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. fitak
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Black ops was awesome. They just dropped the ball with this one. I'm so dissatisfied with this game that it hurts. No Sprint to dive, running out of gadgets. Next game will feature a baby monitor killstreak reward. Mediocre graphics. Horrible movement. I bought a hardened edition, I'm not just slamming this game for fun. The devs should be embarrassed, they all sat around in theirBlack ops was awesome. They just dropped the ball with this one. I'm so dissatisfied with this game that it hurts. No Sprint to dive, running out of gadgets. Next game will feature a baby monitor killstreak reward. Mediocre graphics. Horrible movement. I bought a hardened edition, I'm not just slamming this game for fun. The devs should be embarrassed, they all sat around in their cubicles **** and passing the buck instead of utilizing their time to make an enjoyable, worthy sequel. Don't forget to go buy a ton of mountain dew if you plan on getting this. Oh and maps are completely lacking everything. Variety, flare, accessability.. you name it.… Expand
  2. BrothaJeff
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Nothing new. That's why I give this a failing mark. I don't feel like spending my hard earned money on something that should be a small expansion pack for Modern Warfare 2. Very disappointing. The multiplayer gets boring very quickly. Just run and gun and crazy fast knifing kills. Not very fun or rewarding. The single player is way too short and I really don't like how endless armies poorNothing new. That's why I give this a failing mark. I don't feel like spending my hard earned money on something that should be a small expansion pack for Modern Warfare 2. Very disappointing. The multiplayer gets boring very quickly. Just run and gun and crazy fast knifing kills. Not very fun or rewarding. The single player is way too short and I really don't like how endless armies poor out of doors to get mowed down until you pass a certain point they stop. I rather know that a building has a certain amount of men in it and if I clear them all out none will just magically spawn in the building. It would be cool if there was more strategy involved and more thinking.… Expand
  3. TFrancis32
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    From a multiplayer point of view, the maps are weak. I feel like I'm trapped where ever I go. Sniper usage is none existent unless you plan on run and gun no scoping. Just seems like endless corridors/hallways resulting in nothing but close quarters encounters. The map size themselves are exactly the same with pointless obstacles and wreckage strewn about as a filler. I'm a die hard CODFrom a multiplayer point of view, the maps are weak. I feel like I'm trapped where ever I go. Sniper usage is none existent unless you plan on run and gun no scoping. Just seems like endless corridors/hallways resulting in nothing but close quarters encounters. The map size themselves are exactly the same with pointless obstacles and wreckage strewn about as a filler. I'm a die hard COD fan and BF3 took the cake this year. Sad thing is, majority of people are disappointed in the game even though sales were great. Though it was expected being Infinityward had a hand in the game, people will buy their next effort in hopes of a better game next time around.… Expand
  4. Reg2vote0zero
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    hey !! who are you playing on !! .. just forget it !! i hate you from now on !! >> ...

    its a COPY from MW2 !! Mw3 = Mw2 !! = Its just a DLC !! ... why do i pay 59$ for a DLC !! ????? hey .. we are not kids .. we are 18+ we could realize between hard work .. and baby's work !! and guess what .. a 20 DLC is coming in 9 months !!! WTF !!!!!! how about to give you my Month's salary ...    hey !! who are you playing on !! .. just forget it !! i hate you from now on !! >> ...

    its a COPY from MW2 !!

    Mw3 = Mw2 !! = Its just a DLC !! ... why do i pay 59$ for a DLC !! ?????

    hey .. we are not kids .. we are 18+

    we could realize between hard work .. and baby's work !!

    and guess what .. a 20 DLC is coming in 9 months !!! WTF !!!!!! how about to give you my Month's salary ... ???

    ohh please ... !! just GO TO H**L !! -_-"    … Expand
  5. can00k
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's just a rehash of MW2. The only difference in the gameplay is the guns. The campaign is alright, but I wouldn't buy FPS game just for the campaign. If you have the desire to play an original game, don't get MW3.
  6. PoundasaurusREX
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    If you want to pay for a $60 map pack with really **** new features and really bad physics buy this game. If you're a big boy and want to save your money or buy a game worth while then don't. This game is absolute garbage.
  7. EnemaViaPope
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    In two words? -Completely rubbish. Nothing to see here folks. Save your money for something that didn't take 45 mins to develop. If you want to experience the multi-player pick up MW1,MW2, CoD;WaW or Black op's second hand, they're all the same really.
  8. RedBehrend
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I created an account just to show my displeasure with this game. Did they think of anything new? Do they really spend all that time and money just recreating the same things over? I am not saying BF3 is perfect but at least they tried new things, made great improvements to their engine etc.. I feel like I just loaded a mod of one of the old COD games, I am happy this was given to me andI created an account just to show my displeasure with this game. Did they think of anything new? Do they really spend all that time and money just recreating the same things over? I am not saying BF3 is perfect but at least they tried new things, made great improvements to their engine etc.. I feel like I just loaded a mod of one of the old COD games, I am happy this was given to me and I didn't spend 60 dollars on it because I would be demanding a refund. I know they put time and effort into the game and I give them props for their hard work but was it towards anything new? I don't feel like it, I think it was just a waste of time when it comes to moving forward.… Expand
  9. Yewbow
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Worst Call of Duty game to date. It is almost like they repainted MW2 and then dangled a couple of wrinkled carrots in front of our noises that were supposed to be improvements. Overall very disappointed,
  10. theborch909
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I don't understand why people are making excuses for Activision thinking their customers are stupid (unless most of them are). They put new colors on the same game from 2001 and then hyped as the greatest thing since sliced bread, sliced bread being invented the previous summer. They pretty much made a $60 Map/weapons pack. Demand more for your money, don't accept whatever rehashedI don't understand why people are making excuses for Activision thinking their customers are stupid (unless most of them are). They put new colors on the same game from 2001 and then hyped as the greatest thing since sliced bread, sliced bread being invented the previous summer. They pretty much made a $60 Map/weapons pack. Demand more for your money, don't accept whatever rehashed garbage the serve you. There is proof they copied over entire buildings from Black Ops and yet people still make excuses. Activision/IW have plenty of money to design a new game and yet they decided you they would just steal your money and re-paint the last game.… Expand
  11. MESHAL86
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Very old engine, same gameplay mechanism for the last 5 games of the franchise. The game suffers from lack of innovation, as if the developers are too afraid to change anything that could receive a negative reaction. Well, if you donâ
  12. BlackXero
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    MW3 it's a copy paste from CoD 4 and MW2. The survivors mode it's similar to the Training Room of Black Ops. And MW3 publicity has been really bad. I remember the Launch video of MW2 with "Till i collapse Remix" . If you no has played MW3, don't worry... you don't lost nothing.
  13. darrens
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    do not but this game. i told everyone this game was going to be poor but no one listened i was force to buy thi sgame by friends at work and i will be taking back today. out of date gameplay and very poor graphics . get battlefield 3 the graphics are out of this world. i will never by another call of duty again. not sure way it was even release the graphics on black ops look better, if youdo not but this game. i told everyone this game was going to be poor but no one listened i was force to buy thi sgame by friends at work and i will be taking back today. out of date gameplay and very poor graphics . get battlefield 3 the graphics are out of this world. i will never by another call of duty again. not sure way it was even release the graphics on black ops look better, if you look the pacakging as well you wil see the game has recieved no awards or good reviews where as rage and battlefield have won a few already. please do not waste your time on this game. whey other wedsites are giving it 10 i really dont know they must of paid for the good review… Expand
  14. PsyEd
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    What this really is just a MOD for MW2. Not really anything new. Apart from Kill Confirmed mode nothing really stands out. SP is boring and feels like a chore...MP is alright but more like a FIX of MW2 with maps by treyarch...if you played BLOPS you will know what I just wrote. Never again I will buy a CoD game at launch at full price.
  15. random_hero
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Another iteration of the call of duty series appears with the same outdated game engine from 2007. With only minor improvements to multiplayer gameplay and yet another forgettable campaign the series is held back once again. I sincerely hope that Battlefield 3's shining will create some competition between the two so that they continually cause one another to up the ante, but for now, skipAnother iteration of the call of duty series appears with the same outdated game engine from 2007. With only minor improvements to multiplayer gameplay and yet another forgettable campaign the series is held back once again. I sincerely hope that Battlefield 3's shining will create some competition between the two so that they continually cause one another to up the ante, but for now, skip this title.… Expand
  16. williamthebludy
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Really disappointed. I bought this for the multiplayer and I haven't had any fun with it yet. Zero fun. Every map except 1 or 2 looks like the set of Sanford and Son, minus the quaint decor. I keep getting snagged on random pieces of garbage...it's so cluttered! When I do happen upon a stranger looking for a headache he just pops out of nowhere, and the killcam always shows me a differentReally disappointed. I bought this for the multiplayer and I haven't had any fun with it yet. Zero fun. Every map except 1 or 2 looks like the set of Sanford and Son, minus the quaint decor. I keep getting snagged on random pieces of garbage...it's so cluttered! When I do happen upon a stranger looking for a headache he just pops out of nowhere, and the killcam always shows me a different picture than what I saw. Not sure if it's lag, but I've never seen it so bad in a FPS before where I can unload a clip in a guy and he can teleport right in front of me for the stab. Oh and quick scoping is back. Like I needed another reason to light my face on fire. In all honesty, I really wanted this game to pan out because I'm not a huge Battlefield fan but it's just the same game as MW2 only worse. Kill confirmed.… Expand
  17. evans7301
    Nov 17, 2011
    2
    This would have been a good map pack not a full game lacks anything with a real difference. The gameplay has not changed from modern warfare2. Blackops was a better game than this is and it wasn't even made by activision flagship infinty ward.
  18. Fiftyfivekid
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    This game does have some new things added: a new, more in-depth leveling system, new maps, new weapons, new perks. Um that's about it in the 'new' department. The gameplay is exactly the same. How many times can this franchise do this? Who knows. So by offering nothing new/innovative in the gameplay department this game feels like a 65 dollar map pack. It's fun at 1st but gets redundantThis game does have some new things added: a new, more in-depth leveling system, new maps, new weapons, new perks. Um that's about it in the 'new' department. The gameplay is exactly the same. How many times can this franchise do this? Who knows. So by offering nothing new/innovative in the gameplay department this game feels like a 65 dollar map pack. It's fun at 1st but gets redundant really quickly.… Expand
  19. Gaffney
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    It's really disappointing to see the game take a step back, it doesn't justify the £40 price tag when I have three copies of the exact same game, COD4, MW2 and Black Ops. All feel the exact same so I'm not spending my cash on this game as a long term fan of the series playing 70 days+ on the previous three games except WAW which was also disappointing.
  20. asprin2344
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I have been a call of duty fan my whole life until now. I couldnt believe how dissapointed I was with mw3. I thought it would be a great game instead it turns out to be a stupid map pack that they could have just offered gamers of mw2 to download. Now I will be trading this game in for Uncharted 3, a game that developers actually took there time to make and made a great game by adding newI have been a call of duty fan my whole life until now. I couldnt believe how dissapointed I was with mw3. I thought it would be a great game instead it turns out to be a stupid map pack that they could have just offered gamers of mw2 to download. Now I will be trading this game in for Uncharted 3, a game that developers actually took there time to make and made a great game by adding new feautres. Activision did nothing but take peoples money away for a garbage identical game.… Expand
  21. voiceopinion
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Its amazing people can give this piece of trash a 10. The story mode has to be the worst story mode in a game I have ever played. It is so bad I was laughing throughout the story and couldnt even finish it because I was so bored. All you do in story mdoe is continues shooting building going down, falling off cliffs. I killed 9 guys in a minute with just my knife. WTF is that, how is thatIts amazing people can give this piece of trash a 10. The story mode has to be the worst story mode in a game I have ever played. It is so bad I was laughing throughout the story and couldnt even finish it because I was so bored. All you do in story mdoe is continues shooting building going down, falling off cliffs. I killed 9 guys in a minute with just my knife. WTF is that, how is that even possible.… Expand
  22. Le-Cobaye
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This Call of Duty MW3 is a shame. This is the same game than MW2, a two years old game, with new maps. The most expansive DLC ever. Always the same graphs years after years, always the same things again and again. Many lags and bugs, servers always bad, host migrations, disconnected in a middle of the match. Boring ! The solo campaign is very very short and too easy. No zombie mode ! AndThis Call of Duty MW3 is a shame. This is the same game than MW2, a two years old game, with new maps. The most expansive DLC ever. Always the same graphs years after years, always the same things again and again. Many lags and bugs, servers always bad, host migrations, disconnected in a middle of the match. Boring ! The solo campaign is very very short and too easy. No zombie mode ! And like all the others COD, Activision will make out a lot of DLC very expansive with old maps. This game is a joke, don't buy it and keep playin COD MW2, this is the same game without the bad servers… Expand
  23. edong98
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Treyach's black ops is so much better than this. This requires no strategy. Just keep on running and shooting. Plus the menu is much more complex. Black Ops is so much simpler. What not keep a consistent stats? Even the columns for Kills, Death and Assist is diff between Black Ops and MW3. This is not worth the price.
  24. JAMR92
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    It's been said many times and I'll repeat it, MW3 is the same as the last one. This game has almost no innovation and is part of the problem with modern video games and the video game industry as a whole. This was nothing but a cash grab and it does not even deserve a rental, giving this game a 3 is generous on my part.
  25. NoahB
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    I was really expecting this game to be at the very least better than Black Ops. It's not. In every aspect of the gameplay it isn't even close to COD4 or MW2. COD4 set the bar extremely high and maybe people tend to expect something as gamebreaking and epic as that. And though MW2 has it's share of mods/hacks, etc, IMO there is no better multi-player interface than MW2. The sound,I was really expecting this game to be at the very least better than Black Ops. It's not. In every aspect of the gameplay it isn't even close to COD4 or MW2. COD4 set the bar extremely high and maybe people tend to expect something as gamebreaking and epic as that. And though MW2 has it's share of mods/hacks, etc, IMO there is no better multi-player interface than MW2. The sound, realism and the maps are very diverse. As far as the MW3 campaign, it lacks depth and innovation and tells a story that is similar to the previous titles in the series. Step outside the box. Look at Batman: Arkham City. Now THAT is how your follow up one of the best games for the 360 with a sequel. As far as the multiplayer.....I logged in over 10k team deaths in MW2 and had a k/d over 2.00, played maybe 100 or so in black ops because it really seemed like an Atari interface. This multiplayer has the same feel as black ops, so if you liked that MP then you'll like this. It's very micky mouse in a way. Seems more like a kids game then an epic online MP. There is really no "tactic" per say in this multiplayer. Everyone seems to use a rush loadout. The maps are very linear. I'm finding that I unload almost a full clip into someone and he shoots me once and I'm dead. WTF? Or, the guy sees me and I'm instantly dead with no chance to react. I realize that lag or connection speed can be an issue but thought that dedicated servers would solve the problem. Sledgehammer did a horrible job IMO with the whole MP interface, maps, visuals and sound. Where is the "old guard" at IW.......ohhh yeah it's Respawn. Really can't wait for their first shooter and maybe this franchise will be a thing of the past. I hope I'm wrong because I've really enjoyed it over the years. I just won't buy another COD game unless the reviews are clearly a newly created renaissance that brings us back to the glory days of this series.

    To be honest......I'm going back to COD4 and MW2 MP. The last two games make me feel as if this franchise hit its peak long ago. One thing is for sure.........we are the consumers have been sucked into the series and the only people are benefiting from it are the pub's and dev's in record sales, meanwhile we're stuck with a nice door stop of a game.    … Expand
  26. Brosky_McChugs
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game didn't do nearly enough for me and my bros. It didn't deliver cold brews to my house, didn't help me get any hot chicks, and overall just feels like more of the same game. All bros who wish to avoid a total brolocaust need to avoid this broriffic game for bros. Bro.
  27. VaaderDj19
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    The Single Player is completely worthless..The Franchise doesn't give a damn about the single player campaign and bases all its popularity on online gameplay..There is almost no innovation in gameplay and am pretty sure if they would just introduce downloadable map packs with newer weapons it would be a better model for the consumers. It is obvious that they are just into trying to makeThe Single Player is completely worthless..The Franchise doesn't give a damn about the single player campaign and bases all its popularity on online gameplay..There is almost no innovation in gameplay and am pretty sure if they would just introduce downloadable map packs with newer weapons it would be a better model for the consumers. It is obvious that they are just into trying to make more and more money by selling repackaged trash.
    If you were to join the single player campaigns of all three MW games then maybe you would have value for money, If they are just selling a damn updated multiplayer experience (which isn't innovative) its clearly a scam. The last great COD game was COD4 and the last good single player was the campaign in World at War..I cared about Dmitri and was happy when the flag was planted on the Reichstag..
    Do not buy this crap and save the $60 on better games.    … Expand
  28. xNand
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    No innovation at all, this is definitely the easiest, shortest and most lacklustre COD game I have ever played. Activision need the help of their twitter users to try and inflate MW3's terrible user score; i think that says it all.
  29. Stice_Cold
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    Top 5 Reasons Why I Dislike MW3: Multiplayer

    1. Spawning: In core, it seems as if you can't get more than three kills without somebody on the other team spawning around the corner from you. I have repeatedly watched myself kill another player, they spawn, and then they kill me, all in the time allotted in a kill-cam. The spawn-delay should be incorporate into all core game modes or    Top 5 Reasons Why I Dislike MW3: Multiplayer

    1. Spawning: In core, it seems as if you can't get more than three kills without somebody on the other team spawning around the corner from you. I have repeatedly watched myself kill another player, they spawn, and then they kill me, all in the time allotted in a kill-cam. The spawn-delay should be incorporate into all core game modes or completely revamp the spawning system like Brink or Battlefield 3.

    2. Inconsistency: You can kill somebody with 4 shots or less to the chest or waistline with almost any weapon, sometimes. I constantly get hit-markers over and over again and then my opponent pops back up and shoots me twice and I'm dead, and spawning around the corner. The stopping power perk allowed a variety of weapon use. I could sacrifice my original power for accuracy or double up on power. Now its just the stronger weapon wins, no matter how accurate you are. 3. Maps/Camping: These new maps look amazing, but that's all they are; something nice to look at. In multiplayer these maps are breeding grounds for camping players. Its so cluttered that people can hide behind almost anything and get there accolade, emblem, and title for being in the same spot the longest. On some maps, if the team puts up a semi adequate defense, it is impossible to flank them, Outpost and Arkaden are perfect examples. Hardcore was my sanctuary from this but its the worst now.

    4. Knifing: On my full green bar connection screen, I'm witnessing myself have the upper hand lunging to get my stab, but no, epic fail on my part. A quick side step and a few bullets or a knife in my back and I'm on the floor. Once again knifing is useless unless your enemy's back is turned. If you run into somebody you might get lucky and get them with the swiping motion of turning and hitting the knifing button at the same time we all love. Personally, I think the game would be better off without the knife in multiplayer or adopt the Halo way of close combat with a little changes of course.

    5. Audio Effects: You can't turn off the game music for some odd reason. The music deafens and drowns out all aspects of the game when something important happens. The sound of the weapons are disappointing, the sound effects in MW2 sounded much more realistic.

    I think I'll be switching to Battlefield 3 while my hours of waiting in line, anticipation, and excitement collect dust in its case.    … Expand
  30. Shotgun454
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's start off by saying a few things. This game was incredibly hyped, and both high and low expectations for this game arose. This review outlines my final opinion on this pile of mediocre **** so let's begin.

    1. A Modern Warfare 2 Clone
    It's almost the exact same game as Modern Warfare 2. Just look at eveything (title screen, the gameplay, weapons, levels ect.). Previous installments in the franchise at least had more variety and differences between each game; this pile of **** is a downright disgusting and blatantly inexcusable clone.

    2. The game is further proof of Activision tiresome efforts to milk the series.
    The series is getting milked raw, and so far, the milk is curdling up into a rancid pile of moldy **** A new installment every year? Don't be ridiculous, Activision. 3. The Survival Mode reeks of ass.
    Survival Mode is yet another ****ty addition to the franchise, and is inferior in almost every way to Nazi Zombies.

    4. The Campain mode should be cut out of the game (the series even) altogether.
    The Campaign Mode is yet again the same linear garbage, with barely any variety or enjoyment to be had. The same can be said for almost every modern COD game. Nuff said.

    5. COD: Elite: a useless addition to the series, that shouldn't exist in the first place.
    COD: Elite itself is a clone of other services, and the fact you have to pay for such a useless and gimmicky addition to the game, is more irrefutable proof that Activision is milking those **** raw. Not to mention, the service not being included as part of the game, made an already lackluster clone even more similar to it's predecessor. The integration with Facebook further proves that Activision is tageting the series towards casual gamers.

    6. Little retarded fraghead kids. Just look at your typical modern-day COD gamer. A nooblet, casual gamer fraghead kid, that loves shouting out retarded insult in the mic, and thinks that he's such a man at the game, when in reality he fails hard (noob), and has been fooled by the amount of awards this game spews out.

    7. Campers When it comes to the modern warfare franchise, people had been complaining about camping since day one, and meanwhile the problem still remains in the game (as it is a clone of MW2, what did you expect -_-). A ****ty spawning system, and cheap ways to get kills, not to mention the ease at obtaining killstreaks, just futher encourages camping.

    Conclusion:
    Stay away from this game if your a real gamer, and not some dimwitted **** All the points above are reasons significant enough to end one's decision in purchasing such a tremendously overhyped and ****ty game.

    The game is extremely mediocre and average, and I would have given it a 5/10, but from all the negatives I listed above, it just further drags the score down to...
    *drumroll*
    Final Score: 3 / 10    … Expand
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#13 Best 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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