existed and MW3 came out right off the bat you people would have loved this game. Maybe in a parallel universe Treyarch never existed and I count those people lucky and bless them and all the other people who take a stand against the mindless masses. If you want to fight about it then bring it on, and i'm not talking about internet fight. I want a real fight because if you're gonna talk this much trash then get ready to fight for what you believe in, but I guess you guys are cowards    … Expand
  29. RichardFR12
    Dec 29, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best games of 2011, although BF3 has nicer graphics, i think MW3 is a better game with a bigger fan base. The maps are less opener than in Black Ops. The battles are more semi-close and close combat.… Expand
  30. Noobkroyer
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    Just awesome! i could keep writing all day about how awesome this game is, but noone even reads those reviews, i think they made a good game, and chaged what had to be changed and improved the gameplay.
  31. Tygrechief
    Jan 4, 2012
    10
    best modern warfare by far, small tweaks to the multiplayer were very welcome. why change a game thats already well made. best multiplayer experience by far on any shooter ive had imo.
  32. Beastlymonster7
    Jan 9, 2012
    10
    My thoughts on how they run this game and banning: It's a good game and I was 8th prestige lv 67 tearing it up in multiplayer. Until I got banned for doing the prestige token glitch. I know it might be considered cheating in some peoples eyes but I only used it to get my 10 custom classes wich you didn't have to buy in blackops! Back to the matter at hand: I did get banned like I wasMy thoughts on how they run this game and banning: It's a good game and I was 8th prestige lv 67 tearing it up in multiplayer. Until I got banned for doing the prestige token glitch. I know it might be considered cheating in some peoples eyes but I only used it to get my 10 custom classes wich you didn't have to buy in blackops! Back to the matter at hand: I did get banned like I was saying but I also got deranked aswell I went from almost 9th prestige down to nothing or level 1 and 0 prestige! I lost all of my titles and embels that I had ganned and I also was stuck with 0 kills but 10000 deaths! I also was stuck after I got derancked with 0 wins but 1000 losses! I think this is way to horrible as a punishment for only using this glitch to get 10 custom classes! Not unlimited xp or unlocked everything, only to get 10 custom classes! Plus, if there banning me for doing this than everybody else that did is probably about to get screwed over aswell! About 50% of the people that I have ran into playing this game have done the glitch! 50% of the people that play this game! It might not be true but that is about what I have came up with for what I have seen so far. If they want to ban "about" 50% of the people that play this game, than thats there problem. Also, all the people that I have ran into that said they did this glitch have gone way overboard than me. Notice how I'm also saying GLITCH! Not a mod or a hack! I'm not boosting! Here's the definitions of a glitch: 1.A sudden, usually temporary malfunction or irregularity of equipment: "a computer glitch". 2.An unexpected setback in a plan; a hitch, a snag.

    Notice how in the second definition it sais clearly," An UNEXPECTED setback." This glitch was unexpected! It was looked over when they were making this game! It's not my fault that Infinity Ward was probably slacking off when they were creating this part and they looked over it. I took advantage of their mistake! I didn't even use it that much either! I only used it to get 10 custom classes. Not double xp or the hardened or veteran package. I also didn't unlock any gear either! I only used 5 prestige tokens. I knew that if I over did it than I would probably have a chance of getting banned by these retards! I also kept my mouth shut about it aswell. They also could have patched the glitch aswell if they are getting this worried about it but no! Just ban and derank about 50% of the game or everyone that did it! Completely just lost a customer and I hope you loose every single person that plays this game! I hope you get such a crappy rating as what MW2 got and it looks like it already happend! The good thing about Treyarch is that instead of baning people they actualy put some work into the game and patch glitches! Worry about the booster and hackers before you worry about this crap! I was playing Free-for-All about 5 days before I got banned and I caught these three booster sitting in the back of the map with their tactical insersions just killing each other! The third person was guarding the cheesy booster not letting anyone get to them except for me who killed them onse! They still aren't banned! But they ban me for doing a simple glitch that I didn't even use that much of! Get your priorities straight before you get a bad rating! OH that's right , you already got a bad rating idiots! I will play blackops (a completely better game) and not touch your game once ever again! I hope people are with me and for all the haters! You have never got banned and don't know what it feels like to loose all your work that you just tried hard to get only because you did something small! If you read this whole message than I congradulate you for doing this. I shure wouldn't read this whole thing but I felt like it needed to get out there!    … Expand
  33. smackmeister
    Jan 17, 2012
    10
    I finally got rid of my crappy Verizon DSL and went back to road runner. Since then, MW3 has played great. There's still some lobbies that I get in that drive me nuts, but I drop out and jump in a new game. Can't wait for the new maps to drop.
  34. 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!
  35. TheThriller95
    May 27, 2012
    10
    Campaign - About 5 hours long, but very exciting in every measure. There were some shocking moments in this campaign and it may be the best in the Modern Warfare series. The game takes place right after Modern Warfare 2 and it's a great conclusion to the trilogy. It's World War 3 and the job is to take out Makarov. 100/100(A+)

    Graphics - Not one of the best first person shooter graphics I    Campaign - About 5 hours long, but very exciting in every measure. There were some shocking moments in this campaign and it may be the best in the Modern Warfare series. The game takes place right after Modern Warfare 2 and it's a great conclusion to the trilogy. It's World War 3 and the job is to take out Makarov. 100/100(A+)

    Graphics - Not one of the best first person shooter graphics I have seen, but it's still good to look at. The environments and character detail is good and I don't see a reason for a new graphics engine as of yet. It has the best graphics in the Call of Duty series. The graphics still could have been better and I don't see much difference compared to MW2's graphics. I felt that the developers came off kind of lazy. 90/100(A-)

    Gameplay - AI is smart and dumb at times which is alright for catastrophe like World War 3, but playing on Hardened or Veteran difficulty is no joke. The game runs smoothly at 60 frames per second and it couldn't be any smoother. You have 4 modes to play within the game. There's Survival Mode which is in the Special Ops mode, Special Ops missions, Campaign and Multiplayer. The games has enough content to keep you going. 100/100(A+)

    Multiplayer - The best multiplayer experience ever. It's good if your a team-oriented player or even a loner. It's for everyone because there's 3 different strike packages and one might be best for you. The perks are better, killstreaks are better and the gun selection is better. There's even theater mode to capture you match and you can upload 30 second clips to Facebook. I don't see why YouTube wasn't an option. I just wish there weren't so many modders and glitchers. I definitely wish there weren't so much campers. 90/100(A-)

    Playing Time/Content: There's probably not a week that will go by when I won't play this game. Even if I have a really bad match with a very horrible score, I would still play again until I'm done prestiging. You have 4 modes to play within the game. There's Survival Mode which is in the Special Ops mode, Special Ops missions, Campaign and Multiplayer. The games has enough content to keep you going. 100/100(A+)

    Overall Score: 96/100(A+)

    To the people who think this is Modern Warfare 2.5 or the same thing over again, it's not. I bet the people complaining about it will still play it or be interested in it. It's part of a series, it's not suppose to change much.

    + Spec Ops Survival
    + A better balanced multiplayer
    + Works with Call of Duty Elite
    - Little to no graphical improvements    … Expand
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. Killywilly49
    Mar 8, 2012
    10
    Please Judge this game on the game it's self not that it's pretty much mw2. I had fun playing this game and it's pretty good but i don't the people giving it 0/10 because it's a lot like mw2. i don't think the game is perfect, the community sure isn't but it's not 0/10
  40. Badderz93
    Mar 11, 2012
    10
    It would be unfair for me to give this game a rating under 5, because once again Call of Duty has been one of the biggest sellers of the year due to it's loyal fans, Infinitys continual use of their engine which dates back to Call of Duty 4 has proven successful but with its recycled use it's showing signs of repetitiveness, Beginners to the game will soon be farmiliar with the controlsIt would be unfair for me to give this game a rating under 5, because once again Call of Duty has been one of the biggest sellers of the year due to it's loyal fans, Infinitys continual use of their engine which dates back to Call of Duty 4 has proven successful but with its recycled use it's showing signs of repetitiveness, Beginners to the game will soon be farmiliar with the controls etc as will experienced, but for the long term fans of the series this game just doesnt shout out anything exciting, if anything, it feels like I've just bought the same game twice and many others feel the same way, I think they're trying too hard to 'push boundries further' when they dont need to, we already like the game for what it is, there's too much dlc for 800 credits and then a year later a new game comes out, which feels like a big dlc! (because it's recycled with a few tweaks!) For me, this has been the most disappointing of the series, and I couldn't wait to take the game back, Hopefully The developers will listen to the community and bring us a new package! To sum up the thoughts of many others: We want something new, and wont break the xbox bank for 4 maps every few months...… Expand
  41. yadayada
    Mar 13, 2012
    10
    Rise of Kony changes the entire genre of first person shooting. When you saved those poor kids from him half way through the game, it felt so real. When he destroys the school in uganda, you just want to cry. i'm not at the end yet, but this action drama filled game changes the way you see things. i heard the sequel, COD MW5 The Fall Of Kony was coming out in november, i already, alongRise of Kony changes the entire genre of first person shooting. When you saved those poor kids from him half way through the game, it felt so real. When he destroys the school in uganda, you just want to cry. i'm not at the end yet, but this action drama filled game changes the way you see things. i heard the sequel, COD MW5 The Fall Of Kony was coming out in november, i already, along with the rest of the gamer community, pre-ordered it. Support the Kony 2012 movement by buying this great game.… Expand
  42. StevenHatch
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    Game of the year... No! Game of the Century! This game is the best thing you have or will ever play in you entire exsistance as a human being. It truly is the pinnacle of gaming and with out this there would be no halo or gears or even mass effect. So buy this game, thank me later!
  43. Darkeffect777
    Mar 27, 2012
    10
    Call of Duty series best shooter our day. I play in COD 11 years ( I buy first Call of Duty. when me 6 years old). On 2010 Black Ops revolution in shooter. MW3 not revolution, but this is epic final. Every mission great, nice heroes, good story, super music + very epic cat skins and very nice multiplayer. BF fun suck.
    Gamers not love cod? Phahaha 26 millions gamer buy this game and this    Call of Duty series best shooter our day. I play in COD 11 years ( I buy first Call of Duty. when me 6 years old). On 2010 Black Ops revolution in shooter. MW3 not revolution, but this is epic final. Every mission great, nice heroes, good story, super music + very epic cat skins and very nice multiplayer. BF fun suck.
    Gamers not love cod? Phahaha 26 millions gamer buy this game and this game kill record for Avatar. This game love gamers. I buy this game and thanks Activision and IW. This is epic.    … Expand
  44. HC4Melite
    Mar 28, 2012
    10
    As much as we love this game it was shipped Broken to us the gamers. We the COD community need to take a stand against IW/Activision and demand fixes. We need to unite as one and on April 20th, 2012 we need to not play MW3. #MW3Blackout is the movement. For more info on this check @MW3Blackout on twitter or goto Youtube and search MW3 Blacktout 4.20.12 Thank you for your support lets take a stand!
  45. aaronrs2
    Mar 28, 2012
    10
    To be honest, it's not a bad game, but it's DISAPPOINTING, same maps with a different look, same weapons, only more levels and a normal campaign.
    The only true EPIC thing I can see in this game are te private matches.
    You can do a lot of things in an interesting (but repetitive) on-line.
  46. kashmanthillet
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    The Call of Duty franchise is a worldwide phenomenon, it's games inspired us for generation. I was a 13-teen when i first played Call of Duty. Over all favorites is the Modern Warfare series, to see the different point of view in the series from their creators were a blast. Despite the graphics in MW3, it's story from the campaign is great, spec ops is much fun with Survival mode( butThe Call of Duty franchise is a worldwide phenomenon, it's games inspired us for generation. I was a 13-teen when i first played Call of Duty. Over all favorites is the Modern Warfare series, to see the different point of view in the series from their creators were a blast. Despite the graphics in MW3, it's story from the campaign is great, spec ops is much fun with Survival mode( but more players beside two.), and of course
    the multiplayer was much better in MW3, plus lots of fun with the elite( helps you play better as a player in multiplayer.). the game sold over million copies on sales of last year. In my opinion MW3 is one of the best shooters and top 100 favorite games of all time to me.    … Expand
  47. omnominous
    May 13, 2012
    10
    Modern warfare 3 is a great installment to the franchise adding more additions to the franchise then before. Special ops is my favorite its like playing as a master chief in the middle of a battlefield 3 match. Campaign is a bit of a sigh. Multiplayers fun like black ops i like throwing knives better then tomahawks.7.5/10 rounded up to 8.
  48. marcusJohnson
    May 15, 2012
    10
    - Story was okay, but who plays MW for the story lulz
    - MP is fun, fun, fun I never had any hacked lobbies or lag while playing
    - Graphics are typical low res Xbox tier
    - Better than BF3
  49. pkfighter343
    May 18, 2012
    10
    So for all of you saying "Oh, mw3 is just a rehash of previous game x"
    It hasn't hurt pokemon, and they do this MUCH, MUCH more than anyone. What makes it bad if it's fun and new things ARE added (contrary to popular belief, there are new things). You'd also have to play the game more than an hour on multiplayer to even notice it feels different. What makes battlefield 3 better then this?    So for all of you saying "Oh, mw3 is just a rehash of previous game x"
    It hasn't hurt pokemon, and they do this MUCH, MUCH more than anyone. What makes it bad if it's fun and new things ARE added (contrary to popular belief, there are new things). You'd also have to play the game more than an hour on multiplayer to even notice it feels different. What makes battlefield 3 better then this? If you say realism, I might actually hurt you. Nobody, EVER has told me what realism does to make a game fun. Is actual war fun? I didn't think so.    … Expand
  50. YHWH
    Jul 7, 2012
    10
    I made over $10000 thanks to this game.
  51. Ghost5032
    Jul 17, 2012
    10
    A very good game. It has a good campaign and a nice multiplayer. It's not much different than Modern Warfare 2 and is a bit disappointing but it's still a great game for CoD fans.
  52. lobos9803
    Jul 28, 2012
    10
    I remember playing mw2 and I really thought that it could use a little more, and then with mw3 it just delivered and executed. the new multiplayer modes and survival are a very good addition and overall it just met and maybe surpassed my expectation
  53. LordManhammer
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    I waited until Black Ops 2 came out to review this game. The amount of 0 negative reviews shows the intellect of most of the people who rated the game. I understand low ratings for a flawed product and I understand a lot of people feel this product is flawed. But giving this game a 0 is absolutely ridiculous. Be subjective and honest. The reviews that state "This game is crap" and "WorstI waited until Black Ops 2 came out to review this game. The amount of 0 negative reviews shows the intellect of most of the people who rated the game. I understand low ratings for a flawed product and I understand a lot of people feel this product is flawed. But giving this game a 0 is absolutely ridiculous. Be subjective and honest. The reviews that state "This game is crap" and "Worst game ever" do not help describe the problems. I for one love the game. It has high replay value to me. I have played the campaign three times. I still play the Special Ops and Multiplayer every day. I'm not going to get into specifics because it has been done to death by now. Great game! I will buy the next.… Expand
  54. codenameghost
    Nov 5, 2012
    10
    First of all I am appalled at all the haters who have never even touched the game giving it a zero. I have to give this game a ten just to attempt to even the user score out. On the plus side, this game does deserve a high rating. The single player is one that continues to surprise and engage to such a level that it is even replayable. Spec Ops with the addition of Survival Mode was prettyFirst of all I am appalled at all the haters who have never even touched the game giving it a zero. I have to give this game a ten just to attempt to even the user score out. On the plus side, this game does deserve a high rating. The single player is one that continues to surprise and engage to such a level that it is even replayable. Spec Ops with the addition of Survival Mode was pretty addicting, albeit why the lack of missions? But of course the multiplayer is what Call of Duty's about. Yes it is dated, yes it is practically the same but it hasn't lost any steam. I actually found the Strike Packages interesting, as I prefer going solo with Specialist which no other game really offers. On the negative side, I wish Infinity Ward and whoever else had updated the graphics. I did feel like I was playing Modern Warfare 2 sometimes. But overall it was an enjoyable experience. Haters should really consider not being douchebags maybe?… Expand
  55. colnaghi
    Dec 2, 2012
    10
    This game is the reason I started playing FPS games again. Awesome action, great multiplayer and co-op modes.
    I got immediate addicted to survival mode.
  56. halo438
    Jan 1, 2013
    10
    The games great and has improved gameplay over the other cods complete with upgraded multiplayer knife throwing that modifies the tomahawk and ballista knifes from bo
  57. castlesiege
    Jan 1, 2013
    10
    The games great and improves the series gameplay qwith special ops and loads of other new features like throwing knife in multiplayer that modifies the tomahawk and ballista knife from bo
  58. xXMLG420SCRUBXx
    Jan 28, 2013
    10
    dis da best gaem 12evr. im so mlg pro noscopezZz in dis gaem. lol 2 all da **** sayin dis gaem suk dik, i fuked ur mom last nite. u guize suk. anywayz, liek i wuz sayin, dis gaem iz da best. i got mah mlg frendz wit meh and we 360 yy ladder stall noscope across da map headshot quad. evrybody r n00bz, **** **** scrubz. 1v1 me bro, gt: **** bf3 suk dik cumpared 2 dis. 9999/10 goty
  59. twos
    Jan 27, 2014
    10
    Most trolled review score on metacritic, to have this game sitting at a 3 is a joke.

    Easily as good as the 2nd modern warfare game but with the addition of survival mode, and a far more accessible and broad multiplayer. Slight graphics upgrades and slightly more interactive storytelling. I give this game a 10 largely because it is the only shooter which has entertained me enough to    Most trolled review score on metacritic, to have this game sitting at a 3 is a joke.

    Easily as good as the 2nd modern warfare game but with the addition of survival mode, and a far more accessible and broad multiplayer. Slight graphics upgrades and slightly more interactive storytelling.

    I give this game a 10 largely because it is the only shooter which has entertained me enough to play through the campaign more than once, and in terms of survival and multiplayer I clocked more hours on this game than any other on the 360 generation (splitscreen survival is great fun with a friend beside you) I feel like that is as good a reason as any for a top review but even if you don't feel it is worth that just ignore the ridiculously low scores and play this game it is well worth your time.    … Expand
  60. strika119
    Oct 30, 2013
    10
    The game is alright. it offers some decent gameplay and the plot will put you at the edge of your seat and toes. More importantly it put some closure on the storyline. The guns playable are decent if some what inaccurate but that's video games for you.
  61. Gamerwithpride
    Feb 5, 2014
    10
    When you first play the game you no what your getting yourself in to.

    Gameplay. Now the gameplay feels like your in the story those slow motion scenes feel so epic I replayed the game again it's a beauty take my word for it if you have not brought the game you don't no what your missing
  62. TerribleTom
    Mar 14, 2014
    10
    I can understand why people hate this game. However if you can manage to escape all the **** that is akimbo fm9s and dead mans hand this game is terrific. Fast paced, rewards good players (and sometimes bad players) and nice graphics. I recommend this game to all CoD fans.
  63. lukechristiansc
    Apr 6, 2014
    10
    A great game is spontaenous , Great , and bad ass game . the modern warfare series and trilogy is one of the greatest cod series i have ever seen . i do'nt understand why anyone dislike the best cod game
  64. fycworldwide
    Apr 27, 2014
    10
    Honestly, I think that this is the second best cod game behind cod 4. It has a decent enough campaign, a fun spec ops mode, and mw2s multiplayer without all the be. No overpowered noobtubes, no commando, and no one man army. This game is great.
  65. Carlye
    May 30, 2014
    10
    I honestly don't see why it has so many negative reviews. The campaign, characters, content, and graphics (of course, for graphics, keeping in mind when it was made) etc were all great and the game kept you entertained the whole way through. I grew to respect all the characters and enjoyed the missions you do with them. Very enjoyable experience.
  66. EzioA88
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    9.5 out of 10 (rounded up to 10).

    When the first Modern Warfare came out, it was a well received, game changing, revolutionary title. When the second Modern Warfare came out, it broke all kinds of commercial records and was critically acclaimed, even if it was nowhere near as innovative as the original. MW3 is another incredibly polished, endlessly fun title that may not change the    9.5 out of 10 (rounded up to 10).

    When the first Modern Warfare came out, it was a well received, game changing, revolutionary title. When the second Modern Warfare came out, it broke all kinds of commercial records and was critically acclaimed, even if it was nowhere near as innovative as the original. MW3 is another incredibly polished, endlessly fun title that may not change the series too much but is amazing in its own way, due to the fact that Infinity Ward encountered numerous layoffs, the firing of its leads and multiple legal troubles. The fact that it has come out as the fifth best COD title around makes it all the better and the fact that it broke even more records than the previous game has insured that there will be plenty more Call of Duty games to come from Infinity Ward.

    The story picks up straight after the end of MW2, with Soap rushed to a hidden base as he slowly bleeds out. As the defibrillators crackle to life, the title flashes onto the screen. It's an atmospheric beginning and itt certainly sets up the dark, yet explosive journey ahead. If you have ever played a COD before, you'll know what to expect- multiple plot twists, bombastic set pieces, quick time events... The thing is, it is possible to become emotionally invested in this campaign as multiple characters die and Makarov's end game comes to light. He is truly one of the scariest villains in all of gaming and the armed forces fight to stop him is noble and long (even if the campaign is only 6 or so hours). The acting is still fairly impressive and the level design is linear, if entertaining. The set pieces continue to increase in scale and size as well. You'll engage in a thrilling car chase, a submarine take down and the destruction of the Eiffel Tower in a decimated Paris. It is like three Micheal Bay blockbusters wrapped up in a shiny disc and case. As per usual, the levels have multiple collectibles, varying difficulty levels and a few Easter Eggs so the replayability is still fairly high. The bite sized levels certainly suit this style.

    The campaign may be fun, but come on! Most people play these games for the multilayer. A bunch of new modes feature and each one is fairly good. Infected is the real standout and the cat and mouse gameplay built into it makes it tense and rewarding, as you fight to become the last man standing on the map. The maps themselves are well designed and a few really stand out. Dome in particular is tiny, but can be drawn in comparison to Nuketown. It's a fast and frenetic map and one that has become an instant classic. However, there are also maps set in train stations and (of course) war torn villages. There isn't a truly bad map, with each one accommodating to various play styles. But let's talk shooting. It has barely changed from the previous games- in fact, I don't think it has changed at all. The controls and specs are the same, but the new weapons and gear help to change up the experience. It still plays silky smooth and is still buckets of fun. The customization hasn't really changed, with the same Create a Class and killstreaks systems and it keeps the renowned progression and levelling mechanics of the previous entries. There are plenty of options and a lot of content. In short, MW3 is essential if you're one to get addicted to multiplayer easy. However, there is one more section to sum up...

    Spec Ops return and they are still challenging, yet addictive. There are multiple new objectives, ranging from obtaining kills, to completing a level in a time limit, to just making it through a section in one piece. They are still perfect for co-op play and split screen is great with a friend. The set piece moments and variety will keep you coming back and the online competition is ripe. But there is still one more mode within this section. While the Chaos mode is DLC focused, Survival is one of the best parts of the game. Many would say that it is basically Zombies with humans, but while the large maps, increasing difficulty, wave based system and starting pistol swing the pendulum into the middle, the levelling system, large amount of unlockables and character variety make it stand out as the more content packed mode. The ability to pick any one of a load of weapons also separates it and while money can be earned, it can buy more than weapons and can also buy you killstreaks and gadgets. Survival is the real standout part of MW3 and playing with a friend is almost essential.

    MW3 keeps the money train rolling with an explosive and sincere campaign, brilliant multiplayer, highly replayable Spec Ops and an addictive Survival mode. What it lacks in innovation, it more than makes up for with content and fun. Be prepared to answer the Call of Duty.    … Expand
  67. KingJailson
    May 31, 2018
    10
    MELHOR CALL OF DUTY DE TODOS, me fez ter boas jogatinas no xbox 360.

    PAU NO ** DE QUEM CHAMA DE MW2 2.5
  68. Hoaaeinshrt98
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    One of the BEST Game i've ever played...
    I am Sorry for the People who add Low Rate for This Amazing Game, They're Don't Deserve an Amazing game Like This... They're Not Gamer at All...Piss Off...
  69. Starwarsgeek360
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Great campaign, great multiplayer, amazing spec ops and survival! One of the best COD's in history. I highly recommend it!
  70. vGuy
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Easily the best CoD game in the franchise. Brilliant ending to the story, phenomenal multiplayer and excellent spec ops mode. You can play this for hours. (if you can find a multiplayer match today, although that isn't really the game's fault.)
  71. K_A_R_O
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee… Expand
  72. DzmitryBoston
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of the best first-person shooter games and the best trilogy ever. All three games are a must-play for a complete experience.
  73. MrBard
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    It was my first Call of Duty game, my mother bought it for me in 2018 (or 2016, or 2017 oh my good i can't recall!). And when i played it i was very happy and ready to fill Makarov with his terrorist face! And for haters i have only one sentence: shut up and don't touch my nostalgia! Even if we lived in a utopia, you still wouldn't **** like something! I absolutely do not give a ****It was my first Call of Duty game, my mother bought it for me in 2018 (or 2016, or 2017 oh my good i can't recall!). And when i played it i was very happy and ready to fill Makarov with his terrorist face! And for haters i have only one sentence: shut up and don't touch my nostalgia! Even if we lived in a utopia, you still wouldn't **** like something! I absolutely do not give a **** about bugs, shortcomings of something, or the simplicity of the plot! It was my first ,,Call of Duty" game and i love it.… Expand
  74. XboxPro
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    my favorite modern warfare. this is basically a fixed mw2 but in my opinion way better. the story is a step down but the multiplayer is super fun with the customization, maps, and the player icons. and spec ops is the best part with a survival mode. survival is kind of like zombies but with less things to do. and spec ops missions can be multiplayer and a lot of missions.
  75. Seba
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    People need to learn to stop complaining that it is the "Same game". It is not, and the things that are the same were kept because THEY WORKED! This game is fast paced just like mw2 and they did that on purpose, because they did not want to change the flow of the game. This is much more balanced than all other COD's and the new point streak system works. The only complaint I really have isPeople need to learn to stop complaining that it is the "Same game". It is not, and the things that are the same were kept because THEY WORKED! This game is fast paced just like mw2 and they did that on purpose, because they did not want to change the flow of the game. This is much more balanced than all other COD's and the new point streak system works. The only complaint I really have is that the Support streak can be overpowered since it does not reset upon death.… Expand
  76. SidiousStrange
    Nov 27, 2011
    9
    I have played every COD this generation. I've really enjoyed most of them (COD3 being the exception). But I was finding myself growing a bit tired of the formula. Thinking I wanted something new, I entended to skip this COD and pick up Battlefield 3 instead. Then I played the BF3 beta and found myself struggling to get into it. So when BF3 hit, I decided to rent it instead of buy itI have played every COD this generation. I've really enjoyed most of them (COD3 being the exception). But I was finding myself growing a bit tired of the formula. Thinking I wanted something new, I entended to skip this COD and pick up Battlefield 3 instead. Then I played the BF3 beta and found myself struggling to get into it. So when BF3 hit, I decided to rent it instead of buy it outright. I beat the campaign, it was decent. But again, I struggled to get into the multiplayer. It was well crafted, but just didn't gel with me. So I canceled my BF3 order and ordered COD MW3. And despite my earlier feelings of wanting something different, I found myself in love with the series all over again. The campaign is possibly my favorite so far. The multiplayer, while familiar, adds enough to make it feel exciting again (I especially love Kill Confirmed mode and the way points help unlock support packages...)! I've not spent much time with Spec Ops or Survival yet... but that just speaks to the wealth of content available in this title. There was much doubt that the "new" Infinity Ward could bring the quality that the founders were known for once they departed Activision. But the truth is, I find Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 to be a better game all around than Infinity Ward's last game, Modern Warfare 2. And since World at War and Black Ops turned out solid (in my book), between the new Infinity Ward and Treyarch, this franchise is in good hands. Yes, one could still argue that this series hasn't taken many risks this generation... but at the same time, they must be doing something right. I'm not the only one who keeps coming back for more, and having a great time in the process.… Expand
  77. thegrave
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    I think it's hilarious that people who give this game a zero start their reviews out with "I played it all night for 12 hours and think it sucks". I'm sorry, but they don't know what a zero rating game is. I for one can't play a terrible game for hours on end. If you realize that you play this game a ton, there is a good chance that it's really good as the entertainment product that itI think it's hilarious that people who give this game a zero start their reviews out with "I played it all night for 12 hours and think it sucks". I'm sorry, but they don't know what a zero rating game is. I for one can't play a terrible game for hours on end. If you realize that you play this game a ton, there is a good chance that it's really good as the entertainment product that it is. Why is this game at least a 8-10 rating? Because at the end of the day, it's still the best online shooter along with BF3. I personally own both and enjoy them both for different reasons. Does MW3 lack innovation? Is it to similar to past CoD games? Here's your answer, you didn't buy robot cop zombie strippers the game. You bought MW3, that stands for Modern Warfare 3, which will in fact have guns and gunfights. Don't be surprised if you turn it on to not find any dragons.… Expand
  78. dharper7
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 is a polished and well made shooter that has a high octane campaign mode and a versatile multiplayer. The graphics are still too shiny and cartoony looking, but the guns look and sound much better than the MW2. Spec Ops Survival is the best addition to the series, and spec ops is even more fun with a point system attached to it. That being said, the MP does get a bitModern Warfare 3 is a polished and well made shooter that has a high octane campaign mode and a versatile multiplayer. The graphics are still too shiny and cartoony looking, but the guns look and sound much better than the MW2. Spec Ops Survival is the best addition to the series, and spec ops is even more fun with a point system attached to it. That being said, the MP does get a bit too frantic and can be very frustrating due to the tiny maps that reward people who run laps around them. Kill confirmed and some of the new playtypes are a happy addition to the sometimes monotonous team deathmatch. Overall I wish IW branched out a little bit and added some bigger maps and more options for those who do not always want to run and gun. Although easier to get into and less tedious than BF3's maps and MP, MW3 can learn a thing or two from their main competition.

    Either way, if you are a fan of shooters and have a high tolerance to being overwhelmed occasionally in MP, then get MW3. Too many people are just rating the game a 0 b/c they want it to fail, not b/c it is a bad game. This metacritic rating system is flawed, but hopefully enough rational individuals will give their honest opinion instead of just bombarding the ratings with 0's.    … Expand
  79. F3R0Z753
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I don't understand why everyone is hating on this game no one is forcing you to buy it but that doesn't mean it has to be given a crap review because it didn't change much from the last instalment. The mulitplayer is strong and updated 2 points for that, the campaign is fun to play and features stunning events 2 points for that, the spec ops mode is a great extra that can be very enjoyableI don't understand why everyone is hating on this game no one is forcing you to buy it but that doesn't mean it has to be given a crap review because it didn't change much from the last instalment. The mulitplayer is strong and updated 2 points for that, the campaign is fun to play and features stunning events 2 points for that, the spec ops mode is a great extra that can be very enjoyable while playing with a friend and survival mode just gives it that addictive edge, 2 points for that, call of duty elite while the servers are down currently due to over population, is a great feature that extends the multiplayer of call of duty, 2points and finally multiplayer is addictive as ever and many changes and features have been tweaked, added and removed to fix any problems the previous games had not to mention the new ban hammer, 2 points for that. thats 10 points. but the game like everygame is flawed, the graphics while gripping are not as up to date as many other games out nowadays but at least it runs smoothly at 60fps, so minus 0.5, the multiplayer maps are too tight cornered in my opinion but nothing devastating, minus 0.2, and lastly there seems to be a bug in campaign and single player with the enemy AI where they sometimes don't die or are dead but remain in the combat position but its not so frequent so minus 0.3. so i rate this game 9/10, a good upgrade from mw2 and definatly better than black ops… Expand
  80. dnfstorm
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Great game and a brilliant first shooter, campaign is alot of fun and a great story with multiplayer that after a good 2 weeks i'm sure i'll still be playing deep into next year every night, a must have game.
  81. Ricksta
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This is the worst game ever. No innovation. No imagination. Blah blah blah. Sound familiar? The lack of objectivity when reviewing a new COD game is now depressingly predictable... and incredibly immature. The truth of the matter is graphically this is the same as before with the expected incremental improvements. And the formula rarely strays from that of previous games. So is that allThis is the worst game ever. No innovation. No imagination. Blah blah blah. Sound familiar? The lack of objectivity when reviewing a new COD game is now depressingly predictable... and incredibly immature. The truth of the matter is graphically this is the same as before with the expected incremental improvements. And the formula rarely strays from that of previous games. So is that all there is to say about this game? OF COURSE NOT. This game has the expected look and feel of a movie blockbuster and it is heartpoundingly exciting. The set pieces are better than ever and the multiplayer is now more balanced, so that those of us with a social life still have a chance of competing. The lack of innovation is certainly true and for that the game loses one point. So there you go a little perspective. And those of you who gave a zero. Get a life... or a girlfriend!… Expand
  82. LittleMeow
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I am sick of people on Metacritic giving games a 0. REALLY a 0?? Get a life and go love your battlefield. Call of Duty MW3 is a great game, and a wonderful addition to the series. THERE has NEVER been Zombies in an infinity ward game so get educated and learn what companies are developing what games, and what they include.
  83. Gareth1979
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Very Good Game,enjoying it much more than MW2,yes it will never beat Modern Warfare but to me that game was a game changer and they only tend to happen for me once a console generation,but its a very good FPS
  84. RYNO187
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Unbelievable how many 0 reviews there are. Crazy how everyone waited in line at midnight to troll. If you played from the beginning to black ops you'll enjoy. If you hate cod this is more of the same. I myself liked the game.
  85. Lestat
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    A true sequel to the series, bringing it to a holistic level, should however bring the series to a closure for a different next installment. Great realization for this system, probably to its limits. Bring it on!!
  86. mkconway
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I picked up the game on release day and have had a blast playing it since. MW3 definitely follows the same patterns that it followed in previous games however in my opinion that is a good thing. The single player is an edge of your seat cinematic thrill ride much like the previous two Modern Warfare titles. The multiplayer takes what was great in the first two games and refines andI picked up the game on release day and have had a blast playing it since. MW3 definitely follows the same patterns that it followed in previous games however in my opinion that is a good thing. The single player is an edge of your seat cinematic thrill ride much like the previous two Modern Warfare titles. The multiplayer takes what was great in the first two games and refines and tweaks the formula. There is a fair number of multiplayer maps ( I counted 16) and they are well designed. The devs also made improvements to the Spec Ops mode which further increases value you are getting for your money. I would recommend this game to anyone who is thinking about getting it. I am not sure where all of these bad user scores are coming from. If you have enjoyed the Modern Warfare titles in the past, you will enjoy Modern Warfare 3. If you haven't liked the previous titles, then don't buy this one. There are a ton of other options out there for you including Battlefield 3 which is also an awesome game.… Expand
  87. Nightcrawler26
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The amount of 0 on this game is pathetic. People don't understand what a 0 really means, and are just rating it that low because they want it to do bad. MW3 is a great game no matter what way you look at it. If you keep judging it compared to the previous games, you're only detracting from the experience for yourself. The multiplayer is the most deep and rich the series has seen, and yetThe amount of 0 on this game is pathetic. People don't understand what a 0 really means, and are just rating it that low because they want it to do bad. MW3 is a great game no matter what way you look at it. If you keep judging it compared to the previous games, you're only detracting from the experience for yourself. The multiplayer is the most deep and rich the series has seen, and yet also the most balanced. It's fantastic fun. The Spec Ops also adds increased depth on what was already a successful formula, especially the new Survival mode. The campaign is short, but thrilling and brilliant. While it isn't the most original game we've got, and we've seen a lot of this done before, it undoubtedly does it's job very well. People merely rate this bad because they want to rate it bad.… Expand
  88. crymouth
    Dec 29, 2011
    9
    This game is seriously not as bad as some are making it out to be. I just finished the single player and it is simply fantastic, that alone is worth the money as it really does the series justice. The graphics are also really good, maybe not as much light vs dark as BF3 but very good none the less. The MP while probably the biggest let down is also not really that bad - I though muchThis game is seriously not as bad as some are making it out to be. I just finished the single player and it is simply fantastic, that alone is worth the money as it really does the series justice. The graphics are also really good, maybe not as much light vs dark as BF3 but very good none the less. The MP while probably the biggest let down is also not really that bad - I though much prefer BF3 however MW3 is still fun to play with Kill Confirmed definitely a highlight. If you played the first two then it is a must to get this just to finish the story. I promise you will not be disappointed. I am giving this a 9 based on the Single Player campaign which really is good. If this was just for MP I would give it a 6 or 7… Expand
  89. brat1976
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I'm liking this game a lot. it does what it says on the tin. If you expected it do be massively different from MW2, then I guess it was not MW3 you were expecting.

    Plays well, looks good and it's fun to play.
  90. TheChaser1985
    Jul 31, 2013
    9
    What a big surprise, there are 5,149 haters, fan boys and players that just SUCK at the game. At the VERY LEAST, this game is a 6. At the most, for people who are good at COD and for people who enjoy such a solid and easily controllable engine with balanced weapons and good maps, this game is a 9. This game is what Modern Warfare 2 SHOULD have been. Specialist is wonderful for those whoWhat a big surprise, there are 5,149 haters, fan boys and players that just SUCK at the game. At the VERY LEAST, this game is a 6. At the most, for people who are good at COD and for people who enjoy such a solid and easily controllable engine with balanced weapons and good maps, this game is a 9. This game is what Modern Warfare 2 SHOULD have been. Specialist is wonderful for those who HATE being on an uneven ground against other players. Support is great for those who suck and assault great for campers. This game caters to all. The single player wasn't the best, but it finished the trilogy nicely and had good action.… Expand
  91. Stulofty
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    I have been playing since CoD 4 and this is the most all round best finished one yet. It hasn't changed the graphics engine and the core style but why change something that works?
    With the addition of Survival mode in Coop along with the Spec ops missions, campaign and multiplayer you can be playing this game for a long time and still have something left to do.
    Refinements in the    I have been playing since CoD 4 and this is the most all round best finished one yet. It hasn't changed the graphics engine and the core style but why change something that works?
    With the addition of Survival mode in Coop along with the Spec ops missions, campaign and multiplayer you can be playing this game for a long time and still have something left to do.
    Refinements in the multiplayer have allowed more balance, allowing for less killstreak spam and being locked down by campers. This is probably the best game in the series that doesn't offer much new, just a more polished version of what you already like.    … Expand
  92. SpartanEdge
    Nov 24, 2011
    9
    I wasn't even going to get this game,as i'm disappointed with the lack of evolution with the series,lack of campaign Co-Op & increasingly ridiculous storylines.Also the multiplayer wouldnt interest me.After a friend passionately recommended it to me,i took a punt & bought it.I'm very glad i did,because the campaign suprised me by its quality & length.In fact its my favourate campaign outI wasn't even going to get this game,as i'm disappointed with the lack of evolution with the series,lack of campaign Co-Op & increasingly ridiculous storylines.Also the multiplayer wouldnt interest me.After a friend passionately recommended it to me,i took a punt & bought it.I'm very glad i did,because the campaign suprised me by its quality & length.In fact its my favourate campaign out of the whole Call of Duty series so far,which i was NOT expecting.Its a VERY good campaign indeed.. Although the multiplayer still doesnt interest me,i was again very pleasantly suprised by the new survival mode,which is much better than i thought it would be.Spec Ops is ok from what i've seen so far,but its about time we ditched these half -baked Co-Op 'Side' modes & gave us full Campaign Co-Op.you are in a squad,or not alone,after all.World at War managed to to it,so theres NO excuse!(I'm looking at you too Battlefield!) Hell if this game DID have Campaign Co-Op,i think it easily would've been one of my favourate games of all time.But it hasnt,so i wont go there.I still dont know why Activision thinks this game is worth more than all other games,price-wise,but this is a much better game than i was expecting it to be,evolution or not.I still prefer Battlefield 3 that little bit more,due to the fact that i find both its Campaign & Multiplayer good fun(That game needs Campaign Co-Op too,hence the scores not 10 for that either),but technically i still give both games a solid 9.For once the hype is warranted with this game,& i never thought i'd be saying that about a Call of Duty game for a while..… Expand
  93. PC-Gamer-Fan
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Absolutely brilliant Modern Warfare game. Not quite as good as MW2/COD4 but its still excellent & has so many strong cinematic setpieces & fan favorite sections. Graphics are very good considering how old the game engine is now but IW & Sledgehammer have managed to craft a good looking 60FPS action game which never slowsdown or lags yet gives a lot of rich detail in smoke, debris, fire,Absolutely brilliant Modern Warfare game. Not quite as good as MW2/COD4 but its still excellent & has so many strong cinematic setpieces & fan favorite sections. Graphics are very good considering how old the game engine is now but IW & Sledgehammer have managed to craft a good looking 60FPS action game which never slowsdown or lags yet gives a lot of rich detail in smoke, debris, fire, tracer fire, etc etc. If you liked the earlier Modern Warfare games then MW3 will make you very happy as its more of the same as MW2 especially & some of the setpieces are breathtakingly well executed & offer a strong movielike atmosphere throughout thanks to the strong sound effects, deep bass, movie like music & great voiceovers (all the fan favorites from MW2 return in prominent roles). All combine with the magic DNA of previous Modern Warfare titles to give the player a rich & lengthy gameplay experience. Spec-Ops alone has around 100 hours gameplay time. SP maybe 10-12 hours. MP has as much as you want to put into it. I was not expecting much after the massive letdown of BlackOps but have to give IW & Sledgehammer Games full credit for delivering another solid Modern Warfare title & Activision for putting so much money into this (must be one of the biggest budget games ever made to date!!) which shows a lot in how polished & well coded it all is. Well worth buying if your a fan of previous Modern Warfare games or just want a solid FPS with movielike cinematic setpieces.… Expand
  94. thetiderises
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    As it stands, the game feels tired and used. That said, of the three ModWar games, this is the best one. I think of it like Rock Band 3--Harmonix had to go through three iterations of mostly the same game to get to that point. This game is the same way. The multiplayer is so...deep. Rewarding at every turn. And the single player, while short, wastes no time and tells a better, moreAs it stands, the game feels tired and used. That said, of the three ModWar games, this is the best one. I think of it like Rock Band 3--Harmonix had to go through three iterations of mostly the same game to get to that point. This game is the same way. The multiplayer is so...deep. Rewarding at every turn. And the single player, while short, wastes no time and tells a better, more clear story than MW2 attempted to do. All in all, this game is incredibly fun, but feels a little less stellar because, yeah, there's not much innovation in the gameplay. That said, you owe it to yourself--play this game.… Expand
  95. TheFezzan
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Having completed single-player and played quite a lot of the other modes I do not understand why there are so many negative reviews, this game is fantastic.
    There are some flaws however such as the campaign which isn't long and te story isn't interesting what-so-ever also survival tends to get boring for me however I can see many people enjoying and spending a lot of time wit this mode.    Having completed single-player and played quite a lot of the other modes I do not understand why there are so many negative reviews, this game is fantastic.
    There are some flaws however such as the campaign which isn't long and te story isn't interesting what-so-ever also survival tends to get boring for me however I can see many people enjoying and spending a lot of time wit this mode.
    The multiplayer and spec-ops are totally different as they are very, very, very good and will give you reason to play this game over and over again.
    Despite some flaws with the graphics and campaign this is an excellent game    … Expand
  96. Redfordsto
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I got what I expected. It's an enjoyable experience that improved upon the MW2. Multiplayer is also improved. It has new options for customization. I don't have the costly elite online, so I can't speak to that. The campaign is ok within the context of the established story. It's COD at it's finest. If you liked the previous games, this is only a slight variation on a successful formula.I got what I expected. It's an enjoyable experience that improved upon the MW2. Multiplayer is also improved. It has new options for customization. I don't have the costly elite online, so I can't speak to that. The campaign is ok within the context of the established story. It's COD at it's finest. If you liked the previous games, this is only a slight variation on a successful formula. And that's not a bad thing.… Expand
  97. Infrnlmajsty
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is just what its supposed to be, a fast paced online shooter with many kills and deaths. The new Strike packages for kills and point streak is awesome!
  98. HitmanStryker
    Jul 23, 2012
    9
    I am not a multiplayer gamer so I am strictly speaking about the solo game-play of CODMW3. The campaign is frenetic and frantic with a story with more twist and turns than a loop coaster. I started playing this series early and my only complaint is that the campaigns are short and I wish they were longer. T%he graphics are top notched and the game-play mechanics are tight and responsive.I am not a multiplayer gamer so I am strictly speaking about the solo game-play of CODMW3. The campaign is frenetic and frantic with a story with more twist and turns than a loop coaster. I started playing this series early and my only complaint is that the campaigns are short and I wish they were longer. T%he graphics are top notched and the game-play mechanics are tight and responsive. Great game.… Expand
  99. TobiasBrown
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The Modern Warfare series has truly evolved into a game series of its own and Modern Warfare 3 is proof of this. The stages are larger and more detailed than they ever have been in a Call of Duty game and the multiplayer experience is far more polished and balanced than MW2's online offerings. This is a game worth picking up.

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

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

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

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

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

    Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer have crafted the best CoD package yet. Pick this game up and give it a go. You might be surprised at not only the volume of the content, but its depth as well.    … Expand
  100. DarkEnergon
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    A brilliant game, that, with the minute exception of a slight graphical degrade, trumps BF3 in every respect. The campaign is lengthy, and well worth playing, with a very interesting story capable of serving as a conclusion to a brilliant trilogy as well as a stand alone title, so newcomers don't feel at all confused. The gameplay has been refined to an inch of its life and you'll findA brilliant game, that, with the minute exception of a slight graphical degrade, trumps BF3 in every respect. The campaign is lengthy, and well worth playing, with a very interesting story capable of serving as a conclusion to a brilliant trilogy as well as a stand alone title, so newcomers don't feel at all confused. The gameplay has been refined to an inch of its life and you'll find here the sleekest shooter experience available on any platform. Multiplayer returns with an aplomb, and its the best in the series, bringing back everything we love with a sleuth of new maps and new game modes, as well as teaks and spins on the classic CoD MP formula that do nothing but enhance the experience and shake off any feelings of, "haven't I been playing this for the last two years". Then there's the Spec. Ops, a host of new missions that are frustratingly difficult and incomparably satisfying to complete that'll have you and a friend entertained for hours on end, there's also a neat variation on Spec. Ops known as survival, which is essentially a mix between Zombies (BlOps) and Horde (GoW3), (and by Horde, I mean a version of Horde that doesn't suck balls). Overall, the greatest standard FPS of this console generation, and a must buy for anyone who wants a game that'll last them for months on end. And a personal message to everyone, I'm not a COD fanboy, and i don't hate BF3, in fact, you'll see I've given it an "8", which given the fact that its a $90 game that's only real claim to fame is a decent multiplayer, I think is quite a generous score. Also thanks BF Fanboys for rendering this user review section useless with your completely unbalanced reviews, I hope you feel you've done your duty you half-wited ****… 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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