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. samman2902
    Nov 23, 2011
    1
    Went to the midnight release, and was excited to get this game. 2 hours in i realized i was playing MW2. Its just a expansion of MW2. Also the story is retarded.
  2. Zico001
    Nov 23, 2011
    4
    I'll preface this by stating that I was a COD lackey. MW and MW2 were gaming experiences I still relish to this day. Unfortunately I can't say the same about MW3. I am completely disappointed by the latest offering. With a franchise so ground breaking, it's a shame that the creativity process couldn't keep up. The story went from harrowing and exciting to predictable and cliche. The engineI'll preface this by stating that I was a COD lackey. MW and MW2 were gaming experiences I still relish to this day. Unfortunately I can't say the same about MW3. I am completely disappointed by the latest offering. With a franchise so ground breaking, it's a shame that the creativity process couldn't keep up. The story went from harrowing and exciting to predictable and cliche. The engine now feels stale. The multiplayer is where I encounter the biggest problems. The hit detection is atrocious to a point beyond frustration. It's no fun being killed when you're 5 feet around the corner. The spawning system is still laughable as I was easy pickings on many occasions. But my biggest gripe about this installment are the maps. Following up classic maps from MW and MW2 was going to be difficult but it feels like IW just didn't put forth the thought and effort into these. Yes they gave us a lot more maps but this is a classic case of quantity over quality. Many of the maps are breeding campers and hole up points. There are a few choke points but those few are really abused. All this just encourages you to avoid that part of the map hindering your overall experience. With these problems, the replay value takes a hit and I haven't played the game for over a week. A prestigious franchise as COD shouldn't be taking a backseat to other games but the lack of entertainment and innovation has forced me towards more enjoyable experiences such as Skyrim and Uncharted 3. I've even ventured back into Battlefield 3 to appease my FPS craving. It may not have the polish that MW3 has but I'm having a better time with it.… Expand
  3. kingjmbx12
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    This is one of the worst shooting games of this generation.Its basically MW2 with different skin.My friends fell in the trap that is Modern Warfare 3 and they are now trying to find somebody to sell it to.The single player is short and the multiplayer is filled with cheesers and campers.Its a shame that Activision cant use their 1 billion dollars to at least use a better graphicsThis is one of the worst shooting games of this generation.Its basically MW2 with different skin.My friends fell in the trap that is Modern Warfare 3 and they are now trying to find somebody to sell it to.The single player is short and the multiplayer is filled with cheesers and campers.Its a shame that Activision cant use their 1 billion dollars to at least use a better graphics engine.If you were planning on spending money on this game save your money and use it on something that'll give you more bang for your buck.… Expand
  4. oRazielo
    Nov 24, 2011
    6
    First of all i think all of the people that gave this a 0 you should be ashamed of yourselves, you are esentially saying this game is worse then Rogue Warrior i dont think so!!!!..... Ok the issues people seam to have with this game including myself is the fact it feels the same as COD 4 onwards but to be honest that is as much the consumers fault as the developers, we demand the nextFirst of all i think all of the people that gave this a 0 you should be ashamed of yourselves, you are esentially saying this game is worse then Rogue Warrior i dont think so!!!!..... Ok the issues people seam to have with this game including myself is the fact it feels the same as COD 4 onwards but to be honest that is as much the consumers fault as the developers, we demand the next instalment and we expect this to be delivered within 12 months of the last game. this does not leave much scope for any improvements to the engine or games mechanics, The game works and the story is good which is enough for a 6 in my opinion i was never a fan of the multiplayer but i have started to give it a try, will see how that goes... Final thaughts if you loved the other COD games you will enjoy this, but if you after a game that feels fresh and new look elsewere as its more of the same...… Expand
  5. cuedva
    Nov 27, 2011
    0
    Okay let me make myself clear first, I loved cod 4 and mw2, and i even liked WaW and Black Ops for a while, but this "game" is the worst piece of dog turd to ever come into contact with the gaming world. Activision has disgraced themselves once again by taking one of the greatest franchises of all time and completely destroying it just so they can make a few million dollars. Just likeOkay let me make myself clear first, I loved cod 4 and mw2, and i even liked WaW and Black Ops for a while, but this "game" is the worst piece of dog turd to ever come into contact with the gaming world. Activision has disgraced themselves once again by taking one of the greatest franchises of all time and completely destroying it just so they can make a few million dollars. Just like guitar hero and tony hawk, activision will yet again destroy an amazing series that has left a gigantic impact on the gaming world and then dwindle and dies because activision is a bunch of greedy old scrooges. Also when you run with a shotgun it looks like you're jerking it off.… Expand
  6. NovaRift
    Nov 29, 2011
    1
    I apologize to all the fanboys but MW3 really did not meet expectations. I was actually excited for some features of MW3 even though I do not like the CoD series since 4 but MW3 made me excited for the game. I was disappointed, the multiplayer is literally identical to MW2 with different guns. Yeah some features are nice, like the weapon levels and stuff but is it necessary? No, II apologize to all the fanboys but MW3 really did not meet expectations. I was actually excited for some features of MW3 even though I do not like the CoD series since 4 but MW3 made me excited for the game. I was disappointed, the multiplayer is literally identical to MW2 with different guns. Yeah some features are nice, like the weapon levels and stuff but is it necessary? No, I actually preferred the challenges more. The single player is barely the only redeeming quality. It was good, but not as epic as I was hoping. Oh well. Infinity Ward is the epitome of "if it isn't broke don't mess with it" yet MW2 was very broken.

    Oh yeah spawns.... I literally spawned in the middle of a gun fight 7 times in one match...    … Expand
  7. HNNNNNNNG
    Dec 2, 2011
    1
    You don't need to be good to make a game. Anyone can make a game if they're creative. However, copying and pasting the same exact graphics and gameplay into a game isn't really creative. I find myself hiding in shame when I hear people talk about MW3. Really, I liked Call of Duty back then, but over the years, it's the exact same thing. While it continues the plot, which could have endedYou don't need to be good to make a game. Anyone can make a game if they're creative. However, copying and pasting the same exact graphics and gameplay into a game isn't really creative. I find myself hiding in shame when I hear people talk about MW3. Really, I liked Call of Duty back then, but over the years, it's the exact same thing. While it continues the plot, which could have ended two games ago, it had potential to be a good game. That potential seemed to have vanished. Long story short: I don't like paying $60 for a Downloadable Content. MW3 seemed more like MW2.5 for me. The plot was very obvious and many elements of the game seem copy and pasted. I also found something on a website (Link below) about the desperation of the boss to try and boost up its score on this website. http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/11/14/modern-warfare-3-dev-attempts-to-boost-metacritic-score-via-twitter/

    People have opinions. Boosting opinions is cheating. Why are they being hypocrites?    … Expand
  8. Admiredk
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    the worst call of duty game ever!!! exact same as MW2 accept they made it so people can camp more. too many little places carved in the maps so people can hide. noob tubes need to go away along with riot shields. they need to make the killstreaks not as powerful (helicopters). Do not recommend buying. do not waste your money.
  9. addtheKILL
    Dec 24, 2011
    0
    r u **** kidding me..................... is this a game or a joke.......................... infinity ward why the hell u make these type of games................................ nd of course sledgehammer .................. feel like hammering into billion pieces ........................ really disappointed ..........................why did i buy this game................ppl were exited tor u **** kidding me..................... is this a game or a joke.......................... infinity ward why the hell u make these type of games................................ nd of course sledgehammer .................. feel like hammering into billion pieces ........................ really disappointed ..........................why did i buy this game................ppl were exited to get the game nd of course so many pre orders ............................ ill say mw3 is a rubbish nd if u buy it ........................ u r just keeping money in fire.................nd if someone talks about the campaign then plzz...............its so damm short ......leave bf3 or crysis or halo or killzone..............but this game really puts me off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111… Expand
  10. bitterroot1995
    Mar 14, 2012
    1
    Leave it to activision to release a new COD... EVERY FN YEAR! Seriously. First of all, its 100% the same as the crap before, with new maps, and worse graphics! The add ons and "elite" are overpriced crap. Most the fans hate this turd. The series needs to end, NOW. How many call of duty titles can they really make? Soon, there gonna make Spyro of duty, Crash of duty, or Skylanders of duty.
  11. 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.
  12. thunderbug
    Mar 24, 2012
    4
    I have not even played the single player yet, and I don't plan on playing it, MW2 story went right out into crazy space and I cant see MW3 story being any better. With that in mind this review is based purely on the multiplayer Split screen and online. IMHO its a below average FPS, discounting the fact that its a repackage on MW2, the multiplayer is clunky with lag being more a decidingI have not even played the single player yet, and I don't plan on playing it, MW2 story went right out into crazy space and I cant see MW3 story being any better. With that in mind this review is based purely on the multiplayer Split screen and online. IMHO its a below average FPS, discounting the fact that its a repackage on MW2, the multiplayer is clunky with lag being more a deciding factor in victory than any relevant skill, there are crazy balance issues. the level system is boring and tedious especially when combined with the "gun levelling system" which is just a stupid filler idea to prolong game play, but the worst problem by a mile are the killstreaks, in this FIRST PERSON SHOOTER u get killed more often than not by a helicopter gunship or a bombing run, missile launched from a drone or some other weapon system completely unrelated to the term FPS, in the average game after doing some counting i found i get kill only 15% of the time by a gun, the rest is some form of air strike. To sum it up its too much bells and whistles and not enough FPS. If you want a FPS that is just that a First person shooter i would not recommend this game, if u want a skill less frag fest with enough helicopter gun ships, stealth bombers and remote control missiles to replace the car as the accepted mode of transport. more explosions than people and a game decided by lag not seen since the days of dial up then MW3 is for you, i got my copy for £25, but i had to pay full retail £44.99 i would have been so annoyed.… Expand
  13. drbigglesworth
    Feb 4, 2012
    10
    This game is amazing. Does the franchise proud. From the opening battle, to the final showdown, this was an absolute blast to play. I look forward to next fall and the next launch...
  14. rhetoricmonkey
    Nov 30, 2011
    3
    Fun on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 3 for multiplayer.
    Frustration on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 7 for multiplayer.
    Some weapons have been gimped instead of removed. Single player is the best part of this game, unfortunately I bought it primarily for the multiplayer. Floating network. Aka no dedicated servers so your experience depends heavily on your connection to the host player who has the    Fun on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 3 for multiplayer.
    Frustration on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 7 for multiplayer.
    Some weapons have been gimped instead of removed.
    Single player is the best part of this game, unfortunately I bought it primarily for the multiplayer.
    Floating network. Aka no dedicated servers so your experience depends heavily on your connection to the host player who has the best advantage.
    Hit detection, delayed kills.
    OMG spawns!
    Graphics look old but crisp; cleaned up MW2.
    A last note about this game is that it provides more frustration than my wallet can tolerate. I'll have to be hard pressed to buy the next title in this series.    … Expand
  15. MoeLester
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 2 repackaged as another $60 game.
    For the past 3 installments Call of Duty has been the biggest rip-off of the gaming universe, re-using textures, animations and even sounds. These games are nowhere near the $60 price they're advertised for. I hope to see this franchise halt at a dead stop as it's just stagnating.
    I sincerely hope Activision would go bankrupt for being a    Modern Warfare 2 repackaged as another $60 game.
    For the past 3 installments Call of Duty has been the biggest rip-off of the gaming universe, re-using textures, animations and even sounds. These games are nowhere near the $60 price they're advertised for. I hope to see this franchise halt at a dead stop as it's just stagnating.

    I sincerely hope Activision would go bankrupt for being a dirty publisher forcing developers to make games under such a short time span. They see customers as sheep that will buy anything and I will h ave none of it.    … Expand
  16. Thylkerisis
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Le jeu des boeuf et des wesh wesh, aucunes évolutions, pan pan boum boum, vive l'amérique.
    Un substitut pénien, certainement très efficaces pour l'armée de moutons qui l'achètera.
  17. MrCaca000
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    Pus pus pus pus pus pus that's how the freaking weapons sound in this game. Now, don't get me started on the actual game mechanics. *Flawless game* my ass.
  18. No_LiMiT
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Simply the worst game that ever came out. The dev guy asked on twitter for people to rate it up and for that alone it deserves to be downrated to hell.
    Story is bad, gameplay is same as in other ones, this could have been DLC to mw1.
  19. Blitz45
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    What is there to say about this milked out franchise? Will there be Mappacks 15 dollars a set? ofcourse we do not need to worry about that. But when you look at the total package modernwarfare brings you just have to realize the game itself has not innovated since MW1 MW2 was a good inceremental update but MW3 just seems to be more of the same. A underwater level, A chase scene. ThereWhat is there to say about this milked out franchise? Will there be Mappacks 15 dollars a set? ofcourse we do not need to worry about that. But when you look at the total package modernwarfare brings you just have to realize the game itself has not innovated since MW1 MW2 was a good inceremental update but MW3 just seems to be more of the same. A underwater level, A chase scene. There comes a point in time where the game becomes boring and repetitive. If i play MW1 or 2 and then 3 i realize that i am just playing MW 2.5. THe graphics are forgetable and its just plain a lazy release. The story is as usual boring, a 4 hour campaign is laughable and the multiplayer is just as broken as the first two.… Expand
  20. Gotti23
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    love the game and the story mode and it falls in with the rest of the series but the multiplayer is what people get it for. its better then any on the market right now and better then black ops, but it seems like areas are shorter but i still like it. if you like shooting and owing your buddies online a must have.
  21. DMuhny
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Unfortunately, I'm going to have to give this game the lowest possible score. It looks and feels exactly like previous versions. There are no changes at all. The only new feature I could think of is that Kill Streaks work how they should have worked in the first place. Graphics are the same poor graphics of COD4 and MW2. The game is just all around not worth it. If a company wants to makeUnfortunately, I'm going to have to give this game the lowest possible score. It looks and feels exactly like previous versions. There are no changes at all. The only new feature I could think of is that Kill Streaks work how they should have worked in the first place. Graphics are the same poor graphics of COD4 and MW2. The game is just all around not worth it. If a company wants to make a new game...make a *New* game. Don't make a map pack and charge $60 for it. Only way I would recommend buying this, is if you can buy it used for less than $30. Ideally $20. I loved MW2, but the release of this game just offends me. I can't believe they thought they could get away with this. Oh well, there's plenty of other games out there right now.… Expand
  22. shez
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Boring and outdated in every single aspect, from the sound design, to the graphics and even the ingame menus, this game can't even dare exist agaist the other triple A competitors. You know what i'm talking about...It's more like...THE competitor.
  23. Hedon
    Dec 11, 2011
    5
    Call of Duty: MW3 is not what it seems. This game refines rather than innovates, and slight tweaks make it the "definitive" COD experience. But I can make a definitive loaf of bread simply by slicing it. Point is, marginal differences can make something definitive. Does this make the game bad? No. The formula holds up, it is still fun, but certainly not a deserving recipient of ign's andCall of Duty: MW3 is not what it seems. This game refines rather than innovates, and slight tweaks make it the "definitive" COD experience. But I can make a definitive loaf of bread simply by slicing it. Point is, marginal differences can make something definitive. Does this make the game bad? No. The formula holds up, it is still fun, but certainly not a deserving recipient of ign's and other professional reviewer's perfect scores (who by the way are being paid to score the game that high). These reviews focus on the new (and pathetic) "kill confirmed" mode as if it's redefined world history. Wow, guttoral noises that sound like "kill confirmed" are made when you run into floating dog tags. If you enjoyed the past CODs, and recognize that there is LITTLE TO NO CHANGE between this game and previous ones, then buy it. Otherwise, steer clear.… Expand
  24. LocoElBob
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The same ole game on the same ole engine with the same ole gameplay, and at the same ole price of 59.99. YAY!!! Does Infinity Ward even bother to put effort into COD anymore?
  25. TENCESAR
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Disappointment in every way. This generation is saturated. It is a fact. But a number of Modern Warfare DLC I is a huge insult to gamers. The fate of the Call of Duty series is the same as PES: After losing in the evolutionary line basis using as a game years ago, lost ground to EA that at least tries to innovate with a new graphics engine and a proposal for a game more fun - focused onDisappointment in every way. This generation is saturated. It is a fact. But a number of Modern Warfare DLC I is a huge insult to gamers. The fate of the Call of Duty series is the same as PES: After losing in the evolutionary line basis using as a game years ago, lost ground to EA that at least tries to innovate with a new graphics engine and a proposal for a game more fun - focused on the simulation of war and numerous armed and able to drive vehicles. Not to mention, the destructible scenery, which in any MW3 ataqus thin wall resists the b52's. Do not buy this DLC. Activision help produce a game with responsibility and respect for the fans, not the mere hoax.
    Sorry my bad english    … Expand
  26. MB88
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Terrible game. Dated, incoherent, unbalanced and over priced. The single player is short but not short enough to make the holes in the plot disappear. And it lags terribly on the unbalanced, poorly designed multiplayer.
  27. X1xxCYGNUSxxX1
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    Single player campaign has been fun. I think they did a real nice job. The learning curve (online) to be successful on this edition of COD is steeper than BLOPS. Kill Confirmed is fun new gametype. Hit detection doesn't seem as good as MW2, probably closer to Black Ops. If you are a COD fan, you already own this game. If you aren't a huge fan, I believe Black Ops (with Zombies included) isSingle player campaign has been fun. I think they did a real nice job. The learning curve (online) to be successful on this edition of COD is steeper than BLOPS. Kill Confirmed is fun new gametype. Hit detection doesn't seem as good as MW2, probably closer to Black Ops. If you are a COD fan, you already own this game. If you aren't a huge fan, I believe Black Ops (with Zombies included) is a better value.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. MoneyWasted3rd
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game has the worlds best graphics, competing with minecraft with the best graphics as of now, it also has the best sound quality as it allows my ears to bleed out. Out of all CoD games this is the best, much better than its predecessors. Once i played it i realized this game is the worlds best it is so cool that the game has not improved since the last Modern warfare game, i "LOVED"This game has the worlds best graphics, competing with minecraft with the best graphics as of now, it also has the best sound quality as it allows my ears to bleed out. Out of all CoD games this is the best, much better than its predecessors. Once i played it i realized this game is the worlds best it is so cool that the game has not improved since the last Modern warfare game, i "LOVED" how the devs just copied and pasted, BRAVO to them. I believe this game is much better than Skyrim and other games that have actually taken the time to improve the quality, considering this game has improved so much i give the devs a rating of -10/10 the best possible rating.… Expand
  30. whysomuchhate
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    Wow i can't believe how much hate is being thrown around on here.MW3 is better then BF3 BF3 is better then MW3 who the **** cares?i am a gamer looking to have fun and enjoy my free time outside of work.But you all seem to miss the big picture.we are all being duped by higher prices with less content and now this elite thing is going to go threw the roof because its associated with the CODWow i can't believe how much hate is being thrown around on here.MW3 is better then BF3 BF3 is better then MW3 who the **** cares?i am a gamer looking to have fun and enjoy my free time outside of work.But you all seem to miss the big picture.we are all being duped by higher prices with less content and now this elite thing is going to go threw the roof because its associated with the COD franchise and it is really going to make all company's step back and take a look at there AAA titles and before to long its not only going to cost you $60 for the game but also MMO pricing for the MP or more story plots or what ever else big company can squeeze you for.And yet we all line up like sheep and say oh well its the next big thing let me bend over for you cause i don't want to miss out on any thing.I for one have played all of the call of duty's and medal of honors and BF's and i can tell you that none of them are worth getting all worked up over like this.I am insulted and disappointed for the first time in my life to be labeled as a gamer to know that that throws me into this mess of humanity.I have been playing BF3 since picking up a USED copy and will definitely be picking up a USED copy of this game as well as i don't believe that either company cares enough about the gaming community or gamers themselves to justify my $60 purchase.I am rating both games a 5 cause that's apparently the only way to not be labeled a fan boy of either.… Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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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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