Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

 Xbox 360
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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,253 out of 8685
  2. Mixed: 954 out of 8685
  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. omegaki314
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Awesome game worth every penny.. I dont see why its getting bad reviews.. **** trolls.
    If you love call of duty then this is te perfect game for you. if you are new to the franchise but is looking for fast paced gameplay then this is also for you
  2. Hyux
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare saga is one of the most addictive games I've ever played, just after a couple of on-line games you just can't stop playing it. So I want to say, if it works, if it is very addictive, why would Activision have to change its gameplay? I know, it haven't improve that much the graphics since Call Of Duty 4 (first of Modern Warfare's saga) but it simply works. Not too many gamesModern Warfare saga is one of the most addictive games I've ever played, just after a couple of on-line games you just can't stop playing it. So I want to say, if it works, if it is very addictive, why would Activision have to change its gameplay? I know, it haven't improve that much the graphics since Call Of Duty 4 (first of Modern Warfare's saga) but it simply works. Not too many games can run at 60 frames per second in Xbox 360 and this fluent gameplay works and it is much useful in a shooter than better textures or scenery destruction.

    I know it haven't change that much since first MW but, isn't it funny enough to catch you hours? I own both MW3 and B3 and they are simply different games, one is more instant fun and the other is more tactical.

    My score fot this game is 9    … Expand
  3. Exotic_sP
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare 3 is the best thing that happened to the franchise... For one, I think the majority of the people who play aren't... well.... let's just say they don't have as much experience as other members of the Call of Duty society do, and once something changes, and they get something they're not used to, they are going to be angry because they don't know how to do anything that theyModern Warfare 3 is the best thing that happened to the franchise... For one, I think the majority of the people who play aren't... well.... let's just say they don't have as much experience as other members of the Call of Duty society do, and once something changes, and they get something they're not used to, they are going to be angry because they don't know how to do anything that they used to be able to do in this game. The answer to their problems: Get some gun skill...… Expand
  4. Gunner-12
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is the best cod game by far- Quality campaign Deep multiplayer Amazing spec ops mode with survival

    How anyone can say this game is a copy and paste is obviously stupid and must be terrible at cod, Because the multiplayer is totally balanced compared to other games which makes it more competitve.

    Overall this game wont dissapoint
  5. popbottlepete69
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Love this game, the ability to have dual attachments and 3 perks awesome, new maps take some getting used to but once you do they are fun and provide plenty of different ways to get around some one trying to trap you.
  6. ragercker901
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Trolls Trolls and more Trolls. As of right now the rating on this website for this game is a 3.1 out of 10. Really now? It seems like all of the people here are either genuine honest fans or BF3 trolls that are only giving the game horrible reviews because they can't come to the realization that MW3 is the bigger and more popular game. The fact that MW3 out sold battlefield pre-ordersTrolls Trolls and more Trolls. As of right now the rating on this website for this game is a 3.1 out of 10. Really now? It seems like all of the people here are either genuine honest fans or BF3 trolls that are only giving the game horrible reviews because they can't come to the realization that MW3 is the bigger and more popular game. The fact that MW3 out sold battlefield pre-orders 3-1 says it all right there. Now before I get destroyed on here look back and re-read what I wrote. I said BIGGER and MORE POPULAR. NOT better. And do you know why I didn't say better? It's because not one game is any better then the other. BF3 and MW3 honestly can't be compared to each other because they are COMPLETELY different genres of the FPS. Now I have played both games and I do prefer MW3 over BF3. Now I'm not going to get into details on why because I could talk all day about that. Why I really came here was because of how sickened and off-put I was by the disrespect and ignorance that is being presented here. Both company's, Dice and Infinity Ward, have put so much work and dedication into these games. For people to come here and give the game a 0 out of 10 just because they want BF3 to look more superior is pathetic. I really hope people like this learn how childish they are being and start learning how to properly discuss and critique like an adult.… Expand
  7. Zombabee
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    Now, I am going to start by saying that I have played all the mw games to date, and no this is not 'the best'. And It is most certainly not as good as mw3 (IMO) but that doesn't mean it is bad. I like the new survival mode that they added to Spec ops, and I also like the support and specialist mode that they added to multiplayer. You get a lot of maps, I believe 16? ( but don't quote me onNow, I am going to start by saying that I have played all the mw games to date, and no this is not 'the best'. And It is most certainly not as good as mw3 (IMO) but that doesn't mean it is bad. I like the new survival mode that they added to Spec ops, and I also like the support and specialist mode that they added to multiplayer. You get a lot of maps, I believe 16? ( but don't quote me on that) Which is great. Though, I am not 100% happy with the maps, I find their could have been a lot of improvement. But over all, it is a good game, fun, action packed, fast paced, and a great game to play with friends online or split screen. People giving this game a 0 rating are not being honest, and are most likely bf3 fanboys, so I wouldn't take what they say to heart. The game isn't perfect, but it's worth the money. And this is my HONEST review.… Expand
  8. Parius
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Stop being such a fricking hater and rate the game negative without even playing it. I would probably give it an 8 or a 9, but i give it a 10 just to counter all the haters. Seriously, if you don't like the game, just don't play them, don't waste your time hating on it.
  9. cod4isthebest
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    black ops was much better. mw2 and 3 are a disgrace to cod 4. they took the best cod and just ruined it's name. yeah, people will play it, but it won't be remembered. the reviews were probably paid for coz it is just complete bull once you play this game for more than 1 hour.
  10. IHateFanboys
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Call of Duty has stuck to their tried and true strategy of crafting multiplayer. If you go into MW3 expecting radical changes, then you will be disappointed. But if you go into this expecting the CoD style of game play that has generated the massive following it has today, it will deliver. The fans will love it and the haters will hate it. That's just how it goes.
  11. bodyofmachine
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I can't say much for the single-player campaign, because I've not played it yet, but the multiplayer is everything you loved in MW2 and more! It's intense, fun, extremely addictive, and over all enjoyable. The new Killstreak system is a very nice improvement and complements the so called "noobs" with a fair chance to compete with the elite players. The weapon progression is a very niceI can't say much for the single-player campaign, because I've not played it yet, but the multiplayer is everything you loved in MW2 and more! It's intense, fun, extremely addictive, and over all enjoyable. The new Killstreak system is a very nice improvement and complements the so called "noobs" with a fair chance to compete with the elite players. The weapon progression is a very nice addition to the multiplayer experience; in which your weapon levels up along side your player. Iv'e only played this game for a couple hours but i'm already seeing the improvement in the multiplayer experience. I don't see how this game has such a low user score; this game is a great addition to the Call Of Duty franchise and i plan on playing this game for many years!… Expand
  12. player124
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer is the best multiplayer experience up to date. Activision has mastered the art of making fun multiplayer online first person shooter. This game plays a lot like like previous call of duty titles, which is not necessarily bad as this formula worked for them and continues to work as this game is even more fun than previous call of duty titles..
  13. BudLite2003
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Wow...huge episode of gang mentality here. MW3 is a positive addition to the series. The game uses a proven formula to finish the story and bring back a familiar and solid online experience. The new leveling system is exciting, the kill streak category system rewards players of different play styles and skill level. The new multiplayer maps are diverse and well made, and the additionWow...huge episode of gang mentality here. MW3 is a positive addition to the series. The game uses a proven formula to finish the story and bring back a familiar and solid online experience. The new leveling system is exciting, the kill streak category system rewards players of different play styles and skill level. The new multiplayer maps are diverse and well made, and the addition of the "kill confirmed" game type is a welcomed addition.… Expand
  14. dragoheat316
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This game is amazingly fun, i dont understand whats wrong with feeling like mw2 if mw2 was so awesome. i dont game as often as i used to be mw3 is the only thing bringing me back rite now.
  15. havslife76
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I actually would give this game an 8 or a 9, but haters have to hate so I feel like I have to give it a 10. Yes, it is similar to the other Call of Duty games. But if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The real Call of Duty fans know that the changes made in this game are huge, even the really subtle ones. As a COD fan myself, i believe this is the best and most balanced multiplayer yet. TheI actually would give this game an 8 or a 9, but haters have to hate so I feel like I have to give it a 10. Yes, it is similar to the other Call of Duty games. But if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The real Call of Duty fans know that the changes made in this game are huge, even the really subtle ones. As a COD fan myself, i believe this is the best and most balanced multiplayer yet. The new weapons are welcome, as well as the new perks, equipment, and the brand new point streak system. I'll be playing this game til the next one comes out... It dissapoints me that we live in a world today that when anyone hates something, they have to show it to the world. Keep hating haters, hope it makes you feel better about yourself.… Expand
  16. m1987mp
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    There are way too many haters on this site. This game is definetley not bad. This game is so much fun. People have to calm down and enjoy it for what it is, A VIDEO GAME. 9/10 is my real score but these user reviews are getting me mad.
  17. Rooney313
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This game deserves credit one of the most if not the most feature rich games out there. The undeserved hate this game is receiving on here is pathetic.
  18. bostonfxc
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I think its better than the other call of duty games. I'm satisfied. No more black ops ****

    Survival mode Spec Ops is fun as hell, and the campaign it EPIC.
  19. Tennman9985
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The game rins the smoothest out of the franchise, it might not be revolutionary but it far surpasses the gears of war, battlefield and tom clancy franchises. If your only complaint is that its a rehash, then so be it but nothing on the market can surpass its playability. Fact!
  20. Exodus9mm
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    All of the immediate backlash from clearly unintelligent people expecting some revolutionary game is, quite humourous. The fanatacism in the video game industry now is quite pathetic. This idea that you can only enjoy and support either Battlefield or COD is beyond absurd. You literally couldn't compare two more distinctly opposite games, with the only similarity being that you shootAll of the immediate backlash from clearly unintelligent people expecting some revolutionary game is, quite humourous. The fanatacism in the video game industry now is quite pathetic. This idea that you can only enjoy and support either Battlefield or COD is beyond absurd. You literally couldn't compare two more distinctly opposite games, with the only similarity being that you shoot various types of weaponry. One does it's best to emulate a more strategic, team-based, open battlefield design, while the other is clearly meant to be a frantic, tight-quartered dose of chaos and over-the-top action. For me, I enjoy them both BECAUSE of their specific differences.

    As for the game..............

    Well, having not played any of the COD games since MW2 (which was pretty awesome), I can say that I didn't have any hopes or expectations on this game. Since MW2 I had spent more of my limited gaming time enjoying the Battlefield series and had recently decided to give this a spin. Well worth it. Pure fun, pure entertainment. There really isn't much negative I could say about it. It's a nice change of pace from Battlefield, and was an immediate wake-up call to me that I needed to change my FPS skills accordingly.

    If you're expecting something mind-blowing or revolutionary, you're simply not thinking straight and don't really have the ability to comment on the gaming industry. If you're somebody who enjoys the adrenaline of fast paced, over-the-top action and enjoy constant unlocks, a plethora of game modes and maps.......then you should love this game.

    Rating: 8.5/10 (rounded to 9)

    FYI, Battlefield 3 rating: 8/10

    Enjoy them both..............they're both incredible multiplayer games that should hold your attention for months, if not years.    … Expand
  21. aWOLtrooper
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Hands down the best COD remake YET! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare HD HD is so good, because instead of going outside the box and making a new game, they REMADE the same game! Who could ask for anything more?! The way they reuse buildings and character textures is almost STUNNING! And the extra maps they added?? Brilliant. I just wish they would add more stereotypical plot settings! I LOVEHands down the best COD remake YET! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare HD HD is so good, because instead of going outside the box and making a new game, they REMADE the same game! Who could ask for anything more?! The way they reuse buildings and character textures is almost STUNNING! And the extra maps they added?? Brilliant. I just wish they would add more stereotypical plot settings! I LOVE when I have to replay the same game over and over again, because it NEVER gets stale, or boring. I must say... the whole, "Evil russian" bit is hilarious, and so innovative. I'd recommend this game to anyone who loves repetitive, dull games, or being yelled at y 8-year-old british children.

    If you feel your family jewels are a bit too small, THIS IS THE GAME FOR YOU! Show everyone how huge your boomstick is by shooting children and grown men alike in the face in a virtual world where, "everything's made up, and the points don't matter."    … Expand
  22. MBrice83
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    The multiplayer experience on MW3 is better than ever before! Looking forward to starting the campaign and spec ops game modes. Slegehammer did a great job on this one.
  23. Curnee
    Nov 8, 2011
    3
    I used to love the Call of Duty franchise, it gave you freedom, and had one of the most responsive series of gameplay mechanics out there. Now it is just a re-skined repeat of the same broken multiplayer. Nothing more than clunky, blinding fire to the back drop of never ending invisible walls.
  24. a9footD0NG
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    i can't help but laugh at all the poor folks that fell for it....once again. i sure hope you all have learned your lesson THIS time around. vote with your wallets people, activision doesn't respond to negative reviews after the fact.
  25. hrsr
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Excellent if you want an map pack for MW2 @ 60 bucks...right what??? if you played one you played them all repetitive action shoot shoot kill kill run run...no brains really no difference also outdated graphics dated engine...looks 98% ,like mw2. No anticheat features crappy graphics same multiplayer gameplay same old same old its done cod mw had its day now its time to move on. 1.5/10
  26. ShadowFlare
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I liked the first Modern-Warfare. MW2 used the same formula and started to the get boring. But MW3 is the game that Call of Duty series is so overrated, it's 60 bucks MW2 DLC, a copy paste of the same game over and over again. The multi-player is unbalanced and frustating, the single is short (again).
    I played Battlefield 3 beta and I liked, it's a fun game. But I really don't like FPS,    I liked the first Modern-Warfare. MW2 used the same formula and started to the get boring. But MW3 is the game that Call of Duty series is so overrated, it's 60 bucks MW2 DLC, a copy paste of the same game over and over again. The multi-player is unbalanced and frustating, the single is short (again).
    I played Battlefield 3 beta and I liked, it's a fun game. But I really don't like FPS, CoD MW3 is the same game you ever played in 2007.    … Expand
  27. Nectar
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    What did you guys expect? Way to pay 60-70$ and get excited for some new maps. This is why I enjoy battlefield 3 now. Seems a bit odd that all the critics are giving it such high ratings, very probable they are all getting paid a good amount under the table.
  28. raexe
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    The same recycled trash. Don't even bother buying this game. Same sound effects, same visuals, same models, even the guns are the same. You might wanna play MW2 since its EXACTLY the same game for only $30.
  29. deadpool4343
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Not much different from the last modern warfare. Campaign is just pointless filler. Nothing innovative or new in this game. This is supposedly the end of a trilogy, but i doubt this will be the last modern warfare.
  30. burnupthetrack
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    MW 3 follows along the same path that the Modern Warfare series has been following the last several years. Lack of innovation in game play, graphics hardly improve over MW 2 (which are pretty poor now), and an extremely abbreviated / convoluted campaign (as usual), leaves me with the feeling that it's time to stop supporting this franchise. Call of duty has been repackaged so many timesMW 3 follows along the same path that the Modern Warfare series has been following the last several years. Lack of innovation in game play, graphics hardly improve over MW 2 (which are pretty poor now), and an extremely abbreviated / convoluted campaign (as usual), leaves me with the feeling that it's time to stop supporting this franchise. Call of duty has been repackaged so many times that it entirely feels stale this time around.… 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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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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