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. Redfordsto
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I got what I expected. It's an enjoyable experience that improved upon the MW2. Multiplayer is also improved. It has new options for customization. I don't have the costly elite online, so I can't speak to that. The campaign is ok within the context of the established story. It's COD at it's finest. If you liked the previous games, this is only a slight variation on a successful formula.I got what I expected. It's an enjoyable experience that improved upon the MW2. Multiplayer is also improved. It has new options for customization. I don't have the costly elite online, so I can't speak to that. The campaign is ok within the context of the established story. It's COD at it's finest. If you liked the previous games, this is only a slight variation on a successful formula. And that's not a bad thing.… Expand
  2. Dolaction
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Even though the game uses the same engine, there are changes to the gameplay that make it the game that it should have been two years ago. After playing Battlefield 3, I realized that COD is my game of choice. No other game gets the adrenaline pumping and my palms sweating like COD. The best multiplayer of the bunch, and as always the campaign is loud and brash enough to have the hoursEven though the game uses the same engine, there are changes to the gameplay that make it the game that it should have been two years ago. After playing Battlefield 3, I realized that COD is my game of choice. No other game gets the adrenaline pumping and my palms sweating like COD. The best multiplayer of the bunch, and as always the campaign is loud and brash enough to have the hours whizz by. Spec Ops is a good time waster, and the new survival mode can be addictive. Don't listen to all the trolls who are knocking this game. This is a must buy for COD fans and a great place to enter the series… Expand
  3. s3cret_stang
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    There was a time when I was a hardcore COD fan. Back when it was still a WWII game, and dwarfed by EA's Medal of Honor series. But I still loved that game, because it was new, refreshing, and overall a much better game than MOH. And even ignoring the at best average COD:3, I still loved the series, and loved it even more when they dropped COD:4. Sure I was still playing BF2, but there wasThere was a time when I was a hardcore COD fan. Back when it was still a WWII game, and dwarfed by EA's Medal of Honor series. But I still loved that game, because it was new, refreshing, and overall a much better game than MOH. And even ignoring the at best average COD:3, I still loved the series, and loved it even more when they dropped COD:4. Sure I was still playing BF2, but there was nothing like Modern Warfare, and in many ways it was better than BF2. But now, I can only sigh when I see another COD being released. For all of their influence and reinvention of the FPS genre, they have fallen completely stale. I would not recommend buying MW:3, unless you are really in love with the series. The campaign has turned into something so ridiculous I don't even think the worst Hollywood action movies could out do it, and while the set pieces still bring a slight bit of excitement, it all just feels like I've done this before. The only solid part about the whole thing is that it closes out the series storyline.( I hope, anyway) The multiplayer has some nice tweaks in it and I have to say the co-op is also very well done, but once again, it all feels the same. It's still the corridor, run-n-gun, twitch reflex, no-scope, game. And despite all of the small, and well done tweaks, the game just seems to be all too familiar to keep me interested. I can honestly say that I tried, I played with a bunch of friends, tried to re-light that fire that kept me playing COD:4 for years, but it's just not there anymore. Honestly, I would say this game is worth the rental, especially if you played COD:4, and MW2, just to close out the story. However, I would absolutely not recommend buying MW:3, it's just not worth the money anymore.… Expand
  4. vinnyraffle
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Sorry, if you don't like the game... you're probably just not that great at it. Of course it's not too different from the previous entries, people who buy these games LOVE the previous entries. The series has become a bit more geared to the hardcore COD players, especially with the Call of Duty Elite service. If you spent countless hours in COD4, MW2, and Black Ops you will love this game.Sorry, if you don't like the game... you're probably just not that great at it. Of course it's not too different from the previous entries, people who buy these games LOVE the previous entries. The series has become a bit more geared to the hardcore COD players, especially with the Call of Duty Elite service. If you spent countless hours in COD4, MW2, and Black Ops you will love this game. A lot of simple tweaks and alterations to the multiplayer experience make it a lot more enjoyable and functional than previous entries. Give it a shot, and if you're not doing too great... just stick with it. You'll get better quicker than you think, trust me.… Expand
  5. dukefan17
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. It improves on MW2 (the worst Call of Duty) in every way. The multiplayer is amazing. No more BS CoD point system that almost ruined Black Ops. You feel as if you are always trying to strive towards something new. The Campaign is arguably the best in the series. The story is easy to follow and has the first tear-jerking moment in the franchise. EveryoneThis game is absolutely fantastic. It improves on MW2 (the worst Call of Duty) in every way. The multiplayer is amazing. No more BS CoD point system that almost ruined Black Ops. You feel as if you are always trying to strive towards something new. The Campaign is arguably the best in the series. The story is easy to follow and has the first tear-jerking moment in the franchise. Everyone is always saying this series needs a revamp. NO. this IS the revamp. They don't need to make it Battlefield where they focus on nothing but graphics. Battlefield looks good, but plays awful. The system works. People just like to ****… Expand
  6. Hugodastrevas
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The Single player it's so stupid i wanted to cry and the multiplayer it's ... well... fine i guess. But why am i playing this when i should be playing battlefield 3 i will never know.
  7. TheJaijo
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Right, firstly I've not got on board with BF3 yet, I've always been a COD fan, so stick with what I know best, and enjoy (saying that, I am going to get BF3 as well). I can see there's probably a lot of people on here who are BF3 fans and obviously feel the need to slate another game. There isn't anything wrong with MW3, certainly doesn't justify the ZERO rating many people have givenRight, firstly I've not got on board with BF3 yet, I've always been a COD fan, so stick with what I know best, and enjoy (saying that, I am going to get BF3 as well). I can see there's probably a lot of people on here who are BF3 fans and obviously feel the need to slate another game. There isn't anything wrong with MW3, certainly doesn't justify the ZERO rating many people have given it. I played the single player last night (having already played multiplayer a few nights before), and I was blown away by the way the game drew me in, it just feels like classic COD... yes, not much in innovation, but if it ain't broke don't fix it. The hardcore fans of the series love it for all it's core gameplay and style... so this game, may feel like an expensive add on, but it's still bloody good! I really enjoyed what I've seen of single player, and also enjoyed the multiplayer side of things... seriously, if you love the MW, then just get it, judge for yourself, it's everything you loved about previous editions. And yes, I'm going to try out BF too... but not then going to go on the BF review wall and leave a nice big zero if I don't like it. Peace.… Expand
  8. crun
    Nov 8, 2011
    3
    The game is plain bad. It's sad that with each game since CoD4, this franchise keeps going backwards. Lack of dedicated ranked server is awful. The biggest change when compared to MW2 is weapon leveling, lol. They just copy-pasted 90% stuff to their "new" game
  9. KaZAamM
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    ALL the negative ratings for this game either comes from EA's employees that are on the firing line, or just BF3 fanboys. Lets look at the numbers. BF3, after 2 weeks has sold only 1 million copies. This is a disaster for EA games!! They needed over 3 million just to break even. MW3 however, sold 6.5 million copies and is easily the number one game for FPS's. MW3 uses the same engine asALL the negative ratings for this game either comes from EA's employees that are on the firing line, or just BF3 fanboys. Lets look at the numbers. BF3, after 2 weeks has sold only 1 million copies. This is a disaster for EA games!! They needed over 3 million just to break even. MW3 however, sold 6.5 million copies and is easily the number one game for FPS's. MW3 uses the same engine as MW2, but that's no surprise. Its still a great game and keeps on getting better. MW3 is great simply because it has always been great. BF3 has major slowdowns, hardly gets to the desired 60fps, and looks choppy. BF3 has better graphics but with the slowdowns, it simply sucks by comparison. MW3 runs at 60fps and never slows down once. Its FLUID!! And still looks great. BF3 is a wide-open gaming that has huge maps. You get in, and it takes a long time just to find someone to shoot at.

    Bottom line: MW3 is a familiar close-encounter game that is far more fun. The low ratings here are simply people at EA trying to destroy the competition by giving it a low rating. EA games suck. They have always sucked, as evidenced by many games. Especially Crysis 2 when EA made Crytek release an Alpha to the public to make money.

    Now we have to deal with Origin on computer's? Say no to CRAPWARE, say NO to EA. EA is going down the tubes... the faster the better.    … Expand
  10. Misasouza
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    òtimo Jogo.. realmente não pq as pessoas não gostam dele! ele tem graficos incriveis um história muito boa é tuuudo muito bom! Então.. só pq Batlefield 3 ta na area e ta bombando não quer dizer que o CoD é menos do q ele, CoD é um Classico e merece concerteza um 10.
  11. MadDad
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Deeply disappointed! I have played most fanchises of Activision who has - unfortunately degenerated to a pur cash generating machine completely neglecting their real clients, the gamers. Modern Warfare 3 is at its best a Modern Warfare 2 1.5. Activision, and this is for sure will not see me again.

    Buy Battlefield 3! Enter war and feel it.
  12. TheGregward
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    The quality of this game is not a factor-- the fact is that it's been done before. This offers nothing new to the market and offers no new directions to strive towards. Regardless of whether or not this game is good will not hinder the sales. I have extreme doubts upon anyone waiting for reviews to buy this game. If you're a fan, then you'll buy it.

    I personally don't see the appeal.    The quality of this game is not a factor-- the fact is that it's been done before. This offers nothing new to the market and offers no new directions to strive towards. Regardless of whether or not this game is good will not hinder the sales. I have extreme doubts upon anyone waiting for reviews to buy this game. If you're a fan, then you'll buy it.

    I personally don't see the appeal. So little of this is strategy based.    … Expand
  13. juvenal1986
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    MW3 is not really reality as everyone expected me BF3 wins in a landslide over MW3, copies made â
  14. mamaloney
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game should be called modern map pack 3. it is the exact same thing as Modern Warfare 2, but with new skins. Battlefield 3 absolutely wipes the floor with this game, get that instead.
  15. bozdvr
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    I've tried and I've tried COD MW3 but, there is nothing innovative about you. This game lacks the online game play of BF3 and it's predecessor Black OPS. I'm going to rate the overall game with graphics, game play online and campaign, and network reliability. Graphics I give a 2. I agree with another person who said this game looks the same as if it were made five years ago. After allI've tried and I've tried COD MW3 but, there is nothing innovative about you. This game lacks the online game play of BF3 and it's predecessor Black OPS. I'm going to rate the overall game with graphics, game play online and campaign, and network reliability. Graphics I give a 2. I agree with another person who said this game looks the same as if it were made five years ago. After all the hype I would expect graphics like BF3 or better. Game play online I give a 1. Same small maps, sniper killers who don't need to aim, and when you shoot a guy with a full clip he finally dies. Even the elite version is poorly designed. Campaign game play is a 4. Again, the graphics are dated, the AI is not very smart, and almost all the weapons sound the same. Network reliability I give a 10. I don't think I had a dropped connection yet. However, with graphics like that, there isn't much to render. lol So my overall score is 1.5 because the network connectivity is a non factor. Wake UP Activision! Produce a game worth playing. This one is going back.… Expand
  16. Nerdfuryz
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Absolute rubbish, same thing as Modern Warfare 2. Yes they made some gun advancements, but compared to other games it is about as good as your Nintendo 64 games. Do yourself a favor DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.
  17. R3T4RD_STRONG
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    This game is just plain awful. Graphics are terrible and maps are like mw2 and black ops maps had babies. I'm thoroughly disappointed with this game.
  18. youngmoe89
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    honestly I'm just tired of the bull****. i mean come on , this game makes millions of dollars every release and still no innovation. come on would some realism kill you. really, activision only cares about the money amd infinity ward sucks now so try again. or maybe not.
  19. Kohare
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Can't afford to purchase MW3? Don't worry! It's the exact same game as it's predecessor, only with a lackluster campaign and a disappointing finish. MW2 is superior without fail. Do yourselves a favor and return this abomination.
  20. Xandie
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Having played this it is just terrible. A more correct term for this is MW2.5. I mean this is totally what I was expecting, another clone with the same graphics as it was in 2006 and same same everything as the other Call of Duty's.
  21. objectivedude
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Been playing for a couple of hours and had to take a break. This is without question, the best game of the COD series. The graphics are improved, the story line is engaging, the fighting is fierce but weapon selection control is intuitive for anyone who's played any of the last 3 MW iterations. When I'm playing a game, I expect to be immersed to such an extent that I forget about the realBeen playing for a couple of hours and had to take a break. This is without question, the best game of the COD series. The graphics are improved, the story line is engaging, the fighting is fierce but weapon selection control is intuitive for anyone who's played any of the last 3 MW iterations. When I'm playing a game, I expect to be immersed to such an extent that I forget about the real world, and MW3 delivers.
    The trolling of the user reviews for this game really disappoints me. There is no way, no way in hell, this game deserves anything less than a 7.5 from even the most jaded of gamers. When I read the early user reviews it was obvious the BF3 trolls were out in force. But the extent to which they have overwhelmed it made me wonder if perhaps Metacritic might try to filter the fanboys and retain some shadow of dignity. The professional reviewers inflate ratings, and no one questions this. When your livelihood depends on ad revenue and freebies from the ever-shrinking number of studios, who could really criticize them? That having been said, Metacritic has had the honorable position of hedging the professional reviewers with user reviews, and it made for the best (though certainly imperfect) way to judge a game one was unfamiliar with. Of course, MW is the biggest game franchise in history, so no one is really unfamiliar with it. Nonetheless, I wondered if Metacritic might take action to retain some semblance of objectivity. Then I realized Metacritic was owned by News Corp, which has a 5% stake in EA.com. Oh well. Something will come along to replace it i guess. BTW, I love BF3, glitches and all.    … Expand
  22. hitman1398
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    damn i meant to put the rating at a 4. and for the most part i would give it a lower score but that would be out of how pissed I'm on how crappy this game is. If I used my emotions with the rating i would give it a 1 to show how bad the chopped and pasted the game and charged $60. And sorry to everybody for me giving the game a ten. had no plans on doing that but this is my first timedamn i meant to put the rating at a 4. and for the most part i would give it a lower score but that would be out of how pissed I'm on how crappy this game is. If I used my emotions with the rating i would give it a 1 to show how bad the chopped and pasted the game and charged $60. And sorry to everybody for me giving the game a ten. had no plans on doing that but this is my first time commenting on this website and forgot to move the scale. Is there anybody out there that can tell me how to change the rating for a comment I already submitted?… Expand
  23. SkipperPenguin
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Bait and switch...originally, ads said; pre-order and get 1 year of Elite for free...when I picked up my pre-order...I got zilch...not even a freaking poster. Are you kidding me? Every game rewards pre-orders...MW3 gave me nothing. As for gameplay...its a $60 map pack for MW2. In this economy, games should get better, not stale. MW3 feels like an old game with some spit and polish. NotBait and switch...originally, ads said; pre-order and get 1 year of Elite for free...when I picked up my pre-order...I got zilch...not even a freaking poster. Are you kidding me? Every game rewards pre-orders...MW3 gave me nothing. As for gameplay...its a $60 map pack for MW2. In this economy, games should get better, not stale. MW3 feels like an old game with some spit and polish. Not worth the money at all. I'll trade this in and keep Black Ops.… Expand
  24. sgtfuentes17
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    PLEASE all u battlefield 3 lovers, stop hating on modern warfare 3, just cause COD is a much more successful franchise is no reason to hate; this game is amazing and worth a 10/10... stop rating this a zero b4 all the COD fans start giving battlefield 3 0s
  25. HEAVYARM7
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I don't understand how anybody could possibly rate this anything under a 7?! Games that legitimently receive scores less then 4's and 3's are deemed literally unplayable, like their missing data on the disc! So user reviews here are completely useless, learn to rate correctly. And if you have a presonnal grudge against the franchise, don't slander it on a reputable site where people comeI don't understand how anybody could possibly rate this anything under a 7?! Games that legitimently receive scores less then 4's and 3's are deemed literally unplayable, like their missing data on the disc! So user reviews here are completely useless, learn to rate correctly. And if you have a presonnal grudge against the franchise, don't slander it on a reputable site where people come to get an idea about a product. The game is everything I wanted from IW/SH. And for that, I thank you, hope you guys continue making the COD experience better each year!… Expand
  26. Jonb2000
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Are these fools that give it a negative review the same fools who line up for madden. Nothing wrong with the game. Just people trying to convince themselves that battlefield is better.
  27. fultz4
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I feel cheated. I feel like Activision got greedy and lazy. They took 2-3 years to make new maps, a couple new guns, and a made "zombies" with guns. And now there is ELITE!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME. I've been playing COD since the first game. I own them own. Elite is only Activision trying to bleed more money out of the franchise. If they cared about fans they would have included that into theI feel cheated. I feel like Activision got greedy and lazy. They took 2-3 years to make new maps, a couple new guns, and a made "zombies" with guns. And now there is ELITE!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME. I've been playing COD since the first game. I own them own. Elite is only Activision trying to bleed more money out of the franchise. If they cared about fans they would have included that into the game. This is all f#$#ed up. Congrats you created the highest priced map pack ever.… Expand
  28. likeatissuebox
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    In the past I have not really been that into First Person Shooters, I never owned any, just played them at friends' houses. This year, however, I purchased two of them. The first was Battlefield 3, and I thought it was ok, kinda fun,but not mind-blowing. Later on, I bought this game, expecting the same thing to happen, the only reason I was getting it was because many of my friends wereIn the past I have not really been that into First Person Shooters, I never owned any, just played them at friends' houses. This year, however, I purchased two of them. The first was Battlefield 3, and I thought it was ok, kinda fun,but not mind-blowing. Later on, I bought this game, expecting the same thing to happen, the only reason I was getting it was because many of my friends were getting it and I wanted to do some online play. But when I popped the disc in, I started the campaign and was absolutely blown away. It seems to have made many improvements, not just from the series, but from the genre as well. Not to mention how much I freaked out at the end of the 'Turbulence' mission when *spoiler*… Expand
  29. Elnicorico
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I don't whats with all the extreme negative reviews of this game, but its definatly not a 2.7! Think people.. 2.7 means one of the worst games in history!!! You may not like the game but its definetly not terrible.
  30. jkenney
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    What a letdown. A zero is warranted for this game only because of how similar it is to a game made 2 years ago. The COD series is headed down the same path as sports games who add only a few minor features to their games so that they can keep some ideas for next year. This game should be DLC...not an entirely new piece of software.
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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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