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. regasiz
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    What an atrocious disappointment. Modern Warfare 3 fails on nearly every forefront. It is unbelievable to think that something so utterly lazy could have been shat out by the biggest gaming franchise in the history of gaming. It is pitiful, not because little has changed, but because little has been improved upon. Modern Warfare 2 was shaken down by the general public for its lack ofWhat an atrocious disappointment. Modern Warfare 3 fails on nearly every forefront. It is unbelievable to think that something so utterly lazy could have been shat out by the biggest gaming franchise in the history of gaming. It is pitiful, not because little has changed, but because little has been improved upon. Modern Warfare 2 was shaken down by the general public for its lack of inspiration and connection to the gamer, and Modern Warfare 3 is the same old song and dance. Never have I felt more distanced from a developer whilst playing a game, EVER. The developers simply have no interest in making games for those who enjoy playing games. If some semblance of effort was noticeable in this silly-putty mold-your-own game was present, I would be more in favor of it. but it simply isn't. The gunplay is just as lacking as previous, and the campaign is a pitiful excuse to move you around as many "unique" settings as possible. At no point in this game was I engaged: I just sat down, mind rotting, mouth agape.

    I had big expectations for this fall: Battlefield 3 and MW3 would be a real clash of the titans, an end-all showdown to the slew of modern war games we have endured in the past decade. I was excited: this was the culmination of millions and millions of dollars' worth of effort, a decade of experience clashing to deliver the ultimate benchmark for the Modern War game. It never came round, though; it turns out that in a combat situation, MW3 croaks on the Battlefield.    … Expand
  2. xdestron
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game franchise is like the Transformers of videogames. They think by adding cliche plot twists and explosions the game is somehow better. In reality, it's the same rehashed garbage that gets more stale and less fun at each iteration. Not only that, but the player base consists of the lowest common denominator of humanity. It really tells you a lot about the game. I'll never understandThis game franchise is like the Transformers of videogames. They think by adding cliche plot twists and explosions the game is somehow better. In reality, it's the same rehashed garbage that gets more stale and less fun at each iteration. Not only that, but the player base consists of the lowest common denominator of humanity. It really tells you a lot about the game. I'll never understand why this garbage gets hyped so much.… Expand
  3. 397375
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Lo unico que me gustaba de Call of Duty MW2 y Black Ops, es que CORRER es infinito!!! y ahora en MW3 lo quitan, aunado a eso agregan mapas sumamente grandes dificiles de accesar con la velocidad del soldado normal... Echaron a perder un muy buen juego, la escencia de MW es ser un juego arcade... Ahora siento que estoy jugando bad company 2.
  4. TheVision
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Due to the flood of "hot" games coming this season, i decided to rent the new MW to check it out first - despite having previously bought every other entry since MW1. In retrospect this was personally a very wise decision after my experience the last few days. Note i like both the BF series and MW, there justt games and whichever is more fun takes the cake.

    The Good - When i first popped    Due to the flood of "hot" games coming this season, i decided to rent the new MW to check it out first - despite having previously bought every other entry since MW1. In retrospect this was personally a very wise decision after my experience the last few days. Note i like both the BF series and MW, there justt games and whichever is more fun takes the cake.

    The Good - When i first popped this game in and started the campaign i was quite blown away by the visual quality. Lets face it, this game LOOKS good. Just bought my first HDTV at the start of the year and there are few games that really pop with the 120hz.

    The Bad - This is where things get tricky. Like 25% into the campaign im completely lost as to whats really going on, i have a good idea of plot but the whole "being pulled into the story" isnt happening one bit. Its been awhile since i played mw2 but i also felt each gun had a little more characteristic. Several times in the campaign i had to check the name of my gun because they look and sound so similar i couldnt tell, if that was just a knob i didnt notice or a completely new AR. This carries into multi as i really cant feel a difference in many AR's as i did before. The M16's 3-round burst speed is atrocious compared to the other titles. And why does the barrett 50 cal semi-auto do just as much damage as a bolt action?? For some reason multiplayer just doesn't have the hook for me like before. It feels very much like the game "Homefront" only modded a little to match MW's style. I have no idea why they choose to put your challenges/ranks in tiny letters up in the top of the screen, it really takes the fun of progressing while playing away. As another reviewer said, they shouldn't have spent wayy to much time putting on the bells and whistles (or new killstreaks and weapon leveling) and focused on improving core gameplay. Everything they added has been an innovation in someone elses game. From the fore mentioned to the new gamemodes (btw enjoy playing kill confirmed WAY to much on ground war since they are trying to get people into it) And last but not least are the hit boxes/lag. Ive never seen as bad of lag on a few of the games i played in any other of there titles. And its just no fun when you run behind a wall and die when you know your safe. Or shoot 5 feet in front of a guy running and kill him. Its just cheesy.

    The Spec ops and survival is fun i guess, but many missions are rehashes of the other games and when you just want to get a quick game in, playing with just one other random person can get pretty boring awkward at times.

    I dont know how elite is doing, but i cant imagine paying for what essentially should be a "thank you for your support" service and be free or at least muchhh cheaper. The DLC is nice but 1% of the "elite" are going to take all the prizes you can win in tournys and stat tracking is free in other games. Really couldnt be more obvious in showing there intention of milking the cash cow.

    In conclusion for me this was and will be a rental game. I just dont see myself investing as much time as in previous titles. Gameplay may look better, but beauty is only skin deep.    … Expand
  5. TheRatedD
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is just more of the same. I couldn't stand the singleplayer. It's like I had already played everything in there before and they ran out of ideas (shocking right?) and they even took the idea of the no gravity section from Killzone 3. Go buy Uncharted 3 instead of this steaming pile of dog dump.
  6. caviarsteel
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is the pinnacle of my existence. I have never played anything so groundbreaking or so deep in my entire life. It is innovative and unique. You should buy this game.
  7. habsfan55
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    this is a amazing game. i have played many call of duty games and this is the best one yet! i dont now why the user score is so low it is a great game for playing alone and a even better one for playing with friends :) you neeeeed to buyy thiss gameee
  8. itsra1ningmen
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I can't deny being a COD fanboy, but i love this game. It put a great ending to my favorite shooter trilogy and is continuing to satisfy my multiplayer hunger. Haven't gone into spec ops much, but i did a few with my friend last night and my only complain was that most of the first missions (only unlocked the missions through the level 5 ones) had a majority of them with time limits, thisI can't deny being a COD fanboy, but i love this game. It put a great ending to my favorite shooter trilogy and is continuing to satisfy my multiplayer hunger. Haven't gone into spec ops much, but i did a few with my friend last night and my only complain was that most of the first missions (only unlocked the missions through the level 5 ones) had a majority of them with time limits, this angers me because i got 100% of the achievements on mw2 and for the spec ops, the hardest missions to complete on veteran were any of the missions involving juggernauts, followed closely by missions with time limits. Veteran can be made easy if you take it slow, but time limits make it increasingly more difficult

    Also, for those complaining innovation, what do you want them to do? Anything that Activision innovates you'll just end up **** about being stupid. We all need to learn to be satisfied with something less than perfect.    … Expand
  9. kingchar1es
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Hey look a 60 dollar map pack.... returning this crap for skyrim A.S.A.P. you guys killed guitar hero... your killing world of warcraft and now you are running COD into the ground.. typical activision. the difference between this and the last modern warfare 2 is about the same as the difference between madden 2010 and madden 2011... barf..
  10. Squall_slx01
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Alas. The game that I have waited for turned out to be another milking cow for Activision. Believe me. I love COD as much as any other COD fanboys out there but after playing this abomination I started to thing, "What if this series is following the footsteps of Tony Hawk Pro Skaters?". Sadly it is running that path. Modern Warfare 3 is by far the most disappointing game of the year forAlas. The game that I have waited for turned out to be another milking cow for Activision. Believe me. I love COD as much as any other COD fanboys out there but after playing this abomination I started to thing, "What if this series is following the footsteps of Tony Hawk Pro Skaters?". Sadly it is running that path. Modern Warfare 3 is by far the most disappointing game of the year for me. It didn't live up to what the "real" fans of the Modern Warfare wanted, instead, this game destroyed everything we loved about Modern Warfare. Here's to Schofield, ever wonder why a lot of people hate this game right now? It's not about fanboyism... people just genuinely hate your game coz it's "Copied" and "Pasted"!! I wish the "Real" infinty Ward made this game, you know, the ones at Respawn Entertainment?? Coz they could have made the story BETTER!! And probably innovate it a LITTLE!! If you've played Mdern Warfare 1 & 2, keep your memories pure and stay away from this garbage. I tell you, you will regret the ending.… Expand
  11. deadmanlol
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's not 'new'. It's just rehashed Modern Warfare 2, with new maps. There's nothing new about it. Complete disappointment. I returned the game after 2 days, I'm done with Activisions garbage for good after this game.
  12. ShayneG
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Honestly, I don't know how the critics hold this game in such high esteem. It should be sold at half the retail price as it is essentially an expansion to MW2. As a COD fan, I am disappointed that Infinity Ward didn't do more with this. It's almost like they know that we will buy their games and just ignore the fact that it's like we are buying a second copy of MW2. I'm sorry Infinity WardHonestly, I don't know how the critics hold this game in such high esteem. It should be sold at half the retail price as it is essentially an expansion to MW2. As a COD fan, I am disappointed that Infinity Ward didn't do more with this. It's almost like they know that we will buy their games and just ignore the fact that it's like we are buying a second copy of MW2. I'm sorry Infinity Ward but I think Dice weren't wrong when they said that Battlefield 3 was made to rival the COD franchise, as it certainly brings more to the table than MW3.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. Johnathan_Steel
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    If you like cheap hollywood films, a multiplayer that's so filled with bugs its instantly turned into a fairyland game of pretend in doesn't exist to imaginary honour and will leave a taste all too similar to its predecessor games. Then look no further, I present to you the newest generic fps to hit the market, were sure you're 10 year old kid with a raging hard on for the army like allIf you like cheap hollywood films, a multiplayer that's so filled with bugs its instantly turned into a fairyland game of pretend in doesn't exist to imaginary honour and will leave a taste all too similar to its predecessor games. Then look no further, I present to you the newest generic fps to hit the market, were sure you're 10 year old kid with a raging hard on for the army like all AMuRICUNS should is looking forward to the collecters edition which is jammed packed (just like you're sons ass) with 20lbs of gay men army porn (just for you're darling youth (who totally isnt gay)

    some studies have shown that playing call of duty helps cure kids/adults of the bed wetting problems which so they so desperately need help with.    … Expand
  15. XxSnakekilleRxX
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Normately i made 8 for this game but what they 0 -_-".The campaign is great but short (7hour for 100%) the Multi its very good ,good map just 2 or 3 ugly map.
    The cooperating its very good too but spec ops again :/
  16. Gerbscat
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Terrible. same old same old garbage. wake up players. I bought this title with the intention of getting a game that was worth $60. Turns out that it was just a waste of money.
  17. dave_barz
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    At least 360 version somewhat works. Ps3 owners are stuck with yet another broken product from Activision. Pathetic! this company really needs to stop leading people on with the whole "new game" rhetoric and actually make a new game!
  18. treas
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Don't beg for reviews, bro. If you want good reviews, don't charge $60 for DLC. MW3 is an OK game, not worthy of the ridiculous sales numbers of lofty praise heaped upon the franchise. The Modern Warfare game has been riding on the laureates of the original Modern Warfare for the past 4 years now. It sets a scary precedent for developers: "Maddenizing" other genres of games, chargingDon't beg for reviews, bro. If you want good reviews, don't charge $60 for DLC. MW3 is an OK game, not worthy of the ridiculous sales numbers of lofty praise heaped upon the franchise. The Modern Warfare game has been riding on the laureates of the original Modern Warfare for the past 4 years now. It sets a scary precedent for developers: "Maddenizing" other genres of games, charging ridiculous amounts of money for what is otherwise a minor update.… Expand
  19. jadenrichmond
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    What everyone is saying about this game is a lie. This game, as many have stated, does not have the same graphics as Modern Warfare 1. Nor does this game have a predictable storyline. What this game has is a refreshing recovery from Black Ops, which was, to a much lesser extent, very much so ridiculed. This is exactly what the gaming community needs and has needed since the release ofWhat everyone is saying about this game is a lie. This game, as many have stated, does not have the same graphics as Modern Warfare 1. Nor does this game have a predictable storyline. What this game has is a refreshing recovery from Black Ops, which was, to a much lesser extent, very much so ridiculed. This is exactly what the gaming community needs and has needed since the release of Black Ops. The multiplayer, contrary to the statements of many, has completely changed its angles on multiplayer gaming, where there were faults, successes were there to fill in the cracks. What we had from Modern Warfare 2 is still there, but we got more. And what everyone said, how this game is exactly the same as Modern Warfare 2, that is only true in the very shortest of aspects. The multiplayer, redefined, unparalleled at this stage in the development of gaming, has not stopped improving. The new game modes it has added have only just begun to express the possibilities of the extremely well-formed map workings. In the future, the only thing I could expect more would be a greater amount of game modes. The campaign, although a tad bit too familiar at times presents the great feel that we have come to expect from an Infinity Ward game, with every bit of thrill and intensity that has always been there. And the Special Ops, playing as a single player seems to be a bit too difficult to obtain certain goals, but as a team, how the darn thing was meant to be played, has the greatest sense of accomplishment to it, just as we have come to expect. When you finally kill the final enemy, when you get to the final objective, you get this over-powering sense of gratification that will be openly welcomed by the open-minded. In my honest opinion, the only true flaw with this game is the amount of criticism it doesn't deserve. This game does not deserve the terrible reviews it has been getting. I hope my review helps to balance out the negatives, and motivate others to purchase this great addition to the world of gaming. Thank you.… Expand
  20. dusty_thoreau
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Don't bother throwing your money away on this one. Thank god I rented it only. The multiplayer is absolutely atrocious, and the single player was blander than any first person shooter I've ever played. Really, I'm serious, don't waste your money.
  21. N0REGARD4L1FE
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Please note that my review is based on the MULTIPLAYER ONLY! I love CoD, but the series peaked with MW2 IMO. The maps in MW3 are way too confined with no long sight lines at all, and the spawn system will STILL put you smack dab in the middle of 2-3 enemies which results in instant death. I've yet to find ANY map where I need any long range optics, because there aren't any. This is run andPlease note that my review is based on the MULTIPLAYER ONLY! I love CoD, but the series peaked with MW2 IMO. The maps in MW3 are way too confined with no long sight lines at all, and the spawn system will STILL put you smack dab in the middle of 2-3 enemies which results in instant death. I've yet to find ANY map where I need any long range optics, because there aren't any. This is run and gun BS all day. Even snipers have said F it, and are going with nothing but sub machine guns. Where is the varied sizes of maps found in Black Ops or MW2? What's even worse, is these confined maps do nothing but promote camping. There is no way in hell anyone has played this game, and can disagree with me on that. Go play SeaTown and tell me I'm wrong. I just don't get what IW thought they were putting out. I heard Robert Bowling say how they've changed things up so camping is harder, and how the spawn system would no longer put you in harms way. Well that's just plain **** I understand ALL FPS will have campers and other forms unskilled play, but MW3 is just on another level when it comes to people sitting in corners and waiting for someone, anyone to walk by. Oh, and let's talk grenade launchers. The introduction of the XM25 was supposed to make it harder to spam the launchers, and it kind of has, but you STILL have the under barrel attachment launchers that.....you guessed it.....can spam til your heart's content. I waited in line to get my MW2 Limited Edition Console because I love CoD and I really thought Robert Bowling and Glen Schofield were being honest when they said they listened to the community and fixed our biggest gripes. I guess I was naive in thinking that some big time developers were actually being honest with the people who support their industry. Maybe they did try, but the masses say otherwise. This game has gone on to break records, and with all the BS STILL in this game, controllers will be broken as well. I think I'm done with CoD for this generation. It's gotten stale. I'm not looking for a revolution, I'm looking for some honest to goodness evolution of this franchise and it doesn't look like that will happen anytime soon no matter who is at the helm of this famed franchise. I did love the campaign though.… Expand
  22. Meshen
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Amazing that people think the low user score is down to BF3 trolls. I bought MW3 for £40 and it is essentially a frickin' map pack. I could forgive the fact they're still using the dated IW engine if this was brimming with new features and innovations, but this is just a shocking effort - go back to the drawing board already.
  23. r3compile
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Looks, sounds, and feels like MW2... didn't bother to re-record any of the sounds or re-design any of the interfaces. They swapped out a few weapons, included new maps, and tweaked killstreak mechanics slightly... but it's largely the same game.

    To top it off, the $50 ELITE service is unusable. I feel like I wasted $110.
  24. PedroDogg360
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I can't believe Glen Schofield is begging for positive reviews. Shameful. A game should get a positive review or negative review based on the merits of the game, and the opinion of the reviewer. These are just opinions from individual consumers, nothing more. I consider this game a 4-6. I was disappointed by lack of innovation, but did enjoy the conclusion to the story. But for theI can't believe Glen Schofield is begging for positive reviews. Shameful. A game should get a positive review or negative review based on the merits of the game, and the opinion of the reviewer. These are just opinions from individual consumers, nothing more. I consider this game a 4-6. I was disappointed by lack of innovation, but did enjoy the conclusion to the story. But for the developer to ask for positive reviews is absurd. Hence, zero.… Expand
  25. Retrodose
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's using the same engine as the previous titles. Pumping COD games out every year is not the way to go. It may as well be called Modern Warfare 2k11.
  26. blackopshatred
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    What can i say. Over a year to produce this. Almost an exact duplicate of the others. I'm sorry activision but i can just play modern warfare 1 if i feel like brain numbing shooting. It does deserve a 1 however because it is not treyarch.
  27. jwilliambolt
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This leech of company is lucky for the legions of children who beg there parents to buy these games for them. Gamers deserve better then a rewashed game year after year, while they sit amused as bank account balloons. They are afraid to change, afriad to loose money, afraid to loose respect. Hmm check that last one because there is no respect left. I call for a boycott! PEOPLE CONTROL THEThis leech of company is lucky for the legions of children who beg there parents to buy these games for them. Gamers deserve better then a rewashed game year after year, while they sit amused as bank account balloons. They are afraid to change, afriad to loose money, afraid to loose respect. Hmm check that last one because there is no respect left. I call for a boycott! PEOPLE CONTROL THE SWAY THE INDUSTRY, WE THE PEOPLE SHOULD NOT LET ACTIVISION RUIN IT WITH GREED!… Expand
  28. Fay
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have played other cod games and i have slowly seen this one coming as they gain a bigger fanbase and more money they dont feel the need to make a new game
  29. RetroMUFC
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This game is same game as Modern Warfare 2. It should have been DLC rather than a full release and is incredibly overpriced. Single player is repetitive and the multiplayer is nothing more than a map pack. Glad I rented it, at full price it's a ripoff.if you really want it wait a couple years when they have 4 more games in the series released and pick it up in the bargain bin.

    To top it    This game is same game as Modern Warfare 2. It should have been DLC rather than a full release and is incredibly overpriced. Single player is repetitive and the multiplayer is nothing more than a map pack. Glad I rented it, at full price it's a ripoff.if you really want it wait a couple years when they have 4 more games in the series released and pick it up in the bargain bin.

    To top it off today there is news that maps from the first two games are already on disc just waiting for you to pay that $10 "unlock" fee. Ridiculous.    … Expand
  30. soulassssns
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A thrill ride from start to finish. Graphically it is great and has a smooth as butter 60 FPS through out. My only issue with the game is it didn't bring anything new to the table. In my opinion though it is well worth the price tag to live out the Modern Warfare story and see that fool get his in the end.

    To the haters, I also own and play BF3 for PC and think it is also a very great game.    … 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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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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