Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. ScorpioBlade94
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    I was looking forward to this until... I saw the trailer & EVERYTHING LOOKED THE SAME! INFINITY WARD & TREYARCH ARE SO LAZY!!! LOOK AT HALO & EVEN ZELDA & MARIO!
  2. kambion667
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    I am resubmitting a review, because I accidentally gave this game a 10. I meant to give it a 3. So I'm giving it a 0. one hundred and fifty characters long huh... lets seeeeeee
  3. therealgiblet
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    I can't believe how much I looked forward to this and how after a few plays I just gave up - with a 'meh...'.

    Might of helped to keep those original Infinity Ward devs....

    Lame cash in - well done Activision.
  4. Grenzor
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    Glen asked me to rate this game. And I did. It deserves 0/10 for giving me MW2 for full price. Thank you Glen, won't make any mistake like this again.
  5. sledsworth
    Nov 22, 2011
    5
    The campaign in MW3 was a lot of fun to me, while the writing could have maybe used a little improvement, the gameplay was top notch. A ton of action and varying gameplay features kept it quite fresh, to me anyway. The Special Ops aren't anything ground breaking, and survival is a welcomed addition, but after a few games of both you'll grow tired of them quickly. That leaves the us withThe campaign in MW3 was a lot of fun to me, while the writing could have maybe used a little improvement, the gameplay was top notch. A ton of action and varying gameplay features kept it quite fresh, to me anyway. The Special Ops aren't anything ground breaking, and survival is a welcomed addition, but after a few games of both you'll grow tired of them quickly. That leaves the us with the multiplayer, this is the bread and butter of CoD games. This is where you will spend countless hours fragging friends, and foes alike. The only problem is that MW3's multiplayer is arguably worse then previous installments overall. Sure, some things they do tight, such as the perk rebalancing, and gun leveling, but gameplay-wise it is a step backwards. Spawns are bad at best, maps aren't memorable, after 3 installments they still have failed to give us a proper system link option and private game options, which are vital to competitive CoD, they did away with the dive from Black Ops. I feel that if you really are a fan of what CoD is all about, the multiplayer, then you might-as-well stick with Black Ops, as it already has quality maps, very polished gameplay, and an overall better multiplayer experience.… Expand
  6. benjamin4180
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    I think this is the worse cod until now, it shows that infinityward have runed out of ideas.Its exactly like moder warfare.Infinity-ward is a realy disapointment this time. Tyst havent almost changed enithing.
  7. Pledger78
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    I am neither a fanboy or hater of COD, just a gamer who can appreciate plain dumb fun when it's presented. Thats what MW3 is, and thats what it does well. As much as I'm enjoying Skyrim, its nice to take some respite and unplug my brain for a while with some white knuckle set pieces and satisfying gunplay. Great fun and to be honest, if you buy MW3, you know exactly what youre getting.
  8. melonfarmer
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    There are many Call Of Duty Fanboy's giving this game 10's. There are even more Battlefield Fanboy's giving this game a 0 or a 1. There are VERY few reviews actually containing honest information. With that being said, I'm going to recommend you don't read any perfect 10 reviews and don't read any reviews under 5. I am going to try to be as honest as possible with my review. First, I'dThere are many Call Of Duty Fanboy's giving this game 10's. There are even more Battlefield Fanboy's giving this game a 0 or a 1. There are VERY few reviews actually containing honest information. With that being said, I'm going to recommend you don't read any perfect 10 reviews and don't read any reviews under 5. I am going to try to be as honest as possible with my review. First, I'd like to say that Modern Warfare 3 is a VERY DECENT GAME. Although it is probably the least innovative game of the year, the formula that Call of Duty brings in every game is always extremely addictive and, to the anger of Battlefield fan's as they read this, very fun. As a fairly neutral gamer, I like to think of the Call of Duty series as a sports game, kind of like Madden or NBA Live. This is because Call of Duty releases on an annual basis, so you honestly cannot expect a COD4 like game every year. Just like sport's games update their rosters and add slight tweaks, COD adds new gun's and tweaks its formula a bit every year and I would just like to say: THIS ISN'T A BAD THING, COD IS STILL VERY FUN. That is what I have to say. If you are a hardcore gamer, get this game. If you are a casual gamer and you have money to spare, get this game. The Call of Duty franchise is number 1 in sales every year for a reason, although it is not innovative or very creative for that matter, it is fun and addictive and get's gamers to waste day's of their lives playing it. On a closing note, I would also like to ask my fellow reviewers to be a little more mature and a little more professional in there reviews and not flame on a game for outselling their favorite game.… Expand
  9. haze166
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    Actually i like the new game engine called "MW3 Engine" and it is not copy paste and the single player experience is fun, graphic are good but always run on 60 frame rate but still good and multiplayer is the best but i was pretty disappointed that this user score has receive alot negative review just because they say it is an "old engine" and "just copy paste" and also said it "it felt toActually i like the new game engine called "MW3 Engine" and it is not copy paste and the single player experience is fun, graphic are good but always run on 60 frame rate but still good and multiplayer is the best but i was pretty disappointed that this user score has receive alot negative review just because they say it is an "old engine" and "just copy paste" and also said it "it felt to similar to MW2" and having problem with BF3 vs MW3 and most of BF3 fan won't stop giving this game negative review because of their BF3 game score are less in user score by MW3 fan.… Expand
  10. HUSTLERUniverse
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    sledgehammer games has messed MW3
    MW when all the old parts better than MW3
    i hope Treyarch let's not buying from the sledgehammer games monkeys
    I hope you can understand my, INTERPRETATION (translation)
  11. B1C_BO1
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    If you want the same single player, the same multiplayer, the same extra modes and the same engine as what was available 3 years before, and $40 cheaper, by this game, but if not, be sane and by a different game like battlefield 3 for a fps, or big rigs for a racing game
  12. 96gamemaster
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    If you have not played a call of duty, this is the perfect call of duty for you. It has new multiplayer modes, weapons, perks, attachments, campaign, and also a SURVIVAL MODE!!! its the perfect game for hardcore gamers, but if you are a beginer you will die in multiplayer easy
  13. HalluMihar
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    This game is great BUT

    -need to fix spawning system
    -need to fix the problem when it says "4 bar connection" even though it feels like 1 bar.
    -teleporting lag
    -Getting shot after you turn the corner as if the bullets magically hit you.
  14. newtoncy55
    Nov 22, 2011
    1
    I highly agree with all of the negative reviews. I have just played multiplayer. I have logged around 22 hours and have a K/D of 1.25. I am going out on the limb and saying this game is worse than MW2. Why? There's no improvement in game mechanics, weapons, graphics( which i feel are actually worse than MW2), the hit detection does not seem as smooth. Everything just feels like it's a stepI highly agree with all of the negative reviews. I have just played multiplayer. I have logged around 22 hours and have a K/D of 1.25. I am going out on the limb and saying this game is worse than MW2. Why? There's no improvement in game mechanics, weapons, graphics( which i feel are actually worse than MW2), the hit detection does not seem as smooth. Everything just feels like it's a step back. My biggest gripe is the map layouts. Most maps are way too small to get any time of rhythm/momentum. It reminds me of playing Rust nonstop. It's a joke. I would definitely hold off on buying this game and lean towards exploring BF3 or just continue playing MW2. I'm not happy about wasting 60 dollars on a downgraded game!… Expand
  15. Moe_Fugga
    Nov 22, 2011
    6
    * Headnote- I refer to the "physics and mechanics" as the feel of game as well as gun damage/range/knockdown system*

    I am a long time player of the Call of Duty series. We'll start off with Call of Duty 4 for times sake. Brilliant. Utterly and thoroughly brilliant. Mechanics, physics, perks system, guns, damage, levels, and every other aspect of the game was flawless. I still play it to    * Headnote- I refer to the "physics and mechanics" as the feel of game as well as gun damage/range/knockdown system*

    I am a long time player of the Call of Duty series. We'll start off with Call of Duty 4 for times sake. Brilliant. Utterly and thoroughly brilliant. Mechanics, physics, perks system, guns, damage, levels, and every other aspect of the game was flawless. I still play it to this day if I can find a loby that isn't full of hackers. World at War... it was good. It wasn't COD4, but it worked as a refreshing take on the game. Treyarch, however, has never lived up to the standard that was set by Infinity Ward (MW1 and 2 Era). Modern Warfare 2... **** EPIC. This game refined COD4 and enhanced the game to the next level. Everything that was good about COD 4 was even better in MW2 including the better graphics/environment. Plus, the best thing about this game was that it rewarded players for being good. Yes the noob toobs, and rockets were annoying, but you could still manage. It seemed that IW was telling the players that "If you can't play with the big dogs, go play Mario Kart". There was no "leveling out the playing field" or any trash like that. Me and my buddies would party up and **** on kids all night. And that is the way it was. Perfect. Black Ops (or Wack Ops IMO).... total **** Just as MW2 hit the nail on the head, so to speak, Wack Ops missed and hit their thumb, time after time. This game leveled out the playing field because Treyarch felt sorry for the kids who got **** on in MW2. Every gun was the same. No matter whether level 56 or 6 you could do just as good as the next as far as having a good gun because they were all alike. Camping was rewarded because the maps were full of camping spots and a camper could hide behind a rock or dumpster and kill as many people as a runner with actual skill. And the mechanics/physics were just **** Characters felt wierd knifing, reloading, and moving. Treyarch essentially **** up big time as far as skilled players were concerned. Now, why we are here. Modern Warfare 3. Let me say this; Activision, when you lost the original Infinity Ward dev team, you lost everything. They knew what it was to make a good game. When you try to bring "innovation" into gaming you usually **** it up for the majority of your followers. What you needed to do was re-vamp the graphics, make new and original levels (not cut and paste), and basically do what EA did with Battlefield. Keep the same game in tact, but REFINE it. MW3 is pretty good don't get me wrong. I like the feel of the game, I like the new game mode ideas, and I like the weapons system. The weapons mechanics and physics and unlock system is just as good as MW2. The MAJOR gripe that I have is the perks system. In a multiplayer game designed around perks and player/gun enhancements.... the perks and gun enhancements are PRETTY IMPORTANT. You took what MW2 had and you took out what YOU thought were the BAD perks. You did not come up with anything new and creative, but you took Basic mechanics out of the BASIC game (like moving fast while looking down the sights and acquiring targets at a further range) and made them perks. All the while you divided up good perks and pro perks to make the game more leveled. Sleight of hand and faster ads should have never been split up. Invisibility to radar AND airstreaks only makes sense. Not one perk for each. It seems as if you were in such a bind to come up with new ideas that you took a Shelby GT500, removed the engine, and put in a 4 cylinder in order to claim that you get better gas mileage with this years model. You did nothing except make it worse and tried to pass it off as being MIND-BLOWINGLY innovative.
    Activision, don't let Treyarchs views cloud the Modern Warfare series because that is what it fells like is happening. Don't "innovate" the game. Just make it better. Fine tune it. You don't have to replace the engine and transmission in a car to make it faster. Use what you have and build off of that. Go back to MW2 and fine tune the following;
    1. Graphics
    2. NEW environments/levels
    3. Guns and unlock system (MW3's has a good balance)(Maybe some cool new guns wouldn't hurt)
    4. Explosions - Lets face it. Grenades, rockets, and mines do more damage and rightfully should. Take it back to MW2 days.
    5. PERKS!!! LEAVE THEM ALONE!!!

    Do this and I guarantee that I would be back to your game. Until then.... I'll be on Battlefield 3. A truly better game.    … Expand
  16. ninjacracker95
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    call of duty Modern Warfare 3 is easily the most anticipated game of this year. However the fact that there are little changes makes me wonder why it is so expensive. The multiplayer is just the same as modern warfare 2, but is even faster paced. It is to fast paced, you never truly know what is going on and you have only time to run around the map and shoot first. Also, the assault riflescall of duty Modern Warfare 3 is easily the most anticipated game of this year. However the fact that there are little changes makes me wonder why it is so expensive. The multiplayer is just the same as modern warfare 2, but is even faster paced. It is to fast paced, you never truly know what is going on and you have only time to run around the map and shoot first. Also, the assault rifles are very overpowered and you will get raped if you dont use them. The maps are average- none of them are amazing. the one bright spot to the game is the special ops mode, where you survive as long as you can against waves of enemies. It was a blast to play with my sister, but i doubt it will stay fun for long to to the repitive nature of the mode. i would recomend to ll people who are thinking about buying the game to rent it first, because the multiplayer is very hit and miss. As i did not play the campaign i am only basing this review over the multiplayer and spec-ops. Overall this game is average, but not terrible. If you liked modern warfare 2, you will most likely like the game. however if you are looking for a groundbreaking expierience full of new things then you should go play another game(SKYRIM!!!!!)… Expand
  17. Jaeger74
    Nov 22, 2011
    6
    To say that MW3 is more of the same is correct to an extent, the main thing is that it goes both ways. Why fix what isn't broken and conversely why are the same mistakes being made? MW3 is an easy to pick up game that encourages fast game play and gives a positive reinforcement to continue playing with the way the leveling system works. However the idea of rewarding players who get killsTo say that MW3 is more of the same is correct to an extent, the main thing is that it goes both ways. Why fix what isn't broken and conversely why are the same mistakes being made? MW3 is an easy to pick up game that encourages fast game play and gives a positive reinforcement to continue playing with the way the leveling system works. However the idea of rewarding players who get kills is ludicrous outside of adding points to the score board. IW and Sledgehammer openly admitted that their reward system was designed around the high kills low death players for previous games, so why is that system still implemented into the game? Even if someone is running a Support package the other team is spammed Stealth Bombers and EMPs giving negative reinforcement to even bother continuing the game. Initially I liked the idea of the new game modes Kill Confirmed and Team Defender but I quickly noticed that Kill Confirmed still has too many campers and Team Defender seems to suffer from people spamming the Riot Shield Juggernaut making getting the flag near impossible. How is it that the original issues still exist and new ones are made? It's become obvious that the CoD series is nothing more than a cash grab to Activision, no real advancements were made and only one or two things were added to the overall experience. But it's not enough to keep the series alive for any longer. Hopefully the creators of Black Ops (Treyarch) can take what they did with Black Ops (simply adding total player customization) and add to the CoD series instead of rehashing the same thing, because it's clear IW and Sledgehammer have no clue where to take Call of Duty.… Expand
  18. Kotorfanq
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    CoD is a good game and this is coming from someone who was not blown away by the series but was interested in the games and I overall had a good time. Yes I admit that MW3 does not change that much nor does it bring many new things to the table but honestly the people who hate it now would hate the game if it changed completely anyways. Now how many of you would play Uncharted 3 if itCoD is a good game and this is coming from someone who was not blown away by the series but was interested in the games and I overall had a good time. Yes I admit that MW3 does not change that much nor does it bring many new things to the table but honestly the people who hate it now would hate the game if it changed completely anyways. Now how many of you would play Uncharted 3 if it changed the whole single player or BF3 if its MP was completely different and no Im not saying that their should be no improvements but look at Dragon Age 2 fans DESPISED that game in every single way and with such a large fanbase as CoD reinventing it's image would make fans hate it and it would sell no copies. Yes MW3 had a few problems like the graphics should have been updated and it could have changed a few things but who cares about graphics anyways!! If you don't like CoD then just don't post a review and play the games you like instead of wasting the time of people who just want a honest Truthful review about the game. To anyone confused if you are interested in the game but are not sure if it is good here are a few tips. If you don't have ONLINE don't get this game, you will get bored of it quickly and to people who are more of a singleplayer kind of person you most likely will also be disappointed by the game. MP fans of the FPS genre will like this game most likely and once you get into the MP it is very fun. Graphics are a bit of a disappointment but honestly for ANY gamer they should not be that big of a deal. In the end it is all up to you if you like the game.… Expand
  19. Helium_Flash
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Utter **** Feels like an arcade game from the 80s. No tactics. No strategy. No intelligent gameplay whatsoever. Feels like its been designed for 5 year olds. What an enormous disappointment to months of waiting.
  20. notownkiller559
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Man was this game crap. I cant believe i payed 100 bucks for this **** Its on sale ill get rid of it for anything. the campaign wasnt even worth it shorter then usual. man can they just stop making these. either way just my opionion there are alot better games to play like skyrim and revelations plus new counter strike coming out.
  21. iFury
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Congrats on screwing over fans.
    These games have just been CODMW1 rehashes ever since.
    Still using the same 1999 Quake 3 engine with just modifications.
    Time to move on. Remake the game, get a real engine.
    They all play the same, look the same. Everything about every COD now are the same. Sadly the only good ones were COD:2 MW1.
  22. YoChalz
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    This game seriously brings nothing new to the table for Call of Duty, it's almost as if it's an expansion from MW2. At least the transition from Modern warfare to MW2 had new innovation but, when you look at the transition from MW2 to MW3 you see nothing new. Don't get me wrong, CoD is a solid shooter but, being a sequel and looking at the overall game you're paying 60 dollars for, itThis game seriously brings nothing new to the table for Call of Duty, it's almost as if it's an expansion from MW2. At least the transition from Modern warfare to MW2 had new innovation but, when you look at the transition from MW2 to MW3 you see nothing new. Don't get me wrong, CoD is a solid shooter but, being a sequel and looking at the overall game you're paying 60 dollars for, it isn't worth it and Infinityward/sledgehammer should be ashamed that they even released a mockery like this to the gaming industry. The Graphics are poor being the second sequel, the game play is dull and repetitive, the story is so cliche and feels like you could see whats coming from a mile away. They haven't fixed any of the problems that were apparent in the last two games and I feel like they never will. This game is no 9.5 (ign) and it sure as hell isn't an 8-7-6 either. This game at the most is a 5, but it deserves a 0 for the lack of an attempt to make a good game. What made Halo's multiplayer so good? Innovation, how about you take a look at your rival Bungie for once IW/Sledge', you might make a great game like you did with CoD4.… Expand
  23. GerOhMyGosh
    Nov 22, 2011
    5
    Disappointing in many ways. It was hard to get through the game as it felt as if it were the same game over. It's more of a MW2.1 Even if you enjoyed the previous games, it's more of a burned out feeling at this point as it does nothing to improve on older games.
  24. akirausa
    Nov 22, 2011
    1
    modern warfare 3 is a good game but he is so predictable. every years, we have the same game. looks exactly as modern warfare 2 and black ops, with the same gameplay and the same multiplayers and. the worst of all, it's elite.
    it is the biggest scam of the year.
  25. k0re--
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    maps are crappy, the hit detection is a mess, the lag compensation system **** the game up. the perks are a mess. like it has been developped by a bunch of braindeads
  26. Agentkyle
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    Honestly people got to relax, if they wanted a new game, buy one from a differnet series. suppose to be a continuation not a new game. Very well put together, challenging, and fun
  27. Titan11
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    After paying yet another £40 for the SAME game I won't be buying another. Modern Warfare 3 should be thought of as Modern Warfare 2.5. It is exactly the same game re-packed, yet CoD fans are happy to keep handing over the money. With all the money that these games make you would think they would actually use some to improve the game (for example, improving their engine). ThisAfter paying yet another £40 for the SAME game I won't be buying another. Modern Warfare 3 should be thought of as Modern Warfare 2.5. It is exactly the same game re-packed, yet CoD fans are happy to keep handing over the money. With all the money that these games make you would think they would actually use some to improve the game (for example, improving their engine). This game is completely deprived of any innovation. Games should be about pushing the boundaries of technology and attempting new things, instead they simply stick to the same formula and recycle the same game, yet get more millions and awards every time. Its games like Skyrim in which developers like Bethesda try and push the limits, increase innovation and thrive to not only simply tweak things but completely overhaul their engine, put their profits into making something new, more immersion and deep in order to create these stunning environments which capture the player and feel like an entirely new game. Though CoD isn't an RPG it could take some pointers from a company like Bethesda in order to not keep providing the same game but come out of the 'safe' zone and try to make something better/new. I think if this franchise keeps going like this it will meet the end of its product cycle. I for one will not be getting another, I already have one and some spare copies. At least its a good feeling knowing if Modern Warfare 2 breaks I have another copy of it (Modern Warfare 3).

    Bare in mind this review is only to make a point, I am sure much hard work goes into the campaign side of things (story, acting, etc) but my review focuses on the lack of 'new' features and innovation which equate to it feeling disappointing.    … Expand
  28. richardyoung151
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    I'm pretty suprised at the outrage here about this game. No, it isn't very different from MW2, but it did make some nice new additions to multiplayer (Kill Confirmed, Assault, Support, and Specialist packages) and the gameplay is still very smooth and continues to be a great first person shooter. The multiplayer is still addicting and the single player campaign is a good story. SorryI'm pretty suprised at the outrage here about this game. No, it isn't very different from MW2, but it did make some nice new additions to multiplayer (Kill Confirmed, Assault, Support, and Specialist packages) and the gameplay is still very smooth and continues to be a great first person shooter. The multiplayer is still addicting and the single player campaign is a good story. Sorry haters, but this is a good game.… Expand
  29. AJ6003
    Nov 22, 2011
    5
    the campain was ok, but way too short and pretty much relies on set pieces to keep people interested, i have only played spec ops 5 times but can honestly say iv never really enjoyed it. when i first played multiplayer i loved it but after a day it just got boring, should have just been a map pack for mw2
  30. DieSuperMario
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    I brought this game at launch and am a big fan of COD games, However saying that this game reminds me to much of MW2 to justify the £42 I paid. You can pick the 1st two games up for less than £14.
    The story is action packed with great set pieces (which COD has always done well) the Spec ops give the game added replay value. But I feel the online mutiplayer stuff    I brought this game at launch and am a big fan of COD games, However saying that this game reminds me to much of MW2 to justify the £42 I paid. You can pick the 1st two games up for less than £14.
    The story is action packed with great set pieces (which COD has always done well) the Spec ops give the game added replay value. But I feel the online mutiplayer stuff is better on MW1 & 2

    I was going to give this 7/10 however seeing many fanboys giving out 10/10 for no good reason I decided to do the same.....0/10    … Expand
  31. desensitized43
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    As someone who got in on the "Ground Floor" with CoD, I have played every single Call of Duty since Infinity Ward split from EA (and the MoH Series). In that time I was impressed by CoD, amazed by CoD2, annoyed by CoD3, before being totally astounded by CoD4: Modern Warfare. That game was fresh, innovative and it grabbed the initiative from the host of WW2 shooters that defined thatAs someone who got in on the "Ground Floor" with CoD, I have played every single Call of Duty since Infinity Ward split from EA (and the MoH Series). In that time I was impressed by CoD, amazed by CoD2, annoyed by CoD3, before being totally astounded by CoD4: Modern Warfare. That game was fresh, innovative and it grabbed the initiative from the host of WW2 shooters that defined that period. Since then, Activision have sucked the life out of this franchise with a number of boneheaded decisions like annualising the series, farming the title out to studios with no connection to the franchise at all, mistreatment of Infinty Ward's creative team who saw the project from "birth" to becoming the biggest game series ever. However, for me atleast, their single biggest mistake was to fail to innovate. This is basically a map pack from COD4, same graphics, same physics, same weapons, same character skins, same structure. I fail to see how they can possibly have spent 2 years and millions/billions of dollars on this game. For that kind of money there should be an entirely new engine for the game to bring this into the modern world. Instead of creating a truly innovative product Activision and whats left of Infinity Ward are happy to take your money, lots of your money and put out a substandard product thats so wide of the mark its silly. Don't waste your time, don't waste your money and for gods sake go and buy Battlefield or Skyrim as they are far more deserving of your money.… Expand
  32. BillySpandex
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    The franchise has been going downhill since COD MW2. The irony is that COD4 was a breath of fresh air to the Call of Duty games. It moved away from the stale WW2 setting and promised to get us to care about Call of Duty again, and in fact it work, however then Infinity Ward copy and pasted COD MW2 and ever since we've been getting annual COD copy and paste games.

    COD MW3 (or as it should    The franchise has been going downhill since COD MW2. The irony is that COD4 was a breath of fresh air to the Call of Duty games. It moved away from the stale WW2 setting and promised to get us to care about Call of Duty again, and in fact it work, however then Infinity Ward copy and pasted COD MW2 and ever since we've been getting annual COD copy and paste games.

    COD MW3 (or as it should be called COD MW2 map pack 4) is predictable in its staleness, but what's surprising is to what extent game assets were recycled from previous games. This is in essence a very expensive map pack. The fact that this game is so popular does not bode well for the gaming community, and COD MW3 may just herald the beginning of an age of COPY and PASTE gaming.    … Expand
  33. A-Zar
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    This is the same game that I have been playing for the last 4-5 years. Why can't they make the game a little different instead of making it a yearly franchise? Even if they made the games come out every two years it would be much better.
  34. Ash1988PNE
    Nov 22, 2011
    2
    It's just a very poor game. Single player is ok nothing new and too easy 5 hours on veteran and that's with about 1 and half hours of cut scenes! Mutliplayer is shocking, the maps are rubbish, weapons look and sound rubbish! I play for fun, but there is no fun in this game with all the hackers and cheats! I thought it couldn't get any worse after Black Ops but MW3 has proven me wrong! OnlyIt's just a very poor game. Single player is ok nothing new and too easy 5 hours on veteran and that's with about 1 and half hours of cut scenes! Mutliplayer is shocking, the maps are rubbish, weapons look and sound rubbish! I play for fun, but there is no fun in this game with all the hackers and cheats! I thought it couldn't get any worse after Black Ops but MW3 has proven me wrong! Only decent thing in MW3 is spec ops when playing with a friend, although that very short as well. I think people with sense will see that activision is just after the money now, breaking records and not really giving a damn about the gamers. I'm just glad Skyrim came out a couple days after.… Expand
  35. WeCameInThrees
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    I have been playing Call Of Duty since 2001. They are technically brilliant games and Call Of Duty 4 was the game that singlehandedly reinvented the first person shooter genre. It is tremendous fun to play and I loved it. Modern Warfare 3 is, although fun, staying relatively safe in terms of innovation, keeping the same gameplay and graphics engine from Modern Warfare 2. This is however,I have been playing Call Of Duty since 2001. They are technically brilliant games and Call Of Duty 4 was the game that singlehandedly reinvented the first person shooter genre. It is tremendous fun to play and I loved it. Modern Warfare 3 is, although fun, staying relatively safe in terms of innovation, keeping the same gameplay and graphics engine from Modern Warfare 2. This is however, no bad thing. The gameplay is ridiculously smooth, the story plays out like a Michael Bay film and the music suits the action well. The only reason it isn't receiving a higher score is its lack of innovation.… Expand
  36. Aerodyll
    Nov 22, 2011
    3
    This game would be awesome if it would only let me play it. Multiplayer has server issues that have completely crippled my ability to play the game, i may get into one game a day and even then im lucky if the servers dontcrash and wipe my progress. I have contacted Activision about this and they havent even bothered to help me or any of the other poeple with the same issues. In short thisThis game would be awesome if it would only let me play it. Multiplayer has server issues that have completely crippled my ability to play the game, i may get into one game a day and even then im lucky if the servers dontcrash and wipe my progress. I have contacted Activision about this and they havent even bothered to help me or any of the other poeple with the same issues. In short this game had potential but should not have been released in this state. Im not an unreasonable person but this makes me think f*ck Activision. I wont be buying any of their games on release any more.

    The single player is OK but nothing great, they basically rip off MW2 and lets not forget in MW2 they basiucally ripped off MW1. I got the game based on the previous games but honestly this time round they just copied the previous game and changed names and places. The ending is complete tosh too, I didnt even realise it was the end until the credits rolled. To sum up, average single player, great multiuplayer if it would only f*cking work. Overall I have lost faith in Activision and the COD series, I actually hope this is the last nail in the coffin as if they think they can get away with this they are even biger **** than I already thought they where.    … Expand
  37. VersusTheMoose
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    Solid title, nothing revolutionary here but it is serviceable for the many fans out there. The series will need to refresh its approach the next time around, but for now it is the best in the business for what it does. Fast action that awards skill over everything else.
  38. kackarot00
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    This is the exact same game as MW1, MW2 and Black Ops. No innovation whatsoever. Yawn... Waste of time going through the multiplayer as it doesn't feel as rewarding when it is the exact same experience AGAIN...
  39. rcXO
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Campaign (more like interactive movie) is was way way to short, still sort of fun.

    Multiplayer was the same as MW2, WAW and black cops. Black Cops is still better. Graphics were ok but only underage and uneducated gamers care about that, why am i even talking about it. For those that say its the same because it worked the first time, well how many more are you going to buy then? When does    Campaign (more like interactive movie) is was way way to short, still sort of fun.

    Multiplayer was the same as MW2, WAW and black cops. Black Cops is still better. Graphics were ok but only underage and uneducated gamers care about that, why am i even talking about it. For those that say its the same because it worked the first time, well how many more are you going to buy then? When does it stop? Will you keep buying the same rehashes just because the original was good? Its completely obvious this game was rushed and was only a money grab. Gratz to sledgehammer for cashing in though.    … Expand
  40. BlurOfBlaze
    Nov 22, 2011
    3
    I rented this game hoping it would not turn out to be a load of crap like previous games like black ops or world at war, hoping they would fix all the obvious errors they had from modern warfare 2 and as I start playing I start to realize same graphics, same engine and same crap of a game.
  41. SoulHunterxD
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Just played MW3 for a few hours as well and it's no surprised that it plays just as it has been called MW2.5. Just look at the difference between the previous CoDs up until CoD4 which was revolutionary at the time for FPS and now, MW2 to MW3. Extremely disappointing and lazy game development from the same graphical dated graphical engine to the HUDs, sounds and the gameplay formula. WhileJust played MW3 for a few hours as well and it's no surprised that it plays just as it has been called MW2.5. Just look at the difference between the previous CoDs up until CoD4 which was revolutionary at the time for FPS and now, MW2 to MW3. Extremely disappointing and lazy game development from the same graphical dated graphical engine to the HUDs, sounds and the gameplay formula. While I can't deny that people can still have fun with the game as long as they want more of the same, the novelty of the series in itself has worn off and the differences and improvements with MW3 do little in the way of shaking off deeply as the same game we've been playing for years. Also, same crappy micheal bay campaign. Overall, once you've played one of them after CoD4, you've played them all. No need for this game.… Expand
  42. gobofwar
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Quite a disappointment that the COD name lost it's original team leaders, and now the game is just the same old, same old. Enjoying BF3 over here, a much more immersive experience.
  43. coolwhip808
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    MW3 is one awesome game. This game is seriously fun. It has a reinvented Spec Ops mode, and a hugely changed (improved) multiplayer. The campaign is also the best I have ever played, it is super exciting and has plenty of action. I'm not hating or anything but the campaign is much better than Battlefield 3. The graphics are greatly improved over previous Call Of Duty games and are muchMW3 is one awesome game. This game is seriously fun. It has a reinvented Spec Ops mode, and a hugely changed (improved) multiplayer. The campaign is also the best I have ever played, it is super exciting and has plenty of action. I'm not hating or anything but the campaign is much better than Battlefield 3. The graphics are greatly improved over previous Call Of Duty games and are much better than some of the other top FPS games out there. I love MW3, it is the best game I have ever played. Also, could you Battlefield 3 fanboys please stop trolling on MW3's Metacritic page. I know a lot of you guys have not ever even played the game. People use Metacritic reviews to help them decide weather to buy a certain product or not (in this case MW3), and you guys are totally ruining that experience for them.… Expand
  44. Bavo
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    The fact is MW3 is a playable game that uses and established storyline and graphics engine. I admit that they had some nice set pieces of New York in the beginning and that the multiplayer is what you expect and that it is the same as MW2.
    That's my problem, when I sat and put the game in my console I couldn't wait, but the first thing is the menu is for all purposes the same as MW2 just a    The fact is MW3 is a playable game that uses and established storyline and graphics engine. I admit that they had some nice set pieces of New York in the beginning and that the multiplayer is what you expect and that it is the same as MW2.
    That's my problem, when I sat and put the game in my console I couldn't wait, but the first thing is the menu is for all purposes the same as MW2 just a different colour, looking back I am surprised it wasn't just a slightly darker yellow, but I guess there was enough innovation to change the colour and that is practically it. I sat and played and when finished, I only remembered that I had completed the single player campaign for MW3 because the box was on my coffee table in front of me. To me the game felt like I had just played MW2 again with bits of MW in it. I played about 5 of the co op missions and lost interest quickly again I could have been playing MW2, the survival mode, interested me, perhaps myself and 3 of my mates can fight it out against wave after wave of bots, erm no. Then to the multiplayer and this was the biggest disappointment, the series has been based off its multiplayer experience, and as blacks ops showed the world when more rounds had been fired than stars in our galaxy, not a bad indicator of a game, because someone must of played it, I certainly did. Yet the multiplayer is the same as MW2, with a few extra gimmicks, instead of kill streaks just on their own you can have assault (Kill streak) support packages where you keep your kills wicked but you are still punished as you can never really use anything cool to annihilate your foe. A few different game modes like kill confirmed, yeah fantastic, adds a new element for all of an hour but then it just becomes the same repetitive game play, hang on am I playing MW2 or MW3? Hang on let me check the DVD case. Yep it says MW3 but I'm not convinced.
    Many have slammed this game, fair enough its each to their own opinion. I have given it a 2 because like many I was severely disappointed. The COD series since the beginning on PC led the innovation in gaming and with Modern Warfare they broke boundaries like never before, and then MW2 did the same, though black ops was pretty much the same, i loved combat training, my mates and I would play free for all for hours on end with torrents of abuse following every kill or death. Though, MW3 well that's it, there is no real innovation, the graphics engine is tried and test great but used and it shows, the multiplayer is the same as MW2 and offers nothing really new and exciting. I truly have played this game for 9 hours including completing the single player campaign and that's it, it has never graced my console and most likely never will. It is a formula that works and is sound buts is a near on copy with nothing to make me go wow. and that's the disappointment for me. Many would hope with the release of XGD3 for the 360 that extra 1gig of space could have more, but it doesn't. Finally, sorry if you have fallen into a coma by now, I find it immensely funny that Glen Schofield of Sledgehammer games responded to the mass of negative reviews trying to boost the user rating of the game, but really what threat is the rating on here the critics have nearly all praised the game, to review the game properly and not troll etc, you need to have played the game, which means you bought it or hired it, so why does he care, the score isn't going to change the amount of money that has been made. What I do hope is that maybe some one in the development team will look at this and realise that innovation is what keeps you at the top, not how many units can be shifted in the first week.    … Expand
  45. Picklez
    Nov 21, 2011
    4
    My scores fair enough. Not saying this game is terrible its far from it. All im saying is if you own Call of Duty 4 or MW2 don't bother its just another reboot. Obviously with each game released it gets better, but I am not interested in the little extras which all fan boys love to brag about. Its the same old gameplay in single and multiplayer even the same old plot. In case no one elseMy scores fair enough. Not saying this game is terrible its far from it. All im saying is if you own Call of Duty 4 or MW2 don't bother its just another reboot. Obviously with each game released it gets better, but I am not interested in the little extras which all fan boys love to brag about. Its the same old gameplay in single and multiplayer even the same old plot. In case no one else has noticed (which everyone obviously has) it seems like the series is running in an infinite loop. Also I dont get why they made the AK 47 look different and well lets face it, in the game its not the best choice of gun. This also makes no sense to me. To sum it all up, its good but also very similar to the older games and this has thrown me off completely.… Expand
  46. blubblubblub12
    Nov 21, 2011
    4
    to be honest i have not bought this game, but i went over to my friends house to try it out because i wasn't convinced i should buy it. i was really excited when i saw the opening videos, and when i was customizing my friends loadouts. after playing for 1 hour all my excitement was gone. i did not experience any balance issues or glitches. i didn't even experience any lag, but what i didto be honest i have not bought this game, but i went over to my friends house to try it out because i wasn't convinced i should buy it. i was really excited when i saw the opening videos, and when i was customizing my friends loadouts. after playing for 1 hour all my excitement was gone. i did not experience any balance issues or glitches. i didn't even experience any lag, but what i did experience was deja vu. it only took an hour for me to realize that i was playing the same game as black ops, as modern warfare 2, as world at war, as cod 4, and i will even go back as far as cod 2. It's the same game! the only big innovation the series has under it's belt is the perk system which made cod 4 one of the best multiplayer games i have ever played. zombies was introduced with waw but it isn't an innovation because it came out the same year that gears introduced horde mode. weapon customization also came with cod 4 but there have been other older franchises to use that in their games (example: socom series) once i got bored of multiplayer my friend and i played survival mode, which i really enjoyed. i feel like they did a good job on that, not an innovation but they definitely refined the horde gametype. there was some disappointment that came with survival mode though. i didn't understand why it was only 2 player, even on online co-op. zombies was 4 player, how come survival can't be 4 player as well? i wasn't a big fan of spec ops on mw 2, and they seemed very similar in mw 3. the last thing i was disappointed with was how short the campaign was, we beat in like 5 hours. we didn't even try to rush through it I'm sure someone could beat it under 5 hours which is sad. with how short the campaign was i feel like they should have cut it completely, along with the spec ops missions. instead they should have had a major focus on multiplayer. makes sense right? i mean they just came out with the elite service to track your stats. why even make singleplayer options? anyways i feel like with the focus on multiplayer they could have made survival 4 player co-op, and they could have added more multiplayer options such as guns, maps, camo, etc. but they will just make you spend $15 on that later. the only thing about this game that saved it from getting anything lower than a 4 is the fact that survival was fun. i think there needs to be a change in the cod formula. if activision read this they would think i'm crazy because economically it does not make sense, why change the formula for something that makes you billions of dollars? all i have to say is that they have lost my business and i will not buy another call of duty until they make some innovations. the only thing that can make that happen is competition. competition is excellent for the gaming industry, because it makes the consumer happy because developers are constantly trying to out due their counterpart. this leads to great games for consumers, and money circulating in the industry. every great dynasty has to fall, and eventually people will realize that $60 is a waste of money if it's basically the same game as last year. the same problem is happening with madden, people are starting to realize that there is no innovation with that game, and the game critics are finally showing it with their scores, and yet critics still rate call of duty games high...hmm. the last thing i will say is for the call of duty fanboys. insanity- when someone does the same thing over and over while expecting a different result.… Expand
  47. ironman443
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    I was expecting a decent game, I liked the first two and was ready for more of the same. Sadly, I got just that. More of the same. Spec ops shouldn't even be there. They ruined the missions to a point where it adds very little to the game. Survival is fun but a bit repetitive. Singleplayer is passable but nothing special and the multiplayer is a copy and paste from the last one. If thisI was expecting a decent game, I liked the first two and was ready for more of the same. Sadly, I got just that. More of the same. Spec ops shouldn't even be there. They ruined the missions to a point where it adds very little to the game. Survival is fun but a bit repetitive. Singleplayer is passable but nothing special and the multiplayer is a copy and paste from the last one. If this game came out two years ago it would be an 8. But it didn't, so it's not.… Expand
  48. TheRedZombie
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    I have been a die-hard CoD fan for years, but I have been growing tired of the series of late. So here it is! I gave this game the low score for many reasons. If Activision expects me to fork over $60 on practically the same game they have been releasing for the last 4 years with nothing more than a new story and minimal tweaks to the multiplayer, than they have seen my last dollar. TheyI have been a die-hard CoD fan for years, but I have been growing tired of the series of late. So here it is! I gave this game the low score for many reasons. If Activision expects me to fork over $60 on practically the same game they have been releasing for the last 4 years with nothing more than a new story and minimal tweaks to the multiplayer, than they have seen my last dollar. They haven't done a single thing to innovate the franchise in years. This franchise has become nothing more than a shameless yearly cash-grab on the behalf of the developers. I won't even get into the CoD elite service which offers nothing gamers haven't seen with games like Halo and Battlefield. At least those two examples don't charge you. The fact that the DLC for this series has become known for overpriced and underwhelming extras has added to my disenfranchisement with the whole series. Plus the fact that game like Deus Ex has released DLC that is longer than the campaign of MW3 is laughable. Activision needs to put this series to bed for a while until they can come up with something substantial to offer the gaming community.… Expand
  49. panzerwzh
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    Stop the "annual milking" of this franchise!
    At least pretend to show some respect to INNOVATION.
    1 is for the memory of COD2 & MW1--- from a guy who was a COD fan.
  50. Elite1111111111
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    While it bugs me that this game is just more of the same, it bugs me more than it just feels worse than its predecessors. I was also quite upset to set that the Assassin perk that has an incarnation on just about every call of duty, doesn't work like the Black Ops equivalent. At least on Black Ops, if you had an entire enemy team of ghosts, if you were able to get a Blackbird you wouldWhile it bugs me that this game is just more of the same, it bugs me more than it just feels worse than its predecessors. I was also quite upset to set that the Assassin perk that has an incarnation on just about every call of duty, doesn't work like the Black Ops equivalent. At least on Black Ops, if you had an entire enemy team of ghosts, if you were able to get a Blackbird you would completely obliterate them. I can see now downfall whatsoever to using Assassin on this game, and it just seems like a way too overused perk especially for someone like me who likes to use the support kill-streaks to help out my team. Part of my resentment may also be for the fact I do worse at this Call of Duty than all the others, but I'm sure that's just because I haven't gotten used to it.… Expand
  51. Zyoret
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This got boring 2 games ago.

    The formula hasn't changed it all, it's not evolving at all, it is nothing new, nothing special, nothing significant beyond a fad of young teenage boys. Do not get, do not waste time or money.
  52. phatman1211
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    what to say about this game.....plenty. Graphics: i read an article by Glenn Schofield in which he defended that the graphics had changed. thats a load of bull****. There is absoultely no big difference in the graphics, the sound effects have been recycled and you can hear the SAME sound effects on multiple guns (i.e. M4A1, M16, and ACR reloading sounds.) They clearly ran out of ideas forwhat to say about this game.....plenty. Graphics: i read an article by Glenn Schofield in which he defended that the graphics had changed. thats a load of bull****. There is absoultely no big difference in the graphics, the sound effects have been recycled and you can hear the SAME sound effects on multiple guns (i.e. M4A1, M16, and ACR reloading sounds.) They clearly ran out of ideas for improving animations as the new sprinting movements look ridiculous and quickly implemented as a way to cover up this copy and paste of a game. Campaign: The campaign is even shorter than mw2 with even more unrealistic plot and action sequences. It is cheesy, predictable and the plot pacing is even worse than mw2's. Spec Ops: There are EVEN LESS spec op missions than before, sure they added Survival mode, but wait. thats just Zombies with guns! the missions are longer yes, but that also backfires when going back multiple times to beat a level. They are uncreative and mostly similar.
    Multiplayer: Oh look, its the same gamemodes as cod4 AGAIN. there is absoultely NO innovation whatsoever. every map has been balanced out yes, but this makes them all pretty similar and boring layouts. Most guns from Mw2 are back with the MP5 and G36C from cod4. Kill confirmed is just team deathmatch, team defender is capture the flag with headquarters inspiration. Every gamemode is still the same. the perks are uncreative and its clear that they ran out of ideas and just broke down old gameplay elements and turned them into perks. Although the Prestige Shop is a nice addition, there isnt much to use and double xp is a waste. Theatre mode makes a comeback, but for some reason the game begins lagging horribly when its turned on, black ops did not have that problem. This game is mw2 with different maps, less spec ops, campaign and innovation. if anything this game takes steps back and should be called mw1.9.

    Overall: 2/10

    Pros: Balancing, more maps, finishes the storyline

    Cons: Same s**t we've seen for the last 4 years, same graphics, short campaign, less spec ops missions, no creative gamemodes, no creative perks, recycled animations and sound effects, 8-13 year olds will rule the online community. (isnt this game rated M for MATURE?!?!??!?!!)    … Expand
  53. BF3Hater
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    a flawless perfect game with stunning graphics and an amazing campaign mode that not all it also has spec ops which is great co op and an hectic online experience which cant be matched do not buy bf3 while there is a great game like modern warfare 3 or as i call it modern funfare 3 (best game in gaming history)
  54. rayman_vh
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty is a game I have loved to play with friends at parties and just to burn some time. This game may not be the greatest game to come out. But think about this how many of you have bought this game and at least played it for the campaign or many pointless hours in the multiplayer. Sure the game could have used vast improvements but everyone knew exactly what they were buyingCall of Duty is a game I have loved to play with friends at parties and just to burn some time. This game may not be the greatest game to come out. But think about this how many of you have bought this game and at least played it for the campaign or many pointless hours in the multiplayer. Sure the game could have used vast improvements but everyone knew exactly what they were buying Activision didn't try to hide what was in the game. I bought the game knowing it would be fun to play with friends and to burn time, its a fun competitive game. MW3 was not bought to boggle my mind as a new game it was bought to have fun and kill things with new and familiar guns. It's like a michael Bay film big booms draw attention to it, the story may not be great and it may not be innovative but hell at least you can watch it with friends and get some enjoyment out of killing other noobs. So flame this review as you may I bought this game because I knew what I was getting, to have fun, and play with friends. If you didn't want the game there is still this cool thing called renting games, it lets you try them before you buy them cool right.… Expand
  55. Har
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    If you are looking for a FPS game this year choose BF3. This game is simply a cut and paste of MW2. Unfortunately, COD will ride this one trick pony until the end. Please spit out another COD in Nov and add 3 guns. Can't wait!
  56. lostoutlaw420
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This was a Great game when it 1st came out, but sadly everything that was done in the last few year could have all been done in patches and really there is nothing new to keep me there i fill like i am paying money for MW1.3
  57. GtmPhantom
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    GtmPhantom Nov 21, 201110 I've been playing since COD4 and like many others i considered myself a fan. However Black-ops was almost unplayable based on the connection problems it was clear Host would win then as many others felt Mw3 would revive the series it feel short. Mw2 offered freedom in the maps, i see a box, I jump on it. Mw3 takes away your freedom of the maps and throws you intoGtmPhantom Nov 21, 201110 I've been playing since COD4 and like many others i considered myself a fan. However Black-ops was almost unplayable based on the connection problems it was clear Host would win then as many others felt Mw3 would revive the series it feel short. Mw2 offered freedom in the maps, i see a box, I jump on it. Mw3 takes away your freedom of the maps and throws you into a race track like setting with invisible force fields around seemingly accesible places. I even feel like the Co-op was very lazy and it all seems very half ass... The maps have way to much going on to really do anything in it, it's all very cramped and crowded and overall it feels like a poorer version of Mw2 ... As always with Cod their are a few very over powered guns that should have never made it past testing ( Obviously not.. Mw2: 1manarmy noobtubes/ mw3: Type95 and really any Sniper rifle ... ) I've learned that Activisions attempt to claim their more like COD 4 was trying to say less is more and in this case their was less and it was not more. This fan is done with COD… Expand
  58. ceekay7
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    The multiplayer was really poor and disappointing. With what the technology out there today i expected alot better graphics and a better character enhancements. Playing the game it feels rushed it felt this was more about making money rather then making a great game. The layouts are so retro and horrible to look at, with black ops you could create how you want your emblem or title it wasThe multiplayer was really poor and disappointing. With what the technology out there today i expected alot better graphics and a better character enhancements. Playing the game it feels rushed it felt this was more about making money rather then making a great game. The layouts are so retro and horrible to look at, with black ops you could create how you want your emblem or title it was down to your imagination what you created. The elite service aint even working yet with on week 3 of release still cant access a service we paid extra for. MW3 has got more campers then before more nubetubbers and more overpowered guns which spoils the experience. The guns themselves are so big and chunky i feel is this really necessary just to kill someone. Luckily for myself there has been other big titles released so i have put mw3 down and not had that desire to play it anymore. Role on next years release… Expand
  59. tonypotter
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    mw3 doesnt feel the same without its 2 co founder. i was dissapointed and did not find the game satisfying. every year would be the same thing again and again
  60. manicMONSTER
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    This game is nothing special, but its exactly what i expected for a yearly release. Graphics could have been updated but i understand why they were not. I have quit looking for inovation in graphics and processing because i feel we have really reached the limit of the current generation of consols. Its completly unfair to grade a game just on graphics. The game play was everything that iThis game is nothing special, but its exactly what i expected for a yearly release. Graphics could have been updated but i understand why they were not. I have quit looking for inovation in graphics and processing because i feel we have really reached the limit of the current generation of consols. Its completly unfair to grade a game just on graphics. The game play was everything that i look for in a CoD game. The story was solid and ended the trillogy well.
    Live is also always great!    … Expand
  61. Izumo199
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    The same re used piece of **** that was Modern Warfare 2. More than 50% of the textures in the game are taken directly from MW2. The campaign is predictable and boring. Multi player is the same unrealistic gameplay that was in MW2. Just stop with COD already. You lost me after Cod 4.
  62. netgem21
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Building on a tried and tested formula, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the strongest Call of Duty yet with a deep multiplayer and crafted campaign. With plenty of twists and turns along the way, the 3 game story arc certainly pays off - but doesn't leave much room for a sequel. But the highlight is Spec-Ops, particularly Survival mode - the ultimate Horde mode.… Expand
  63. xxpuffinpurpxx
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    alright, lets just start out sayin this, its not a "bad" game, but it definetly is not worth 60 dollars. i like cod, but i feel that this is just a brand name game.. people just buy it cause its cod. mw3 is just the same thing as all of them, the first one was great, the second was pretty good, black ops, ehhh, and now mw3...... wait didnt i just play this game 3 times before i bought it?alright, lets just start out sayin this, its not a "bad" game, but it definetly is not worth 60 dollars. i like cod, but i feel that this is just a brand name game.. people just buy it cause its cod. mw3 is just the same thing as all of them, the first one was great, the second was pretty good, black ops, ehhh, and now mw3...... wait didnt i just play this game 3 times before i bought it? thats exactly what this game is, a rehash of the previous installments. its like a big map pack with a new campaign.. id say its worth 25, not 60. theyve only added a couple new features, besides 16 new maps, but they all feel lie mw2 maps.
    if you really like the cod series, go for this total waste of money. cause all your getting is some new maps..    … Expand
  64. lvent
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    My review is based solely on the multiplayer aspect alone on the XBOX360. I am sure the single player is going to be another well written short(10 hours) story. For me personally I get my enjoyment( or lack there of since MW2) from the MP side. What I do not understand is how arrogant a company can be with the lack of releasing the most complete game they can. There has not been a publicMy review is based solely on the multiplayer aspect alone on the XBOX360. I am sure the single player is going to be another well written short(10 hours) story. For me personally I get my enjoyment( or lack there of since MW2) from the MP side. What I do not understand is how arrogant a company can be with the lack of releasing the most complete game they can. There has not been a public beta for COD since WaW. When you possess the most played game on xbox and you do not tap your customer base for early feedback and testing you are foolish. Even if some of the people dont report bugs/glitches you could bet your ass there would be tons of youtube videos with step by step guides as presently. So that brings us to what I view as MAJOR problems for the multiplayer side of the game :

    1) Lag --> Between the last 2 releases of the series as of right now a low gross estimate on $$$ is 1.5billion dollars....Instead of being proactive with this monster of a earner. Activision and their studios repeatedly spit in the faces of the consumers by not having dedicated servers. God forbid they divert at most 50million of their profits(a one time budget cost factoring in equipment, employees to upkeep for 10years ) to make the best experience for their customers. 2) Glitches --> Numerous upon numerous glitches, map exploits, kill streak exploits....It drives me insane that these were out within just 3 days of release. I have to ask who the **** was doing QA for IW/Sledgehammer? If you dont want to have a beta for your game fine, that is your prerogative. But don't you feed me **** about "How proud you are of your company's job well done on the game" aka Glen Schofield. Your people should be ashamed of the **** that made it out and we are only 13days in. If you don't have a beta you damn sure should have had these things patched up before the product shipped. 3) Team Killing in Hardcore modes --> I have no qualms at all about friendly fire when it happens, as a SnD players it makes it even more strategist in my opinion. However when you afford these idiots the ability to pull a rocket out and kill the entire team round after round with no repercussion, are you f@#@##@@### kidding me?!?!!??!?!?!?!? This was an issue in 4...Once again what the hell were YOUR employees doing Glen????; how is this not know pre launch or let alone resolved 13 days later. Activision, Treyarch, Infinity Ward, and now Sledgehammer do their customers an enormous disservice year after year and I personally have had my fill of it.    … Expand
  65. r4j2ill
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    I regret buying this game so much, I made this account just to give this game a 0. There are much better games out their worth your investment. The game is basically a copy of Mw2 with new maps and guns, plus a subscription fee for something that should be considered free. The DLC is always overpriced.
  66. MiniDanTheMan
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    This game is not perfect, nor innovative. But it builds on a series which I had followed and loved since Call of Duty 2. The campaign is excellent, if a little predictable. The improved Spec Ops mode is fun with friends and has the potential for many hours of gameplay. The multiplayer is very familiar but builds on the MW2 multiplayer which I know and love. To all that have given the gameThis game is not perfect, nor innovative. But it builds on a series which I had followed and loved since Call of Duty 2. The campaign is excellent, if a little predictable. The improved Spec Ops mode is fun with friends and has the potential for many hours of gameplay. The multiplayer is very familiar but builds on the MW2 multiplayer which I know and love. To all that have given the game a 0, I don't think that the lack of innovation should warrant this. Sure, I would have loved if the engine had been upgraded and so on, but I will continue to play the game regardless of this aspect. Do I think this game deserves a 10? No. But Infinity Ward have delivered a game which I have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy for months to come.… Expand
  67. Threepwood
    Nov 21, 2011
    4
    Imagine a year that Call of Duty hasn't been released, can you? Since 2007 the video game industry has been saturated with FPS's. So how does the newest addition to king of FPS's measure up, not well. I'd generally break a review down to the various components. With this game, however, there is no need. Sounds, animations (slow-mo death walk/crawls), and gameplay are all the same asImagine a year that Call of Duty hasn't been released, can you? Since 2007 the video game industry has been saturated with FPS's. So how does the newest addition to king of FPS's measure up, not well. I'd generally break a review down to the various components. With this game, however, there is no need. Sounds, animations (slow-mo death walk/crawls), and gameplay are all the same as previous entries.The campaign objectives become quite tedious and makes it feel pointless to even bother with. You want to become engrossed in the story but it never quite happens. 5 hours was all it took to complete the campaign, however you won't really want to play any longer. Spec ops is a little refreshing with the new survival mode but draws to much from other games to be original. You'll enjoy it for a while. Multiplayer is... do I even need to it again? It's the same.The most disturbing thing is the critics for the game have almost all given praise to this game. I believe this is a clear example of when the poeples opinion is more valid. If you've never played a Call of Duty before you'll enjoy it just as everyone their first time round. For vets this is the point where it's time to step down. This franchise really doesn't have mush left to offer. Let this be a lesson to publishers and developers who decide to milk their games dry.… Expand
  68. jkbpttrsn
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    It is pathetic what so many nerdy fanboys choose to do just because they didn't like the game. MW3 is far from being the the best COD, and this comes from a real COD fan and player. The game isn't a 10, but just because people want cr@p all over the rating system, why should it by putting a rating it doesn't deserve? So far this year i've played many sequels: saints row 3, assassins creed,It is pathetic what so many nerdy fanboys choose to do just because they didn't like the game. MW3 is far from being the the best COD, and this comes from a real COD fan and player. The game isn't a 10, but just because people want cr@p all over the rating system, why should it by putting a rating it doesn't deserve? So far this year i've played many sequels: saints row 3, assassins creed, Uncharted 3 and many more and i would love for somebody to tell what major differences those games have from their predecessors? Hell, the only difference between Uncharted 2 and 3 were a couple guns and the ability to customize their characters! and guess what? i didn't care! i didn't go on here and give the game a 1 just because of that! This just proves that rating systems from average users are BS and it makes me questions every other rating on here from users! are they legit or are they from a bunch of pissed off 12 year olds? this game isn't a 10, but it's farther from a 1! or a 3.2! i give this game 8.0. While it looks similar, the gameplay is far from the same. The support classes which help team members are good for players who want to help their team out and don't care about K/D, something that wasn't available in previous CODs. And the fact that taking over bases and going for the objectives helps towards your pointstreak helps a lot in making the game more objective based. But i guess that first thousand reviewers who chose to review in the first several hours of the release date wouldn't have know that. What if people would have done that for fanboy games like BF or Halo? omg, we would have a bunch of pissed of cry babies. I thought the single player would have sucked, but even though it was short, i've played through it 3 times (one time on veteran) and am planning on going a fourth time to find all the intel and get all the trophies. It's sad when you see the rating system so messed up. Only 252 people gave it an average review? in my opinion all the negative comments should be in the yellow review area! at least then the reviews would be more legit! What's sad is that the negative comments backfired on all the fanboys. If the reviews would have been around a 6.0 or a 7.0 then people would have taken the reviews seriously and decided not to buy it, but every person i know that read the reviews here laughed all the no life losers who had nothing better to do that give the review a 1. There are no games that have sequels that are truly reinvented and the ones that do are usually terrible *cough* Call of Juarez *cough*. And yes even battlefield 3 had literately no differences! it's just prettier and has jets! please tell me any other differences? the snipers work the same! the game modes are the same! yes it has a lot of guns, but it's obvious that most are some are better than others and all you see is that same guns online! and this is coming from somebody who plays BF3 and likes it more than COD! but just because i like BF3 better than COD it sure as hell doesn't mean i give the game a terrible review! I gave myself a couple weeks before reviewing, so i'm sure that my review is probably more legit than the bunch of 1's and 10's that put on here every 5 minutes. I wan't all the fanboys who say that MW3 is the same as COD4 and look at the differences between saints row 2 and 3 and uncharted 2 and 3 (both games that are reviewed highly both critically and with users) and find a major difference? something totally recreates the game and make it so much more reinvented? then i want you to think about BF3 and BFBC2 and tell me major differences that reinvent them? and not just prettier graphics and jets! i want to see if you can find any! and if you do and you think i'm full of cr@p email me and let's see how good of an argument you have: jakobpeter16@yahoo.com (that's a fake account i have for random things i do) I hope all you little kids that reviewed the game so low to look and say whether or not it realley is a 3.2 and whether or not you guys made the same mistake on every other sequel you ever reviewed?… Expand
  69. BugOutMachine
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Although the graphics are a bit old school, the story is fantastic and online play is exactly what you know and love. With an amazing amount of DLC coming our way, this should have legs unlike the previous two. I know a lot of folks wished that the graphics were updated but it does not invalidate the fun and the innovative new team game varants.
  70. justinsane4
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    It continually gets worse and worse, and Modern Warfare 3 is no exception. It is by far the worst installment in the entire Call of Duty franchise, even more disappointing than Black Ops. There's really not even a reason to go into detail about it. Nearly every aspect has taken a dive compared to Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2. It's more of the same, and even less impressive.
  71. Alexsabree
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    I played CoD2 and CoD4 like a mad man on my PC and eventually got Black Ops for my 360. So I'm no fanboy. However - this game is not worth $60. It's the same rehashed crap over and over, year after year. There is simply not $60 worth of improvements to be found.
  72. CElkins0011
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    I'd like to start by saying this game probably receives more hate than it deserves. While it's not a perfect game, it's not the worst game ever either. The campaign is solid and well executed, I myself do prefer MW2's campaign personally, but it is still a great chapter in the MW story. The multiplayer may be familiar but that doesn't mean it's not fun. It takes the familiar formula andI'd like to start by saying this game probably receives more hate than it deserves. While it's not a perfect game, it's not the worst game ever either. The campaign is solid and well executed, I myself do prefer MW2's campaign personally, but it is still a great chapter in the MW story. The multiplayer may be familiar but that doesn't mean it's not fun. It takes the familiar formula and keeps it entertaining. If you're a fan of the series, MW3 easily has the best multiplayer component of all the Call of Duty games.… Expand
  73. Ediblefood
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Unfortunately, Activision has turned this franchise into a yearly sports series. The gameplay is almost completely unchanged, the maps are dull and uncreative, the weapons, perks and killstreaks are almost all recycled from the previous games and the campaign is a 3 hour explosion.
  74. NazTfox
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    The single player is another blockbuster masterpiece. I enjoyed every minute. The multiplayer is the same old cake we have been eating for a while now, it just has some new frosting. I am content with my purchase of this game since I never outplayed the other two. You may want to rent this game instead of buying it if you have already had your fill of modern warfare. CoD Elite has alsoThe single player is another blockbuster masterpiece. I enjoyed every minute. The multiplayer is the same old cake we have been eating for a while now, it just has some new frosting. I am content with my purchase of this game since I never outplayed the other two. You may want to rent this game instead of buying it if you have already had your fill of modern warfare. CoD Elite has also flopped on release as well. It is completely broken at the moment. Supposedly there is a fix on Dec 1st. But we will see what happens.… Expand
  75. DannyWeed08
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Great game loving the multiplayer! Blasting everyone with the ACR 6.8 !! my only complaint is getting spawn killed!! It happens way too much and whats even worst is people spawning behind u all the time !!
  76. ReviewerMan44
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    It's finally here. Yeah it's here and the modern shooter war has well begun. Garneshing a "3.2" on metacritic is ridiculous when it has an 89 from certified critics. Sounds crazy doesn't it? That's because Modern Warfare 3 is a good game. While it's definetely no revolution and is pretty much the same game as MW2, 3 distinguishes itself by rising above the beligirent nonsense that wasIt's finally here. Yeah it's here and the modern shooter war has well begun. Garneshing a "3.2" on metacritic is ridiculous when it has an 89 from certified critics. Sounds crazy doesn't it? That's because Modern Warfare 3 is a good game. While it's definetely no revolution and is pretty much the same game as MW2, 3 distinguishes itself by rising above the beligirent nonsense that was started with Black Ops my least favorite Call of Duty. Modern Warfare 3 is a triumph in this matter, as it smartly chooses to go back to MW2's multiplayer system, one that feels still fun and enjoyable. What however, is the greatest part of this game? It's just pure fun. Whether your playing the great new survival mode that's clocking in my time or the multiplayer, which is the absolute best its ever been, there's so much to keep you interested in Modern Warfare 3 it would be blasphemy to say different. The multiplayer, the crowning achievement of MW3 is exactly what it set out to be, tweaked awesomeness, changing how unlocking guns work with new "gun ranks", and new playlists like "Kill Confirmed" help keep variety flowing in the game's veins. The single player campaign is actually quite good, while very short, the game still offers up the same hollywood style set pieces and epicness the series has been known for, and offers an ending that wraps up almost everything. Spec Ops however is my favorite thing about MW3. The new survival mode is amazing fun and addictive. The only huge problems are the lack of new graphical content which is enraging many players and should. The game is still running on the CoD4 engine, one that has met its age, and shows it. The only other problems I have are with the story, and I won't spoil any of those, so in the end, Modern Warfare 3 is no revolution, but its a damn fun game, and I don't think I need to say why. 8/10

    Single Player: Modern Warfare 3
    Multiplayer: Battlefield 3    … Expand
  77. Xbox360Critic
    Nov 21, 2011
    4
    MW3 had its work cut out trying to be half as good as its brother MW2 and it did not try as hard as it should have the multiplayer is not half as addicting as MW2 and gets boring after 1 to 2 hours of gameplay the maps are horrific and the campaign is twice as bad within five minutes it seems like you have been playing for hours. all in all it is a waste of £40 - Xbox360Critic
  78. PurpleNova
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    I would consider myself a call of duty fan. I played COD4, MW2, Black Ops, and this. After spending 12 playing the multiplayer, spec ops, and five hour campaign, this is the review it deserves. With repetitive, boring campaign with obvious, desperate, and pathetic attempts to make you involved, to a disappointing set of spec ops missions, to a same old multiplayer, this game earns myI would consider myself a call of duty fan. I played COD4, MW2, Black Ops, and this. After spending 12 playing the multiplayer, spec ops, and five hour campaign, this is the review it deserves. With repetitive, boring campaign with obvious, desperate, and pathetic attempts to make you involved, to a disappointing set of spec ops missions, to a same old multiplayer, this game earns my title of worst COD game I have ever played.

    The campaign. Easily the worst campaign in the series, MW3 attempts to provide you with dozens of block buster sequences to pull you into the excitement of the concluding story of the modern warfare franchise. On paper that sounds fine, but it suffers from one rule, the cookie jar rule. Cookies aren't as tasty when you can have them all the time, rather than when you mommy limits them daily. The block buster scenes become repetitive, and leave a bad taste in you mouth after your done. Not to mention the laughable and pathetic attempts to make you emotionally involved at scenes when innocent civilians died. And no, I'm not one of those people who thought the airplane scene was disgusting. Neither is this, but this one is just pathetic (you know what I'm talking about if you've played the campaign). In MW2, I adored spec ops. It was possibly my favorite thing in that entire game, but this game, disappointing. The missions saddened me. They were boring, and paled in comparison to the MW2 spec ops missions. I honestly wish I never touched them. Survival mode. While survival mode is the only fresh thing in this series, which is ironic because it has still been done by other games, I feel it is going to be forgotten. It is fun now, but after playing, I believe that by February, the game mode will be forgotten. It is not nearly as fun and addicting as Nazi zombies, primarily because of the steep difficulty slope. As the rounds progress, the enemies don't necessarily take more skill to kill, it just becomes literally impossible to kill them. The strategy in this game mode is minimal. It's hard to explain, but when you go on to that level 30, you say to your buddy, okay, we are going to die here, we almost died last round, we have no chance. That is not fun. It also lacks "breathing room." By that I mean the thing in zombies when you have one zombie chase you around till your ready or you have to go to the bathroom or you have to eat dinner or something, this game doesn't provide that. The 30 second interval isn't enough time to feel good about that new highest round you got to, or to just relax after an intense fire fight. The Multiplayer. What can I say, its MW2 multiplayer. If you want the same game, but without the SAME problems, this is your haven, but notice how I said the SAME problems. First off, the maps. Boring environments and repetitive styles make the MW3 maps are some of the worst in the series. There are no really good maps. There are only okay maps, and bad maps. They chose one style of map, and stuck with it, resulting in them all being very similar, just with different set pieces. The guns. The gun sounds in this game are hands down the best in the series. Every bullet feels like it is making an impact on your opponent, and every gun but one feels powerful in your hands. The killstreaks. The killstreaks are well balanced, but that is ruined by the sheer abundance of them. It is far easier to earn one in this game than any COD previous to this one.

    Overall. The graphics are showing its age leading to boring and unimpressive visuals. The engine is as silky smooth as ever, running at a 60 frames per second, which on PC is disappointing, but on console is fantastic. It gives that ol' MW2 feeling again. Gameplay is same as MW2, so don't expect anything different.

    Campaign: 5
    Spec Ops Missions: 3
    Survival: 8
    Multiplayer: 7
    Graphics: 7
    Gameplay: 8
    Overall: 7    … Expand
  79. GameBum
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Unbelievable how the same exact game we played years ago (COD: Modern Warfare 1) gets extra levels and they name that same game COD: Modern Warfare 3. Then they slap a 60 dollar price tag on it an sell it as new. Hopefully now, after literally almost every single user review is a 0 or 1, the publisher and developers of this tittle get the massage.
  80. RustyShackleFrd
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This game is turning in to the Madden franchise. Call of Duty 4 one of the greatest games of all time. This game does nothing for me. Garbage heart beat monitors???? WTF
  81. Getlow024
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Just another $60 map pack here. Might be worth picking up if your a sheep and pay for the exact same thing year after year. There is no other series out there that people put up with total laziness from the developers why do it for COD remember what they did to tony hawk.
  82. Escov
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    It's more of the Call of Duty millions of gamers either love of hate. The single player is fun and has it's moments of shock and awe but lets be honest nobody is truly buying this for the single player, and as always the multiplayer holds true to what you would expect. Customizing guns and classes are the norm of todays shooters and COD has the honor of starting that trend, you wont beIt's more of the Call of Duty millions of gamers either love of hate. The single player is fun and has it's moments of shock and awe but lets be honest nobody is truly buying this for the single player, and as always the multiplayer holds true to what you would expect. Customizing guns and classes are the norm of todays shooters and COD has the honor of starting that trend, you wont be blown away by it but you will most likely end up playing it with your buddies as it will be the most played multiplayer game until the next one is released next year. If you liked Call of Duty you most likely already have this and if you dont... well your calling it the worst game of all time or something along those lines :)… Expand
  83. Uronacid
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This game is garbage cut, copy and paste waste from the Activision money machine. I want my money back. I can't believe I have to pay a monthly fee for something I've had since Halo 2 for free.
  84. BigRedHusker
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    Ok as a fan of the COD series, favorites being COD2, MW, Black Ops. I am not a fan boy, meaning I want the series to do well and continue to improve but I will not defend it and give it a perfect score just because I have to try and justify my purchase, or feel that I must defend it because I feel im being attacked by hatersor because it's apparently cool to hate on the cod series butOk as a fan of the COD series, favorites being COD2, MW, Black Ops. I am not a fan boy, meaning I want the series to do well and continue to improve but I will not defend it and give it a perfect score just because I have to try and justify my purchase, or feel that I must defend it because I feel im being attacked by hatersor because it's apparently cool to hate on the cod series but the whiners keep purchasing it. So here goes my honest review of MW3. It's terrible, save your money, your not missing anything that you have not played before. literally exact same thing as previous games but somehow far worse

    Graphics - 4 out of 10 Who cares about looking at graphics if your not having fun. which neither the campaign or multiplayer is. however taking the time to look around they are nothing spectacular and in someways worse than previous cod titles definatly far behind other games that are currently out now

    Audio - 2 of 10. this being played on a 750 watt 5.1 surround system using digital optical out. I hate throwing this out there because I don't care for the battlefield series but audio quality compared to just other games is bad. Compared to what is perhaps the best audio of any game in history / battlefield 3 and even bad company 2. MW3's audio may as well be 8 bit NES stereo sounds.

    campaign gameplay -2 out of 10 was there a campaign? 4 hours and its over. most of it completely lackluster and other parts so over the top it makes it lackluster. it only gets a 2 because IW was brave enough to kill off a character

    And Finally for the meat and potatoes of all COD titles the multiplayer. 0 of 10. You've played other cod titles you've played this one. what makes it so bad though is it's complete lack of innovation and the completely unoriginal, boring clusterfks of what they call maps. Previous COD titles and im only referring to COD2 and MW had great multiplayer maps that became fan favorites. This stopped once IW started to copy treyarchs idea of no spot is safe map ideas. I love sniping in cod games or at least I did until everyone started to believe that quick scopping is fun and a legitimate tactic. which is pretty much what started the downfall of the cod series at least for me. I cant remember the names of the cod 2 maps. but they had awesome sniping maps where you could battle other snipers across the maps. from 3 story buildings and farmhouse silos with only 1 access to those sniping spots. and MW's overgrown and a few other maps that were great for sniping.

    Then treyarch came along and started making these maps that sure may have had a upperstory window but with such a narrow viewpoint or a tree sticking in the way that it made them terrible spots. combined with throwing random objects in the way. but that's just for sniping.

    perks are rehashed and even some of the fan favorites are gone. added with over the top, to many to count killstreaks and what is now the BS support package where you streaks don't reset upon death and everyone just guns for juggernaugh or osprey. this series has become stale and utterly rediculous so much so it's unplayable. for fans who have wanted a great cod since MW. sorry to say you will be stuck with MW. and blackops is still a great 2nd choice even though they are maps made by treyarch.    … Expand
  85. Cryptonianz
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    What a game :O the campaign was awesome and answered a lot of questions for me, as for the multiplayer that is epic :D love having the old titles and emblems back and seeing old perks :) The controls are so fluid and responsive it felt soooooooooo nice. Well done guys and girls at infinity ward you done a great job on this, it met my expectations and said im better than this and carriesWhat a game :O the campaign was awesome and answered a lot of questions for me, as for the multiplayer that is epic :D love having the old titles and emblems back and seeing old perks :) The controls are so fluid and responsive it felt soooooooooo nice. Well done guys and girls at infinity ward you done a great job on this, it met my expectations and said im better than this and carries on going. so proud of what this franchise has become and how it kept people wanting more and more im certainly gonna be playing this for many more years thanks for on going entertainment :):):):):):):):)… Expand
  86. roarmuffins
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    No innovation. Same game every year, simply a copy & paste job of Modern Warfare 2.

    Incredibally the gormless fans continue to lap it up. Please stop supporting Activision and their blatent aim at creating half-assed titles for maximum profit.
  87. Tdelahousaye
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    What happens in most new COD releases is that the excitement of the limited cool new features (in this case survival mode spec ops and...i guess elite) seem to wear off after the first week and then I'm just back to playing COD the same way I have since the release of COD4: Modern Warfare. COD seems to have fallen into the Madden franchise habit of making each new release seem littleWhat happens in most new COD releases is that the excitement of the limited cool new features (in this case survival mode spec ops and...i guess elite) seem to wear off after the first week and then I'm just back to playing COD the same way I have since the release of COD4: Modern Warfare. COD seems to have fallen into the Madden franchise habit of making each new release seem little more than an expansion pack for COD4. It's unrealistic to ask each release to be as game changing as COD4 but eventually a huge gameplay change needs to take place before I can give a new COD game more than an 8. In closing: The graphics are great, the campaign is fun but short and the multi-player is addicting as always but same old same old.… Expand
  88. brykam51
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    If you enjoyed MW2 then you are definetly going to enjoy MW3, due in large because its the same exact game. I found nothing new in the single player campaign, but there seems to be a few more options for multiplayer. Having said that, I still enjoy playing the game and think that its a definite buy.
  89. 40somegamer
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    O.K. I really,really wanted to like this game. And concerning the campaign I did. A little short, but man o man what a thrill ride! It's worth a rental for sure. Now on to the multi-player. I'm not gonna go on and rip this part of the game. I mean it works. But for me it's just too much of the same old stuff. I had the game turned up to hear the surround sound and I honestly think many ofO.K. I really,really wanted to like this game. And concerning the campaign I did. A little short, but man o man what a thrill ride! It's worth a rental for sure. Now on to the multi-player. I'm not gonna go on and rip this part of the game. I mean it works. But for me it's just too much of the same old stuff. I had the game turned up to hear the surround sound and I honestly think many of the weapons sound alike. I can have fun with, but I'm just wishing the series would show a little more for the money. It almost seems to me that I paid $60 bucks for a expansion map pack.… Expand
  90. xOrange
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This game sucks, I can't believe people are still buying this crap. They make the same game every year, make some new maps for the boring multiplayer, and slap together a linear, run from point a to b campaign. Its as bad as the ea sports games, as its just milking people year after year. If you've never played the games before, you might enjoy this, but if you've sick and tired of theThis game sucks, I can't believe people are still buying this crap. They make the same game every year, make some new maps for the boring multiplayer, and slap together a linear, run from point a to b campaign. Its as bad as the ea sports games, as its just milking people year after year. If you've never played the games before, you might enjoy this, but if you've sick and tired of the yearly repetitive cod formula save your money and stay away, you'll find little to nothing new.… Expand
  91. Danielstar98
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    MAKE A NEW **** GAME!! Did you learn from second chance? Did you learn from grenade launchers? NO! **** the developers you money whoring **** I'm not even sure if I'm writing a review for mw2 or mw3 because they're the same **** thing
  92. jesuswaffle
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    I can't believe I paid 60 bucks for this crap. It's exactly the same as Modern Warfare 2 except with a more boring campaign. The multiplayer is the same as 2, it gets boring after three games. Do yourself a favor, don't buy this game.
  93. Mr_Spock456
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    The best Call of Duty game so far. More addictive multiplayer along with a conclusive ending and Spec Ops makes this one of the best packages of the year.
  94. Redfelcon
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Lets get this out of the way so we can focus on MW3. If your not playing Battlefield 3 on PC then zip it.
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2. Boo hoo get over it did you really think it would be anything other? In story its nice to see the wrap up and felt like an old 90s Hollywood blockbuster I didn't mind much. It will never be as epic as MW, but hey I    Lets get this out of the way so we can focus on MW3. If your not playing Battlefield 3 on PC then zip it.
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2. Boo hoo get over it did you really think it would be anything other? In story its nice to see the wrap up and felt like an old 90s Hollywood blockbuster I didn't mind much. It will never be as epic as MW, but hey I doubt you would know the difference. The greatest strength to MW3 would be kill confirmed get ready for the run and gunners. You can't do much to FPS other then provide a epic story, I doubt MW will be that epic when trying to be grounded realism " I said trying gosh' . What MW3 is good at is being MW and in the end this will satisfy the casual gamer. If you want anything more then what MW3 is, I would look elsewhere there's only one other choice.    … Expand
  95. bibble9000
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    Modern Warfare 3 isn't a bad game. It just isn't a good one either. The campaign feels a little forced, while the multiplayer is just a rehash of the past few call of duty games. The violence in modern warfare 3 is a little over the top and is unnecessary in some parts. The story also really doesn't come to a satisfying conclusion. The multiplayer is still plagued with the same problems asModern Warfare 3 isn't a bad game. It just isn't a good one either. The campaign feels a little forced, while the multiplayer is just a rehash of the past few call of duty games. The violence in modern warfare 3 is a little over the top and is unnecessary in some parts. The story also really doesn't come to a satisfying conclusion. The multiplayer is still plagued with the same problems as black ops and modern warfare 2. It doesn't do anything new and really feels like an expansion to black ops than a stand alone title. But it is from activision who is known for skipping innovation and new ideas to push out a damn near exact copy just to turn a profit.… Expand
  96. sebastiannnn
    Nov 21, 2011
    4
    This game was a big dissapointment and very little thinking process went in the making of this game. Black Ops was Great and feel like something much more advance than mw3. they made a game that feels old and outdated. The maps are too small the weapons are way over powered and the kill feel cheap! There's not much stragedy to playing this game than just running around and gettingThis game was a big dissapointment and very little thinking process went in the making of this game. Black Ops was Great and feel like something much more advance than mw3. they made a game that feels old and outdated. The maps are too small the weapons are way over powered and the kill feel cheap! There's not much stragedy to playing this game than just running around and getting kills. the spawns are terrible and it feel like a little kids game. I play mw2 and black ops all the time but mw3 it a game that I have already gotten tired of and fixing sale it for something else. I really regret getting call of duty elite. It was a waste. I still are not giving up on the series just going to wait and see if next year they learn from their mistakes and come up with something that is more dignify of the call of duty name.… Expand
  97. badmonkey35
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    I own every COD ever made and have enjoyed them all up to this one. The main menu looks cheap and dated like a 10 year old game. Halo CE menu looked nicer on the Xbox. Killstreaks now called Strike Package will carry over if you die if you pick support. The character animation looks real bad at times. Sometimes when I get killed my player goes flying back several feet like he gotI own every COD ever made and have enjoyed them all up to this one. The main menu looks cheap and dated like a 10 year old game. Halo CE menu looked nicer on the Xbox. Killstreaks now called Strike Package will carry over if you die if you pick support. The character animation looks real bad at times. Sometimes when I get killed my player goes flying back several feet like he got nubetubed or hit a claymore. Only to find out I just got shot by a rifle or sub machine gun. The lag is read bad at times. When you look at a kill cam half the time itâ… Expand
  98. Bizuk
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    There's not really a whole lot to say - MW3 is truly showing its age at this point. The single-player campaign was decent, albeit more of the exact same thing we've had in the previous two MW titles. The multiplayer is where I, personally, was really let down, the whole thing feels more like an expansion pack to MW2 than a game in its own right. How this is able to get such high criticThere's not really a whole lot to say - MW3 is truly showing its age at this point. The single-player campaign was decent, albeit more of the exact same thing we've had in the previous two MW titles. The multiplayer is where I, personally, was really let down, the whole thing feels more like an expansion pack to MW2 than a game in its own right. How this is able to get such high critic reviews is beyond me - but at the same time MW3 isn't riddled with bugs and is definetly playable, so there won't be a zero rating from me.… Expand
  99. ultrafang
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    I bought MW3 and a damn xbox just to play with friends. I played Black Ops on PS3 and I was really into it but I can't tell if xbox graphics are just bad or if MW3 looks bad. Overall I am having fun playing multiplayer and Special Op scenarios with friends, but graphics and progression since previous games are blah.
  100. averagejoegamer
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is only reinforcing the popular, but very legit opinion, by critics and gamers all around, the franchise is getting stale. For a game that has garnered critical praise and broke records, this game just goes to show the "Madden Effect." Every year, same old game, little to no innovation. While the only redeeming quality of the game is the campaign which is theCall Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is only reinforcing the popular, but very legit opinion, by critics and gamers all around, the franchise is getting stale. For a game that has garnered critical praise and broke records, this game just goes to show the "Madden Effect." Every year, same old game, little to no innovation. While the only redeeming quality of the game is the campaign which is the best of the trilogy, I cannot stress the moments where I paused a bit and thought to myself, "I've done this before or I've seen this before." The multiplayer is largely intact as it was in MW2 but I can't help but say that the maps just feel wrong and for some off reason, recycled from past games. Spec Ops will kill some time but you can only go so far with it. Survival only goes to show that games will borrow just about anything to make themselves more content rich but if I wanted this kind of game mode I would stick to Gears of War, but that's just me. Perks, maps, weapons and killstreaks all make a return but only with a few additions. Here is my opinion to sum up this criticism in case this has become boring. I did my best not reveal any spoilers.

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

    Is it worth its value? No, I would've definitely bought this as a $20-30 expansion instead of a full fledged price tag of $60. Should I get it? I'd say if you're interested, rent it first before you buy it. To sum it all up: If you're new to the series or played the other MW games and don't mind the fact you're paying $60 for an expansion then go ahead and buy it. If you're like me, who's beginning to notice the Madden Effect in this once very popular franchise, then rent it but don't have too many great expectations, you may come away disappointed.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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