Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. djwizzle22
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This game is just a glorified expansion pack of mw2. Everything feels the same, all they did was change the guns and add some customization features that do not impact gameplay significantly. Even with support killstreaks, the game still promotes camping with the standard killstreaks which are more powerful. Haven't tried the new spec ops yet but this game is supposed to be about the MP.
  2. ExpFist
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    If you hate your money, and would like to own a steaming pile of **** inside of a small DVD case, then this game is for you!

    This is a horrible game designed for brainless kids. I guess that's awesome if your target audience will shell out $60 a year for the same game.
  3. xanderz28
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    esto no es un juego nuevo es solo un dlc del MW2. fui gran seguidor de call of duty desde el ps2 pero es tiempo de cambiar por algo mejor y diferente y esto es Battlefield3
  4. Russophile
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Activision once again throws innovation by the wayside in favor of its "winning" formula with MW3. This game brings nothing new to the table, (except for maybe some pretty explosions) and should be thusly treated.
  5. IngloriousHenry
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Call of Duty failed this year, not because it is a bad game, but because it doesn't deliver any inovation. The Call of Duty series needs to follow the Battlefield example and stay out of the market for some years, and renovate the franchise... That said, I have no choice but to give a low "grade"... Call of Duty just failed the year.
  6. crispi182
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    MW3 viene siendo la misma tonteria y no pienso comprarlo si siguen llengo asi BF3 les dara en la madre por noobs, mil veces me quedo con mi battlefield que con este juego de porqueria
  7. Redna1L
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Not only is this EXACTLY the same as the previous games but it has even less variety. Where just about every mission seems to be mowing down hordes of enemies. Even the Spec Ops is like this.

    Yes it's polished but there is zero innovation here. Very stale.
  8. Trizzor
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I created a metacritic account specifically for this review. This review is a bit longer than others, but it goes into more detail. That said, I just hit level 60 (of 80) in Multiplayer.
    MW2 was my first console FPS, and I fell in love with it. After a while though, the online play became more stressful than fun. Quickscoping, One-Man-Army and Marathon/Commando made it feel like I was    I created a metacritic account specifically for this review. This review is a bit longer than others, but it goes into more detail. That said, I just hit level 60 (of 80) in Multiplayer.
    MW2 was my first console FPS, and I fell in love with it. After a while though, the online play became more stressful than fun. Quickscoping, One-Man-Army and Marathon/Commando made it feel like I was being punished for wanting to enjoy myself. A year later Black Ops arrived...I was still playing it until the night I purchased MW3. My only issue with Black Ops was the gun imbalance (Famas/Aug/AK74u) and hit random detection, otherwise a fantastic multiplayer game. So here I am with MW3. Unlike BOPS, I'm already getting tired of it... for the wrong reasons. What everyone has said is true, it is MW2 with a couple new perks/weps/maps. ISSUE 1: The largest problem with the game, IMO is the spawn system in relation to the maps.
    The maps are much smaller than MW2/BOPS, and there are multiple ways to travel to a location (great for anti-campers) but this to me is its largest downfall. All the maps have so many turns, routes and drops that when you spawn there is almost an enemy near you at all times. Going for that Assault killstreak? Too bad, someone from the other team just spawned 10 yards behind you, literally as your back is to them. ISSUE 2: The number of levels to progress through is way to high. Why do I need to level up 60-74 levels just to unlock my favorite gun? Oh, there is a Prestige shop for that! Once you prestige, you get a token to â    … Expand
  9. SneakySnakey
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Tried this game out release day. Turned it off and returned it and got my money back after playing 5 games online. It's the exact same firetrucking game as MW2, and not in a good way. There's literally nothing new that changes the gameplay at all. It feels exactly the same as a $60 map pack for MW2. and I bet everyone just can't wait to pay $15 for the their fav MW2 maps lol. absoluteTried this game out release day. Turned it off and returned it and got my money back after playing 5 games online. It's the exact same firetrucking game as MW2, and not in a good way. There's literally nothing new that changes the gameplay at all. It feels exactly the same as a $60 map pack for MW2. and I bet everyone just can't wait to pay $15 for the their fav MW2 maps lol. absolute trash game. Same graphics, same guns, same gameplay. Don't waste your money, go get skyrim, uncharted 3, arkam city or something instead.

    this game is an absolute disgrace to gaming. WTF is this where a developer "spends 2 years" on a game, and the only real work required was to think up some new map layouts (which suck)    … Expand
  10. myopinion17
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    i dont like it because of the lack of any meaningful content and pure use of no inventive story contents and is a base of using the same formula they use in multiplayer not making the content enjoyable for people that arent skilled at the game
  11. vPariah
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It feels like a map pack for MW2. The only differences are extremely basic changes which are to be expected with each new title. (Guns, perks, etc.) It sickens me that this is the most successful game on the market right now, and all IW had to do was slap a 3 on the cover. You are not missing out on anything if you choose not to buy this. "Most anticipated game in history" my ass.
  12. babiesrevil
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    While this is a "new game", MW3 fails to deliver just about everything that would categorize it as such. Graphically, it is almost exactly the same as MW2, which was still similar to CoD4. Along with graphics, the gameplay is also exactly the same. I'm not saying that they had to make a complete overhaul on the game mechanics, but they could have at least changed the bloody minimap.While this is a "new game", MW3 fails to deliver just about everything that would categorize it as such. Graphically, it is almost exactly the same as MW2, which was still similar to CoD4. Along with graphics, the gameplay is also exactly the same. I'm not saying that they had to make a complete overhaul on the game mechanics, but they could have at least changed the bloody minimap. Honestly, you might as well just keep your copy of MW2, or go play BF3, Skyrim, or pretty much any other game that's releasing this year.… Expand
  13. MattressofDoom
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This is the same game fourth time around. Next to nothing has changed since COD 4's release in 2007. MW3 is just not worth its 60$ price tag. If this game was an expansion pack to MW2, I would gladly purchase it. Even if they had just made it a 40$ game, It would be better.
  14. killermarshmell
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    reason i like halo and gears? more health the guns can all be much more different when you have to fight for them on the map rather then just start with what you want, also cod offers very little innovation. but first and foremost is activision they are just greedy for the best selling game for years they offer little to fans they never have sales on its games map packs never drop inreason i like halo and gears? more health the guns can all be much more different when you have to fight for them on the map rather then just start with what you want, also cod offers very little innovation. but first and foremost is activision they are just greedy for the best selling game for years they offer little to fans they never have sales on its games map packs never drop in price, halo lowers price on old map packs epic just said free maps are on the way but 2-3 year old cod maps? still full price… Expand
  15. BuriedBetween
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Modern Warfare 3 is yet another take on an already perfected system, which fails to deliver anything innovative this time round. I stress that itâ
  16. PedroDogg360
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I can't believe Glen Schofield is begging for positive reviews. Shameful. A game should get a positive review or negative review based on the merits of the game, and the opinion of the reviewer. These are just opinions from individual consumers, nothing more. I consider this game a 4-6. I was disappointed by lack of innovation, but did enjoy the conclusion to the story. But for theI can't believe Glen Schofield is begging for positive reviews. Shameful. A game should get a positive review or negative review based on the merits of the game, and the opinion of the reviewer. These are just opinions from individual consumers, nothing more. I consider this game a 4-6. I was disappointed by lack of innovation, but did enjoy the conclusion to the story. But for the developer to ask for positive reviews is absurd. Hence, zero.… Expand
  17. r3compile
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Looks, sounds, and feels like MW2... didn't bother to re-record any of the sounds or re-design any of the interfaces. They swapped out a few weapons, included new maps, and tweaked killstreak mechanics slightly... but it's largely the same game.

    To top it off, the $50 ELITE service is unusable. I feel like I wasted $110.
  18. xdestron
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game franchise is like the Transformers of videogames. They think by adding cliche plot twists and explosions the game is somehow better. In reality, it's the same rehashed garbage that gets more stale and less fun at each iteration. Not only that, but the player base consists of the lowest common denominator of humanity. It really tells you a lot about the game. I'll never understandThis game franchise is like the Transformers of videogames. They think by adding cliche plot twists and explosions the game is somehow better. In reality, it's the same rehashed garbage that gets more stale and less fun at each iteration. Not only that, but the player base consists of the lowest common denominator of humanity. It really tells you a lot about the game. I'll never understand why this garbage gets hyped so much.… Expand
  19. Tito
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same game engine from 4 years ago, forgettable campaign story, and same old multiplayer. This is not a game, this is just a $60 game add on to CODMW2. Graphics are embarrassing and virtually no improvements at all in the past 2+ years graphically. Story is just a lot of explosions and curses, it feels like a really bad Michael Bay movie. Scripted firefights, unimaginative levels, andSame game engine from 4 years ago, forgettable campaign story, and same old multiplayer. This is not a game, this is just a $60 game add on to CODMW2. Graphics are embarrassing and virtually no improvements at all in the past 2+ years graphically. Story is just a lot of explosions and curses, it feels like a really bad Michael Bay movie. Scripted firefights, unimaginative levels, and extremely short campaign. Multiplayer has no dedicated server and is nothing but dropped hosts, glitches, and lag. Besides kill streaks which are completely useless in some classes there is nothing new in multiplayer. This is a not a game, this is an add on… Expand
  20. StormRider2501
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I ws so looking forward to MW3 it was scary... And now that i've played the multi player i wish that i'd bought Skyrim instead and i don't even like RPG's The maps are predictable, the spawning takes the piss and the kill streaks have no imagination what so ever.... It's that bad i don't even want to try the single player game because i dont want to end up smashing my game pad of the wallI ws so looking forward to MW3 it was scary... And now that i've played the multi player i wish that i'd bought Skyrim instead and i don't even like RPG's The maps are predictable, the spawning takes the piss and the kill streaks have no imagination what so ever.... It's that bad i don't even want to try the single player game because i dont want to end up smashing my game pad of the wall I can honestly say that Infinty Ward and Dumbhammer games have ruined the MW franchise once and for all In reality it's just like a movie sequel the 1st one or two are good and after that all the companies are doing is passing out crap to the hard working public.......... DO NOT BUY THIS COMPLETE AND UTTER DONKEY...… Expand
  21. Gerbacio
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    What a ripoff ..its MW2 with the worst hit detection of any COD EVER and honestly ...did the took any time to design the maps ???? soap boxes poorly designed
  22. GaryOak93
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not the same Call of Duty that I came know and love. Multiplayer maps are all about close quarters now which a real shame (remember overgrown?). Singleplayer is absolute trash. The game just feels too fast as well. I understand that the game is suppose to be all out war, but my god does every mission have to have explosions and over the top set pieces? It's stupid how Sledgehammer thought it would be moving to kill off every single character (except Price by the end). Whats sad is that i didn't feel sad or mad even though I've been playing Soap for the past two games. MW2's Ghost and Roach death scene was at least descent. I just felt no emotional attachment here. Because every level is all about racking up bigger explosions, there doesn't seem to be a single moment of quietness or intensity like "All Gillied up" or "Shock and Awe" Call of Duty died when Activision sucked the life out of Infinity Ward where most of its development team left. I was really looking forward to wrapping this up story up, but it left me cold and disappointed..... Cod 4 was like Black Hawk Down. MW3 is like a mindless Michael bay movie with no substance.… Expand
  23. juberline
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    it's funny that this game has not a single negative critic score but loads of negative user ones. well it's the users who are spending thier hard earned money on this 2011 version of COD 4. i swear i guessed many of the moments in the single player before they happened. yeah the actions ok but it's all the same as before. the multiplayer is still over hyped and buggy which leaves me withit's funny that this game has not a single negative critic score but loads of negative user ones. well it's the users who are spending thier hard earned money on this 2011 version of COD 4. i swear i guessed many of the moments in the single player before they happened. yeah the actions ok but it's all the same as before. the multiplayer is still over hyped and buggy which leaves me with nothing more to say. DONT BUY!… Expand
  24. batmanarkyam80
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Activision can shove mw3 right up there you know what. You have so many fans who love call of duty and you make an identical game because you know it will sell millions of copies no matter what. Activisions Bobby Kotick is a greedy idiot who ruining the game industry. I will never buy another cod game since there are game developers out there that deserve better like Naughty Dog.
  25. Masih720
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Infinity ward is nothing without its old personels.everybody knows that.I love MW1 & MW2.but mw3 does not anything to do with those two.it is a horrible lose for infinty ward.
  26. TurboES
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Let's start with facts: - same old and limited engine which makes grapchis look like s*it
    - no remarkable progress with the single or multiplayer (they seem like the previous cod games)
    - infinity ward is charging people too much compared to effort put to the game ( reasonable retail price would be about 25 dollars) - making commercials which distort the image what the real game actually    Let's start with facts: - same old and limited engine which makes grapchis look like s*it
    - no remarkable progress with the single or multiplayer (they seem like the previous cod games)
    - infinity ward is charging people too much compared to effort put to the game ( reasonable retail price would be about 25 dollars)
    - making commercials which distort the image what the real game actually gives like the live action commercial
    - and all the 12-year-old kids who play the game are making the multiplayer experience even worse

    Overall i can't give mw3 a positive rating neither any points cos' infinity ward has **** up cod series so bad. They should actually put effort to the game. Start from point one and make a whole new concept!    … Expand
  27. 777BruceWayne77
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    All I can say is that I was incredibly disappointed with this game. Call of Duty 4 was a major leap forward for gaming, but with its two sequels Activision and Infinity Ward are just running the series into the ground. MW3 is a major letdown because it is basically a carbon copy of MW3. The campaign is the same Michael Bay-esque plot of explosions, predictable plot and more explosions. TheAll I can say is that I was incredibly disappointed with this game. Call of Duty 4 was a major leap forward for gaming, but with its two sequels Activision and Infinity Ward are just running the series into the ground. MW3 is a major letdown because it is basically a carbon copy of MW3. The campaign is the same Michael Bay-esque plot of explosions, predictable plot and more explosions. The multiplayer is the same playing ground for the American 12-year old who knows more swears and slurs than you do, ripe with their camping, glitching, tea-bagging and all that other jazz on maps that gave me an enormous sense of de ja vu as if I'd played them before. The only redeeming qualitys I could find is that it's (hopefully) an end to a trilogy and that achievement hunting in MW3 is as easy as ever. That's worth at the most one point. I do not recommend this to anybody who takes their gaming seriously. (Unless of course they're in it for the gamerscore.)… Expand
  28. Bes7wick
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Not that happy with Acti(no)vision with this. Being a big fan of all FPS's I was really hoping for some really big changes, which may I add is the impression that myself and a lot of other people got. For me it is just MW2 re-named, I mean I will still play the game and it has its moments but the reason for the really bad score is just because there no real "creativity" which is a real let down.
  29. HarryPanooch
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Same 'ol song and dance...It's horrible to see such a great franchise turn into something horrible. Of course it's all about the money on this one: X-box bundles, headsets, keyboards, mice, etc... It's amazing what little effort was put into the game and still grabbed as much cash from all the fans that were let down... =(
  30. rayp212
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    I feel completely ripped off. IT IS THE SAME GAME AS MW2 WITH SOME SLIGHT TWEEKS. Good thing I didn't actually pay money for it my trade ins covered the cost but really? The kill streaks are awful now and its confusing with the different types of kill streaks. Everyone who bought the game basically spent $65 on an expansion pack for MW2. I have an idea.....wait three years, create aI feel completely ripped off. IT IS THE SAME GAME AS MW2 WITH SOME SLIGHT TWEEKS. Good thing I didn't actually pay money for it my trade ins covered the cost but really? The kill streaks are awful now and its confusing with the different types of kill streaks. Everyone who bought the game basically spent $65 on an expansion pack for MW2. I have an idea.....wait three years, create a game that will have lasting potential (like MW2 did) and stop putting out garbage. Infinity Ward is laughing their way to the bank with this one. Awful.… Expand
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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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