Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,253 out of 8685
  2. Mixed: 954 out of 8685
  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. hellbot66
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Crap, this is buggy and terrible and should never have been released. The biggest waste of money I have ever spent. Shame on the company and shame on this game for bothering to release this waste of a game!
  2. Skyzod324
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Have u seen how dated the graphics are. Everything is the exact same. Its a $60 map pack. Activison is just milking the Call of Duty series after all. People get ready for the next 6 map packs in a 2 months!
  3. PlayerReview
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    MW3 shows evidence that Activision and IW have been severely impaired by the loss of Camp, Zampanella and the better half of IW's staff. It appears as though the rest of subsequent COD releases will suffer from "Treyarch Syndrome" which includes a lack of innovation and a franchise greed driven by the publisher, Activision. I would boycott Activision and EA, however, they own much of theMW3 shows evidence that Activision and IW have been severely impaired by the loss of Camp, Zampanella and the better half of IW's staff. It appears as though the rest of subsequent COD releases will suffer from "Treyarch Syndrome" which includes a lack of innovation and a franchise greed driven by the publisher, Activision. I would boycott Activision and EA, however, they own much of the gaming world so I would be left with few games to play. Kudos to Bethesda and Rockstar for keeping their integrity (so far) in publishing only reputable developers and for their active involvement in developing themselves.

    R.I.P. Infinity Ward
    Shame on Activision    … Expand
  4. Gladio77
    Nov 19, 2011
    6
    I just got screwed by the marketing machine. I was expecting a game with improvements in gameplay, graphics and sound. Kinda works like that otherwise we would all be still paying pong and pacman.

    Not in this case. Exactly the same as his predecessors which are two year old games. I paid a lot of money for a game with little effort. The 1 is to compensate for the fanboys give this 10's    I just got screwed by the marketing machine. I was expecting a game with improvements in gameplay, graphics and sound. Kinda works like that otherwise we would all be still paying pong and pacman.

    Not in this case. Exactly the same as his predecessors which are two year old games. I paid a lot of money for a game with little effort. The 1 is to compensate for the fanboys give this 10's and that includes that corrupt game journalist whose sites shall not be visited anymore ( just gamespy who gave a fair judgement)    … Expand
  5. Supercuate
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    It´s Modern Warfare 2.5. A Michael Bayeiysh campaign with no real impact from the player but fun. Multiplayer finally polished, but old.

    This is an expansion pack, you´ll have fun but it does not live up to the hipe.
  6. ChrisDub
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Don't pay for this **** piece of **** Thankfully my friend paid for it, hes a dumb **** for doing so, so I didn't have to waste $65 bucks. This game is absolute **** Activision once again has **** a good franchise and turned it into a generic piece of **** whose sole purpose is to steal the money of millions of kids whose parents buy them anything. Nothing has changed since MW2 yet somehowDon't pay for this **** piece of **** Thankfully my friend paid for it, hes a dumb **** for doing so, so I didn't have to waste $65 bucks. This game is absolute **** Activision once again has **** a good franchise and turned it into a generic piece of **** whose sole purpose is to steal the money of millions of kids whose parents buy them anything. Nothing has changed since MW2 yet somehow this game is much worse. Sadly, MW4 will break sales records again and there is nothing we can do about it. People need to pull their heads out of their **** and stop feeding Activision. WORST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED, HONESTLY.… Expand
  7. Solano
    Nov 19, 2011
    2
    Same thing*, different day. It´s been the same formula for what, seven sequels? Playing Call of Duty it´s like being in Truman Show - you are a mere spectator in a big budget Michael Bay show, always following someone who´s telling you what to do. The Call of Duty series is creating a whole generation of dumb players. What a shame.
  8. 1234
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    hahaha this game is just terrible luckily for me i rented it for free and didnt waste £40 on it ...........WHAT A JOKE ......... BUT ALL THE FAN **** WILL BE RAPING THE GAME
  9. Warro
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Sadly MW3 has ruined the franchise for me - multiplayer has lost it's fun thanks to an unbalanced kill streak system that just takes all the skill (and the fun) out of the game. If you like being blown to bits by random explosions, predato missiles or attack helicopters every 15-20 seconds (it really is that bad), then go nuts - but it's not for me...

    I've not played the campaign, but    Sadly MW3 has ruined the franchise for me - multiplayer has lost it's fun thanks to an unbalanced kill streak system that just takes all the skill (and the fun) out of the game. If you like being blown to bits by random explosions, predato missiles or attack helicopters every 15-20 seconds (it really is that bad), then go nuts - but it's not for me...

    I've not played the campaign, but that's not what I buy for - think I may finally have to give Battlefield a chance.    … Expand
  10. Justice4L
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Let's be honest. Most of these negative reviews are from Battlefield fanboys who have never played this game. Pathetic. The truth is, this is the best COD since COD4, perhaps even slightly better. Great singleplayer, multiplayer and spec ops. This game is similar to MW2, but that is because it is a sequel. BF3 is VERY similar to BC2, which is fine. This game improves on the already great formula.
  11. crushilista
    Nov 19, 2011
    4
    What do you get when you take a great thing, dilute the hell out of it over the series of about 3 more games, then charge for it the same price as the original great? MW3. I give this a four and not a zero because a zero is just kind of ridiculous. If a game starts up at all, it at least deserves a one. The main reason this gets a four is, it's not just kicking a dead horse, it's kickingWhat do you get when you take a great thing, dilute the hell out of it over the series of about 3 more games, then charge for it the same price as the original great? MW3. I give this a four and not a zero because a zero is just kind of ridiculous. If a game starts up at all, it at least deserves a one. The main reason this gets a four is, it's not just kicking a dead horse, it's kicking it's ashes at this point.… Expand
  12. Yummarumma
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    OMG THIS GAME SOO GOOD FOR QUIKSCOPES!!! :D :D :D I F*CKING HATE THE HARDSCOPERS THOUGH! I WANNA FREAKING KILL THEM!!&!&!& But went 89-3 with my autoaim quikscoper hax, Noobs, 10 outta 10 ****
  13. Thewargazm
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    I play on xbox 360, and so far the only thing Ican say that I don't like is that some maps need to be redone. Besides that the game is perfect. So stop hating already. If u don't like it play something else have some common sense they didn't frce anyone to buy it.
  14. jake0830
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    Honestly here, the only reason I seem to find why this game has a bad user rating is because people complain how it is "too much like Modern Warfare 2". Let me state that the name of this game is "Modern Warfare 3", of course it is going to be like the old game! It is the sequel to the second game! It's like saying Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was too much like the first movie.Honestly here, the only reason I seem to find why this game has a bad user rating is because people complain how it is "too much like Modern Warfare 2". Let me state that the name of this game is "Modern Warfare 3", of course it is going to be like the old game! It is the sequel to the second game! It's like saying Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was too much like the first movie. (Enough Ranting) Now this game is, in my opinion, a very good game. The multi-player is a great upgrade from the last game and the new kill-streaks and the (new) types of perks make the multiplayer much more enjoyable. Now I do agree, they could of used a different engine for this game unlike their last one, but it is hardly noticeable. You will be too much into destroying the enemy team than standing and staring and rocks and bushes to see how "real" they are. Now with the campaign, it is just fantastic. It combines a good sense that you are actually in a world war and not just another video game. The story is fantastic and always keeps you on edge with twists and the epic battles. If you are a fan of FPS games then this is for you.… Expand
  15. seinfeldand24
    Nov 18, 2011
    7
    Modern Warfare 3 is a good game, but itâ
  16. Albie9000
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    Same old game. Its sad that they made another bajillion dollars on what essentially is an expansion pack. The story plays ilke a best of Michael Bay movie. The multiplayer is the biggest disappointment... Absolutely nothing new. Spawning system is garbage as you spawn into enemy fire. CoD is on its way to destroying the FPS.
  17. clphenomenon
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    I specifically created a metacritic account just so I could let other people know the dissapointment that is modern warfare 3. First off I think it is incredibly tacky and absurb that someone from their company had the nerve to beg people to give it better reviews on metacritic, there is a reason your game is getting so many bad reviews, its a horrible game. The campaign was interestingI specifically created a metacritic account just so I could let other people know the dissapointment that is modern warfare 3. First off I think it is incredibly tacky and absurb that someone from their company had the nerve to beg people to give it better reviews on metacritic, there is a reason your game is getting so many bad reviews, its a horrible game. The campaign was interesting and entertaining, but I beat it on hard and found all the intel within 12 hours. Spec ops is actually the best part of the game. Again, all the missions I have beaten withing 12 hours and now I am working on the survival mode. There is a decent amount of replay value at the survival, but in no way will you be able to play as long as a zombies match, and personally i find zombies to be more entertaining. This leads me to the multiplayer, wnich is the reason I bought the game, and where I expect to get my value for the game. I cannot stand to play the multiplayer. They have taken steps back from mw2 and black ops. Every map is extremely similar. Quick scoping is back, 2-3 bullets gets a kill with any gun. The assault killstreaks barely can get kills since everything is indoors. And the support killstreak has a stealth bomber which is overpowered and will end anyone who is using the assault packages streak. Its not enjoyable, I bought the hardened thinking i was going to log countless hours, and after less than 20 i cant stand to even play more than 1 game. Save your money. They tricked me but hopefully someone else will save themselves from buying a terrible game.… Expand
  18. iiiiiiiiiiiiiii
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    well u chew out the same dog turd year after year u gona get the bill for it
    so....................................FU activision............. other than that well........i liked mw1 that was a decent game after that yea............all rubbish
  19. Lucrious
    Nov 18, 2011
    7
    An excellent sequel to MW2 and expands and improves on the addictive and chaotic multiplayer that makes the franchise such a Juggernaut. While the single player is relatively generic, similar to MW2, the original MW remains the best singleplayer experience. One can only wonder if there will be MW4 or if Infinity Ward will go beyond 'Modern' and take the series to a much need change ofAn excellent sequel to MW2 and expands and improves on the addictive and chaotic multiplayer that makes the franchise such a Juggernaut. While the single player is relatively generic, similar to MW2, the original MW remains the best singleplayer experience. One can only wonder if there will be MW4 or if Infinity Ward will go beyond 'Modern' and take the series to a much need change of setting before the series becomes far too repetitive and begin loosing interest, similar to what happened to Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk's constant releases… Expand
  20. Gholgotha
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
  21. Michy
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Exactly the same as the previous 2 Modern Warfare's save for a slightly different storyline, a few new guns and maps, and updated graphics. Story took 2 hours to beat, so the $60 (without tax) was not worth 2 hours of gameplay; worst way to spend money. Multiplayer was also disappointingly exactly the same as the previous CoD games. If they can't even come up with something unique, theyExactly the same as the previous 2 Modern Warfare's save for a slightly different storyline, a few new guns and maps, and updated graphics. Story took 2 hours to beat, so the $60 (without tax) was not worth 2 hours of gameplay; worst way to spend money. Multiplayer was also disappointingly exactly the same as the previous CoD games. If they can't even come up with something unique, they cannot get a decent rating from me. Highly disappointed with Infinity Ward.… Expand
  22. 5ive
    Nov 18, 2011
    7
    This game is just your average COD. If you ever played a Modern Warfare title you should know what to expect online. Spec ops is more challenging than zombies, but once you get your strategy down its pretty boring. The only thing I enjoyed was the campaign just don't go in hoping for an epic story. The game was really only made for die hard fans of COD because if you factor in the 20This game is just your average COD. If you ever played a Modern Warfare title you should know what to expect online. Spec ops is more challenging than zombies, but once you get your strategy down its pretty boring. The only thing I enjoyed was the campaign just don't go in hoping for an epic story. The game was really only made for die hard fans of COD because if you factor in the 20 downloads that are coming at $10-15 a pop you'll be spending over $250 and that screws you over in more ways than one.… Expand
  23. A_God_2_U
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    Nothing Special, Brings no Innovation to COD series. Same Gaming Engine for 5 years, Looks exactly like Modern Warfare 2, Just added more lackluster Killstreaks, and Packaged them in groups, Took an idea from Crysis 2 and turned it into a game mode. Guns sound like Pea shooters, Frame rate issues. I had to watch a Youtube video just to find out how to get to Theater Mode, but when I got toNothing Special, Brings no Innovation to COD series. Same Gaming Engine for 5 years, Looks exactly like Modern Warfare 2, Just added more lackluster Killstreaks, and Packaged them in groups, Took an idea from Crysis 2 and turned it into a game mode. Guns sound like Pea shooters, Frame rate issues. I had to watch a Youtube video just to find out how to get to Theater Mode, but when I got to it, theater mode is horrible, Doesn't record the whole game, more lag than Black Ops theater mode. I waited and played the game for a week str8, but I am so bored of the game already, especially with all the other options that are out, that have truly pushed there respectable market and genre. In comparison, this game falls far short from a number of games in and outside it's genre.… Expand
  24. BalloonBollicks
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    I get to 25-5 on FFA then start rubber banding and the framerate drops so bad that the screen freezes for 2-5 seconds at a time. This game does not work online, level 56 and its being traded in for something else. Shame on the games magazines and websites who gave MW3 any more than 50 out of 100. Ive played COD on PS2, PSP & PS2 and have never hated a title from the 1st MP match, MW3 isI get to 25-5 on FFA then start rubber banding and the framerate drops so bad that the screen freezes for 2-5 seconds at a time. This game does not work online, level 56 and its being traded in for something else. Shame on the games magazines and websites who gave MW3 any more than 50 out of 100. Ive played COD on PS2, PSP & PS2 and have never hated a title from the 1st MP match, MW3 is breaking all the record.… Expand
  25. ManOfPeace
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    First of all, **** all you black ops loving **** I perfer Mw2 to Black ops because the only thing Treyarch is good for is zombies. The hit boxes are terrible, **** is laggy as hell, and quick scoping is terrible. Infinity Ward is were its at and all you morons can blow me. This Game is incredible, the best FPS ive ever played. Its amazing, and all you idiots are just stuck on black ****First of all, **** all you black ops loving **** I perfer Mw2 to Black ops because the only thing Treyarch is good for is zombies. The hit boxes are terrible, **** is laggy as hell, and quick scoping is terrible. Infinity Ward is were its at and all you morons can blow me. This Game is incredible, the best FPS ive ever played. Its amazing, and all you idiots are just stuck on black **** and BF3, but BF3 is pretty epic, the realistic factor is pretty badass but MW3 deserves a 10.0 so **** you all.… Expand
  26. PandaThing
    Nov 18, 2011
    5
    Please be very wary of the critic reviews, having read some of them, i think they are extremely misleading. If you need a new call of duty game to play with you friends, then Modern warfare is the game for you, but if you game for any other reason, then avoid this at all costs. Campaign is short, but well paced, reasonably fun, but not especially compelling or thought provoking, the issuePlease be very wary of the critic reviews, having read some of them, i think they are extremely misleading. If you need a new call of duty game to play with you friends, then Modern warfare is the game for you, but if you game for any other reason, then avoid this at all costs. Campaign is short, but well paced, reasonably fun, but not especially compelling or thought provoking, the issue being that the majority of the campaigns most impressive moments are essentially first person cut-scenes. The combat is solid, but has lost its edge, where call of duty was the example of flawless first person shooter mechanics, it now feels clunky and awkward, while 60 frames per second keeps everything on screen smooth, your movement as a player is not. Crouching, running and vaulting over obstacles feels clunky and slow, and weapons have an unnatural accuracy and lack of recoil that just doesn't feel right. Graphically the game also falls short, while the various studios that produce the game clearly put a lot of detail into many of the levels and character models, the games low muddy looking textures aren't worthy of the these efforts. Lighting also fails to impress, being almost entirely baked into the textures, with little to no dynamic lighting, with the only change in light being the shadows on your weapon. Weapons also look peculiar, a step back from previous titles, the guns are all held at strange angles, and are oddly proportioned. Survival mode is worth you time, but if you have ever played a call of duty game before, then multiplayer is useless. Only buy this game if you have to.… Expand
  27. DeLeon
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    A mediocre expansion pack being sold as a new game.....its the same game as MW2 and the campain is only 5 hours long......do not belive gaming sites FPS are overated rigth now
  28. niallthegod
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    the same sh*t all over again !!! and i cant believe we as gamers accept this :S the only positive is the horde type mode which is ok but really should be 4 player + . other than that this game would be o/10 but with horde i gets 2/10 in my books DO NOT BUY!!!
  29. Mags1412
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    A fulfilling ending to a pretty will written story with (as always) a great multi-player experience. I am happy with my purchase and so is everyone I know.
  30. Anthrex
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    In my opinion Modern Warfare 3 is a $60 map and gun pack for Modern Warfare 2 (MW2 is also a map and gun pack for Call of Duty 4) that has a horde mode taken from Gears of War 2 and a very short and boring story. The Online part of the game has the same problems as MW2 where you have enemies spawning on you and bad maps to play on.
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Metascore
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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