Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. hizoka
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    I don't think that the game is so terrible. I played the campaign on Veteran, and it was a good campaign. It kept me entertained for hours and the end of the story is great. The AI es stupid, as always. The different locations of the game are well done, the Berlin stage is very realistic. Also the Special ops is back, with great missions and the Survival is the GREAT add on that makes thisI don't think that the game is so terrible. I played the campaign on Veteran, and it was a good campaign. It kept me entertained for hours and the end of the story is great. The AI es stupid, as always. The different locations of the game are well done, the Berlin stage is very realistic. Also the Special ops is back, with great missions and the Survival is the GREAT add on that makes this game more funny.
    The main problem is with the multiplayer match making, it sucks and it is too difficult to find 'free for all' or capture the flag' matches. Playing the online is OK, the new Kill confirmed has helped me a lot to defeat the campers, they don't score if they cannot make their team get the medal. If I focus on the story and the add ons, I have to be sincere an put this mark.    … Expand
  2. Tom24v2
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    This is a decent looking game with good gameplay, and good finish to the modern warfare campaign, a fun, replayable co op mode and hours of fun worth of multiplayer. It introduces new gimmicks and ideas. Could have a better connection to multiplayer though.
  3. RandomHer0
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    These reviews seem to be a lot of griefers coming out of the woodwork to trash a game they probably are still playing themselves. At the end of the day, COD is COD and other shooters like BF3 are different. Its like comparing Need for Speed to Forza 4, anyone with knowledge of the genre can tell you those games while with similar structure, differ insanely. The point is this COD train hasThese reviews seem to be a lot of griefers coming out of the woodwork to trash a game they probably are still playing themselves. At the end of the day, COD is COD and other shooters like BF3 are different. Its like comparing Need for Speed to Forza 4, anyone with knowledge of the genre can tell you those games while with similar structure, differ insanely. The point is this COD train has already gone far off the tracks, and cannot be stopped. Every year now a new one in the series HAS to come out. So obviously, with a game based around what is essentially a point and click system with different colored walls to spice things up, asking for great innovation in between titles is a foolhardy notion. This game, like or hate the rest of the series, is the most solid well rounded of the titles. Sure the campaign was over the top, and was basically an endless corridor run, but the set pieces were interesting enough to keep me interested for the 5hr to beat it. Multiplayer is what these games are bought and played for, and in this regard this game shines. Spawns were greatly fixed from BO and the killstreaks have not only been toned down, but are now tailored to your play-style in terms of when and what you receive mid-match. The spec-ops mode extend the games value further. And if you have a bud to sit down with these missions are not to be overlooked.
    In review, if you like to play your shooters alone, or at least lone wolf most of the time, go with COD. If your a team-based kind of player than BF3 might be a better choice. But don't knock COD because it hasn't 'evolved' or 'changed' over the years, what series has? Halo? Gears? Resistance? Killzone? All of these titles see little bone structure change between installments, only their graphics, weapons, and environments have been altered. If you want a varied and ever-changing genre, buy an Iphone, or get into the RPG scene. As shooters i believe will be emulating this game for many years to come.    … Expand
  4. tony9000
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I'm writing this review in response to a tweet made by Sledgehammer Games to get its fans to raise this user score on Metacritic. I think this game deserves an honest review so Activision knows how some of us truely feel about its Modern Warfare franchise to this point.

    If you don't know anything about the drama going on between Jason West and Vince Zampella vs. Activision, then I suggest    I'm writing this review in response to a tweet made by Sledgehammer Games to get its fans to raise this user score on Metacritic. I think this game deserves an honest review so Activision knows how some of us truely feel about its Modern Warfare franchise to this point.

    If you don't know anything about the drama going on between Jason West and Vince Zampella vs. Activision, then I suggest you do some catching up at IGN.com. Do a search on IGN.com about the lawsuit going on between these two guys (the original creators behind the Modern Warfare series) and Activision to learn more.

    Once you know what's going on in this lawsuit, you will then know that MW3 was not made by the original creators of the Modern Warfare series. Actually its something like 30 of the top developers left Invinity Ward to go work with Zimpella and West over at Electronic Arts. So none of the top talent behind the series worked on MW3.

    So in my opinion this is why we have a game that is no different, if not less, than what came with MW2 (graphics, controls, maps, story, spec ops, etc.). This is why the game brings nothing new to the table.

    I agree with most of the users on this site in that this game is no more than MW2 2.5. I think Activision should have done something different with the this game. They should have realized that there's no way any team could have lived up to Zimpella and West's standard and creativity in such a short period of time.

    What they should have done is made this game a summary of the Modern Warfare series on the these systems. They should have made a game that sort of paid tribute to the series and gotten themselves ready for MW3 on the new systems coming in a few years.

    They could put this game out with all the fixes that annoyed people, included all the map from MW1 and MW2, included all spec ops missions, and just straight blew out of the multiplayer experience, really paying tribute to the entire series. And then maybe had a trailer that announced MW3 for XBOX 720 and PS4. I think doing this would have given Activision the time it needed to find a team that could really put something out that lives up to the standards we all expect from the MW series. But I still give it a good review. You should still buy the game because its still a solid experience and the multiplayer is still good, but not great. The multiplayer does feel a little slimmed down compared to its predecessor but it doesn't deserve a zero. I give the game an 8.0. I will give Activision another chance with the next Modern Warfare. I also can't wait to see what Zimpella and West are up to.    … Expand
  5. TheMightyThor
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    The story mode is fun, the survival mode is fun, and I'm actually really glad that they kept the MW2 engine, because the game looks great. My main beef with the multiplayer is that the maps are pretty bad. I don't mean that I get camped hard or anything like that: it's just that compared to the last two MW maps, the ones in this game are unrealistic not in locale choice but layout. EveryThe story mode is fun, the survival mode is fun, and I'm actually really glad that they kept the MW2 engine, because the game looks great. My main beef with the multiplayer is that the maps are pretty bad. I don't mean that I get camped hard or anything like that: it's just that compared to the last two MW maps, the ones in this game are unrealistic not in locale choice but layout. Every map has strangely wide paths that curve around, waiting for you to bump face to face with an enemy by chance. This brings me out of the experience a bit. In the long run though, I think this game deserves a solid score.… Expand
  6. Kymont
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    Another great cod game. The multiplayer is good but laggy. The elite sucks. I know it is the same as MW2, but it has obviously been a succesful formula. My biggest complaint is the lagging and hit marker issues that remain from past versions. Would have thought this had been fixed in a highly hyped new release.
  7. TheDodgyTroll
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    A decent entry in the series, and like any COD game, well worth $60 relative to the total entertainment derived. Please do not believe the negative rhetoric vehemently spewed by the collective BF3 community, which, by the way, sounds like a jilted high school girl on prom night. I was looking forward to playing BF3, until the relentless onslaught of bile polluted the Internet and IA decent entry in the series, and like any COD game, well worth $60 relative to the total entertainment derived. Please do not believe the negative rhetoric vehemently spewed by the collective BF3 community, which, by the way, sounds like a jilted high school girl on prom night. I was looking forward to playing BF3, until the relentless onslaught of bile polluted the Internet and I realized I would not want to play any online game with such an assortment of whiners that likely suck at online shooters anyway. Why else would they praise their game for its slower pace and the ability to play as a Medic or Mechanic class or however it… Expand
  8. jacoforma
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    Once again CoD delivers an exhilarting, in-your-face, wild campaign that is extremely entertaining. Yes it's over the top and almost stupid but wow it is fun.

    Spec OPS is VERY improved. If you have a friend then the new survival mode will keep you entertained for hours and hours. Seriously, since one game will last around an hour. It's like CoD's version of Gear's horde or World at    Once again CoD delivers an exhilarting, in-your-face, wild campaign that is extremely entertaining. Yes it's over the top and almost stupid but wow it is fun.

    Spec OPS is VERY improved. If you have a friend then the new survival mode will keep you entertained for hours and hours. Seriously, since one game will last around an hour. It's like CoD's version of Gear's horde or World at War's zombies.

    The issues with MW3 come in multiplayer. It's laggy and, as you can see from other reviews, it is so so so much like MW2. Very little has changed. Some perks have been replaced but the replacements are the same thing in the end. The maps are ridiculously like the MW2 maps. In fact you will have no problem recognizing every map and where it comes from in MW2. Titles, emblems, etc just aren't exciting anymore.

    Is this game worth the money? You 'll probably be more entertained by other titles this year (Skyrim, for example) and you'll probably play BattleField 3 a little longer (but that game is frustrating in its own ways as well). If you have the money to spare then get MW3 because it does have memorable moments but only if you have the money to spare...    … Expand
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. review_hater86
    Nov 19, 2011
    8
    MW3 may not be the greatest game in the world, but it is the average, addicting game we receive every year. The campaign is a nice, 4-hour story that is somewhat mediocre, and the multiplayer is the same we get ever year, but still tends to be addicting, and at times "fun". The new spec ops missions are fun also, but my personal favorite is the waves of enemies that attack in horde mode.MW3 may not be the greatest game in the world, but it is the average, addicting game we receive every year. The campaign is a nice, 4-hour story that is somewhat mediocre, and the multiplayer is the same we get ever year, but still tends to be addicting, and at times "fun". The new spec ops missions are fun also, but my personal favorite is the waves of enemies that attack in horde mode. The game is fun, and PLEASE don't pay attention to any other low-review on here. They're all biased and don't know the fundamentals of a good game, and completely lack every skill of a video game journalist, indeed. I'm giving it a positive 8 because even though it's the same thing, it still keeps the "addictive" factor to it. Also, if people hated black ops so much and ranted on that like all these scores, THEN WHY THE HELL DID YOU PLAY THE NEXT ONE? As I said, it's all biased. If you want to read a REAL review, look at the ones to the left, by true critics. I know there are COD fan boys, but all the haters literally **** in their pants by the slightest mention of Skyrim or Mass Effect...… Expand
  12. callum417
    Nov 19, 2011
    8
    I agree with most that this game is somewhat rehashed from Modern Warfare 2; however, that is not to say it's a bad game. Why change what works? Regardless, I was saddened to see that the innovation that Infinity Ward is known for in its past COD games is nowhere to be found in this game. Modern Warfare and MW2 were both very innovative games and it can be easily argued that they changedI agree with most that this game is somewhat rehashed from Modern Warfare 2; however, that is not to say it's a bad game. Why change what works? Regardless, I was saddened to see that the innovation that Infinity Ward is known for in its past COD games is nowhere to be found in this game. Modern Warfare and MW2 were both very innovative games and it can be easily argued that they changed the console FPS genre forever. The graphics do hold up still, the engine is fine, and multiplayer is still fun. The game is good. The reason everyone is angry is because they expected more from IW, and so did I. Still, I've poured a lot of hours into this game already and I don't regret it, but people seem to think that just because it's not completely innovative means the game warrants a 0/10.… Expand
  13. NeverMinDX
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    The Single Player is amazing and epic, the graphics are great but the engine is dated, sounds are okay (Better than Modern Warfare2 and Black Ops), the multiplayer is awesome , but some parts of scenary looks recicled from previous title .
  14. Josh_80
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    MW3 is simply MW2.5. The presentation, gameplay, graphics, & engine are the exact same that were featured in MW2. . Actually, I'd have to say that this game is better than Black ops and MW2. If youre looking for a longer campaign for a COD game, that isnt here. The campaign lasts from 4-5 hrs, making it the shortest in the series. The story is pretty much a typical Michael Bay type actionMW3 is simply MW2.5. The presentation, gameplay, graphics, & engine are the exact same that were featured in MW2. . Actually, I'd have to say that this game is better than Black ops and MW2. If youre looking for a longer campaign for a COD game, that isnt here. The campaign lasts from 4-5 hrs, making it the shortest in the series. The story is pretty much a typical Michael Bay type action flick but in a form of a game. CO-OP has made an improvement. The missions are better and survival mode is pretty much COD's Horde mode, which is fun, although, it gets boring after awhile. They also refined the multiplayer aspect of the game and made it more diverse. I like what they did with the multiplayer of MW3. Although all these things dont make up for the fact that they have used the same gameplay since COD4. TBH, its starting to get old. IW may have just gone by with this game, but if they dont change gameplay or the engine soon, more complaints and loss of fan base will occur. I dont plan on buying next years COD bc i know Treyarch will not change this formula. IW needs to do something innovating on there next alliteration, bc theres been a lack of innovation for the past 3 or 4 COD games. So going back to MW3. If you liked MW2 or COD for that matter, you will like MW3. But if you want innovation, that isnt going to be found in MW3… Expand
  15. frakker15
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    I like the game, personally, but what I don't get is why everyone gives it low scores.you're supposed to rate a game based on what you like, not what you hate, and only the most buggy and incomplete games deserve anything close to a zero rating. Yes, there isn't innovation, but if the system works then there shouldn't be. The saying that if it ain't broke don't fix it applies here.
  16. IISuPaFLy
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" is a good game, but online there are some problems. there is a problem with the connection, most of the time, it seems that it takes quite long to get a tag on your enemy, and they also have problems with glitches. however the single player is fenominal once more, truly love that part and that's why this game gets an 8.
  17. JamieMadrox85
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    The single player aspect of the game, while predictable, was miles better than battlefield 3's. Battlefield 3's campaign just ended up feeling awkward most of the time with rampant unnecessary QTEs. There were actually very few in MW3 by comparison. The action set pieces of mw3 i feel were pretty well done, though there were only a couple of parts in the game that you might actuallyThe single player aspect of the game, while predictable, was miles better than battlefield 3's. Battlefield 3's campaign just ended up feeling awkward most of the time with rampant unnecessary QTEs. There were actually very few in MW3 by comparison. The action set pieces of mw3 i feel were pretty well done, though there were only a couple of parts in the game that you might actually remember post-finishing the game. On the other hand the multiplayer is basically what you've come to expect from the call of duty series. It still plays great but there isn't a "ton" of new things to check out. Which is basically my only real problem with the game-the lack of new stuff.… Expand
  18. Masterb24
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Call of Duty has always produced great games. I played the original COD on the PC and slowly migrated to the Xbox, playing every COD along the way. I don't understand why there are so many negative scores for this game. It's Call of Duty. You should know exactly what you are getting by now, which is a satisfying single player experience, along with a great and deep multi-player. All ofCall of Duty has always produced great games. I played the original COD on the PC and slowly migrated to the Xbox, playing every COD along the way. I don't understand why there are so many negative scores for this game. It's Call of Duty. You should know exactly what you are getting by now, which is a satisfying single player experience, along with a great and deep multi-player. All of these people saying that they didn't do anything different, the graphics are the same, the game is similar to modern-warfare and mw2, they are right. But there is one thing that every Call of Duty game is as well: fun. When you buy a Call of Duty game, you know you are going to have fun whenever you play it, and that is exactly what you get with MW3. Battlefield 3 is the same as Bad Company 2, Skyrim has more noticeable changes but the formula is the same, Gears 3 is basically the same game with some additions, and all of these games are good too, so the poor user reviews don't make any sense. Return the game and quit complaining while the rest of us will be playing in some awesome online warfare. Haters gonna hate.… Expand
  19. Revolt
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    First off, let me say that everyone that gives this game a poor score is because they don't think about why they don't like it. They all say "It's the same thing everytime" That is somewhat true. The main reason though is that many hardcore fans put so much time into the Call Of Duty before this is that they get bored. I believe this is a great game, but not the same kind of great when IFirst off, let me say that everyone that gives this game a poor score is because they don't think about why they don't like it. They all say "It's the same thing everytime" That is somewhat true. The main reason though is that many hardcore fans put so much time into the Call Of Duty before this is that they get bored. I believe this is a great game, but not the same kind of great when I bought my first Call Of Duty, COD 4. I got it right before MW2, so I didn't put so much time into it until months after I got MW2. But COD 4 got me used to Call Of Duty. I wasn't so competitve during COD 4 or MW2, I mainly had fun and just messed around. But then Black Ops came out and I waited for Midnight Release. I swear everyday after school I would come home and play it, and I was extremely competive. (K/D and winloss) During the summer I hit 15th prestige and anxiously awaited MW3. Truth is, I have no motivation to play this game. I like to win, but why be so competitive that when the next game comes out no one cares about the last one. So basically, the multiplayer is the same thing that brought me into MW3, while attracting new people. The campaign story is great, but ending is sorta dissapointment. If you are new to Call Of Duty, this is deff. a fresh game.… Expand
  20. Prajwal
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Great Game. Some parts are still the same from MW2 but the killstreak system has changed, the ranking system, and you have some new modes added. Campaign is really fun and exciting. Full of intense action parts. Great ending to the series story. The spec ops and survival are great. I loved them.
  21. Wallace_II
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    I rate this one an 8 because of what it is and what I expected out of it. It's the same old same old, and that's what I expected. I only picked it up because I have friends who play it and I thought it would be fun to play.
  22. Brand82715
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    MW3 multiplayer plays a lot like MW2. There are some new perks and the weapon proficiency is a nice touch. There isn't as much chaos as MW2 which makes it much more enjoyable. I will say there are a ton of campers in this game which, if you like to rush, can make it frustrating. If you sit back and look at both MW3 and BF3 they are both similar to the prior games. Where do you go fromMW3 multiplayer plays a lot like MW2. There are some new perks and the weapon proficiency is a nice touch. There isn't as much chaos as MW2 which makes it much more enjoyable. I will say there are a ton of campers in this game which, if you like to rush, can make it frustrating. If you sit back and look at both MW3 and BF3 they are both similar to the prior games. Where do you go from there? I own both games and enjoy both titles, but MW3 is more enjoyable to me.… Expand
  23. HerbalHailstorm
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is exactly what you should expect from a COD game. If you go in thinking that it's gonna be anything more then what it has been then you're sadly mistaken. That being said, this is a solid addition to the COD franchise. For a yearly release they are still mixing it up. Look at Madden, minor graphical tweeks with a few minor additions. COD is pushing forward inCall Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is exactly what you should expect from a COD game. If you go in thinking that it's gonna be anything more then what it has been then you're sadly mistaken. That being said, this is a solid addition to the COD franchise. For a yearly release they are still mixing it up. Look at Madden, minor graphical tweeks with a few minor additions. COD is pushing forward in the FPS world. Small steps are whats keeping this franchise from reinvigorating the FPS genre, but as a whole this is still a playable game, and by no means is it awful. Before Modern Warfare, we had WW2 games that were being played out. Were they terrible? No, but we were growing tired of playing the same thing over and over. It's much the same case here. Modern Warfare 3 is a COD game, and if you've loved the past games, you will love this one. I understand the gripes of people wishing for a brand new experience, but until this game turns into Future Warfare, or Musket Warfare, I think it's safe to say that the core experience will remain the same for at least a few more years. This game is worthy of an 8, solid gameplay mechanics, solid graphics, an accessible multiplayer experience. All of these things are taken for granted in the overcrowded genre.… Expand
  24. finchell
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Classic Call of Duty engine we have come to love, although a little less innovative then many would like, Modern Warfare 3 is still a lot of fun. The multi-player is really fast paced and feels a lot like CoD 4 with a little freshness.
  25. Aarvex
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    First off, the game isn't bad. The game is just not what is expected in the world 4 years after COD4. I really would like to be able to give the game a 7.5 but I think an 8 is deserving to help against the nonsense spouted against it by BF3 fan-boy noobs. If you played COD4, MW2, or Black Ops and liked them you will also like this games multiplayer. It is old and would actually warrant meFirst off, the game isn't bad. The game is just not what is expected in the world 4 years after COD4. I really would like to be able to give the game a 7.5 but I think an 8 is deserving to help against the nonsense spouted against it by BF3 fan-boy noobs. If you played COD4, MW2, or Black Ops and liked them you will also like this games multiplayer. It is old and would actually warrant me giving this game a 6 or so but then there is campaign. The campaign is probably the most engaging FPS campaign (not counting Portal 2) that I've played since Halo:Reach and is the best campaign out of all of the Call of Duty games.… Expand
  26. optimusbob
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    I'm not what you would call a cod fanboy in any way or respect, in fact for years I have been on the fence watching on and secretly agreeing with the outspoken minority that Activision's cash cow release lacked any sort of innovation and delivered lifeless characters and plot-lines in the process. But this perspective has subsided with MW3, but before I continue I have to admit that I haveI'm not what you would call a cod fanboy in any way or respect, in fact for years I have been on the fence watching on and secretly agreeing with the outspoken minority that Activision's cash cow release lacked any sort of innovation and delivered lifeless characters and plot-lines in the process. But this perspective has subsided with MW3, but before I continue I have to admit that I have already played and completed Battlefield 3's campaign, and I have to admit both BF3 and MW3 impressed, but I do prefer BF3 overall - but this is my review of MW3 so I'll highlight what I enjoyed during my latest Call of Duty experience, and also what I feel lets it down.

    My main criticism of past cod games is that they never seem to have memorable characters, and even though the primary characters in MW3 are for the most part familiar I think during the course of the campaign they are far better developed, which helps immerse you deeper into the story and gameplay. Lets face it the story is so far fetched beyond comprehension, but it had me wanting more and keeping me on my toes with the different surroundings and locales - which were very impressive.

    From a technical perspective MW3 doesn't break any new ground in the visual department, but that's not to say it's not a pleasantly looking game. It is however technically sound with regards to textures and non existent screen tearing, plus I didn't experience any slow-down during the more epic battles, but I do think the overall pace and weapon sounds need some work. I like a well presented game and feel the menu system, as with previous cod games, lack in presentation. The font used in game and each of the menu screens is related to the series but I feel it needs revamping as it feels cheap and outdated. But this is a minor criticism and doesn't impact on the gameplay whatsoever.

    I'm not big on multiplayer these days, but what I have played is pretty much what I expected. It's solid, although like with many other people it is the habits of other players rather than the game itself that make the experience less enjoyable. The term 'camper' is what i associate with any Call of Duty release with regards to muliplayer, and yet again I have had to put up with their lack of gamership. I'm sure they could devise a playlist or gametype that could eliminate this plague and make the experience a more fulfilled one?... On the positive though the familiar ranking and experience system remains, meaning if you are unlucky enough be listed with a bunch of gamers that can't rack up the kills for the team, then you are not penalized too heavily for carrying your team to another glorious defeat.

    All in all I enjoyed the campaign and have the need to play through it again on the highest difficulty, so I will certainly get the full value from the £25 offer Tesco sucked me into!    … Expand
  27. Busterdillon03
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Okay modern warfare 3 campaign was amazing though it was really short like all call of duty's but it was not stop action, and also adding survival mode in spec ops was great to I enjoy playing it, but when it comes to the multiplayer, the multiplayer sucks the maps are horrible and the spawning is bad I got spawned killed 3 times in a row, at this point I prefer playing assassins creedOkay modern warfare 3 campaign was amazing though it was really short like all call of duty's but it was not stop action, and also adding survival mode in spec ops was great to I enjoy playing it, but when it comes to the multiplayer, the multiplayer sucks the maps are horrible and the spawning is bad I got spawned killed 3 times in a row, at this point I prefer playing assassins creed revelation multiplayer at this time… Expand
  28. TangoMike
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Ok, so I am doing this to sort of offset the immature trend of bombing this game. So, to start, I will say this, I enjoy BF3, I enjoy MW3. I am no fanboy of any console, game, or any other one sided argument.
    On with the review. The campaign picks up almost immediately after MW2, and it's bang bang, boom boom start to finish. You toss in U.S. Army's Delta Squad in the battle for New    Ok, so I am doing this to sort of offset the immature trend of bombing this game. So, to start, I will say this, I enjoy BF3, I enjoy MW3. I am no fanboy of any console, game, or any other one sided argument.
    On with the review. The campaign picks up almost immediately after MW2, and it's bang bang, boom boom start to finish. You toss in U.S. Army's Delta Squad in the battle for New York, then on to France, Germany, UK, it starts to feel like the COD we remember from the WWII shooter era. The problem, is other than Soap, Price, Makarov, and company we have seen since the original MW series started, all the other characters feel very disconnected, I found it extremely difficult to connect with any of the Delta, SAS, GIGN, or any other organization portrayed. But our heroes from MW, and MW2, are back. I wont give away the story or any plot points, but it ties the series up nicely, and ends it, no cliff hanger, no BS, the story ends, but it just didnt feel satisfying, now mind you, I don't know how you can turn up the heat any higher than 11, but other than the Price/Soap/Makarov characters, I was just shooting anything that was on the other end of the hallway.

    The multiplayer is a level of balance not seen since the first MW game, the GL's have been toned down, the maps feel much less claustorphobic, and much less obvious choke points. Yes, the other team can still pin you down if they are effective, but that effectiveness degrades quite a bit. I still found myself spawning next to the guy who just killed me, or stabbed in the back by the guy I just killed, and am still performing the reload for, but even thats small potatoes. You will spend much of the first portions of multiplayer getting award after award, and it's nearly rapid fire, but it feels like a ploy to keep you interested rather than actually award you for an accomplishment. It is still satisfying when you hear the noise, or rank up, but when you see some of the reasons as to why you got the award, you just think to yourself "THAT was it?".

    Our friendly neighborhood Nuke is gone, all the modes are in tact, including a new super addictive Kill Confirmed mode, everytime you get a kill, you collect dog tags from your enemy, however, you begin to wonder if risking your own head is worth it when you see the golden tag in front of your face, when some jerk with a rocket launcher is waiting on you to go for it, or should you get the red tags and save your team the death point? I find it fun, and keeps me focused for hours.

    I was lucky enough to get the game before a lot of people stateside got it home (Japan), I spent the first few hours or so thinking I was hot stuff killing everything that moved. After work ended, I got a really nasty awakening, aside from continual deaths and frustration, screaming kids were back to let me know what they were planning on doing with my mother that particular evening, and how much these puny voices claimed they could pound me to a bloody pulp if they saw me in person, yep, MW is back, and mom didnt look at the ESRB rating again.

    I don't hate MW, or any Modern Combat games, they are well done, and polished well. I was more turned off by MW3 that within the first 3 hours of playing online, I ran into 6 hosts that were cheating/hacking/exploiting, 8 people were ALREADY 10 prestige, and maxxed out all around, and the leaderboards had already been screwed with.

    One more note, I am disappointed that COD Elite service to date (21 November) has been either hit or miss, or just broken. The companies know how wildly popular this series is, but they werent "prepared" for the overload? What did they think was going to happen? To the biggest entertainment launch in history, great work, now please go back to the drawing board, and get something new out there.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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